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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
4
A renowned correspondent reports on notable treasures found near the border. The feature highlights unusual artifacts, local reactions, and the broader cultural significance of cross border discoveries.
A local contractor offers to pull the old curb and install tile to restore a well. He guarantees the work and promotes reasonable prices.
Political items and social notes from a small town column recount fishing on the Buffalo, praises for Geo Larsen, wedding hopes for Cosgrove-Tierney, a family tiff, editor rivalries and playful jibes. The prose mixes local humor with gossip about a boxer, a tree man, and daring dynamite fantasies in a satirical mock column.
The piece laments universal arming amid a supposed era of goodwill. It argues that even wild hogs and farm animals would be peaceful if not for humans carrying revolvers. It compares armed individuals to a steer at a stock show, claiming weapons subvert civilization and divine instruction.
Fred Stockwell's Belmond visit and Tower of Orthel township caller mark a busy period. A fierce electric storm swept the region last night while threshing resumes after rain. Locals at Wesley last Saturday report sturdy old timers. The Dewel plan for a new county office is opposed as taxpayers favor fewer counties and road and bridge funding. The Bethlehem manger reference ends the fragment.
A newspaper blurb offers an unusually low fall round trip to California. Cedar Rapids tickets are priced at 56.40 with one-way routing options, selling September 3 to 14 and return by October 31. Contact nearest agent or Jno G Farmer in Cedar Rapids for details.
The Pikes Peak Centennial Celebration will be held September 3 to 26 in Colorado Springs to mark the discovery of Pike's Peak. A grand program is promised with Army maneuvers drawing large crowds and widespread rail fare reductions from Rock Island lines making the trip affordable. Tickets go on sale September 10 and 29 with return by October 15. booklets available from Col. Jo. G. Farmer, Division Passenger Agent, Cedar Rapids Iowa.
The Rock Island Lines announce very low one way colonist fares to California Arizona Oregon Washington British Columbia Idaho Montana and Utah. Tickets available September 11 to October 31. Contact nearest Hook Island agent or write for full information as the railroad aims to assist migrating families.
Eastbound trains depart Titonka and reach Garner Lytaaallee via Volo Springs Port Worth St. Prue and other points, with morning arrivals at several listed towns. Westbound service departs Garner and terminates at Titonka, delivering afternoon arrivals to intermediate stops, including Old ps.
James S. Sherman, chairman, urges Republicans to align with the Republican National Congressional Committee. The campaign should center on Theodore Roosevelt's achievements and personality, presenting a united effort built on the party's administration and legislative record. Subscriptions of one dollar fund the drive and include campaign texts and documents.
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