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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1917

Page

5

Titonka Local News Mixed With Regional Notes

Local Titonka area items report contractor Petersen at Clear Lake and a large family dinner at J. W. Lamoreux home. Many residents and visitors from Algona, Estherville, and Britt discussed work on new buildings, schools, and roads while businesses expand including new electric stores and a German Valley teaching position.

Pitonka Petersen Clear Lake J. W. Lamoreux Gleger Fred Anderson A. Renser German Valley L. C. Heitner B. Falk Ralph H .Petersex The Savings Bank Oreo Barrenstein Firemay Tone Estherville Callies Wm, Doege Buri Titanica Masdanies G. W. Cogswell Geo. Henk Miss Rippentrop Commonwealth At Nites Co B.S. Pannhuk M. C. Losou Marlin Brandt Wm. Brandt Mins Caroline Rohde John Rohde M. Meyer Kromminga Peters Burt Mary Bell- Lane

Pupils Shine In Class Work And Arbor Day Program

Grace Seitsema leads with strong grades as Myrtle Sachau Welford Lamoreux pace nunereda. George Swalve Oscar Hammons and Roy Swalve show spelling gains while Lester Castles Leona Knocr Eva Deickman earn pins. Agnes Pannhuk stands out as top reader. George Anna returns after sickness. exams underway. Grandroom program Friday evening features a large cast and a school play with many students in roles.

Grace Seitsema Myrtle Sachau Welford Lamoreux Nunereda George Swalve Weota Lamoreux Lester Frank Maurice Ketsa Oscar Hammons William Kaufman Roy Swalve Wayne Hagen Lester Castles Leona Knocr Eva Deickman Agnes Pannhuk Agnes George Anna Ethel Aldinger Hery Hder Fred Caylor George Ams Mesdames Tierney Mesdamen Tabbs Kirkpatrick Dahil Kaper Eigle Towlagen McDermott Breen Beveriens Missea Clara Amerbury Elvie Ane Tegmeyer Sturn Mrs. Severiens Miss Sturm Wilda Hettner Give Mr. Middleton Fred Hazen Middleton—Lurley Wilson Tom Middleton Dick Molter Juasie Middleton Ethel Hiegel Sue Middleton Clara Javera Lucy Falr Lorna Longbottom Maud Mary Frenken Nosie—Haemerletta Severisns Alexander Mr. Dasher Eddie Bran Prettymen Frank Newville Mary’ Batch Carrie, Wolte

Traveling Mail To Box Brings Mail To Door In Iowa

Prominent Union Township farmer W F Jenkinson installs a new traveling mail box dubbed the Ocean Sand system near his home three quarters mile from the rural route. An endless wire attached to telephone poles lifts the box to the house by crank and a signal string alerts delivery. The setup covers about a mile and a half of wire with brackets and costs around 50 dollars, saving daily trips to the road and easing bad weather mail delivery.

W. F. Jenkinson Union Township Jenkinson

Change at Fakaters Errya Tors Town Loses Two Families

The article notes manager Tom Hanifan of the Farmers elevator loses his position along with two families leaving Fakaters Errya Tors Town. Anton Holcomb departs to become manager of the Titonka Farmers elevator, taking his wife and supporters with him. The town expects further departure and wedding bells signal the change.

Fakaters Errya Tors Tom Hanifan Farsimers Asalutanta Anton Holcomb Titonka Farmers’ Elevator Holcomb Fellows An Tol Swea City Herald Swen City Thronka

Spirit Lake paper quits and merges with Beacon

The Spirit Lake Herald ceases publication and splits subscribers with Spirit Lake Beacon and Mitford Mail. Herald proprietor will focus on running a job. Print paper costs cited as reason. Spirit Lake now has one local paper. Beacon coverage will extend across the area.

Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Herald Spirit Lake Beacon Mitford Mail Herald Beacon Palo Alto

SOW OATS AND SAVE WHEAT IN IOWA FARMS

Iowa State College extension suggests cross drilling oats into wheat fields to save winter wheat and boost yields amid high prices. They also advise forage pasture from a grain mix of oats, rye, barley, red clover and rape for yearlong grazing, with proper growth before stock introduction.

Iowa Agricultural Extension Department Iowa State College Carey Cats Kherson

Earthquake Shocks Rollo Missouri April 6 1812 Mentioned

A reader reports a strong earthquake felt at night near Rollo Missouri. The letter notes the quake lasting several seconds from the northwest with the house lifting and settling, and compares it to an event last experienced in 1812.

South Rollo P. O Wolfe Cora Stebbins Rollo, Mo

SEXTON WANS THES Stephen Ferrigan Died in Hancock County

Stephen Ferrigan died last week at the home of his daughter Mrs Henry Nelson. Funeral from Algonx Catholic church and burial in Algoux Catholic cemetery. He was born in Ireland and married in Liverpool about fifty years ago. The family resided in Hancock and Kossuth counties for 25 years and were highly respected. Survived by his aged wife and four children Paul Ferrigan a farmer. daughters Mrs H C Nelson and Mrs John Mshoney. son Michael in Britt.

Otta Callles Hansen Bros Germania Gladys Yishu Estherville Cedar Rapids W. J. Denton Clear Lake W. J. Stephenson Algana Titenka Britt Walter Kleist Stewartaville Mini B. PF. Kliest Ani Fanny Harrison Swen City R. L. Lamoreux Vanes M.M. Rients Minnesota Chicago Tribune Chicago Herald Daily Algona Garage Khapa Frank Clarke Algona Alliance A. E. Clayton I. G. Dewel C. Dewel Clark Kossuth Martin Nelson Familly Curtins Wis Titonka Nelson Thonka Cance Henry Meyer Frank Foster Martin Stoearns-Knight Dr. Wallace John Lammuth Auto Co Algona Woden Fordites Weber Stohe Hotel Lamoreux Albert Meyers Meyer Stables Hanssen Bros Richle Independence B. Keil Adams Ventura van Hansen Mason City M .E .Ladies Aid Burg Kline Portland Township Kitne Clayton Clarence Maxwell Halsey Wm. Munson Haa Maxwell Bend Post Office Department Germany Washington Grocertaria Iowa Vail Navy Daniele Judge Advocate General jUntil East Navy League Tte Bay ‘View Nagase Stephen Ferrigin Henry Nelson Sexton Algonx Algoux Farrigan Mr. Ferrigan Ireland Liverpool England America Hancock Paul Ferlgan H. C. Neldon John Mshoney Michael

Letter from Beloit travelers to Wisconsin friends

A personal correspondence from Mr and Mrs Jacob Thompson of Grand Ave Beloit Wisconsin reports arrival after travel. They describe Beloit as large and different from earlier towns while noting milder weather and less snow than northern Iowa.

Beloit Thompson Iowa Mrs Jacob Thompson Grand Ave Heloit

Home Sweet Home Echoes From Mons Frontline Tale

An officer awards an Irish soldier for bravery after Mons. Pat recalls feeling the battle as every hat on his head turning into a band of music while they played Home Sweet Home.

Home Sweet Home Mons Pat

Clun Notes Public Library Saturday Hours

Library open Saturday afternoon with Mrs Jay Budlong as librarian for the session. Club Brady meets Thursday with Mrs Hess to plan activities.

Clun Notes Jay Budlong Club Brady Hess

The Guilty Parts In The Ark

Fragmentary verse hints at moral duty and chaos. Poem alludes to Noah and the ark with scattered lines about swatting pests and mortals.

Noah The Ark

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