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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
4
Edgar A Lindgren of Council Bluffs has been appointed federal game warden by the department at Washington. He will cooperate with the state fish and game department in enforcing game laws. Iowa now has two federal wardens, H A Anderson of Davenport overseeing the eastern half of the state.
The Pierson city council passed an ordinance banning public dancing during municipal celebrations. Proposals for a permanent dance hall were discussed but faced organized opposition as petitions were signed to protest the measure.
Red Cross public health inspections in Iowa last year found 27 percent of school children below normal weight and 40,060 physically defective. Walter Davidson of Chicago, Central Divisional Conference manager, noted Red Cross nurses delivered health talks to over 8,000 student groups and 900 adult groups, aided 350 clinics, and treated more than 4,000 people. Since the war the program reached 3,000,000 people with 1,200 nurses now employed by 1,000 chapters.
Thousands flock to the faninugly lake in Amana Iowa as the lotug bloom attracting large crowds. Attendance has grown and visitor reckless behavior has prompted concerns from local officials in this historic lake showcase event.
A local society warns the pond will close to the public without extra care. The lake remains private property and motorboat use is forbidden. They urge weekday visits and public support to protect rights and lilies in bloom. Central City, Linn county, introduces Paloa Boy, a racing horse with a 2 12 pace for four miles, trained by Thomas Nightingale. owner A. E. Dunn plans country fair exhibitions.
Des Moines hub coordinates with state leaders as Secretary Cunningham is called to Washington while President Hunt is urged to address a northern farmers convention. Farmers in Warmers in Town County seek coal and question legal rights to seize a railway car amid crop movement need. The American Railway Board seeks immediate coal situation details across Iowa.
All reports agree Iowa generated the largest cherry yield in its history with thousands of bushels picked statewide. Many cherries remained on trees as harvest difficulties limited gathering.
A Des Moines market report notes baskets weighing 20 pounds and half bushels under state law selling for 1.50 to 2.00 dollars. Old fashioned black cherries appear in large volume extending cherry pie season. Raspberry and strawberry yields are unusually high, apples threaten record output, and peach trees are heavily laden.
Fort Atkinson in Winneshiek county is now part of a newly organized state park. The article recalls neutral ground history from 1840, Fort Atkinson’s 1840 garrison, and remnants still visible including an old fort well. A Long Island coast defense cannon, two machine guns, and 1,000 pounds of cannon balls will add a military relic feel to the park.
The article reports opposition to skimmed milk compounds in Wisconsin and nationwide. Dairy groups claim health harm and market deception while advocates defend safety and nutrition. Statements from Dr Casimir Funk and Dr Lafayette Mendal back non infant use, with legislative action debated in Congress.
The article traces Missouri’s discovery and exploration from Joliet and Marquette in 1673 to Its 1820s path to statehood. It notes the Missouri Compromise and ongoing slavery debates shaping congressional politics and the state’s eighteen electoral votes.
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