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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1922

Page

5

Meeting on drainage district 166 faces owner opposition

A well attended meeting of the board of supervisors and land owners in Yeoman hall discussed extending drainage district 166 to benefit district 165 along the Blue Earth river. Engineer Smith estimated 55.55 per acre for 4000 acres, but landowners uniformly opposed inclusion and no one supported the plan.

Board of Supervisors Yeoman Hall Blue Earth Hart Smith Minneapolis Moore Engineer Smith Ogren Algona B. A. Miller H. Richter Thomas & Sweet Minnesota Ed. Scott Peterson C. ER. Chubb Furnah Bancroft Register

Mowhorter to Fly Again After Narrow Rescue

May McWhorter, the Kossuth county aviator, a week ago was recovering from injuries from a terrible Mason City fall last summer that killed two other aviators. He faced near death but survived after many teeth missing and extensive dental repairs.

Mowhorter McWhorter Kossuth County Our County Fair Mason City

Return to Flight After Narrow Hospital Escape

McWhorter, a WWI flyer, narrowly survives a broken leg incident and expects to return to Iowa City hospital for rebreaking and resetting the limb. He plans to resume flying once in shape, despite the near death experience and current injury.

Iowa City Hospital Young McWhorter France

Going Broke to Prove It In Lake Crystal

A Minnesota issue reports the Breedera Journal in Spencer sold at auction to satisfy creditors. The piece argues promoters misled farmers about overcharging by newspapers and job offices, leading to bankruptcy as costs and prices eroded, with stockholders losing money and the public clashing with perceived robberies by newspaper men.

B.C. Ellsworth Lake Crystal Minn Tribune Breedera Journal Spencer Town

Expeditious Handling of Newspapers Urged by Postmasters

A Washington bulletin quotes John H. Bartlett urging postal workers to promptly handle all outgoing and incoming newspapers on receipt at their offices. The aim is to satisfy the public and an appreciative press with swift delivery and accurate processing.

Washington John H. Bartlett Postal Bulletin

Senator Francis Visits Corwith For Iowa Senate Bid

State Senator Francis of Spirit Lake visited Corwith yesterday to campaign for the U S Senate seat. Local supporters praised his sincerity and ability and urged fair northern representation against southern control, per the Corwith Hustler description.

Francis Corwith Spirit Lake U. S Iowa

Eleven Acres Condemned for State Park at Wall Lake

The state condemned eleven acres at Wall Lake to establish a state park and game preserve. Hunters raised two thousand dollars to help purchase the land. if more is needed, funds from fish and game will cover it. Waterways will be stocked with fish and the grounds guarded to provide a resting place for ducks during their seasonal passage.

Wall Lake Fish and Game Fund Weat Bend

The Man Worth While

A reflection on a man who lives honestly, pays his bills, treats others fairly, avoids gossip, and serves through good deeds. He may not seek fame but earns a lasting place in friends and family, remembered fondly after life ends as a true example of virtue.

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Popular Democrat Banker Murtagh Noted in Emmet County

Chas Murtagh of Algona, former Ringsted State Bank president and past Ringsted legislator, visited Dhtsville for estate settlements. The article credits him as a leading Democrat with potential gubernatorial prospects, noting his broad popularity in Emmet County.

Chas. Murtagh Algona Dstherville Murtagh Ringsted State Bank Ringsted Emmet Iowi Turtagh Vindicator & Republic

Farmer Narrowly Escapes Death in Bull Attack

Fred Dransfeldt, a 2nd generation farmer near Burt, was knocked down and trampled by a young bull in a feed lot last Friday. Deep mud saved him from serious injury as the animal could not strike cleanly. his dog alerted by constant whistling and calls drove the bull away, allowing Dransfeldt to crawl free.

Fred Dransfeldt Burt Dransfeldt Fred Burt Monitor

Notice to Farmers in Titonka Iowa on Poultry and Eggs

Farmers are advised of weekly open heap and buy sessions every Wednesday and Saturday evening in Titonka Iowa. Bring eggs and poultry for the highest market price and receive payment by check. B J Houg and others oversee the market.

B. J. Houg Titonka Iowa

Postal Suggestions Emphasize Cooperation and Service

A compilation of quotes from Post Office officials urging greater public cooperation and dedication to quality service. Highlights include calls for less government in business, more business in government, and rural carrier readiness to maintain roads and box approaches for efficient delivery.

Thorne Announces Senate Candidacy Backed by Farm Bureau

Clifford Thorne declares run for the United States Senate seat vacated by W S Kenyon. J R Howard of the American Farm Bureau federation endorses him, portraying Thorne as a friend of the Farm Bureau and promising advocacy for agricultural interests nationwide.

Young Foxes Dug Out at Charley Jurgenson Farm

Mil Miller and Wm Hscher removed a litter of five red foxes from the Charley Jurgenson farm last Friday. The pups are about the size of muskrats, healthy and lively. The mother fox provided rabbits, mica and birds for the den, and hogs will keep the foxes as they thrive in confinement. They bark the pups.

Lon Miller Hscher Charley Jurgenson Corwith

Valuable Man on the Board Olaf Faunnemark for Wesley

Supervisor Olaf Faunnemark of Wesley handles city business on Tuesday. Supporters who urged him to run praise his performance and call him a capable and valuable member of the board.

