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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
2
An ambitious local outlet expands its reach across a vast territory, delivering news and features that rival papers do not cover. Editors emphasize exclusive coverage and community focus.
The Iowa Forum examines press freedom after Judge Hume fines Editor Haines of the Des Moines News for contempt. It argues that punitive suppression harms editorial comment and public rights, urging restraint and respect for constitutional prerogatives in reporting and opinion.
The piece reflects on blessings tied to companionship noting that fame or wealth may fail but genuine friends endure through adversity. It highlights steadfast friends like the constant ally, the generous elder, and the hopeful realist, urging readers to prize those loyal few who stand by in stress and joy.
The column argues the enduring clash between powerful interests and the people seeking a square deal. It cites Brookhart and Brookhart allies, condemns graft in coal and oil, and urges persistent public effort to curb elites. It references Cummins, Johnson, Beveridge, Pinchot, Borah, Capper, and New, urging sustained civic fight despite fatigue.
The exchange centers on a radical proposal to cap returns at 6 percent and distribute all earnings above that to employees. Brookhart argues money would be cheaper, while editor Marshall and his father recount personal stakes and question the fairness of social ownership for farms and business profits.
Chas Mann plans to move to Burt and buy a lot north of Ed Chaffee property to build a modern home. Grace Beane visited from Algona to paint the farm buildings. W A Chipman and Mrs. Chipman went to Murray after the illness and death of Mrs. Chipman’s brother E Davison. Fred Boettcher and son visited from Harlan Town. Mr Peterson of Rodman and C M Gross of Lone Rock were Burt visitors. Mrs. Lester Clement and her daughter from Ames visit the Blossoms.
Local notes report a Friday ball game between Burt and Titonia high school teams. Several residents made visits to Algona and Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Archie Ames welcome a baby boy. Rev M G Rambo and family depart for a new charge.
Authorities say the old country schoolhouse, long a community staple, is wasteful and inefficient and will fade as centralized schools expand. The piece notes that future leaders from rural areas will attend centralized schools offering citylike opportunities.
The note praises the old one room schoolhouse for its past service while acknowledging it has outgrown its usefulness and will be shed to history.
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