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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
2
The Titonka Topic lists publisher Lee Wolfd and locations in Titonka Iowa with postage and subscription rates. Rates are 1.50 yearly in advance 2.00 yearly otherwise and 2.60 yearly for Canada. It notes mail handling and second class matter by the Titonka post office.
A look at Paul Shoup and peers shows how early group ties predict future success. The piece argues that who you interact with matters, noting Shoup's rise in rail, law, and business and the broader influence of “the company you keep.”
Wallace’s Farmer and Homestead runs a prize essay contest for boys on “Are you going to Farm?” highlighting Lewis Franzen son of Ben and Mrs Franzen of near Titonia. His photo with his dog appears in Boys and Girls section as he aims to win first prize with reasons for becoming a dirt farmer.
Iowa State College home economists say the wedding of heavy Sunday dinners is fading. wives now prepare meat and dessert on Saturday to cut kitchen drudgery. Sunday remains a day for family and Church duties, with less time spent on cooking.
The Garner Leader questions Commonwealth support for Hammill loyal appointees during legislative recess arguing the governor can remove them and accusing officials of serving self interest. The piece mocks the governor by noting painted state buildings and suggests state workers be used for painting at cost, implying public expense.
A plan to bridge the Atlantic with man made islands advances as the first seadrome nears completion in Delaware Bay near Cape May. Edward R. Armstrong of Du Pont says June or July will see the first operation with a $150 ground fare to Bermuda and yearly earnings near $2,000,000 from the system.
A guide for hosting a Halloween feast with ideas on spooky lighting, table service, and themed foods. Recipes include Jack o lantern sandwiches, molded salads, pumpkin pie, Halloween cake designs, and a toasted cheese and bacon sandwich. Also notes on a late Topic issue due to a transformer outage and upcoming hunting seasons.
The Register and Leader reports Governor Hammill and an appointee acknowledge the state painted Hammill’s Britt home and Hancock county farm buildings. The piece questions state bank department involvement in private work and whether Hammill or officials paid, suggesting shared accountability.
Algona police recovered a stolen 1928 car from Nebraska linked to a farm theft after two men Roy Wickie and Ed Long were arrested in Kansas. They pleaded not guilty and were bound over to the grand jury with $1600 bonds. Raymond Baum faces assault charges after a nose breaking incident with Mitton Reeves.
A Baldwin Piano Co. factory sample piano is offered for immediate sale. The notice seeks a buyer willing to pay monthly and to dispose of the instrument at once. For details contact The Baldwin Piano Co Wholesale Dept 902 Walnut St Des Moines Iowa.
The notice outlines liability and property damage insurance options for four cylinder cars at 11 000 with 11 50 premiums and six cylinder cars at 14 00. It directs readers with no insurance to Wolfe at the Topic office.
A reader muses on whether to treat the telephone operator with courtesy every time she provides the right number rather than complaint when a wrong number is given, reflecting on polite communication.
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