Olaf Faunnemark Wesley Fannemark

Around the Corner a Vanished Friend

A reflective poem recalls a faded friendship. The speaker laments years passing without contact as days turn to weeks and then years. A telegram arrives announcing Jim’s death, underscoring life’s fragility and lost connections.

Jim

Home dress form project expands through county

The countywide home demonstration, in cooperation with the Farm Bureau, reports rapid growth. Miss Knowles led four dress form demos across Wesley, Buffalo, Lakota, and Springfield townships, with attendees eager to continue making dress forms at home. A sewing shortcuts school, led by Miss Martha Poster, to be held in Burt, Algona, and Swea City will train a few representatives to carry on locally.

Farm Bureau Mixy Neale Knowles Lakota B. F. Sharp Springfield Township Miss Knowles Martha Poster P. F. Kinetha Burt Township Algona Swea City

Lost terrier with black facial spots near eyes and ears

The owner seeks help to locate a tox terrier described as black spotted around the eyes and ears. Please notify Andrew M Hansen in Titouka Towa with any information.

Andrew M Hansen Titouka Towa

Local notes on visits and license delay in Buffalo township

Henry Meyer and wife visited yesterday with relatives at Buffalo Center. The Algona police carded our car for not having a 1922 auto license and advised calling the Mayor to explain. We later called Mrs. McDonald, wife of the former sheriff, who advised putting on the new numbers, which we have done. The item also notes regional visits by bankers and merchants, a Lakota horse purchase, and local newspaper business changes.

Algona Glen Reibsamen Hunder Manly Glen Buffalo Township W. H. Ryan Hmmelsburg Nelson Bancroft Bankers’ Life Cap Des Moines

The Farm Bureau in Tama County Its Critical Moment

The Farm Bureau faces a pivotal period with potential to greatly aid farmers if it survives and grows. Dues and skepticism challenge support, but the bureau's leadership, agents, shipping associations, and demonstrations promise future benefits including improved marketing, farming services, and freight relief.

Farm Bureau Tama County Star- Clipper Iowa Press Association Bureau Cunningham Toledo Cay Somone Shipping Association Iowa

North Iowa Pike to Be Paved in 1922 Plan

The Board of Supervisors announced State Highway Commission approval for paving North Iowa Pike No 19 from Hutchins to Wesley following the old route to the Kossuth county line. Bids due May 2 1922 for Britt to County Home east to Garner and Hutchins to the county line. The project covers about fifteen miles with the west end near 4 2 4 miles and Britt to Garner about 10 1 2 miles.

Board of Supervisors Iowa Hutchins Wesley Kossuth Britt Eaat Garner Tribune

Faculty Frolic at Mrs Rei gamen Home Farewell for Mrs Rethsamen

Teachers gathered Wednesday evening April 19 at Mrs T P Reigamen home for a parting farewell to Mrs Rethsamen. The event celebrated their friendship and wished her luck in her new home at Britt.

T. P. Reigamen Rethsamen Britt

Mayor Armstrong Deals With Nuisance Charge In Britt

C E Dickoff appeared in Mayor Clark Armstrongs court on a public nuisance charge at the Allison hotel. After an investigation by town officers early Sunday a party of women described as of questionable character were found lodging there. Dickoff pleaded guilty and was fined 50 dollars plus costs.

Clark Armstrong Britt C. E. Dickoff

Gold Mining Machine Arrives at Grastinger Farm

A amalgamating gold mining machine purchased by A. G. Herke arrived at Grastinger and will be installed on the high farm. The unit processes one ton of gravel per hour, using a two inch water stream to flush gravel over mercury to extract gold and silver. Operation start date uncertain, with fuller reports promised in future Times issues.

Graettinger Grast‘tinger A. G. Herke Will Goon Bein Hig-Farm

Safety First Home Talent Play by Epworth League

The Epworth League presents Safety First the home talent play. It will be repeated Friday evening April 28 to accommodate those who missed the April 11 performance. Attend for an entertaining show and worthwhile admission value.

Epworth League

Notice to Clean Up Titonka Streets and Yards

Town of Titonka orders thorough cleaning of all streets yards and alleys by May 1 1922. Water closets and privies must be disinfected. Grass and leaves may not be dumped in streets and may be burned hauled or kept on premises. Chickens to be confined. Dated April 24 1922. Mayor F R Amesbury.

Titonka Trig F. R. Amesbury

Methodist Notes and Local Meetings This Week

The Dean Ladies Aid society meets this week Thursday with Mrs. Raymond Hutchinson. Epworth League presents home talent play Friday evening at the schoolhouse. see the ad on another page for details and services next Sunday.

Dean Ladies Aid Society Raymond Hutchinson Epworth League

Graveling plans for Burt to build road to Titonka

Des Moines firm Will commence graveling for a six mile Burt Titonka road east of town. Pawick Construction will stain gravel pits on George Koestler farm and construct a trap for loading Brave which will be used to gravel the road. Sixteen trucks will haul the gravel and workers seek board and room in Burt.

W. J. Powick Pawick Construction Company Des Moines Burt George Koestler Burt-Titonka Burt Monitor

For Base Bix Room House in Titonka Inquiry Office Hours

A notice directs inquiries about the Bix room house in Titonka to the Tople office with hours 8 to 5. The fragment provides location and contact timing for potential readers seeking details.

Titonka Tople

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