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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary notice outlines a tariff or rate schedule: a fifteen mile diameter area with $1.00 yearly, $0.50 if prepaid, $1.50 outside the Titonka trade area, $2.50 for Canada and foreign countries, payable in advance.
The passage asks whether it would be constitutional to elect a man who will be seventy five before his term ends. It notes the potential effect of age on political turnover and echoes the saying that life begins at fifty, highlighting a debate about age and eligibility for national office.
Plum Creek township reports Knox stating oat crop the best in twenty years while at Mrs Henry Meyer funeral. He notes Ben, a longtime farmer, ought to know after farming many years.
The Acklay World mourns Senator Joe Robinson a Democrat Senate leader as a fine statesman. It notes his overworked burden and sudden death while honoring his honorable career and public service.
The Swen City Herald reports Roosevelt may pursue a third nomination if health permits and could win election if Congress continues funding public money for his campaign, despite potential Democratic Party split.
A concise quotation attributed to Herbert Hoover emphasizes that churches and religious institutions are indispensable stabilizing factors in civilization, reflecting the view of religious authority as foundational to social order.
Federal Trade Commission study shows milk sustained farm earnings during the 1930s Depression with 64 percent of 1929 income in 1932 and 64 percent again in 1984 when farm income rebounded. Livestock and tobacco followed, while cotton and wheat lagged behind. From 1929 to 1934 milk income remained the strongest performer among major farm products.
Authorities issued a hog cholera warning urging vaccination follow up measures. Precautions include limiting feed for three weeks after vaccination, avoiding heavy mineral feeds, keeping hogs out of pools and wallows, and preventing mingling with newly immunized animals. A visitors note covers Buffalo Center rancher Joe Larson, his past farms, family, and rebuilding efforts.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson becomes the 10th death among top federal officials under Roosevelt. The piece notes two Cabinet members and two House Speakers among the deceased, plus openings in the Interior Department for blind assistants at $1620 yearly under new favor-for-the-blind rules. It discusses housing costs, a presidential committee, and a DOJ cooling system mystery caused by an accidental fish entry. It also covers a proposed change to Supreme Court appointment rules enabling more flexible aging justices in line with New Deal support.
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a gradual improvement in the poultry outlook through fall with prices stabilizing but overall conditions still unfavourable. Egg and feed prices are expected to remain tough this year, yet a stronger market could emerge as pullets reach peak production in 1938 amid rising egg prices and reduced cold storage stocks.
Morris Hanna, son of Mr and Mrs Ole A Hanna, was seriously burned Saturday evening near the Orrie Slattenaw home when a gasoliner explosion from a truck occurred. He was driving for the Couoco Of station, begun work that afternoon. Orville Bosna, with him, stepped on the starter. a backfire caused the blast, soaking his clothing in gasoline. He was rushed to Forest City hospital in critical condition with severe chest burns and a badly burned right arm.
Mr and Mrs John Krull welcome a boy and a girl born Thursday July 15 to their family. Congratulatory notes extend to the Krulls as Minnie Laverca is mentioned in relation to the celebration.
Reed’s Limousine car burned Tuesday night due to a short circuit in the wiring. A replacement will be installed. Hamm’s beer on tap. It’s cold at Werry’s Pool Hall.
Twenty years ago John Trunkhill and wife were parents to a baby boy born Saturday. The Gingrich brothers dissolved their partnership north of town. German Valley held a Fourth of July celebration at Albert Amelsberg. U Ludeking, east of town, was appointed manager of the Farmers Elevator at Woden. Moura Mortensen manages Titanica Creamery. L C Peterson owns a local business. Miss Pearl Jansen of Gary, South Dakota, visited cousins Nellie and Tulla Nelson. J Z Budlong and wife plan an eastward tour starting the 16th, joined by Peter D Johnson at Niagara Falls, then Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and James Town Expo, three weeks away. Mr and Mrs B S Pannhuk Jatt left yesterday for an extended western trip to the Pacific coast and National Park, about one month. Mrs Herman Ward’s residence six miles south burned Saturday. A W Young assisted in missionary relief and subscriptions rose. Casper Wiegand of Slayton visited his mother and sold a quarter section to Henry Stecker for 42.50 an acre. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Lou Briggs Monday afternoon.
A Reader’s Digest piece argues personality grows with training and practice in influencing others. It links happiness to habit, memory for names, and everyday acts of kindness, citing examples from veterans and daily life. It urges forming new habits, embracing small attentions, and serving others to raise both personal and societal well being.
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