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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1921
Page
5
An Austrian emigrant describes frequent escapes as outbreaks force families to flee. He notes rebuilt frame houses and high prices for basics, with money in Austria now almost entirely paper. A man abroad holds $805 from home, hard to carry. The tale hints at migration pressures and potential financial aid for farmers.
The state Farm Bureau Federation outlines key farm bills at its headquarters. Companion measures seek cooperative marketing and bonded warehouses to regulate grain trading and storage, enabling orderly marketing and contracts through marketing associations and storage receipts.
A garbled excerpt from American Automobile Digest urges Franklin owners to keep vehicles under control and regularly inspect brakes and steering. It warns drivers to slow to ten mph near crossings, shift to low gear on upgrades, and never race trains, stressing safety for family and vehicle occupants.
A.D. Gimer of the Hlemme Creamery won the top prize in a regional creamery gathering at Forest City last week. He carried away the highest honors after a tense competition, with several local creameries in attendance.
A hometown paper denounces ghoulish front page sensationalism while praising the country press for sympathy. The writer recalls a sobbing father and a sick girl news tale, urging care with family tragedies and respect for neighbors.
In Indianapolis an unnamed soldier, honorably discharged, received a burial of military rites funded by the American Legion. Their effort provided a $150 casket and silk flag, ensuring a respectable funeral away from the potter's field. The piece urges citizens to uphold patriotic principles and vow that the Legion will endure.
An excerpt pondering a failing existence that moves an old man to tears and shakes his shoulders with divine force. It hints at years of hardship, family loss, and the need for peace, love, and gentle care before rest.
An editorial remarks that the United States ranks ninth in world education. It cites wartime literacy gaps, noting 25 percent of men from one state could not sign their names before fighting, and urges expanding common schooling to all regions to combat ignorance seen as a national menace.
A fragment argues that social ills stem from ignorance and lack of education, blaming society rather than individuals for the problem. It reflects a brisk, opinionated tone common in local discourse.
The piece criticizes the National Chamber of Commerce for clinging to old pro business ideas. It argues advertising and publicity cutbacks hurt profits, citing Bernard A. Filang of Boston as a leading advertiser who plans to raise ad spend to sustain growth. It urges the chamber to retire its outdated views.
The death of Chairman W J Anderson creates a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors to be filled by appointment. The appointive committee includes the County Auditor, Clerk of Courts and County Recorder. Names mentioned include Art Murray, A L Hunt, Ed Hultzstrom, and George Ditsworth with Greenwood township favored as home of the deceased.
A Cowell town council meeting at Titonka Savings Bank noted members Mayoor French Cornellmen Meyer Sloper Budlong Path. Budlong moved to accept Commonwealth Utilities Company settlement offer for street fighting bill 1920 to 1924 totaling 495.00. Meeting adjourned by motion.
A garbled item shows for sale notices including pure bred Angus bulls and farm poultry. Mentions Mrs W Huisman near Titonka and locations in Iowa including Woden and Valley with unclear details.
The legislature races toward a close in ten days. Many bills face hearings as committee routing and delays loom. A bill cutting intraday interest on public funds to two and one third percent passed the house, while a substantial $700 000 appropriation for tuberculosis eradication projects is under discussion.
Report from Buktal Consolidated Schools lists 198 pupils inspected with 57. overweight and 42 normal weight. Defective conditions include 63 defective teeth and 8 throat issues. 3 subnormal mentally and several other concerns.
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