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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
3
The Titonka Topic marks Lee O Wolfe as publisher and notes second class mail matter with metered postage at the Titonka post office.
A brief item outlines the society's reach and presents subscription rates: 1.60 per year for advance payment, 2.00 per year otherwise, and 3.60 per year for mail to Canada post offices.
Memorial Day was observed at the Dean M. E. church last May 30. The piece urges tribute to fallen defenders and discusses the press as a busy reporter and the need for timely legitimate publicity from organizations and individuals to avoid neglect.
State Treasurer W J Burbank sold soldier bonus bonds Monday to New York buyers at an average rate of 4 40 percent. Large blocks sold at 4 percent and 4 14 percent with the balance at 4 percent, saving the state millions in interest compared with earlier expectations. Checks for ex-service men will be issued in a few days as taxpayers benefit from the lower average rate. Publicity and criticism from some circles were noted as bonds were marketed.
The Missouri Exchange laments the difficulty of finding a perfect newspaper copy and offers a reward for mistakeless issues or statements. It mocks faultfinders while inviting readers to submit flawless examples of error free work from various professions.
The new Towa Roads Association executive committee calls a June 28 open meeting in Des Moines to discuss road improvements from all angles. The gathering invites all residents and stakeholders interested in better transportation infrastructure.
The Iowa Good Roads Association led by President H. B. Ahfner of Newton aims to end factional road disputes by advocating a state wide policy that balances primary and secondary road improvements. The June 28 Des Moines meeting invites legislators farm groups and local officials to form a unified campaign for rapid road upgrades financed by public sentiment.
The piece notes Sherwood's strong attack on railroads and cites Col Brookharty's heated rhetoric since becoming a citizen. It claims railroads have spent thousands to shape public opinion while Chicago and Northwestern papers push railroad education.
A heated exchange unfolds as advs defend railroads against Senator Brookhart and readers are urged to weigh free press versus paid propaganda. The dispute centers on fairness of publicity and public perception amid Brookhart’s critical columns.
Local notes recount visits to Woden residents from Mason City Northwood and Britt. People travel to attending church services and family reunions while students plan summer school in Iowa City and Cedar Falls. Residents plan a possible Sunday baseball team and host showers at the Murr home amid a busy social calendar.
Indiana based dredge operator Mr. Christensen arrived Wednesday for a two week stay at the A Christen sen home then heads to St. Cloud Minnesota to dredge for the same company. Titonia resident Henry Larson visited Saturday. Mrs Rawlings and Mrs Hulmes hosted the M B Ladies Aid on Thursday at the Rawlings home. Join Haan stopped by Britt Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Kramer and family from Titanka visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs Steve Goffe and Mrs Victor Bingham shopped in Mason City Saturday. Mr A Lawler and daughter Margaret left for Rochester Minnesota for Margaret's medical treatment.
Boone resident J B McHose maps land once owned by Abraham Lincoln in Crawford and Tama counties. Crawford county tract of 120 acres northwest of Denigan was deeded by Lincoln to Henry Edwards and later owned by Peter F Jepson. Tama county land eight miles northwest of Tama in Howard township is connected to Adam Brecht in a complex chain. Bee demonstrations are announced for June 14 with related events nearby.
The piece surveys weekly rural life noting weather, marriages and farewells, crime reports, local commerce, and shifting seasons. It blends wedding bells, a death, a jailed culprit, thefts, sales at cost, and bustling street life in a broad panorama.
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