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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
1
The Titonka Topic lists mailing details with second class matter status for Witonka Iowa and outlines subscription rates. Local territory in Kossuth County and Titonka trade area is $1.60 annually in advance, outside area $2.00, Canada and foreign 32.60. A 82 phone line is noted.
The Ringsted Dispatch notes ongoing dust problems on streets despite rains and a 7 million dollar Gillette Yarram bill. Local officials discuss calcium chloride dust control, costs, and potential action by women’s groups. Also reports home made cooling units, water rate concerns, and a cooling tip instruction puzzle.
A column notes how Jugoslavian traffic officers curb speeding without tickets by deflating tires and letting air out at the curb, creating a lasting safety impression. It urges cautious driving and questions American speed habits near red lights.
The column notes visits by Wesley and Algona families including Giddings, Bentleys, Hildmans, Studers, Rickes, Lyons, Crains, and others. It mentions smallpox vaccinations, births, dinners, church and Legion activities, travel to Des Moines and Lake Okoboji, and a Spangler reunion picnic. Nearly half Iowa farms have tractors per assessor reports, with totals rising from 4,363 in 1917 to 99,803 last year.
Iris should not have tops cut after blooming says iE C Volz in charge of floriculture at Iowa State College. He notes many inquire about trimming iris but finds no reason and calls the practice harmful. Moving iris is fine in July and August, with peonies best moved in September.
Local six store group announces July Clearance Sales spanning this weekend and all of next week. Participating shops include Dry Goods Shoes Hardware Groceries Ready-to-Wear Variety Drugs Men’s Clothing and Nissen Drug Store Britt Hardware and C P Lewis Stores join in offering bargains during the event.
Officers investigated a two car crash three miles south of Bancroft involving M B H Wallace and Orville Hansen, both from Fenton. Vehicles damaged with no injuries reported, bystanders including Leslie Tieman and a list of area residents.
Civilian Conservation Corps camp action reported with name W J Denton as druggist. Adlerika advertised to relieve stomach gas. claims of relief from gas pressing heart and bowel issues among Bancroft youths.
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