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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
2
The bank described as the only Million Dollar Bank in Kossuth County is led by the same officers who own and control it. All business entrusted to this institution remains strictly confidential and money is available to loan at all times.
An essay argues steam power and later electricity fostered large cities, railroads, and a factory system that concentrates wealth among a few in trusts and corporations. It warns of class war if wealth concentrates without duty and notes recent global tensions reflect capitalistic missteps. The piece also covers hogging down corn as farm practice and a column about children driving autos, including a fatal Des Moines incident.
The article argues for using capital to raise labor welfare and reduce income inequality. It supports higher taxes on large incomes and inheritances to fund protection for workers, the sick, and the elderly, linking urban prosperity to farming success and urging farm thinkers to consider city issues.
The Marshalltown Times Republican argues a 12 year old should not operate any automobile or locomotive in crowded streets. It calls for licensing all drivers, condemns placing children at the wheel, and warns of negligent guardianship and severe penalties to protect public safety.
Perfect attendance reported in the Primary Room last week with Alfred and Johnnie Monson enrolled late last week and Helen Muller and Melvin Kraatz enrolled Monday morning. Primary enrollment reaches 42 pupils. Little Myrtle Hansen visited Friday afternoon. Agnes Pannhuk and Chester Thompson absent this week out of town. The Little People class has been doing storytelling during exercises. Outdoor activities and good weather noted. Andrew Hansen absent from High School last Thursday due to business in Algona. Mabel McElroy absent Tuesday forenoon. Miss Nelson and her pupils began school in the schoolhouse 4.
Notes recall J Herbert Quick a former Wesley public schools superintendent from 1890 to 1891 later appointed by President Wilson as a Federal Farm Loan Board member with a 10000 annual salary. He was a Mason City High School graduate, author and agricultural paper owner with influence on U S agricultural policy. Local reminiscences praise his early career in Wesley and his enduring reputation among former students.
Report of the condition of the Titonka Iowa bank as of September 12 1916 listing resources including loans and discounts overdrawn accounts securities and Federal Reserve deposits. Cashier J J Cosgrove swore the statement true before Notary Edith Budlong on September 19 1915 with bank directors A Schram D Welhousen and Boyken.
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