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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1922
Page
2
The Fenton Reporter reprints a Titonka Topic column extolling Iowa farming prowess, corn and pig production, and rural life. It contrasts midsummer Iowa landscapes with grand opera and notes Iowa’s population trends, local manners, and cash purchases.
The piece rails at a $25,000 two engine plan for a State Fair advertising stunt, calling it wasteful. It notes local pride lines about Wesley Algona and Titanka, mentions a Bonus Law from the last legislature authorizing $22,000,000 in bonds for WWI veterans bonuses, $0 to $350 per day, and survivor benefits to relatives.
The Waverly Independent Republican endorses Brookhart, noting past wars and clean character but warning of flawed platform planks. The letter argues Brookhart could develop into a worthy senator and compares him with other Washington figures, while cautioning that some peers are worse.
A reflective piece on father son fishing trips along Big Sandy. The dad models restraint, patience, and integrity as he guides his son to enjoy the sport, share the catch, and leave the best spots for others, shaping character beyond books and halls.
A witty sketch describes Iowa as a large happy corncald with Carnegie libraries and hogs, bounded by rivers and barbed wire. It notes a population of about 2.9 million, with most residents contributing to editorial pages and market reports. The piece hints at Iowa’s romance in history and a past shift to urban crop markets.
A monument dedicated to Chemeuse or Johny Green has been placed on a high bluff above the Iowa River in Marshalltown. Local history notes Green, a Pottawattamie, was buried in Albion’s white cemetery with unusual distinction. The piece recounts Pottawattamie ties to the region and their removal to Kansas by 1846.
A long retrospective recalls Father DeSmet and the Pottawattamies in 1838 Council Bluffs, Meskwaki land purchases, and Lott's clashes with Sioux. It notes Chemeuse’s courage, Indian removals after 1846, and the Spirit Lake massacre context. Local items follow from Burt and Portland on Fourth of July and community notices and corrections.
Port land residents Amelia Rike and family joined Mrs George Wolfe and three youngsters for a Pine City Minnesota visit with Norman Ward. They return praising the trip and Ward family news. A barn dance at Emil Wiese’s Plum Creek home drew many Portlanders. Another big barn dance occurred at the Rike home last week with a large crowd. Stanley Shipler visited his grandma Reynolds. Mabel Fox traveled to Algona for business. Mrs L R Daniels arrived from Missouri. Carl Carlson of Burt helped on a farm. Ted Ringsdorf hauled to Burt. J Harley and Avery Fitch received a Shetland pony cart and harness as a gift from their parents. Outing at Waltman diamond Sunday featured a lively ball game. Portland and Lotta
The piece recalls historic shifts on presidential term limits with Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson both seeking or facing a second term contrary to earlier party stances. It notes potential party positions if Republicans declare anew on term limits.
Kossuth county insurance leader Al Palkenhainer toured the city Tuesday morning in a business visit. The well known figure in local insurance circles is regarded as a wizard in organizing and conserving the idea of organization.
The Bancroft Register reports a mutual insurance firm formed in a modest start by secretary Mr. Falkenhainer. It now holds assets over 113000 dollars and in force policies totaling 1100000 dollars, with a loss paying power near 275000 dollars. Dividends to policyholders reached 40 percent last year.
The Prescott Arizona Journal Miner reports the Democrats claimed no result from the armaments conference yet express chagrin that some outcome occurred. Haggard and Falkenhainer of Algona Iowa offer farm loans at low annual rates with payoff options in multiples of $100 on stated interest dates.
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