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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
2
The Titonka Topic discusses how current automobile taxes and federal aid could retire road bonds in about eight years. It questions whether the county can afford to pave and if delaying maintenance worsens the need, noting Palo Alto County’s poor primary roads from Emmetsburg to Mallard as poor advertising for the region.
The paper proclaims it thoroughly covers a territory unmatched by other publications. Subscription rates are $1.50 per year if paid in advance, $2.00 per year otherwise. A $2.50 annual rate applies for Canada post office deliveries. Foreign advertising representation is via The American Press Association.
A confidential assessment from a trusted insider portrays Speaker Anderson as a popular figure with farm backing and broad appeal across Iowa industries. The note suggests he would serve credibly as U.S. senator, with a goal to replace a perceived menace and represent the state responsibly for national interests.
Palo Alto county plans to finish paying its primary roads as taxpayers, mostly auto owners, realize every gallon saved by driving on concrete roads. Gasoline waste on primary roads is conservatively $90,000, equaling 3.5 times the average annual interest on bonds needed to fund the project.
The 7th section of chapter 49 was repealed by the 37th general assembly reducing sheriff sales commissions. The old rates were 2 percent up to 500, 1 percent up to 5,000, and one half percent beyond 5,000. The act, approved March 15, took effect March 19, making post date collections illegal. Cherokee County faces about 1,600 in losses. refunds may reach 5,000 if redemptions occur and court action may be required.
Dr. L. J. Fritsche mayor of New Ulm and fellow farmer labor hopefuls Magnus Johnson and Charles A. Lindbergh have agreed to a united campaign for the U S senate nomination. They will appear on a single platform, talk in unison, and avoid intra‑group criticism through the primary, pledging loyal support of the defeated candidates and allies after the vote.
June 18 action stirs Minnesota campaign as LaFollette bloc backs a single candidate while Republican hopefuls file. Mayor Victor Power and Rep Sidney Anderson arrive in St Paul with plans to seek the GOP nomination alongside Governor Preus. Former Justice Oscar Hallam Rep Thomas Schall and ex Rep Ernest Lundeen already filed, with Knutson possible in the sixth district.
Premier Mussolini, once a radical Socialist, now argues the state should renounce economic functions and allow free private enterprise. He warns state paternalism harms development and asserts capitalism, including industry, agriculture, banking, and transport, endures beyond fears of its demise.
Good Advice for Bankers BE Bodman of the Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Association tells the Highth Federal Reserve District that all 30,000 banks would profit more by helping six and a half million farmers boost profits. He says national wealth relies on farmers gaining reasonable returns across small and large banks nationwide.
Two strangers claiming Illinois origin were jailed at the Spencer county city jail after intoxication charges. They drank canned heat with paraffin removed and were released on promise to leave town. Arthur Field faced charges of breaking and entering at night, filed by M. J. Jordan, railroad detective for the M. & St. L. railway, accused of stealing 10,000 cigarettes.
Woden M W A Hall hosts a Tuesday June 8 gathering to organize a local American Legion post with Dr Bemis of Garner guiding. Hancock county exservice men and women plan a Twin Lakes picnic June 2 featuring baseball, boat races, boxing, bands, and a bowery dance inviting county residents. Several local residents visit relatives, attend events, and enjoy fishing and dances around Algona Britt and Forest City.
The column lists local happenings across Titonka and nearby towns. Items include job moves, social visits, family gatherings, church attendance, a revival by evangelist Metcalf, a dance in Forest City, and a forthcoming movie premiere “A Virgin Paradise” with a two night showing.
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