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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
3
A compact notice outlines subscription rates: 1.00 per year in advance within Titanka territory, 1.60 if not paid in advance, 1.50 in advance outside Titanka, 2.60 per year for Canada and foreign countries, all payable in advance. The item emphasizes the paper’s extensive coverage and regional reach.
Forest City Summit notes eminent national economists and the Summit agree that restoring farmers buying power is essential for national recovery. It cites a decade of agricultural decline before 1938 and mentions new measures aimed at a base for tillers of the soil while warning that rising input costs may offset farm price gains.
A New Sharon Star commentary mocks a Democrat critic who contests Senator Dickinson’s spending on the agricultural adjustment act. The note accuses critics of hypocrisy, cites Republican county workers on the hog program, and mocks Dickinson’s public feeding crowd criticisms as ill timed. The West Bend Journal’s humor column returns, lampooning figures including BM Haggard and Cordy’s private secretary, while referencing June’s rumored resignation. Mr Patterson, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, is criticized for vacillating on liquor policy, likening his stance to an Irish flea that vanishes when pressed.
The LaVerne News editor urges a visit to Britt to meet Brother Roberts and be introduced to ninety widows, hoping for happier days ahead. The note frames everyday events as news and hints at optimistic community ties.
The Comptroller of Iowa, Mr. Murtagh, reports there will be no state tax for the year 1935. The decision likely unsettles Patterson and other stand-patters who may view it with alarm.
A historic price snapshot shows hogs at 7 dollars, corn 70 cents, oats 46 cents, butterfat 28 cents. The note urges readers to read the paper for March 1, 1932 and compare their current finances to then.
Prof Pruitt and a fellow perfume scientist claim the best lure for a woman is steak and onions paired with perfume. The two men present their theory as scientific experts in fragrance and social psychology, prompting debate over ethics and effectiveness.
A local worker known as a digiryman has a framed slogan reading ALL THAT I’AM I OWE TO UDDPRS displayed over his desk. The name is not disclosed, and the quote hints at a personal motto or inside joke central to the workstation.
A group of Civilian Works Administration men, who endured lean times last winter, now press for increased support this season. They seek steadier funding, improved benefits, and fuller staffing to meet ongoing relief needs.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions speeding motorists and a family named Stott and Mia, with terse reference to a Tuesday afternoon gathering and a somber tone about fate.
In a festive note from the Mttoak Rapida Reporter, Heltitiony and Turner celebrate triumph and happiness. The piece lauds harmony in politics as a wonderful outcome, praising unity and civic spirit.
A local merchant nicknamed his newborn son Blue Hagie claiming the boy’s father says he only half works. The unusual name reflects the father's tongue in cheek remark about labor and legacy in the shop.
A concise aphorism notes that keeping chickens at a distance can ease affection for neighbors. The comment frames rural life, suggesting boundaries reduce conflict while highlighting community etiquette and practical care.
Read about Mrs. Callies visiting Rock Valley while Mrs. Stockwell minds the home in her absence. Titonka rural school teachers to start classes include Violet Slack Howard Andrews Myrtle Anna Edith Reynolds Margaret Sloper and Ida Sachau. Henry Isebrand family and Ed Eden family visit Crystal Lake. Henry Meyer returns to work after injury with finger amputation and hospital stay in Forest City.
From farmers who sell corn, the government plan is a life saver, justifying help as the plight of corn-selling farmers warrants aid. Feeders who buy corn may question, but even they foresee prices aligning with corn costs, and the government stands to lose nothing as the program unfolds.
North Iowa residents feel secure as forecasts point to a strong corn crop and rising hog prices. The note cites a killing frost risk in two to three weeks, with corn-hog money arriving and favorable comparisons to other regions, keeping optimism high despite drought concerns.
