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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
2
Titonka Topic announces publisher Lee O Wolfe as the post office filing matter with Titonka Iowa as a second class mail matter notice.
The paper touts comprehensive local coverage unmatched by competitors and lists subscription prices of 1.50 per year in advance or 4.00 per year otherwise. Canada post offices rate is 3.60 per year.
A column warns of poisoning from alcohol and urges caution as deaths rise. It cites Iowa teacher surplus and unqualified staff risking school credit. The piece urges boards to verify qualifications to avoid state aid loss and mentions tensions in a farm community and a battle over newspaper patronage. It also notes agricultural profits and a public dispute between Senator Smith W Brookhart and Edwin H Meredith.
The Muscatine Journal reports Senator Brookhart proposed settling a suit with E. T. Meredith by offering the entire 240 acre farm in 78 township Muscatine County. The land, part of No. 19 drainage district, suffers severe saturation with water pumping needed, high land and drainage taxes, and a $20 000 mortgage. The tract, once part of Keokuk lake, is blamed for costly reclamation delays and legal battles.
In the United States over 20 million children enroll yearly in elementary and high schools as new education departments and methods demand more equipment. The text notes rising costs and asks whether schools are using resources wisely while highlighting community notices and local congratulations, including a postmaster appointment at Lakota.
Sunny was a Melon Day at the Curran home with windy skies and large crowds. About 200 cars occupied the grounds as early as 10 a.m. Burt band performed and boxing matches entertained while free watermelon was shared with attendees.
Residents and relatives gather for visits as families travel to nearby towns. Lloyd faces a trial near bachelor hall while others plan excursions to Mankato and Waterloo. Wil Ringedorf Roy and families, Clayton Debris, and Chas Scott groups visit friends and relatives over weekends.
Burglars blew the post office safe Saturday morning and stole $200 in stamps. Agent Correy found the scene around eight o'clock. The job was suspected to be the work of amateur thieves. Wred Heibsamen of Cabin Point is mentioned.
The story notes Mr. Reibsamen, an early Koskuth County settler now over 80, visiting with family here after moving from his Virginia home. It details his farm sale years ago, and mentions Sheriff McDonald arresting Jonas Parks for illegal beer sales, with a large quantity seized and spilled in Algona.
A fire destroyed the Grewan Motco plant at Klemme Friday eight weeks ago. The blaze swept the building and contents with no insurance to cover the loss. Neighbors reported heavy flames and smoke as responders fought the blaze. No injuries were listed, and cause was under investigation.
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