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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
2
Official county paper lists advertising options with annual in advance rates 1.00 or 25.00 for space ads and 43 cents per inch. lower rates for yearly contracts 16 cents per line for first insertion five cents per line for successive insertions political ads 20 cents per line per insertion. Local publication details include Mecel advertising 10 cents per line first insertion and five cents per line for subsequent insertions.
The State Auditor of Iowa issues certificate allowing Titanka Savings Bank to operate as a savings bank in Iowa. First board of directors named: R Amesbury, B A Pannkuk, M Hasgard, L C Seward, B S Pankuk, J W Haggard, A Faulkenham. Certificate dated December 15, 1915 in Des Moines.
The Burl Monitor mocks the Coartar’s call for “peace and prosperity” as a Democratic slogan, likening it to a Turk atopling Christianity and urging sharper, more sensible political messaging amid improvised reform discussions.
The Worley and Rowley community receives a printed appeal for a new school building at Rowley Iowa to cost about 20700.00. The circular urges contract letting and material availability and calls on citizens to support a modern brick school to replace a wooden frame structure.
A reflective piece argues credit dominated early country trade due to frontier costs. It contends cash buyers should pay lower prices, credits raise costs for all, and dealers must cover slow payments. The essay urges farmer and merchant unity to shift toward cash pricing or higher credit costs.
The speaker argues that with a developed corn belt and proper farm management the farmer can have steady sales year round, eliminating the need for credit system abuses that were once considered necessary.
The Bancroft Register clarifies that Merrifield and the Commonwealth Power Company are not bankrupt. A former employee circulated the false report. the company has failed to meet promises but is extending service to Winnebago and may reach Bancroft later, weather permitting. The paper apologizes for last week’s story and promises calmer coverage as lines reach new towns.
A collage of odd happenings traces a day of light entertainment and small mishaps. A dreamer cuts her hair, hogs flee after glimpsing their reflection, a school charity sale nets $7.80, a wedding ring is damaged by lightning, a mad dog is slain by police, a buggy hides a lion skeleton, a pie contest yields a prize, and a will is unearthed in a mattress discard revealing $16 000 in securities.
Dr Daniels explains influenza arises from a germ carried by infected individuals. During epidemics most are exposed, but only those with poor health resist or suffer the illness while others remain relatively unaffected.
The text urges avoiding influenza through rest, fresh air, light meals, and avoiding contact with the sick. It advises separate towels, rooms, and ventilation, plus a daily hot bath and nasal throat antiseptics to hasten cure. It notes January has high pneumonia deaths and stresses early bed rest.
A local rumor, possibly connected to Sherwood, hints Sampson could win next year for sheriff. Harry Bausen of Plum Creek visited the Topic office Friday. The column notes that long-standing bachelors form a defensive alliance and predicts the reply this year will be too young to wed.
Thousands suffer from eye strain and related nervous symptoms. Proper eyeglasses can cure if they fit correctly. visit Dr. A M Weber of Des Moines, Eye and Ear Doctor, for free examination and fitting.
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