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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
5
Titonka residents report Ralph Shipler returning from Minnesota to a Titonka farm near Sexton, and neighbors visit families at the Kode home. Local calls mention land sales, bank plans, school work, clerical staff changes, and garden advice as the town adjusts to wartime and postwar shifts.
Easter services reported with good attendance and a $200 missionary offering. Titonka and Doane Sunday schools held services with multiple preaching times and plans for Doane’s May convention. A barrel sent to a hospital valued at $25 was acknowledged. A district Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting is set for Algona April 26–27 featuring Miss Carrie Bartlett. A community social at M B E church on April 8 invites participation and a hat and trimming contest with a small lunch.
The article notes a new law prohibiting roaming livestock after sunset and before sunrise. Officers may shoot any animal found abroad after dark as authorized by Governor Charding's bill. Farmers seek rifles to protect flocks, aiming to boost sheep farming in power areas. Registration costs are stated as 0 cents.
John Ditmer a leading Bart county farmer learns he is not a citizen after reviewing records. His father naturalized when John was 22. now he has an application on file and may become a citizen at the September term as laws blocked naturalization during wartime.
Emmons family plans relocation from Algona to Ladysmith Wisconsin where Emmons has bought 600 acres to build a model dairy. Mrs Emmons and daughters remain in Algona through school term ending about June first. Emmons will oversee new farm and continue selling farm and store goods.
A new county law sets four year terms for sheriffs auditors clerks and others starting January 1 1921 with elections every two years. Some officials will hold over until 1919 or 1921 and terms vary by office. County political dynamics will feel the change as candidates face longer terms and re election plans.
White and George Johnson returned last Thursday from Sioux City where they attended a horse sale run by Millar and Brown. White bought the highest priced stallion and Johnson purchased two mares. The animals were shipped to Sexton and then to Plat Creek township DM Ty for breeding.
School notes recount Mary’s cold spreading through the class and staff. Absent were Misses Mary and Vere Meblroy with visitors Ms. Lason and Coxswell stopping by. Miss Bee Koil and Ava Breen also noted as absent or ill. A debate is planned for April 17 during English period, and photoricals are postponed until later in the month with participation across the high school expected.
Readings and outdoor classes mark the week with First and Second Grade progress in Beacon Primer and open air sessions. Students hosted a marshmallow roast, a peanut hunt, and a birthday celebration while teachers organized art and arithmetic lessons. Local ranch sale details from Weaver Gardner stock show a $46000 total with high averages and purchases noted. A farewell party for Miss Maree and Hayek Maxwell drew about thirty attendees from nearby districts.
Shy tle trainings sold our business in V Fonka and all bowls on account must be settled before April Lithound Grain Co demands payment and obliges.
Missman was called to Crystal Lake on Saturday for the coroner's inquest into the death of Sola rGriven, a tiling camp worker. The inquest heard he had visited town, was assisted to his tent, and was found dead the next morning face down, buried in the ground. The deceased's movements and the camp location were noted. burial was in Marriotont, Minnesota, with funeral arrangements at United Kemmel Times.
The Bruns family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during Jaana Bruns illness and death. They thank those who sent flowers and offered help, acknowledging the community’s support.
Fred O L Wichern, long time employee of M ON Aleser Jewelry, will run his own shop at Tuoula in Denton, opening after arriving Tuesday evening. He is regarded as an expert in the trade.
The piece notes that European peoples mirror American views and the nation unites all these groups. It argues war will be fought for democracy against authoritarian rule, and for people’s government over brute force, aligning with the Stilley Tribune’s stance.
A quiet wedding was held at Claes Eden's home on March 20 uniting Anna Eden and Mr John Greenfield. Relatives note both families are respected and they reside near Woden. The couple plan farming with Greenfield taking up duties at his father’s Carns.
In a terse notice Renton urges Kinity to settle accounts as Eoam faces severe financial need. The item names W I Renton and a list of unclear entities like Titonics and Towa. The fragment hints at a public or private settlement action with monetary urgency.
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