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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
2
Wisconsin state superintendent C B Cary argues, based on Education Bureau records, that twelve years of schooling yield higher lifetime income. He notes uneducated workers average $20 000 over 40 years versus high school graduates $40 000, and asserts schooling raises standards of living and national vitality.
Graettinger Mir a series of burglaries touched four business houses including Wildey and Johnson stores. Cash losses totaled about 44 dollars with registers disrupted and a hotel back room ransacked. Police suspect local laborers who visited Graettinger Labour Day.
Sioux City district conference resolutions condemn W L Harding while supporting T Meredith for governor, noting Harding’s church standing and Meredith’s conduct clashing with Methodist rules. The piece cites local reaction and points to a puzzling political stance within the Iowa context. L A Brenner reported a joy ride visit from Garmina with a Commonwealth Power Co line to Whitore and Germany trip plans as work progresses southward.
An aunt sends a bottle of preserved cherries to Private Bates. The khakled ens and hestraleh admire the gift in brandy and share the token with soldiers. A few days later the aunt writes thanking Aust for the generosity and notes appreciation of the spirit behind the gesture.
Notice to bidders from the Consolidated Independent School Board calls for bids by noon October 8 for moving two school houses from Districts 3 and 5 to the school grounds in Titonka. The project lists moving work to be completed by October.
Becker and Sutton present A M Peterson as local agent offering French Chemical Dry Process cleaning with steam pressing No odor no shrinking or scorching. Household items listed include Portieres Lace Curtains Couch covers Blankets Pianos Covers and more with prices per item and per inch for ostrich tips plus child’s white fur robes.
Wm Boyken secretary announces bids to noon October 3 for janitorial work at Titonka schoolhouse for the remainder of the school year. B S Pannkuk and wife returned Monday from an extended visit with relatives in Monroe Wisconsin.
Promotes Chicago Herald as the best daily and weekly newspaper purchase for the coming year. Claims Hepburn style coverage and strong news gathering to inform voters. Encourages readers to subscribe directly through the Titonka Topic office.
E M Nelson has sold his Ruthven Appeal to W J Lyons of Linn Grove and will vacation. The Estherville boy, now a former newspaperman, plans to return to the newspaper field, promising his successors will strive to match his high standards.
Winnipeg Manitoba reporters report that returning prospectors from the northern wilds believe a mild winter lies ahead. They cite oak trees with no acorns, scarce squirrels, inactive muskrats, thin-barked poplars, and lean fur bearing animals as indicators trusted by local Indians.
Mr and Mrs Andy Drake and family hosted relatives last Sunday while Miss Emma Oakland visited the Swingen home. Ole Gjerde spent Sunday at Goldfield and Henry Bohman with John Bohman called on Herman Betm. They were en route to Minnesota to view land near Mand and Mr Haim and two boys went to Mazon City last Sunday. Mrs Herman Duntorman and baby were part of the gatherings.
Visiting from Monday to Tuesday residents shared time at the Freq Saathoff home and Floyd Dingman residence. Mr and Mrs Helm and Mr and Mrs G M Gayken hosted Tuesday evening gatherings.
The notice warns prices for feeds like bran oil meal and cottonseed meal rise after December with a mid December uptick already seen. It urges readers to anticipate needs and stock up on feed to hedge against ongoing high costs this winter.
J. E. Bunsy offers to buy poultry next Monday to Wednesday October 2 3 4 at 15 1 2 cents for Springs 12 1 2 for old hens. Bring all you have to J. E. Bunsy.
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