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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
1
W F Evan of Emmetabure reports 1921 car costs: average annual per car 436 dollars with 400 gallons of gasoline and 20 gallons cylinder oil. County corn value suggests high transport costs. Kossuth County, larger than Palo Alto, shows auto expenses about 2.72 million dollars, prompting questions on money drainage.
Herman Dahlmann Sr longtime Orthel township farmer in Hancock County died Tuesday afternoon at his home at age 67 due to complications from dental infection. He leaves eight children and no wife. He built one of the county’s finest farms and was valued as a substantial local pioneer. Funeral services will be held at ten from his home and burial will follow in the nearby cemetery.
The Iowa State Teachers Association convenes with President F Overmeyer of Algona leading the executive committee. Notable speakers include Bishop W A Quayle and President Jessup of the State University. The program features lectures on art literacy and citizenship, musical events, and sessions across multiple departments.
The article outlines veteran benefits under the Adjusted Compensation bill. It explains choosing one of several plans, including adjusted pay rates of $1 a day for home service and $1.26 for foreign service, with caps of $500 or $625 depending on overseas service, plus an adjusted service certificate option. It invites veterans to study provisions and contact the State Adjutant if questions remain.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss an endowment policy with face value 3.88 times cash, payable after twenty years or to a beneficiary if the veteran dies. It mentions loan values, vocational training aid, farm home payments, and government project subsidies with adjusted payments to reduce costs, amid remarks by President Pearson on agricultural production and market competition.
Readers are urged to aid the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa founded in 1882 and caring for about five hundred destitute children and aged women. Receipts have fallen alarmingly and unless speedy liberal assistance is given the future welfare of the work is at risk.
President Pearson of Iowa State College urges tax relief for farmers, arguing tax and fixed charges are too high as material costs stay elevated while farm prices fall. He emphasizes that about 90 percent of taxes are spent locally and warns against undermining funding for agricultural research and education.
A nineteenth century chronicle departs into a vivid personal sketch of a famed horseman and noble figure. It notes his pale sunburned skin, blue eyes, and dignified walk, plus attributes like large bones, slender frame, and broad hips. It recounts his tastes for church theater and cards, and a life marked by bouts of illness and dramatic medical bleeding.
The National Live Stock Producers' Association plans cooperative commission houses at major stockyards in Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Packers resist yet the farmer moves toward organized action to end long-standing price exploitation.
The National Association and the National Cyeshiere group argue against broad freight rate reductions. They urge substantial cuts specifically for farm products, machinery, steel, coal and basic commodities to quicken market normalcy. They contend industries rely on agriculture and criticize prior economic theories as flawed.
Swea City to host a vaccination school in Kossuth County on March 21 and 22 under a state law. Farmers may vaccinate their own hogs after completing instruction and passing an exam. About 25 farms have signed up, with more expected. enrollment forms available at the Farm Bureau or Swea City sales pavilion.
On Friday evening Maron 10th at 7 o'clock a citizens caucus will be held at the French Lumber Office to nominate officers including one mayor two year term one assessor two year term one treasurer two year term and five councilmen for a two year term. Women and men voters are invited to attend. H A French mayor. Dated Titonka March 7 1992 Coos.
Fragmentary verses recall Jinks Jinkens who kept his word through life and funeral rites. The town fears flood or upheaval as poets and statesmen are invoked. The text presents a ritual of lament and distant loom of plans that never fully come to fruition.
A verse praising a man who keeps promises under all trials. It extols consistent reliability and integrity, highlighting his steadfastness from sunrise to sundown and his ultimate sacrifice. The piece laments his death and notes the difficult void he leaves in the town.
The first joint directors meeting of the Farm Bureau at President Schoby's home on March 3 covered a full program. Women’s activities were reported by Mrs. A P Ives, H D Hutchins spoke on promotion, and R K Bliss outlined Extension work and its link to the Bureau. Committees were formed on road paving and member drives, a Cow testing note highlighted Kossuth county’s strong dairy performance, and a poultry club for boys and girls was announced with eggs supplied by local breeders.
Obituary notes Marleta Anna Rakow born November 7 191d died March 3 1922 at age 8 years 3 months 24 days after lung fever. Baptized December 17 1913 at Lutheran church. Funeral at Lutheran church led by Rev Mueller with Rev Kilian. Survived by her parents Frank and an undated brother and other relatives. The community mourns the loss.
Earnest prayer urges full attendance for the Inter conference at Storm Lake March 13 to 15. Beers church elects five trustees for one year and lists delegates. Choir rehearsal Thursday at the parsonage. Ladisa and Dean Ladies plan meetings. The Inspirational Conference at Storm Lake promises two bishops and five missionaries from diverse fields, a major Iowa Methodist event. History is being made in Iowa Christianity. participate with time and talent.
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