Oaken to Erect Brick Building Opposite First National
George Oaken began work on a new brick 1 story building 22 feet by 60 feet on a corner lot opposite the First National Bank. The basement is 24 by 22 feet and the structure, made of brick, will be for rent when finished adding to Thranka's row on Main Street. The article also notes a separate account of a shop incident at John Martyr's East Side cafe and a theft plan involving Armenians and Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oaken
Main Street
Falk Motor Company
First National Bank
Estherville
Estherville News
John Martyr
East Side
P. M. Brown
Lutheran Ladies Aid Welcomes New Members at Wright Home
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Ms Wright's home with Mrs Rachut and Ms Wright as hosts. New members Joe Wibben and Kurt Lindholm joined while Anna Stecker and Henry Stecker were confirmed. The church fund drive and Sunday school attendance were noted, with services planned for Good Friday and Easter.
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Wright
Rachut
Ritt
Neasurer
Neisn Toy of Synod
Presidential primary call in Iowa ballots debated by editors
A Des Moines Register note discusses a bill for a presidential primary in Iowa to give voters a real say in candidate selection. It notes past failures, caucus limits, and the need for reform, as well as a local obituary for Fred Daum of Buffalo Center who died suddenly and was connected to Titonka.
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Mount Vernon Hawkeye
Iowa
Deg Moines Register
Fred Daum
Buffalo Center
J. D. Breen
Daum
Titonka
Daum & Russell
Buitalo Canter
Fighting Farmer Joe Anderson From Winnabago
An Iowa Homestead piece extols Joe Anderson of Winnabago County as a fearless, plainspoken farmer whose March 7 convention address inspired applause. The writer cites Anderson’s 1924 gubernatorial bid and argues farmers need more leaders of his conviction to influence politics and policy.
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Iowa
Witunemilker
Joe Dergon
Winnabago County
Ana
Joe sAnders
Joe Anderson
Joe Andersons
Iowa Homestead
Julian Critz Hospitalized for Ear Infection at Mason City
Mr and Mrs O V Critz took their son Julian to Park hospital Mason City Tuesday evening for treatment of an ear infection. Mrs Critz returned home Wednesday morning while Mr Critz stayed with him for a short time at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litto Julian Critz
O. V. Critz
Julian
Park Hospital
Mason City
Paving Bond Endorsement Fails In Des Moines Region
A Des Moines area convention and publishers in counties south of Des Moines did not endorse the proposed $100 million paving bond. The accord shows lack of regional backing for the issue and signals uncertain local support.
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Des Moines
Evan
High School Operetta Postponed To April 12 and 13
Titonka news notes the high school operetta has been postponed to Thursday and Friday nights April 12 and 13. W. J. Breakenridge, Rodman, a state senate candidate, visited Titonka last Friday and seeks renomination. He announced his campaign in this issue. The Topic office hosted a brief visit from him after paying a call. Also advertised are Wedge Nursery Co. offerings and free landscaping services from B A Pannkuk & Son of Titonka Iowa.
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Breakenridge
W. J. Breakenridge
Rodman
Titonka
Wedge Nursery Co
Albert Lea, Minn
B. A. Pannkuk & Son
Lowa
Woodmen Camp 0245 Notice on Dues Deadline
Notice from Camp No. 0245 of Woodmen y laws requiring dues payment by the last day of each period. The Clerk may not be responsible for late payments and the matter is managed by the Board of Managers.
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Woodmen
Board of Managers
Legislator Claims Counties Bribed to Vote Bonds
Rep. George W. Patterson alleging widespread county bribery to pass a $100 million state bond issue. He cites a 1925 Clinton County bribery case and asserts thirteen counties were induced by funds from the primary road development fund. He warns debt transfer to the state and questions road durability and long term costs.
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Hammill
House
George W. Patterson
Burt
Journal of the House
State Highway Commission
State Senate
Paga 41
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Marston
Holden
Broml Dhe
Clinton
General Assembly
Kossuth
Methodist Church Invites Members to Special Services
Special Bagster services planned for next Sunday at both churches. Friday services at 10 30 with an invitation to new full members Sunday morning. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday the 6th with Mrs Ruth Hansen and Mrs Christensen leading a lesson. Trustees meet Thursday at 7 pm. Senior and Junior classes meet Thursday 7 30 and Saturdays 2 30. Come to the church whose invitation is always extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Home Missionary Society
Ruth Hansen
Christensen
Epworth League Contest Wins For Blue Side At April Meeting
The Epworth League contest ended Sunday night April 1 with the Blue side ahead by 200 points over the Red. The play All A Mistake staged March 28 by Crystal Lake Epworth League under Titanica Epworth League auspices drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Harvey Schultz leads next Sunday’s lesson titled The Living Christ. All Epworth League members are invited.
