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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
4
A humorous note promotes Josh Lee appearances at Chautauqua with comedic wit and a call for audience laughter. Mentions Mrs Winifred Simester Nicholas and other speakers including DonegatBR from India. Describes world tours and political insights as context for talks.
Dr Ray famed as an explorer of interior South America appears on Chautauqua program. He is called the Living Rider of the Bronze Horses at St Marks and is praised for firsthand knowledge and vivid narration of his travels and discoveries.
The vital statistics report notes April deaths surpass births by 372, with 181 Syringes caused by apoplexy and 163 influenza deaths. Male fatalities exceed female, and births outnumber deaths by 1,372. Local notes mention Lynn Grove high school in Jasper County and Mira Bartlett’s funeral in Preston, plus a summary of state fishing laws by W. Albert.
A Burlington report profiles Norman J. Young with perfect attendance from kindergarten through diploma. Iowa policy notes on selling toy pistols and caps, river theft probes in Council Bluffs, beet field labor, and Newton public park use. Town data cover literacy, auto licenses, and a $1.5 million Payne farm sale near Sioux City to St Paul investors.
A 1920 Interstate Commerce Commission report shows railway travel became safer since 1889. Per rider risk dropped from about one death per 1 928 000 trips to far lower levels, despite more trips and longer distances. The data cover 1889 and 1920 with year-by-year variations noted.
State authorities say delinquent automobile license publication penalties are too low to cover fees. Last year penalties neared $15,000 while publication costs were about $40,000. this year both figures are expected to drop to roughly a quarter of prior amounts, with penalties set at 69 cents per delinquent entry.
County officials note publication of delinquent auto license lists has prompted faster settlements and reduced uncollected taxes. State law aims to publicize tax evaders to boost collections, especially as new law corrections lessen errors from last year.
The piece extols Iowa's June beauty with blooming peonies and roses along highways, praising the scent of roses, fertile fields, and clear air. It contrasts Iowa’s fragrance with California and laments the season’s lush growth and pastoral scenery.
The text extols California scenery with clover and blue grass, wild birds singing, and the state’s beauty, peace, and plenty. It honors living in this land and natural wonder over artificial climates, credited to D. M. BR.
Mason City Globe Gazette reports State Agent Lock will demand proof of residency from visiting motorists and enforce new non resident license rules. He warns dealers that single plates will incur penalties and that surrounding states plan a joint uniform license system to protect all eight border states.
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The Board of Supervisors of Kossuth County Iowa appoints inspectors to classify lands within Drainage District 170. They will prepare a graduated benefit-based assessment schedule for forty acre tracts and report on costs fees and damages. The hearing before the Board will be in Algona on July 18 1922 with objections due by July 19 1922.
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