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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
7
A fragmentary Portland–Burt report lists residents visiting relatives in Burt and Algona, farm updates, new buildings, and health concerns. Names include Mrs. Deardis, Mrs. Stow, J T Graham, Geo Pain, Mr. Bonkfoske, and Mrs. Mary Jandowitz. An appendicitis operation was planned for Mrs. Jandowitz.
Local notes indicate a Sunday matchup at Titonka ball grounds featuring German against Bros in a community game. No further details provided.
A local Ladies Aid of the M. B. church plans a dinner event and Indian Day at Buds Lumber Yard. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
A fragment notes Titonka and Burt leasees departing at a post of uncertain duty. The text provides no clear names, place, or outcome, leaving the event ambiguous but indicating an immediate departure from duty or position.
Friday after an extended visit here A A Graham and family spent Sunday at the Phelps home. Mr and Mrs Bradfield and daughters Lois and Bernice along with Sed win Wolcott returned home from Cedar Falls Waterloo and Vidora Town. James Whalen of Buffalo Center was in the city Tuesday and purchased the B A Landmarks auto. Irwin Opal and Doris Wartmann and Lamont Dalton returned home Wednesday from a few days with relatives at George Iowa. The Titonka boosters were here Thursday with their Indians and were accompanied by the Wesley band. Walter Kleist, who has been clerking at the Al Meyer store, accompanied the Titonka boosters on their trip. The Carl Zoller family were callers at the Peter Haus Jr home Thursday evening. James Smith and family visited Woden Wednesday evening. W A Dreesman Wortmann Bros V1 Bert Ley and others were on a land seeking trip in Minnesota late last week. Miss Freda Wortmann arrived in the city last week Wednesday from
Local residents report frequent visits from Buffalo Center including Mrs. Chas Finn and children, Rev H A Kassock daughter Lois, Katherine Bruhns, James Bradeld, and others. George and surrounding households host guests, attend conventions, or travel to Denver Clear Lake and Kamera for business and family visits.
Mrs Chamberlain of Mason City arrived Tuesday as guest of Mrs Frank Heal. Mr and Mrs G M Butts attended a Madam Schumann-Heink recital in Clear Lake Thursday evening. Mrs Schermer of Winnebago visited Mrs Susie Gray. Ollie Kader and wife visited Nora Springs over Sunday. Miss Mary Hallock boated to Chicago en route to New York Friday night. Sylvester Braumberger left for Milwaukee Friday morning. Joe Andover left for Beaver Dam Wisconsin for illness in the family. Mrs Ed Studer entertained the Royal Neighbors at her home Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs A Conner and Miss Clara Johnson returned from Hagle Grove Friday. Ray Wardle of Cylinder visited friends of the Wook. Miss Carrie Zolanson, pursuing a patient at Hutchins, remained at home Saturday. Homer Lawson, Aaron Lease, Henry Hollenbeck and L Sherman went to Waterloo Saturday night for a league game Sunday. Mrs Buwek and daughter Alma of Albert Lea Minnesota visited Wesley friends. Paul Freeburg was a Lake visitor Sunday. F M Butta and wife visiting Minnesota and Plymouth, Iowa, returned to Wesley Saturday. Ed Kunz visited Pigburne Friday evening then Chicago to purchase goods for Tall in tor Arvid gtt i i . Mrs Aitgren visited Axel Jolngon day. Mrs Joseph Congreve visited Bloux City then returned for a visit. Frank Fleal arrived from Dayton Texas. Mrs Wallace Donagatt and son of Long Hook remained with parents Mrs and Mrs BLP Hi then went to Clear Lake.
Residents treat guests and neighbors with visits and travel updates. Mrs Frank Healt honored by Ladies Aid in a farewell gathering with ice cream and cake. A Algona auto owner fined twenty dollars for speeding. Camera Club dances at Kunz Hall. George Spangler buys a Fireport residence. Wrank Heat house sold to Ed King via T B Pergeman arrangements.
A special teachers' examination will be held at the office of the county superintendent in Algona on August 19 and 20. A special eighth grade examination will take place at the same location on the same dates.
A weekly feature from the Klondike branch notes a continuing wreck report with a wry tone. The Thompson Courier acknowledges modest progress and claims being “Better Than They” in facilities, echoing the Publican’s gratitude.
I L Colgan, a Titonica druggist, earns praise for introducing a German mixture of buelthorn bark and glycerine known as Adler-i-ka. Report says a single dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly, with surprisingly rapid action.
A quotation from the Cremtal Consistory notes that public perception shifts with mood and pose. It contrasts reactions to tears laughter yawn and bravado with social labels such as fool coward mule silly gruff and bluff.
Forty improved farms offered for sale around Fenton and Emmetsburg Iowa at 100 to 150 dollars per acre. Readily suitable schools and churches nearby. Sale conducted by Philip Weisbrod Menton Iowa.
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