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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
2
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A Canadian immigrant who began as a dray driver in 1835 St Paul rose through grit to build a railroad empire. He became local agent for the Mississippi River Company and funded a transcontinental system, amassing a fortune of about 250000 dollars. His name was Jim Hill in Sioux City and St Paul.
A reader with land delayed until June asks about silage options. Guidance favors cane silage with Early Amber sorghum, plus soybeans, for late planting. Kansas trials show cane can yield more per acre than corn, with careful timing and variety choice.
The Youths Companion and McCalls Magazine offer a combined subscription deal for 2.10 per year. Youths Companion priced at 2.00 yearly and McCalls at 0.50 yearly. The offer runs for a full year with back copies available and subscriptions dated from the year start. Boston Massachusetts solicitation.
The Iowa Agricultural College and cooperating growers report early tests of a wilt resisting cabbage strain show promise for 1915. Professor Fitch and farmer witnesses describe seed from resistant heads producing healthy plants and high yields, with potential to save thousands in losses after years of crop collapse.
Seed heads from resistant plants are sent nationwide to trial stations and colleges. About one hundred heads are kept for seed production as officials aim to save thousands of acres of cabbage land in southeastern Iowa by 1917. Seed treatment with formaldehyde solution and crop rotation are advised to reduce wilt spread and protect clean soil.
A chaotic baseball game between Titonka and Buffalo Center features pitching by Titonka's Titanica and late rallies. Key events include two misplayed plays by Tyler, a disputed onfield incident leading to a ejection, and praise for Titonka's sportsmanship amid a tense clash that ended with Buffalo Center commending clean play.
Lincoln Steffens recounts in Everybodys how Mexican officers and officials express deep hate for the United States. He notes bias runs through racism religion economy and history, describing it as both dangerous prejudice and a sentiment that can be tempered with time.
A young newlywed from Wonkan seeks social ascent by mimicking aristocratic manners. She buys etiquette books and attends auctions, pushes her husband into refined living, and cuts groceries while borrowing from neighbors. After years she joins others in a hollow imitation, proving pretension often fails to yield lasting happiness.
Sept F W Rosses prepared to leave for Trenton Missouri to take charge of the Missouri Division after an internal promotion. Trainmaster Halderman named acting superintendent while officials decide on a permanent appointment amid rumors of further leadership shifts and widespread approval of Halderman’s potential.
A purported proposal suggests forcing bachelors to marry by drawing wives by lot. The plan would force the chosen bachelors to wed while those not selected could escape, reflecting a reckless view of marriage as a lottery.
Waterlogged porch boxes and baskets with blooming plants, ferns and ivy offered at cost. Late cabbage plants 40 cents each or 3.00 per thousand. S. T. Laroreux, B. H. Meyer advertise a touring car bought recently.
Farmers clash over location as Titonka weighs a consolidated school plan with bonds rising from 52 000 to about 285 000. State guidance favors town incorporation site. meetings and petitions propel the move with a January election likely.
The Heifner Brothers are hauling sand and gravel up the road toward town from the south, moving gravel from a pit to the west.
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