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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
2
The Titonka Topic lists subscription prices: 1.60 per year prepaid, 2.00 per year otherwise, and 2.50 per year for Canada mail. Published by Lee O Wolfe, Titonka Iowa, as second class matter in the post office entry.
A public notice urges self examination on honesty and behavior for advertising representatives and readers. It cites Swea City and Rock Island rail traffic handling corn oats hogs and cattle, noting shipping declines and the shift to trucks and autos.
The article argues the Tuck bill limits county spending, reducing funds for roads and bridges. It suggests supervisors may seek other work for two years, warns that debt and liability could deter capable men from holding office, and notes the bill’s impact on local governance and finances.
A nostalgic column recalls the pink Police Gazette once hidden in barber shops and taverns, contrasting its risqué photo features with modern Sunday papers. It notes Des Moines and Minneapolis editions carrying pages of Dotty Dimples and Rosabelle St Clairs, now echoed by photos of current film and stage actresses.
An editorial snip from the Northwood Anchor dismisses early complaints as trivial and urges continuing lively discussion. The piece frames current times as a final era and calls for spirited engagement in civic life.
Capper's Weekly lampoons isolationist sentiment urging anti League of Nations keepers to mobilize against threats in Asia and Europe. The column mocks signing the treaty and praises those who opposed it while calling for military buildup and diplomatic meddling.
The Pal Alto Reporter argues the legislature drafts both sound and foolish laws. It criticizes a cash-basis rule for county warrants, warns of emergency needs going unmet, and emphasizes potential harm to patients needing urgent care. It notes a railroad rate bill favoring long-haul lines and reports a gasoline tax plan that shifts costs to renters while reducing land assessments.
A debate over probate attorney fees unfolds as the writer argues section three sets fees by agreement with the executor or administrator but not exceeding the executor's fee. The piece critiques Hutchins and foresees widespread use of legal counsel when handling estates.
Taxpayer letter argues proposed state bill by Mr. Hutchins would not protect estates and unfairly target executors. It urges leaving fees to court appraisal or current statute and mocks Hutchins as relic of a past era.
Card of thanks from John Sachau and family expresses gratitude to friends for support after their mother’s death and mentions flowers and music. A big mass meeting is planned in Algona next Sunday afternoon March 25 at 3 PM at the Opera House with a musical program and a message from Mr. Hrbas on the war between Christianity and Mohammedanism in the Near East.
Bert Perry, brother in law of W. H. Stott, wed a Missouri girl. he is a World War II veteran who joined with Titonka battalion. Frank Butte’s family member ill. Peter Ubben, Kossuth county draft veteran, served longest in county and will receive a state check up to 350 dollars. Mrs. R L Lamoreux’s children hosted a birthday surprise. Cedar Rapids barrel buyback offers 10 cents per barrel at J B Kell. The youngest son of Mr and Mrs Herman Panhuk died after appendicitis. funeral Sunday afternoon. Homer Downs of Wesley to move to Algona with family. Breele of Algona active with local ads. read the paper’s other columns for more.
Readable fragments describe a Chicago drug store scene with mentions of shrinkage, Wrights condensed smoke and Cedar Rapids barrels to be brought to Keil and Cooper for them. Source lacks clear dates or full names.
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