Titonka Local News Highlights From Week
Titonka residents and visitors share threshing work and social visits. Farmers like Selita Pankuk and Eliza Wana Collar travel for markets and guests from Bancroft, Armstrong, and Britt visit. An upcoming sauerkraut day and German Lutheran church note activity while many plan trips and repairs locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gots Ae
Arty
Wm. Boyken
Algona
M. M. Reiita
Buffalo Center
Titonka
al Stable
Art
Itsxopka
Keil Wes
Selita 8
Pankuk
Chicago
Rs. Bi Ce Balt
M. E. ‘Galies
Greenesday
Telko Sletsema
Ackiey
B. C
W. J. Kirkpatrick
Rela
Boone Man Sells German Township Farms in Trade
A. F. Selvader traded two farms in German Township, Fuk farm north of Wm. Brands and Jatin Porky Farm, for a Boone quarter. Buyer from Boone plans to move next spring and make Perry farm his home. the other farm to rent. The Geo. Terver farm near Titonka sold to Geo. Tjaden of Burt for 150 dollars per acre. Henry Gray buys the Gayjen place from Andrew Eunen at Britt for 126 dollars per acre and may rent it to his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Badjeret
Waterloo
J. F. Fisher Dahl
Algona
Roy Ball
F. KR. Aimes
Guttembe
Perg
Muel
Merrill
Iowa
Fred Bacon
Grand Forks
Jesse Hutchinson
F& Kk
Fa M. C
Amesbury
New York
North Danote
Rt Dodgeott
New Hartford
Geo. Fentecks
George
Frank E. Kinen
Lowa Falls
Marshalltown
Reihsat
Otto Watken
Muell
Des Moines
Kuoeren
Fishery de Deane
Javier
Geo. A
Wil
Mueller
Lutheran Church of
Out
Herbert Winters
Titonka
Bula Hess
L. Ww
Lake
Armstrong
Hess
A. F. Schrader
Webster
Britt
Kanawha
Smith
George Smith
Ernes
Sioux le
Chellous Vandenberg
Granzo
Spurbeck Lambert Co
Alagona
Jonka
Frank Butts
Wolfe
Bancroft
Wealey
Swante Ily
Young
Jake
Union
A. F. Selvader
Fuk
Wm. Brands
Boone
Perry Farm
Henry Gray
Gaysen
Gayjen
Andrew Eunen
Paul J Ferrigan dies at Iowa City after years of farming
Paul J Ferrigan of Town, born March 1882, died August 4 1917 at University Hospital Iowa City at age 35 3 months 4 days. Survived by wife Mary A Mahoney one son four years old mother Mrs Mary A Mahoney and siblings. Funeral services held at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U ‘Town
Saturn
Fisch
Paul J. Perriganniversity Hospital
St. Joseph's
Father J. Dd
Joseph
Paul J. Ferrigan
Helossuth County
Boxton
Nelson
Kathryn
Dora Nelson
Saken
Price
Will Guilres
Ars
Mary A. Mahoney
February
Thia Sad
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Inside Information Claim Sparks Rumor Chain
A reader-supplied rumor compiles odd hearsay about the war's end. The piece names no reliable source and repeats a tangle of alleged inside information from various supposed informants across places and relations.
