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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
2
A northern town sold a fairly complete country weekly for 1000 dollars while county seat papers fetch far higher, underscoring a volatile market in rural publications. Analysts argue country papers are becoming business ventures driven by cash, consolidation, and local needs.
A fragmentary poem signed PLAL p prompts a reminiscence of Pete and Katy and hints at a proposal for a state official speaker. William Allen White narrates a broader concern about a lack of an official speaker for 458 towns, urging legislative action to designate one.
In a town discussion, Mr White recalls a high school girl wearing a very short skirt and apple colored stockings that drew attention. He cites Opportunity No 1 for city leaders and notes the stockings appeared innocent yet drew a crowd as she walked.
A long satirical piece critiques a town society card party and proposes an official spanker for youths and bachelors. It blends mock editorial wit with a humorous calendar of party attendees and a longing verse for July’s warmth to end winter hardship.
A fragment from a 19th century Iowa page discusses Adams and his wife in Des Moines with TPB Harrington and others planning to push rural policy. It notes the incoming legislature will address state laws benefiting farmers of Kossuth County and the broader region after the inaugural, urging representatives to focus on duties and durable laws.
The Woman's Club thanks Victor Lamoreux for donating an index card file to the library. The first installment of the 1916 17 books will be available next Saturday. Hours are 2 to 5 pm with Mrs. Wolfe Wbraman. The study club meets today at Mrs. Hudson's home. Col Fred Miehe of Swea City was in town on business. Lois Curye is on the sick list.
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