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Epworth League
Crystal Lake Epworth League
Tha. Titanica
Harvey Schultz
Viola Heifner
Local Visitors and Travel Highlights From Buffalo Center
Mr and Mrs George Boyken were business visitors in Buffalo Center last week. G Weagle returned Tuesday from a Missouri trip via Omaha where he arranged cattle loads with Clay Rovingon and Co commission merchants. Also noted are visits by Johanna Hildbjuttihg dakee sand Weasel Juttlhe of Batted puter Abba De Boer of Gully Mrs George Hips hentrop and family and My Henry Swalve at the Join Bwalve home.
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George Boyken
Buffalo Center
G. Weagle
Missouri
Omaha
Neb
Clay Rovingon
Johanna
Hildb Juttihg
Abba de Boer
Gully
George Hipshentrop
Henry Swalve
Join Bwalve
Death Notice for Mrs Bion Kittleson and Family
Mrs Kittleson dies at 37 after birth of a son and illness. Husband and four sons Harold Kenneth Paul and Glenn survive with her mother and three sisters. Funeral at ME church with Rev Buckwalter officiating. burial in Bingham township cemetery. Woden correspondent reports.
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Bion Kittleson
Buckwalter
Bingham Township
Kittleson
Woden
Local Notes Highlight Community Folks and Events
Miss Della Ackermann stays at Lake Field home of Post for a spell. Mrs. Eggo Stohr is reported ill with a nurse in charge. Grace Akkermann weds Thomas Bosma at their home. the Akker-manns once lived near Woden. Tom Powers of Burt dies of influenza and complications. remembered as Burt’s first star route carrier. Mrs. O B Kester visits from Iowa Falls. Lindholm visits Lakota and returns. Julius Kunz of Wesley backs Bertha Johnson for county auditor. Will Senne plans a two week Minnesota fishing trip. L Wolcott, Algona, campaigns for sheriff with 35 percent hope. Will Cosgrave shows a yellow seed corn car. yield noted. Minnie Nelson marries Charles Halverson. ceremony at Funnemark home. bride related to Mrs. Funnemark. groom connected to Olaf Funne mark. North Dakota trip and baby farewell to Wesley friends. Wesley News-World.
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Della Ackermann
B. Kester
Iowa Falls
Wesley
Bertha Johnson
Algona Foy
Wm. Senne
Minnesota
Bill
L. Wolcott
Algona
Mr. Wolcott
Will Cosgrave
Minnie Nelson
Charles Halverson
Sande
Seneca
Oltciating
Olaf Funnemark
Funnemark
Scandinavian Congregational Church
Sroom
Olaf
North Dakota
Jayme
Edgely
Hilverson
North ‘Dakota
Wesley News-World
Iowa 1928 Farm Outlook Is Only Fair
Iowa State College economists predict no major 1928 prosperity for farmers with general business conditions similar to 1927. They advise shifting from cash grain crops to feed crops, indicate lower 1928 pig crops, and note potential gains in beef, dairy, and poultry sectors as alternatives to oats.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Altho
Tare
Town State College
Extension Service
Agricultural Economics Department
United States
Federa
Lost Glasses Found In Tople Office Report
Abbe Winter reports a lost pair of glasses left at the Tople office. Mr Dick Baade and William Bande are driving new cars a Pontiac and a Star respectively. Mr and Mrs Ernest Senne with daughters Helena and Louise visited Wellsburg to see Mr Senne’s sister and bring Mrs D Senne Sr to stay with them for a few weeks.
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Tople
Abbe Winter
Dick Baade
William Bande
Star
Ernest Senne
Helena
Louise
Wellsburg
Town
Local notes track high school events and visits
Wesley notes Milton Giddings and his mother drive to Mason City Tuesday. Intermediate Hyworth League plans a weiner roast for later in the week. High school seniors traveled to Britt for individual photos. Choir practice for Easter music at the Methodist church occurred Monday. Robert McCarty visited relatives on his way home to agla Grove from Wot. Springs. Arlene Haynes fell ill Thursday and remains seriously ill with nurse attendance Tuesday. Guy Giddings Jr. of Chicago, visiting relatives with his wife and two daughters, toured to LaVerne and Minnesota. Conner family guests Tuesday included Mr and Mrs Fe ou Bridgengt, Conn, r W Swit, and others.
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Milton Giddings
Mason City
Hyworth League
Weiner
Les
Britt
Methodist Church
Robert McCarty
A. R. Conner
Agla Grove
Wot. Springs
Avi
Arlene Haynes
Smith and Cretameyer
Guy Giddings, Jr
Chicago
Guy
LaVerne
Minnesota
Conner
Fe Ou Bridgengt
W. Swit
Sigter
Popsjoy
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Tapper
Joe H. Tapper
Judge Quarton
German Township
Mr. Tapper
Henry Gray
Algona Monday
Wellendar
Gray
Chris, Sénne
Fevally
Helena Woden
Maggie Jutting
D. Baade
Lutheran Church
Fighting Farmer
Winnebago
Thompson
Algana
Nowag
Good Roads Association
Fred White
Mrs. Kittleson
Apaene
Wesley Notes
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