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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
2
In this issue the Titania Topic launches Vol 7 No 1lo and thanks subscribers advertisers and friends for success. The editor notes six years of steady publication and pledges a better paper this year while commenting on county politics printing plant investments and upcoming county campaigns with hints about candidates and editorial stance.
A critical editorial argues for independence from politicians and official bandswag. It condemns pandering to officials who secure elections and ignore journalists thereafter. The piece cites past conventions and warns readers of a reckoning for uncharitable behavior toward the poor.
The Mason City Times Herald weighs editors public roles noting editors gain influence and responsibility. It argues editors should balance private duties with public service while remaining careful of office ambitions and public trust.
A fragment debates editors in public life, arguing that editors may not hold official office and questioning moral authority of editors in shaping policy. The piece defends editors as instruments for living up to public obligations and criticizes cynical views of journalism.
The Rook Island System decides to carry no second class tickets on its Golden State Limited. The train is praised as the finest on the continent with rapid service to California and remarkable comfort. A free book about the train is offered by Cedar Rapids agent J. Farmer.
The Rock Island System announces Homeseeker's Excursions to run on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April. Southwest opportunities are plentiful with books on Arkansas Indian Territory Texas available free from Rock Island agents or by writing John G. Farmer Cedar Rapids Division Passenger Agent.
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