Swedes Enjoy Busy Day at Titenka Celebration
Swedes shine in Swea City event with wins in ball game tennis tourney and track. Wesley defeats locally named rival as Kiene struggles in a rough inning. Dr J E Ballachey and Forrest Hanifan win tennis sets 6 0 and 6 2. Otis Scherckengost takes top money in bread jump and 200 yard dash. A large crowd enjoys a festive afternoon at the event.
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Ras Towney
Swen
Titenka
Wesley
Fox
Kiene
J. E. Ballachey
Forrest Hanifan
Harry Kruse
W. B. Packman
Otis Scherckengost
Forrest Hanstall
Forest Fires Ragging in Northern Minnesota
Mr and Mrs A M Petersen report two forest fires raging in Pine River area Minnesota one within four miles of their home with heat destroying their crop prompting evacuation preparations. The Minnesota National Guard is called out by the governor to help stop the fires. Thousands of acres of farm crops have been destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Petersen
H. B. Bobbenhouse
Pine River
Minn
Minnesota National Guard
Dairying Proves Highly Profitable In Iowa Region
A northeastern Iowa dairy farm near McGregor in Clayton County demonstrates profitability during statewide financial downturn. Owned by Fred G. Bell and operated by W C Blombach and sons, the 320 acre farm runs a 24 cow dairy with creamery on site, powered by a steam engine, and supplies butter in lithographed cartons. Dr Barth visits weekly for dental services at Dr Hamamstreet’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fred G. Bell
McGregor
Clayton County
W. C. Blombach and
Donald
Robert
Sihall Upright Ateam Engine Fur Nishus
Tad Tay
Blotzbach
Second Defeat in Year for Local Baseball Team
Our baseball team suffered its second loss of the season in a 16 game stretch, last Tuesday at Pilon ka against Swea City. The game drifted in the middle innings with Wesley leading 2 8 before a dramatic swing and the comeback failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilonka
Swea City
Aone
Wesley
News-World
Cloverleaf Buddies Rally for 88th Reunion at Fort Snelling
Minnesota veterans of the 88th Division gather for a reunion at Fort Snelling from September 1 to 3. The event includes parades, sports, entertainment, free Minnesota State Fair access, and discounted rail fares for Cloverleaf Buddies and their escorts. Governors of five states, Major General William Weigel, and Judge Martin Wade will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Fort Snelling
Ssth
Bunny” Rathbun
Gondrecourt
Gilbert N. Nelson
Mankato
Minnesota
88Th Division
France
88Th
State Bank Examiner of
Bunny
U. of M
F. M. Andrews
Camp Dodge
Champion Legion Band of America
David Wisted
Donald Hudson
Minneapolis
William Weigel
Martin Wade
Iowa City
Iowa
Cloverleaf
Town Council Sets 1922 Tax Levy and Bills
The Ti tonka Savings Bank meeting room hosted the August 2 1922 council session with Mayor Amesbury and councilors Stott Wolfe and Sloper. Officials approved a 1922 tax levy outlining General Fund and special purposes and authorized warrants for street dragging materials crossing labor and supplies from Meyer Bros Lawler and others. The meeting adjourned with Town Clerk WM Boyken recording the minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka Savings Bank
Amesbury
Councimen
Stott
Wolfe
Sloper
ComeGlery Cps
W. P. Stenzel
Meyer Bros
Lawler
Igebrand
Howling
B. &. Hansen
Wire .v
League of Iowa
owa-Minn
Power Co
WM. Boyken
Lamoreux Sells Kanawha Store Moves to Wanawha
J W Lamoreux sold his meat market and grocery in Kanawha Hancock county and bought a general store in Wanawha last Thursday. He and his family began packing and expected to move soon and take possession after starting voice business Monday. Lamoreux built a strong local trade and is regarded as a fine businessman by friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lamoreix
Bonacker Bros
AEG
Wanawha
Hancock County
Lamoreux
Kanwhba
Fair Specials Planned for Kossuth County Fair
Secretary Quarton says good weather expected for the county fair week with $8,000 rain insurance and $25,000 budgeted for races. Four free attractions costing 1500 planned plus purse events on Tuesday to Friday, fireworks by Martin Fireworks Co. at a cost near 1000, and a strong livestock display anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quarton
Kossuth
Burt
Tolliver
Wesley
West Bend
Whittemore
Lone Rock
Bancroft and
Lakota
Martin
Martin Fireworks Company
Ft. Dodge
Must Pay Poll Tax Ruling Clarifies Age Window
Attorney General Gibson issues an opinion on poll tax eligibility for male citizens ages 21 to 45 outside towns. Any man reaching the age bracket at any time between April 1 and September 1 must pay the tax under section 2, chapter 172 of the thirty-ninth general assembly acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
Northwood
Buffalo Herd Near Spirit Lake Draws Sightseers
In Emmet township a herd of twelve buffaloes grazes a pasture four miles from town just south of the Robb pasture and east of Dead Man's Corner on Spirit Lake road. Brought from the Buffalo Farm near Spirit Lake last spring the tame herd roams with other stock and invites visitors to view them during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robb
Emmet Township
Dead Man's Corner
Spirit Lake
Estherville
West Trades Farms in Forest City Exchange
In German township West of German Township trades his 240 acre farm for Cosgrove’s Forest City farm and receives about $12,000 as boot. Previous deals included Haufbauer trading a 280 acre farm for Cosgrove’s quarter section east of Forest City. Hautson later traded the Forest City farm for J C West’s 200 acre farm in German, leaving him with 80 acres less. Details are hearsay and not vouched by the Topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gero Township
Bammer Trades V
Forest City Place
CG. West
German Township
German Reformed Church
Cosgrove
Forest City
Haufbauer
Woden
J. J. Cosgrove
Hautrosn
J. C. West
Amesbury Pink Nuptials Quietly Join Two Lives
Wm Amesbury and Miss Marie Pink wed Tuesday morning at 8:15 in Algona with only family present. Bride wore white organdy and pink carnation corsage. groom in blue serge. They leave for two weeks by auto to Colorado Springs. Afterward they reside in Sheffield and enter the hardware business with his father, home to friends after October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Amesbury
