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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
2
Advertising rates announced include space advertising at 43 cents per inch with options for yearly contracts and 14 cents per inch for each insertion. Local ads priced at 49 cents per line for frat insertions with five cents for each successive insertion. Political notices priced at 20 cents per line per insertion.
Editorial urges corn belt farmers to adopt Wisconsin style farm contests and careful accounts to reveal true profitability. Data from 24 and 27 farms show labor income rises with more cattle and higher total income per cow, emphasizing working capital and purebred stock. It argues for state support, college cooperation, and confidential solo farming comparisons to reveal real farm merit and improve methods.
A reflective piece on mortgages describing them as strange, making a man turtle and poor, while prompting action and reminding of time passing. It portrays mortgage as a spur to industry yet a resting burden, likening it to a bosom friend yet a greater power.
Dickinson county demonstrates commitment to education with ten handsome school buildings in Spirit Lake Superior Arnold's Park and another district near Superior. A consolidation vote occurred in Okobodi township for a fine building on September 14. A petition seeks consolidation in Lakeville township to build a Montgomery school.
The Chicago Tribune notes Milady’s fall lineup with a face hiding coat and a huge turbanlike cover, short voluminous suits just below the knee, high boot tops, a rainbow wristwatch, and directoire skirts starting at the hip. Dainty pantalettes under skirts feature delicate adornments.
A townsman asks about the corn crop outlook and the response notes overestimated hopes since USDA reports. It explains corn’s need for tropical heat in July to September and that tasseling shows preparation rather than immediate grain growth.
The article discusses uncertain corn yields due to heat and drought, advises silos and ventilated cribs, and suggests selling or storing grain wisely. It notes a large wheat crop but variable quality, urging ventilation of granaries and careful handling of corn and wheat interconnected prices.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. Doane church Rp an informal service at 8 p.m. Ladies' Aid meets Mrs Thos Heimer Wednesday open to all. Twenty children were baptized last Sunday at Doane church, most infants, breaking the pastor’s record and stretching seating. A baptismal service will be held next Sunday at Titonica church. parents with children to baptize should notify the pastor.
A Chicago report shows sixty one savings banks formed in city public schools with 13 038 children saving 27 125 44 dollars. Of this, 11 200 90 dollars have moved to regular banks. Seventh and eighth graders run the banks, accepting deposits from five cents up. When accounts reach five dollars they are transferred to regular banks and opened in the pupil's name. Rural schools may soon adopt thrift as a core subject. Deposits earn three to three and a half percent. when funds reach twenty six dollars they may be withdrawn to buy a hundred dollar bond at four to five percent. Reputable bond houses offer instalment plans to pay the bond in full.
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