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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
3
Titonka Topic Lez 0 Wolfe publisher announces newspaper entry at Titonka Iowa post office and subscription pricing four options including Canada mailing rate.
The Lakota Record criticizes Algona editors for hogging publicity and warns smaller county papers against sham county advertising. It notes Sauerkraut Day on September's start and suggests Algona publicizes widely while other towns struggle for recognition.
The Federal Farm Board loaned nine million dollars to stabilize California raisins and fresh grape production. The note mentions mixed reactions with prohibition groups and temperance organizations raising concerns. The Swea City Herald editorial calls the government a “dandy” in a satirical tone.
West Bend hosts a public auction of the remaining Duion State Bank assets totaling over $260 000 as the bank remains in liquidation for years. Non collectible stock assets include about 38 238 900 in value.
The piece argues that stock owners should deposit bonds with the State Banking Department equal to their stock value. It notes that two Algona banks failed in October 1920 with $160,000 in stock assets, only $39,050 paid by stockholders. It cites specific payments: Al-Rona State Bank $7,500 of $80,000 and County Savings Bank $31,550 of $100,000.
A column recounts 19th century notes including Olvert Michaelsen's luck, people traveling to Wyoming for land, a Pacific coast trip for the Cogswell group, and a car craze with Model T appearances. Fire destroyed Crystal Lake drugstore area. Ray Oesterreicher injured in an electrical storm. Carl Carlson returns to Denmark with a Dane girl.
The text argues that a thriving town relies on persistent advertising and supporting performance. It warns against relying on others to bring trade, stating progress comes only from proactive, enterprising individuals who actively promote commerce.
In a partisan session, the House passed the substituted bill 77 ayes 19 nays 12 absent, with 31 opposing. Eckles and Wosseler voted affirmative amid accusations of bungled expense accounts and constitutional overreach. The Star condemns the swift passage and alleged whitewashing as a sham before adjournment.
The piece argues that opening the school year offers relief and opportunity for youths and parents, while many adults return to education to meet evolving demands. It notes rising standards across farming industry business and professions, urging liberal estimates of educational needs and urging consultation with school officials before ending schooling.
Across Iowa a protest grows as lawmakers approved an expense allowance not exceeding five hundred dollars. Critics say honesty demands accountability since lawmakers accepted pay without constitutional raise powers. The piece notes public sentiment and urges scrutiny of those who voted for or accepted the expense account.
The La Verne News argues for higher salaries for lawmakers but insists on a clear straight forward process and calls for action by constituents to return officials to private life if self interest appears.
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