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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
2
The Titonka Topic Leed published by Leed Wolfe announces its post office entry in Titonka Iowa and its second class mail status. Subscription rates are 1.50 per year in advance 2.00 per year otherwise and 2.60 per year for Canada deliveries.
A Kansas style pamphlet-like notice outlines Republican county attorney and sheriff candidacies for Kossuth County Iowa with June primary fate. It also recounts the execution of Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray at Sing Sing and critiques capital punishment. The piece laments sensational crime coverage and discusses terms limits for county offices. It mentions Bertha Johnson Hopkins Kruse Hovey Van Ness and Skromme as political figures under scrutiny.
Residents and former shareholders of the State Bank of Swea City meet at Legion hall to decide actions against a 100 percent stock assessment ordered by the state banking department. The bank, reorganized after prior issues, closed after ten months. stock buyers seek clarification on the process and accountability.
Declamatory contests will select two teams for state and county contests with possible inter-school competition. The event features orations, humorous pieces, a drama clasp, and a near‑term state musical contest in March. Basketball notes mention Thompson edging Titonka 9–7, with strong defense and standout guard Tjaden.
The First National Bank Titonka Iowa reports assets including loans 693473, government securities, cash, and deposits totaling 223708.48 with notes and profits listed. A separate Iowa district court notice in Kassuth County advertises partition sale of real estate in Algona and other defendants with sale details and terms.
The Im mar Democrat reports a fierce auto industry scramble with Ford debuting a new model and Chevrolets entering show windows this week. Willys Overland hints at a surprise Whippet replacement while Packard pricing and other new autos stir competition. Special agents may be kept busy as manufacturers push ahead despite calls for peace. Trev and Mrs Boening and Rev and Mrs Beese visit the Schoenlein home Wednesday afternoon.
General Motors and Chevrolet report 1927 production totals of 1,001,834 vehicles, up 36 percent from 1926 and 93 percent from 1925. The 1,000,000th car of 1927 rolled from Flint Michigan on December 30, a sedan prepared for shipment to buyers.
Chevrolet executives forecast a record 1928, predicting output will exceed 1927 as nationwide prosperity fuels demand. Knudsen and Snadsen cite expanded sales network, new parts depots, a $4.5 million Saginaw foundry, and a new Atlanta assembly plant to boost production and deliver better, lower priced Chevrolets.
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