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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
2
An item from Titonka Iowa lists mailing classifications and subscription rates. It notes Second-Class Matter, foreign advertising representation by the American Press Association, and annual rates of 1.50 in advance, 2.00 otherwise, with 32.60 for Canada mail.
The Wine dom Minnesota Citizen reports a 12 percent year over year traffic increase on trunk highways. The rise, steady over years, threatens road maintenance funds and may force cutting maintenance to pave over gravel roads. The piece argues paving as an economical solution to avoid collapse of trunk highways.
The Elmore Eye reports Iowa’s 1826 harvest of corn and other grains plus $1,241,000 for motor transportation costs on dirt roads. It mentions egg and dairy profits, stock dividends, and spending on trips to California, Florida, and Minnesota, ending with a wealthier outlook.
An Indiana teacher faces possible discharge as school board members threaten action over alleged private conduct. Her attorney argues state supervision cannot limit her private privileges when she is off duty, while supporters say her public performance remains above reproach.
President Frank E Mossman of Morningside College Sioux City spoke to a large Northwest Iowa audience about the college growth and its campaign. He noted an overflowing freshmen class the largest since the college's founding and higher enrollment bringing regional prestige and new opportunities while admitting the strain of rapid success.
Northwest Iowa leaders press to raise 1 000 000 for endowment and new Science Hall to keep Morningside College from dropping to second class status. Sioux City pledges 190 000 with December 20 goal for combined Northwest Iowa effort. President Mossman warns of loss of teaching eligibility if standards aren’t met by March 1928. Alfalfa yields rise prompts lime use as Iowa farmers boost soil productivity.
The piece explains drivers judge jackrabbits and red headed woodpeckers as fools on highways due to fatalities from car impacts. It notes jackrabbits freeze at headlights, woodpeckers delay flight, and contends that humans are the next major fool on the road.
November 1 marks a new year for poultry men as unprofitable stock is culled and flocks are reaccredited for egg production. The county aims to review 10 to 20 birds per breeding pen, with about twenty eight flocks previously accredited. Mr M L Gordon will visit soon to conduct work. interested parties should contact the Farm Bureau office.
A dying fisherman asks his pastor if stories of catches will be told in the afterlife. The clergyman contemplates the idea of truth in storytelling and whether heaven will tolerate embellished tales. The tale ends with the pastor suggesting honesty and restraint.
A Lowden political meeting will be held in Algona on Saturday at 8 o clock. All Lowden for president enthusiasts are urged to attend. Hon. Fred Loversen of Humholat will be the leading speaker.
A Lake Wilson Minnesota Pilot letter laments the meager salaries of Protestant pastors in country towns. The author argues communities fund autos radios and leisure but squeeze pastors for funds, leaving women to do most fund raising with bake sales and suppers.
Local advert notes a Willis Knightight plant offered for sale by Jake Wagens in the German Valley area. The listing labels the item as cheap and seeks potential buyers to inquire directly.
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