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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
3
A brief note records an event at the Titonka Iowa Post Office. The item notes status as Second Class Mail Matter and references a post office related occurrence.
Editor notes widespread opposition to Hoover Curtis and Al Smith Robinson as presidential nominees with eastern dominance on policy. The letter argues western farmers face pressure from both parties on the farm question and urges organization to influence future senatorial and national policy while securing food and clothing.
A Wallace Farmer reader questions the future of farming under Hoover administration. The letter discusses agricultural policy and potential impact on farmers, urging consideration of candidate stances.
The text laments agricultural reliance on government aid and speculates on the farmer’s fate when one in a crowd is struck and the rest are lost to sight. E R Mason comments on political influence and the precariousness of farming under speculation.
The piece recalls the post armistice shift to Hooverizing in a new form. It asks how many remember the wartime colloquial vocabulary that arose and its significance.
Boyd Aden urges Iowa readers to back an independent farmer’s candidate instead of Lowden. He argues Hoover’s relief plans would mimic highwaymen’s aid and urges activists to press a genuine pro farmer alternative and keep up the political fight each four years.
A brief caution from the Sibley Gazette warns gamblers about the perils of wagering on two. It stresses staying away from temptation and urges self restraint in a concise public notice.
The text cites Coolidge’s past plurality of 7 million and La Follette’s 4 million votes on an independent ticket. It argues that changing more than 5 billion votes in a future U.S. election is unrealistic, noting that few La Follette ballots came from Republicans.
In a reader letter from Clear Lake, the writer mocks national figures Senator Capper Representative L J Dickinson and Senator Horah for turning against farmers after the Grand Qi convention in Kansas City. The piece accuses them of feigning farmer friendship while secretly despising farmers.
Grover Arbeiter denounces The Register and Senator Borah for backing Sir Berbie’s bid, arguing it harms farmers. He questions how world trade would grow, warns of paid with food imports, and asserts tariffs would hurt domestic producers and buyers of farm products.
Annual financial report for the year ending June 30 1928 filed in July 1928 by the School District of Independent Consolidated Township of Bulfato Kossuth County. It covers totals for receipts current year land balance and fund recapitulations with pages 1 to 3 inclusive.
The article notes raspberries must pass two virus disease inspections during a growing season with limits of 1% infection at first and 2% at second. Rogue plants and spacing rules apply. Minnesota and neighboring states push strict virus control while many states adopt double inspection. A separate item covers the Fourteenth Judicial District Republican Convention in Algona Iowa on July 12 1928 to nominate a judge with delegate counts listed. Also mentions Senator Brockhart backing Hoover and anticipated political impact amid farm state politics.
Harvey Ingham notes in the Register that Hoover’s upbringing in Iowa and long service in war and government shaped his work. He emphasizes Hoover’s work moving American products abroad and in agriculture.
In an Iowa letter to the editor A J Banks laments farmers losing faith in the Republican party. He cites Hoover era diplomacy, Coolidge alignment, and press disillusionment, predicting a severe November drubbing as voters express final disillusionment with politicians and media.
A list of names and dates associated with Iowa towns including Lakota Garner Wesley Wesley Buffalo Center Hayfield and related individuals such as Matt Gerdes John Loeschen Miss Mary Wirtjes Nick Eden Mike Abrend Menno fverding and A W Hunt with various 1920s to 1990s dates.
W. O. Saunders of Elizabeth City, N C shares a concise reflection on national temperament. He notes Americans seek full truth about others while often avoiding honesty about themselves and family ties. This observation echoes a columnist’s brief moral barometer from a long career.
Henry Gray purchased the Badje 160 acres located northwest of Titonka with possession to be given March 1, 1929.
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