No City of Washington Emerges in Historic Proclamation
The Union Signal notes a historic shift dated February 21, 1871, when a presidential proclamation uses the District of Columbia instead of Washington, DC. It recalls prior cities Washington Georgetown and the levy court and explains the new lone municipality status of DC, with future commissions and proclamations following this form.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Stra
Georgetown
Levy Court
United States
City of Washington
Union
Army Personal Notes on Local Recruits and Examinations
Herbert Nelson left Monday for Barron to join his company. Several locals, including Leo Breen and Anton Tolscomb, were sent to Algona for physicals for the National Army. Others were weighed and turned down for height or weight while awaiting reassessment. Des Moines and San Francisco training plans were noted for Navy and Army hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Nelson
Fpr Barrons
Wis
Fim Krull
Algana
Algona
Leo Breen
Bosma Bros
Army Board
Inok
Brandt
KK. Anderson
Hospital Corps of the Navy
Des Moines
San Francisco
Cal
National Guards
Wigcoursin
H. A. Nelson
Cunningham
J. C. Neuville
Herbert Winters
Peace Proposals From Pope Benedict Delivered to Belligerents
Rome April 16 Vatican sources report Pope Benedict has delivered peace proposals to all belligerent powers. The plan calls for restoration of Hungary and Romania and peaceful settlement of Alsace Lorraine, Trent, Trieste and Poland. Publication by the Vatican is anticipated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pope Benedict
Pope Terginin
Hia
Roumania
Alsace-Larraing
Trent
Trieste
Poland
Vatican
Iowa Guards First to Go to the Front
The Iowa National Guard unit is mobilized for overseas service with 1600 men drafted from the first and second Iowa regiments. Troops will depart for France on August 16 under the orders of Cal. H.A., commander of the regiment, as the contingent mobilizes for war.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Fennatt. Com
Frances
Hinde
Cal. H.a.mander
Not The Purpose The Aim Of Life In Progressive Society
The passage argues that institutions and men who exist only to sustain machinery and self serve have no rightful place in a world that must progress. It condemns ambitions ending in comfort without contributing to society, labeling retrogression as the sole alternative to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sta Bollers
Mission Festival to be Held Next Sunday
The Evangelical LutheranImm congregation of northeast Titonica led by Pastor Rev Wellner will hold its annual mission festival next Sunday August 19. Service at 10 00 a m and 2 20 p m with sermons by Rev Schalinske of Albert City Iowa and Rev Warner of Germania. All are invited.
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Evangelical Lutheran Imm
Titonica
Wellner
Schalinske
Albert City
Warner
Germania
Young businessman seeks wife through wartime match offer
A 21 to 30 year old aspiring entrepreneur offers a marriage proposal to a young woman to share his life and war work. He requests a willing partner who will appear confident while he handles business as they await peace. Contact Ledyard Telephone Exchange for details.
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Ledyard
Building 18 progress noted in town plans
By press time the foundation for the drug store building and garage will be nearly finished. Bricklayers from Minneapolis will begin laying brick on the new fronts as soon as the school building work is done. Materials for the buildings are on the ground, so no delay is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Nelson
J. J. Cosgrove
Bronx City
Rey
Kner
Fenton
Alice Robbins
Thompson
Lela Wolfe
H. Renser
Algona
Titonia
Rey, Hopkinson
Sioux City
Geo. Funk
J. W. Emerson
Livermore of
Garner
German Lutheran Church
Rev
Mueller
John Rippentrop
Charea
Isebrand
Ba Itig
Ralph Petersen
Des Moines
Titonka
Okoboji
Weber
Hotel Tarn Jn
Titanka
Gabe Janssen
Iit
Grover
Burt
Mra. Fairbanks
Wallace
Maton City
Rika
Iowa
George Breen
Focal Creamery
Humboldt
Churner
Bart Dahl
B. B. Dani Electric
Britt
Fa Il
Clear Lake
Bark
Eine
Haworth’ League
John’ Zwissel
Minneapolis
Arrests and Trial for Petit Larceny in County Seat
W F Sadler and Jonny Gayken traveled to the county seat on legal business. Gayken was arrested for petit larceny for taking a wheel, harness, and shawl. He pleaded not guilty with Swetting for the defense and County Attorney Quarton for the state. The jury returned a verdict ordering restitution and payment of costs totaling about the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sadler
Jonny Gayken
Wien
Quarton
Pheir
Gayken
Oats Crop Worth $40 Per Acre Reported
Zwletel Bros threshed 24 acres of early oats on Tabert Calies farm yielding about 2 bushels per acre. They also threshed 15 acres of corn and barley for Mr Calies on his home farm which would fetch more than $40 per acre if sold on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
fZwletel Bros
Barjey
Calies
Callies
Esdert Johnson In Auto Accident Near Blue Earth
Esdert Johnson and Wl Tleena of Germania were riding in Minnesota when their car left the road near Blue Earth. The vehicle overturned injuring Johnson and Tleena. Johnson suffered a broken rail and deep cuts from glass while trapped under the car engine.
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Esdert Johnson
Wl Tleena
Germania
Minnesota
Blue Earth
Reschert
Raul
Woman's Club Notes Highlight Library Session and Meeting
Miss Edith Dudiong will lead the library program Saturday afternoon. The next regular meeting is at Mrs. Wolfe's home with Mrs. Dahl assisting on Thursday afternoon. Members report Red Cross work featured at afternoon gatherings.
