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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
2
Titonka Topic appears as a local notice list from Titonka with rates for first and subsequent lines in a post office run. The brief item reflects a small town paper’s advertising terms and mailing indication for second-class mail matter.
A reader letter urges recognition of food production in draft policy. It argues farmers face draft exposures and uncertainty on cattle, pastures, silos, and rents, risking decreased output if army service and industry support are not balanced with agricultural needs.
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The article argues farmers must continue growing to prevent food shortages as war draws men to service and questions if imports can replace domestic food. It cites France and Britain as examples, urges plowing, sowing, silos, and planning to feed the world. It also discusses wartime profiteering and calls Congress to tax excess profits fairly.
The Government Bond Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports only about 95 million dollars of 4 percent Liberty Bonds have been presented for conversion to 4 percent bonds. About one seventh of holders have converted, with $12 million First Liberty and $89 million Second Liberty Bonds converted. The conversion window closes November 9, 1918, and bonds should be converted through the original bank if possible.
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