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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
2
The proposal argues against placing all grain burden on farmers or consumers. It claims taxation would distribute losses more evenly, aiding Europe where no wheat crops exist and starvation persists, and aims for the greatest good for the greatest number.
The article argues Europe and Asia face wheat shortfalls after World War I, while the Americas hold a surplus. It supports government purchase at 2.26 per bushel in Chicago, ban on exports and imports, and selling Europe’s needs at a set price via an international commission to lower living costs and wages, with Treasury offset losses through taxation.
The article analyzes the League's 26 articles, classifying them as existing norms, toothless advisory provisions, and potentially harmful terms. It notes fears over international control of armaments and potential compulsory measures against the United States, warning of loss of sovereignty and independence.
The Weekly reports strong U S resistance to a League of Nations Constitution. Critics warn against international censorship of treaties and sweeping tariff freedoms. They fear mingling sovereignty with global governance despite calls for collective welfare.
The piece argues Congress should act to handle the 24 crates of gifts received by the President aboard the George Washington. It cites constitutional limits on accepting gifts, the need for repeal or appropriation, and proposes a special fund to cover costs without burdening the President.
Fragmentary text suggests a predication that time would come when only the rich could afford burials. The 2018 snippet notes the average American family spent about 220 dollars yearly on some funeral related cost.
Wesley Mraen Felt spent a week in Whittemore to meet her new grandson Moran Franklin Haverly as families relocate. Emil Wester returned from Minnesota Wisconsin business trip. Lawrence Turkehagen mustered out and returned home from Kelly Field Texas. John Amesbury made his Nora Springs trip. Ell Clark, Laura Hutchings and Kuchynka family shifts, Toluca Illinois movers, Vegge family farm move, Dr arrived Hoboken and bound for Des Moines. Misdated items include Parue and Weaver mentions, Harri and Eline Davis Algona, and details on dairy commissioners and local tour stops.
The Oratorical Class winners were Clyde Conner Glen Giddings and Karl Goodnow in Declamatory Dramatic and Humorous categories. Glen Giddings Norine Huber and Della Weller will represent Wesley in the District League contest. Songs were performed by primary and grade children and Miss Colton from Mount Vernon trained the contestants.
Portlands Leo Brayton, formerly of Burt, has moved to the Fred Ringsdorf farm, commencing farming duties Monday. Neighbors gathered Thursday at Walter Smith’s home for a farewell and social evening. Smiths head to Burt Saturday with their household goods. A dance at Walter Scott’s last weekend drew a large crowd, and local social life continues with visits, meals, and everyday chatter among townsfolk.
R John G Redinbaugh of Log Town a 79 year old veteran recalls losing sight in his right eye four years ago after a failed operation. He credits Dr Weber who treated and operated on his left eye at a hotel aiding restoration of vision with wife caring for him at home.
Fragmentary text shows a notice style detailing an owner paying for property and calves linked to a dispute. Reads like a legal/public notice with scattered names and actions but lacks complete details to identify all parties or exact remedies.
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