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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
2
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The text notes that if Landon wins he will confront a Democratic congress starting January first. It forecasts hard passage for tariff and other bills in the lower house and pigeonholing in a Senate that will be Democratic. It warns against returning to Hoover era taxes for farmers.
The campaign opens with London moving through eastern strongholds while President Roosevelt tours drouth regions in the west to gather data for relief. He pledges aid to farmers who have lost everything, promising the administration will meet the massive task.
Hiram Stickel of Perry, Iowa, writes in the Des Moines Register praising Roosevelt and criticizing Landon. He contrasts tariffs and farm prices, cites farm income declines since 1919, and laments farm foreclosures while affirming federal recovery and social justice goals. He invokes the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln era prosperity.
J Androgg of Britt Ia asks why Berry F Halden used 1934 and 1935 to compare food import values under Roosevelt rather than the peak import years under prior Republican administrations. He accuses Halden of bias and hints at editorial links to Iowa Republicans.
A reader recalls a crowded political weekend with Gov. Landon touring New York, President Roosevelt assessing North Dakota droughts, and William Lemke campaigning in Kansas. Three White House hopefuls prowling each other’s home states reflect a tense national race and strategic cross-state appearances.
The Swoa City Herald argues for shrinking government costs to match revenue from fair, broader taxation. Citizens should elect sober minded reformers and support them, not rely on politicians or windbags.
In Forest City Summit a letter argues teachers deserve freedom to teach any isms in public schools without patriotism constraints, while Democrats favor loyalty to the constitution. The writer questions why teachers, as public officials, shouldn't be sworn to uphold the constitution, noting their influence over the rising generation.
Burdine in Champion notes a shift from years past when a guest staying weeks brought two or three trunks of garments to modern summers where a girl arrives with a small satchel containing a fuller wardrobe than earlier trunks.
The article argues merchants must adopt up to date methods and stocking to attract customers. It stresses knowing what patrons want, maintaining available farm and home supplies, and avoiding missteps in business principles to sustain patronage.
A report from Dakota Record notes several couples found the shrubbery around the Presbyterian church soaked last Saturday night. The damp surroundings were part of a scheme to discourage love feasts that have flourished there in years, timed to Sauerkraut Day.
The notice details squirrel and rabbit seasons with opening dates and bag limits, license requirements for residents, landowner exemptions, duck stamp rules, and firearm definitions under game laws. It notes Charlie Cooper recovering but working a weekend, not at full strength.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette discusses Iowa sales tax and its role in funding relief and public works, praising its historical use to leverage federal funds. It cites Mr. Kraschel’s pension proposal, weighs property tax relief against new spending, and favors tax reform over expanding sales and income taxes.
The notice urges hunters to seek permission from farmers before the September 16 opening. It emphasizes not harming livestock, closing gates, preserving seed stock, and proving honesty and responsibility. It invites volunteers to help with trespass control and posting land to support orderly hunting, and notes Harold Krantz and Arthur Askins attended Des Moines for the State Fair.
In 1863 Pennsylvania set November 19 for a national Soldiers Cemetery dedication at Gettysburg. Only Lincoln’s invitation arrived as a printed draught. Edward Everett, famed orator and former Harvard president, spoke. Everett prepared two months for his Washington address. Lincoln faced doubt, with some press predicting a political stump speech and Thaddeus Stevens labeling him a dead card.
The Totonka Indians defeated Lotts Creek 3 to 1 at the County Fair on Tuesday. Henry Franzen, sidelined by illness for ten days, is reported to be improving.
Transcribed reminiscences recount Lincoln and Seward traveling to Gettysburg for the dedication. A special train, crowds, and a crowded private residence marked the visit. Lincoln hesitated to speak, delivered a brief address, and sparked mixed public reaction from national papers.
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