The Ramsay Reformed Church shifted German service to noon on Sunday amid a low turnout and plans to continue the 20 o clock German service on September 16 hoping for more attendees. The Pleasant Prairie Classis meets in late September at the church for a fall session, first since 1896. Next Sunday appointments: Sunday School 9:30, German worship 10:30, English service 8:00 PM.
Reports filed with the Fish and Game Commission detail 522,294 furs taken through June 30, 1934, valued at $615,688. Mink yielded $207,323 from 47,119 pelts. muskrat hides dominated by 380,275 pelts worth $197,743. Other pelts included skunk, raccoon, civet, weasel, badger, and gray fox with overall price rises except badger.
The country editor runs a small newspaper that seems insignificant in a large state until a matter of unusual interest arises in the community then the editor is compelled to report even minor happenings.
A dense roster of social calls and farm updates from Portland area residents highlights weekend visits to the Bartlett, Graham, Larsen, and Godfredson households. Locals like L. H. Bartlett, Mrs. G. Hood, and Mrs. Peterson share dinners and afternoons with kin, friends, and neighbors while 4‑H girls lend help at the fair booth.
Attorney Van Ness attended the funeral of W. J. Talcott in Williams. Comptroller Murtagh visited Algona en route to Okoboji. Helmers fined for driving without a license. Reckseen fined for stop sign and no license. Lt. Dawson returned from Fort Snelling with Reserve Army duties. Re-employment service helped 33 locals find jobs. Miss Gertrude Armitage leaves for vacation. County Sunday School convention set for Sept 12 in LaVerne with lunch. Maurice Rice promotes special films at Call Theatre. Constable Lafe Griffin suffers a light stroke during J A D Richards funeral and remains hospitalized. Jens Knudsen arrested by Marshal Green.
A Dexter Sentinel quotation notes the speaker avoids overstepping others as he comments on descriptions and opinions, cautioning readers about trampling on someone’s toes. The remark reflects editorial prudence in handling strong personal judgments.
A veteran editor reflects on how chasing stories reveals readers desires and the mix of motives behind public interest. He notes sharp curiosity, caution, and the clash between sensationalism and truth as reporters pursue timely information.
Mrs Wilhieliltie Schucker presented a first group of fourteen piano pupils in a private recital last Saturday at two o'clock. Parents and friends attended as a large group enjoyed a varied program including duets and solo pieces. After the performance, lunch was served and plans were made to present a second group later in the season.
Nawor Asarah Whid was held at the grand jury under a $600 bond after ten pint bottles of alcohol were found. Kossuth County’s corn hog program inspectors are busy, with county pride as high as its corn production. Republican chairman Gaylord D. Shumiway calls a September 12 meeting of township committees to organize and launch a vigorous campaign. Postmaster J A McDonald reports a new post office site on Galbraith Horse Lot, price $6,000, promising removal of old buildings. Milton Norton recalls a World War I Company F reunion, noting veterans and a planned September 1925 gathering in Algona.
There will be no services at Good Hope next Sunday as the pastor preaches at a LeMars mission festival. Sunday School proceeds at usual hour. The church basement gains a fresh coat of paint. The annual Mission Festival features German and English services at 10:80 and 2:80 and English at 7:80 with Rev. Vollmar of LeMars and Rev. Reents of Renwick as speakers. Women of the congregation will serve refreshments at the event. Remember the date September 16.
A parent visits Sandy's school with trepidation and pride. The principal and a humane district nurse speak in the auditorium. Sandy's room displays his artwork, showing a messy drawing but strong reading skills. The mother reflects on motherhood and growing up with her son, noting increased companionship as he ages.
Wm Kadoes and Mrs Intermill with Eleanor attended the county fair yesterday morning. In Algona on Tuesday Mrs Theresa Dressman returned from a visit to Wisconsin. Miss Edithi Dawn of Mason City visited yesterday with Rethan family. Mr and Mrs JA Peter in town with Miss Dawson, who taught in Retbsamen and Helfer districts over forty years ago.
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