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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1922
Page
5
Klondyke brakeman Oscar Hedwick narrowly escaped death when trapped between a coach and freight car during coupling in the yards. The engineer released him by moving the train forward, leaving Hedwick bruised but alive.
The Upper Des Moines Republican reports Algona electric light and power rates provoke objections from Rock Rapids and northern Iowa towns. It notes 13 cents first 20 kilowatts, 12 cents next, 11 cents over 40 kilowatts for town light, and power rates of 6 cents for first 20 kilowatts. The piece argues prewar prices and calls for scrutiny of municipal charges.
The marriage of Edith Grobs and James N. Jenne was announced in Fairmont Minnesota this week. Rev Hora of the 1st church performed the ceremony. The groom’s family and Mrs. Jones of Titonka were mentioned among those attending. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Gross of Titonka. He is a contractor who served in the army for most of his 14 months of service.
Announced Burt couple Miss Mareta Peters daughter of Dr and Mrs W T Peters Burt and Gordon French youngest son of Mr and Mrs G L French Algona wed in Congregational church Des Moines attended no guests Peters studied in Des Moines and Minnesota and will finish course this winter.
George Alexander Price born May 11 1857 Athens IL died Jan 12 1922 at home near Garner IA age 84 8 1. He moved from Athens to Farmer City 1886 united in Christian church in 1887 married Eva Knox Lemore at Farmer City. Four children Frank A Lee R William A Doria Esther. Survived by siblings Charles N Elizabeth Price Henry England and six grandchildren. Funeral at home east of Garner conducted by Rev William s Flyst M E B Webb. Interment Concord cemetery Garner Signal.
Goop resident J. FF Landt a former representative from Tama County forecasts Iowa land will reach 1000 dollars an acre within a few years. He argues farmland productivity will rise with intensive farming and better marketing, claiming 200 bushels per acre are achievable and that the drought belt remains productive.
The article notes Anton Gontz will launch a large scale poultry operation featuring Patridge Cochin stock. Stella aims to raise ducks by the millions, renting adjacent land if needed. They plan to charter trains to market and transport their poultry, signaling bold seasonal ventures.
A Lakota Record appeal laments weak finances after mailing subscriptions and asks readers to remit payments. The editor jokes that gold and greenbacks will pile up, moth balls will be needed to protect bills, and twenty years of hardship are recalled.
A deteriorated 1922 letter from an Elmore Minnesota druggist discusses politics and postage charges. It references a friend Lee and mentions Republicans Democrats and Wilson, with unclear signatures and casual editorial remarks about revenue from extra postage. The fragmentary note hints at civic concerns and political debate of the era.
Andrew Oppedahl of the Oppedahl brothers farming firm on the Butts and Ulenhake farm in Wesley township died Monday after a pneumonia illness that began the prior Thursday. Dr. Sartor treated him, then Dr. Wallace, with funeral services held from the home and M E church in Titonka. Interment was in Bucalo township cemetery south of town.
Mr. Avery of Mason City representing the United States Grain Growers' Association will deliver an address next Tuesday at 2 p.m. to stockholders of the Farvers' Elevator Co. of Titouka and all farmers who wish to attend. Readers are invited to hear him.
Iowa Farm Bureau notes at Thea Mines highlight four farmer problems marketing finance transportation and taxation. The resolution commends U S Grain Growers plan for orderly grain marketing and urges open minded consideration. It supports Live stock Marketing Committee Fifteen plan for marketing via cooperative agencies at cost and urges farmer cooperative shipping groups to cooperate. It backs Iowa Farm Credit Corporation finance for cooperative marketing and calls for early subscription. It denounces fixed railroad returns and seeks repeal or modification of Section 16 A of the Buc h Cummins Act by Congress.
The piece urges strict economy in public spending, postponing costly roadwork, and repealing bonds without voter approval except in emergencies. It outlines county road emphasis, farm to market drainage, and funding from automobile licenses, noting farm women on committees and support for adjusted wartime compensation. It also reports Iowa grain growers activity and cooperative elevator commitments.
The bureau outlines how $276,000,006 already allocated by Congress has funded road projects with $212,077,246 spent by December 31. States added $285,379,312, bringing total to $497,456,568. At current pace about 27,000 miles are in progress or finished, with 9,555 miles complete and 17,446 miles under construction 68 percent done.
Card of thanks from Mrs. Carrie Bonucker and family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for sympathy, service, flowers, and music during bereavement.
The La Salle Male Quartette entertained Sunday night and the Winter Lyceum course received praise despite low attendance. The Ladies Aid meets February 1 at Mrs. George Hansen’s. Epworth League study is praised. Doane folks host a measuring party at J D Andrews home Saturday evening. all are invited.
Deputy Revenue Collector P A Lonergan will visit Burt Algona Britt Hammers Court House Center and other towns to assist residents with income tax returns and information. Schedule notes Burt City Hall Feb 1 2 Algona Court House Jan 30 31 and Mar 6 15 Britt City Hall Mar 1 4 Havas Court House Feb 20 to 28 Center City Hall Feb 2. Also reminds dog licenses due and penalty after May 20 with bank mail options for $1.00.
Webster City Freeman Journal argues that free items like text books or highway projects are funded by taxpayers or state and federal funds. The piece contends every benefit ultimately costs someone, and local taxpayers bear a share even for distant improvements.
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