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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
A collage of notes reports animals killed and farms damaged in Jackson and Story counties. Crimes, births, deaths, and civic updates span towns from Jefferson to Waterloo, including college sales, gas rate talks, and cooperative farm ventures across the state.
The car service commission in Washington directed 26000 empty box cars from eastern and southeastern regions to western lines for an 80 day grain handling period. Inter state commerce commission prioritized coal shipments to Northwest ports, while the War department offered canned meats at prewar prices to reduce the cost of living.
At the Republican state convention Kendall of Albia secured the governor nomination ahead of rival E R Moore with 508 votes plus Scott County support totaling 27. Hammill of Britt won the lieutenant governor race after beating W F Moore. Haynes of Mason City was acclaimed auditor and Capt Ben Gibson of Corning was chosen attorney general on the second ballot. Frank P Woodruff of Knoxville was chosen state railroad commissioner. The event featured sharp attacks from temporary chairman H W Byers and permanent chair Robert Healy amid a lively, old fashioned convention atmosphere.
In a zoo tale, Louis Lion and Akbar discuss birthday wishes. Akbar recalls lions crave growth and fifth-birthday mane goals, while Louis longs for candles, presents, and becoming a full-grown king of beasts.
A fragment from a historical page discusses national virtue and duty amid uncertainty. It reflects on leadership, public service, and loyalty to the nation, urging citizens to uphold civic responsibility and collective resilience.
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