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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
2
The Titonka Tropic published by Lee Wolfe notes its post office registration and distribution area. Subscription rates are $1.50 yearly in advance, $2.00 otherwise, and $2.50 yearly for Canada mail. The paper emphasizes broad territorial coverage unmatched by peers.
Advertising representative argues the statewide primary enables broad voter participation, urges repeal of the 35 percent clause, and suggests amendments to make the primary decisive, reducing the need for conventions and ensuring final election of officials.
The Ringsted Dispatch cites a Des Moines corn belt committee urging concrete policy favoring farm relief and rail to air transport. It argues paved highways will be outdated once roads are paid for and calls out politicians tied to cement interests. It warns the election will see massive spending and intense propaganda.
The Kossuth county convention backed Anderson for governor and delegates voted secretly. Recounts underway in Palo Alto and Emmet counties show Patterson gaining edge and Breakenridge clinging to a slim margin as Dickinson eyes political future.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute of Chicago predicts a new prosperous hog year with higher hog prices and lower corn costs. It projects a 7 percent drop in the spring pig crop nationwide and in the Corn Belt, potentially 3 to 9 percent fall crop in the region, and a total market supply reduction leading into the 1928 hog year.
Senator Smith W Brookhart Congressman L J Dickinson and Governor Hammill of Britt were to address delegates. They have backed Hoover and urged support for him for president. Governor Hammill warned the state could vote Democratic if Smith wins, risking bond candidates and local stakes.
Farmers earn little from production while multiple middlemen take large margins. Corn and corn flakes illustrate price distortions: farmers selling a bushel of corn get little, while railroads, manufacturers, merchants, and speculators profit. Local merchants and elevators take smaller shares, but railroads and processors claim substantial profits.
Evert Post purchases 160 acres of the Halsey farm northwest of town known as the Henry Boeckholt place with possession on March 1. He will operate the Wm Boyken farm and his own after this year.
A list of names and dates shows residents from Titonka St Paul Boone and Buffalo Center cited in 1929 and 1930 honor roll entries. Names include Geo Hansen iTtonka Mina Fred Ubben Pat Gilligan H B Reed Albert Doden and others with dates January July and April across Iowa towns.
For sale 10 acre Hvert ranch near Titonka school building ideal for poultry operation. Owner wishes to sell immediately with price listed at 4000 dollars. Interested buyers should contact Wolfe at the Toviesifice 21 location for details.
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