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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
2
The bank in Kossuth County is run by the same men who own the only Million Dollar Bank in the county. All business with this institution is kept strictly confidential.
President Wilson brokered a settlement to avert a 40 000 railroad strike by endorsing an eight hour day with ten hour pay and establishing a six to nine month study on impacts. Congress quickly passed the bill effective January 1 1917 and rail employers faced wage protections during the review. The editorial cautions farmers to consider lessons for future policy reactions.
The text provides farm advice on selecting seed corn, focusing on dented kernels, strong ears, and proper drying and storage. It emphasizes avoiding frost damage, proper shelling, and sorting kernels by kernel type, with steps to ensure viable seed and better yield next season.
A Britt native, Wm Grenoble, is jailed in Algona after bootlegging activities linked to Titus and Kosuth county camps. Court records show theft allegations involving Mr. Newhouse and Mr. Cliff Wren, with Wren's account tying Grenoble to the bootlegging visits. Grenoble sought clemency citing a family to support, bond set at 200 dollars with signers pending. Also noted: M. J. Quinn's purchase of Britt quarter south of Hobart for 170 dollars, a promising rural property with some improvements.
The Farm Loan Board led by Secretary McAdoo and Herbert Quick visits Des Moines to evaluate site locations for twelve federal farm loan banks. Residents urge long term leases and rider reform so tenants can borrow for livestock and working capital at fair rates. An accident report notes Jack Martin injured on a tile drain project.
W J Leech of Phin Creek aged about 40 died in Algona after an abdominal tumor attached to the intestine caused obstruction and rupture. Doctors attempted surgery to remove the cyst and eight inches of intestine but the illness proved fatal despite all efforts.
The article describes a land division dispute involving Taylor of Haneoo county and Reymont Dow with references to farm buildings and near future construction. It mentions construction plans, householders in the area, and ongoing work to divide the property between two buildups.
The district reports a new school year with eight ninth graders at the high school and seventy seven scholars overall. Principal and department staff names appear, with Miss Murry teaching force details and transport arrangements for country pupils while trips to Idaho Falls and Yellowstone Park are noted for staff.
Report from the uvaval meeting in Washington notes the first assistant postmaster general announcing the postal savings system. Burleson, then a Texas congressman, voted against the bill while Democrats opposed it. President Wilson claims the Republicans have no new ideas in thirty years.
Jack Smith and partner Bonkotske travel toward Algona when a south Burt turntide crash occurs after striking a stone. Front wheels and fenders injured. car on its top, both men unhurt though Smith bruised.
Frank Ratow from north of Wagley visited town Tuesday and reported his early seed crop producing about 42 bushels per acre with an average around 52 bushels. He expects similar yields from future planting and believes his latest corn crop could surpass previous records.
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