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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
8
The Iowa weather bureau reports a damp cloudy week with freezing mornings and general frosts. Despite variable frost damage, scientists expect 20 to 30 percent crop impact, with 60 to 86 percent of yields sound and merchantable, and overall crop prospects strong across corn and small grains.
Iowa farmers face a prosperity year as crops and livestock push total farm value above $500 million. Wheat and oats leads with far higher yields than 1912, corn expected to top 426 million bushels at about 60 cents, while potatoes and hay add sizable gains.
Farmers have been busy filling silos this past week with corn crop in fine condition for silage. The work aims to store feed for cattle and hogs, with expectations of ample ensilage this season.
Former Senator James H. Trewin named general attorney for the ek Island Ines in town. He will move to Dos Molines from Cadar Rapide to begin immediately. The postion was long held by the late Carroll Wright. James Parish replaces Wright and resigns from Rock Setand to join Parish Parker Millar. N T Guernsey moves from New York to become solicitor for American Telegraph and Phon e company.
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Grenville M. Dodge announced before leaving for Pearls that he would travel to Des Moines on October 20 with the Allison monument commission to review the model submitted by artists for the Allison shaft at Couxell Bluffs Grenville M. Dodge outlined the visit as part of the monument project oversight.
A historical piece lauds Roosevelt's vision for a navigable channel from Lake Michigan to the Gulf of Mexico and relocating the Panama Canal project to the Mississippi River. It argues flood control and land reclamation are vital benefits, urging a coordinated program and sustained funding for level work to prevent floods and pay for the channel.
Sam Blythe assesses the 1912 race noting Roosevelt’s lasting support across workers and business folks, Taft’s dwindling base, Wilson’s appeal to ex Republicans, and warns polls cannot predict the outcome. He cites confidence in Roosevelt Johnson momentum and Wilson protest as key currents.
Business men favor Wilson 60 Taft 10 Roosevelt 9 in Ida Grove straw poll. Fire destroys grain stacks owned by John Wagner at Arthur. Wreck harms motorcyclist W E Behrens after collision with a dog. animal killed and bike destroyed. Veterinary advisers urge feeding changes to curb horse plague. Concrete road north of Vinton completed with more planned next summer. Lake Park bank burglarized. thieves flee on gasoline motorcycle with about $4000. Ida county farmer reports record 400 bushels onions per acre and early potato harvest. Nel Smith commits suicide in Clarinda over personal trouble. Blencos livery barn burns. nine horses and vehicles lost. cause unknown. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad fined $200 for overlong shifts. Harry J Tait enters race for county auditor in Mazon City area. Progressive rally in Onawa features Grant G C Conrad with moderate turnout. Potatoes flood market. prices expected low 25-40 cents per bushel. Moiona County Republicans meet in Onawa. nominees listed. I J Brusel, 79, dies in Davenport after exposure. Federal suit against C R I & P for railroad law violations underway in Council Bluffs. Penalty assessed at 3090 dollars.
Representative George Gurry, a Roosevelt supporter, announced he would campaign for the Progressive candidate in his state and western states after resigning from the House. Governor Curry praised Roosevelt as the sole leader fit to be president, predicting a large Roosevelt vote nationwide.
The piece argues the modern constitutional monarchy leans toward a perpetual vice presidency more than a true kingly role. It suggests Roosevelt would not fit the job of king and critiques the kingly ideal in current governance.
The text compares Mr. Wilson to Mr. Buchanan on preserving the Union and constitutional views on secession. It notes Buchanan in 1860 argued preservation of the Union was possible but not feasible, while Jig claimed secession was unconstitutional yet methods to quell it were also unconstitutional. Mrv discusses labor aid implications.
The Cleveland Leader notes a mix of disgruntled hacks and aimless drifters among rival factions while praising the new party's high average intelligence and integrity. It states the group cannot expel all self-serving elements but can elevate men of ability to lead major tasks.
The passage mocks a political stance opposing practical steps toward reform. It likens Mr. Wilson to Buchanan and places Roosevelt at Topeka criticizing the profligate trust situation in the United States. The fragment signals a partisan clash over trust regulation and progressive policy.
Ambiguous lines attack outsiders and defend the founding document. The text cites a Springfield source and uses altered spellings, offering a murky glimpse of a debate on who owns and defends the constitution.
A fire destroying the Des Moines City Railway shops at Vbird and Des Moines streets caused an estimated $100,000 in losses. Several cars and oil stock burned as firemen Sam Wilcox and Cee Wilkie were injured, with Wilcox suffering a fractured leg. Fire spread from the stockroom to the upper story hindering efforts. power lines and track interference complicated hose access.
Des Moines reports the thirty first annual Meeting of the Synod of Iowa of the Presbyterian Church featuring national figures. The Rev Dr Mark Allison Matthews moderator of the general assembly will deliver the main address on Tuesday evening Oct 15. He is pastor of the Sergent Presbyterian Church Seattle Wash with about five thousand members. Wednesday Oct 16 includes A B T Moore Cedar Sounds and Rev Parley F E Zartman Moody Bible Institute Chicago. Moore leads the Gideons national as president known for placing Bibles in hotels. Thursday Oct 17 Joseph Wilson Cochran will discuss the church educational wars.
Allert Spores of Water Joe is charged with stealing a horse and buggy from John Brady of Iowa City. He is held in the county jail to the grand jury unable to furnish bonds. The horse and buggy were traced to Vinton by Marshal Miller of Iowa City.
Dubuque local resident Charles Preston aged 21 or 22 shot and killed himself in the family orchard a mile east of Central City. In a letter to his mother Preston blamed the love affair for driving him to suicide. Authorities describe the act as a tragic domestic tragedy.
Fourteen year old New Hampton resident Fred Dziggel son of Fred Dziggel was killed by passenger train No 2 on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near New Hampton. The youth was found badly crushed beside the tracks.
W J Coleman found guilty of bigamy in circuit court. He was remanded for sentencing. Reports say Coleman had seven wives.
Michael Byoonan of Fort Dodger received a year in prison for assault with intent to murder. He stabbed C. B. McGrew of Carnell Bluffs, believing McGrew was his combatant.
Sioux City representatives from the Deudeg and Lebor assembly report a petition in the city seeking government provision of free household texts and related educational materials for residents.
Taylor Holmen notes in The Million that a pickpocket was convicted and fined twenty five dollars. The defense lawyer pressed for the sum of $257 claiming the man could not pay, while the judge remained silent. The prisoner muttered for a brief moment to be released briefly, adding a hint of desperation.
Rev B Heslon of Wigton Pa suffered dropsy for a year with swollen limbs dizziness and fatigue. After using six boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling faded and he regained strength. He later affirmed ongoing faith in the remedy and encouraged correspondence with Rev Heslop about it. Also ads offer Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY products and household hints and music for free.
Businessmen from New York announce in Red Bank New Jersey the world’s first butterfly farm. They will raise many varieties with brilliant coloring for decorative displays. The farm’s product is to be sold to society women to adorn conservatories and parlors.
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