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Edith Dudiong
Woman's Club
Graveling Roads West of Titonka Builds Better Routes
Rike Sr. sets pace for graveling roads west of Titonka. He hauls gravel from Mia home to Main Street, promising to continue work begun last week to improve local streets.
Road Patrolman Catning Popularity Grows Across Districts
J. W. Swanson, county road patrolman for the third district, is praised as the luckiest man in seven states. He starts early, repairs holes and bridges, and keeps roads safe. In Portland he was treated to dinner and hot cakes, while locals admire his diligent service.
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J. W. Swanson
Portland
Portand
J. Wa
Heen Ling
Furnaces Shipped to Woden Carload Delivers Inquiries
Meusrs Stour and Karaer, Woden furnace dealers, transported a carload of twenty seven furnaces to Woden. They distribute to Crystal Lake and nearby areas including Woden and Tonka. The sales team has been soliciting business for several weeks and reports good sales.
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Stour & Karaer
Woden
Crystal Lake
Ntonka
Vichwily
Hon
Minnesota State Fair Entries Close Dates Announced
The Minnesota State Fair set Sept 8 to 8 and lists closing dates for departments. Cattle and horse entries close Aug 9, with late entries accepted countrywide. Swine sheep close Aug 16, daily exhibit Aug 17, poultry Aug 25, wine art Aug 20, bee culture Aug 27, Woman's Work Aug 28, school exhibits Aug 1–28, speed excluded, Aug 30.
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Minnesota
Mie Fidy
Co. W. Gay
Horse Department
T. G. Paterson
Cattle
Swimming Pool Completion Marks Local Milestone
Work on the town swimming pool finished Tuesday evening. A half inch stream of water turned on Wednesday morning, and bathing may begin in two or three days. Contractor Hagen supervised the cement work and bottombed with sifted sand cement mix. Boys around town eagerly anticipate using the new pool.
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Hagen
Rbout
Seek Books for Soldiers at Algena Public Library
The Algena Public Library collects books for soldiers at the front. Librarian requests donations of adventure sea stories detective fiction and short story collections to be forwarded promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algena Public Library
Pooka
Report Broken Bulbs Warns Public on Street Light Failures
Citizens urged to report broken bulbs to prevent cascading failures. A single broken light can overtax circuits, causing more outages and leaving streets dark. Local resident C. Loson signs the plea urging notice of outages near homes.
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Mow
C. Loson
Winters Poole Wedding Sunday
Announcement for the approaching marriage of Flaubert Winters to Miss Lois Poole of Swe City set for next Sunday. The event was moved forward due to the groom being called to serve, with best wishes extended to the couple amid wartime anxieties.
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Flaubert Wintera
Mins Lois Poole
Swe
Elere
To Be Hostess at Shower for Mrs Lampreux
Mrs Vance Lampreux departs Ewen City and will host a shower for the prospective bride, described as an intimate relative, as arrangements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Lampreux
Ewen
Poole-witters
Alao
Lampreux
Camp Fire Girls to Meet at Reibsamen's Camp
The Camp Fire Girls hold their regular meeting at Reibsamen's this week with Miss Vivien Ruth Reibsamen guiding. They will work on knitting for the Red Cross as their vacation project.
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Reibsamen
Ruth Reibsamen
Red Cross Notes Ned Cross Society Room Work For Army
The Red Cross in Ned Crow territory reports a Friday and Saturday session where women prepared clothing and surgical items for troops. Mrs. Bessie Cogswell supervises the room with committees assigning afternoon duties and cutting work including garments muslin bandages and pillow cases.
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Ned Cross Society
Titania
Lahors i
Bessie Cogswell
Tatherau Church
Nellie Nelson
Red Cross
J. & Fisher
Rebdah Thres
Ulnka Circle
Mra
Jno
Rippentrop
Haken
W. J. Denton
R. D. Temple
R. M. Wallace
Red Craft
Bama
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A. EB. Schrader
Iowa City
Cuba
Texas
Klondike
Borned
Buctoo
Igraveling
Isbell Carload
Winters Poole
Red
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