Marie Bink
Algona
W. J. Todd
M. BD
Colorado Springs
John Pink
Titonka High School
State University
Iowa City
Fred Amesbury
Titanica High Sevol
Towa State University
Hea
Hag
Colorado
Sheffield
Iowa
Amesbury
Barrel Hog Waterer From Barrel and Planks
Iowa State College engineers outline a simple automatic hog waterer built from a barrel and planks forming a square trough. An airtight barrel feeds a 3 inch outlet to the trough with a top Ming hole and a running-over fill. A Hands Park game features Swea City versus Bancroft with live music by Chucks for an afternoon and evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Engineers
Iowa State College
Ming
Hands’ Park
Swea City
Bancroft
Indian Day Celebration Draws Big Crowds Across Region
The Titanica Indians held their annual celebration on Tuesday, drawing large crowds from miles around. Promoters spared no effort or expense to please attendees with performances and entertainment, making the event a success for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-World
Time to Check Forgers On Spirit Lake Rail Line
Clifford Durant news agent on the Spirit Lake line was arrested for issuing a $10 bank check with no funds. It was cashed at Kraft-Olson clothing. He paid a $50 fine plus costs and serves 15 days in jail. The note urges action against forgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Durant
Spirit Lake
Milwaukee Road
First National Bank of
Kraft-Olson
Estherville Democrat
Child nearly killed by blow adder attack in Ona
Mrs Karl Moore of Ona in Monona county fainted when told of her child attack. The child was left unconscious with purple body and face but survived due to prompt medical care after poison was blown into his face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Moore
Onawa
Monona County
Iowa Imports Two Thirds Of Is Coal
Iowa uses 12,000,000 to 15,000,600 tons of coal annually while its mines produce about 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 tons. The state thus imports roughly two thirds of its coal needs, based on figures from the state mine inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Disabled servicemen at Colfax Government Hospital
There are 156 disabled service men at the Colfax government hospital. They continue to fight for the republic with support from nearby communities. A new educational department has been added with Miss Dunwiddie of Portland named educational director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Republic
Miss Dunwiddie
Portland
Oregon
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Tionka Church Friday Evening
The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held at the Tionka church this Friday evening at 8:00 P M. The Titonka Aid will hold an ice tree social at the Roy Budlong home Friday the 25th. Ice cream and cake will be served. All local expenses and benevolent pledges are due soon and should be paid. We have led the District and must keep up the good work. G M Squires, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tionka
Titonka Aid
Roy Budlong
G. M. Squires
Sand Storm Division to Hold Des Moines Reunion
Members of the Sand Storm Division stationed at Camp Cody New Mexico during World War I plan a Des Moines reunion on August 25 and 26. A big athletic carnival featuring division veterans will be the highlight with railroads offering a fare and third for round trips. The unit includes National Guard elements from Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska plus the 183rd Infantry 126th Field Artillery 135 Ambulance Company and 169th Ammunition Train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Des Moines
National Guard
Towa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
183Rd Infantry
126Th Field Artillery
Politician Has Fine Apples From Portland Township Farm
Walter Scott, a Portland township farmer and politician, grows the finest apples of all varieties. Trees stand robust with juicy fruit, propped for support after three seasonal sprays that removed the worms, according to Burt Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter, Scott
Portland Township
Scott
Burt Monitor
Frank Newville Takes Charge as Titanka Manager
Frank Newville assumed leadership of the Titanka Telephone Company last Sunday. He inherits a firm facing expanding service needs and ongoing network upgrades across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newville
Titanka Telephone Company
Wesley Business Man Married Wesley Bride in 1922
Armimon M. Lease of Wesley married Miss Veva Rosemond Burrell of Urbana on August 15 1922. The News World lauds the bride as a respected Wesley public school teacher of four years praising her devotion and students. The groom, son of pioneer I W Leange, leads Lease & Lease hardware. the couple will settle at the Looft residence in Wesley after a Chicago-Nachusa bridal tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armimon M. Lease
Wesley
Veva Rosemond Burrell
Urbana
News-World
Vera 3Urrell
A. M. Lease
I. W. Leange
Lease & Lease
Chelea
Chicago
Nachusa
Ilinois
Looft
Mrs Albert Doden Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Albert Doden of German township died last Thursday after a brief anemia illness ending after the birth of her fourth child. She was 36, left a husband three living children and many relatives. Funeral at Methodist church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Buffalo township cemetery. Maiden name Miss Dena Trimmer born July 8 1885 in Wymer Germany. emigrated to Hamilton county then Kossuth. Married Feb 3 1914. five children born, three living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Doden
German Township
Methodists Church
Buffalo Township
Toplc
Dena ‘Trimmer
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death
The Oden family thanks all who assisted during the illness and death of our wife and mother and for the flowers sent. Albert Oden and family Sever Pannkuk and Albert Moyer and family spent from Friday until Monday at the Okobijis.
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Albert Oden
Sever Pannkuk
Albert Moyer
Camilied
The
Okobijis
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Mr. Mid ‘Mire
H.23
Bobbens House
Titankaites
Path of Fire
Dr. Barth
Garner
Dr. Hamamstreet
Buddy
Razz
Council
Kanawha
Girocerymuin
Moveil
SEC
ALONS
Emmet County
West Trades
Forest City Farm
Algona |N
WJ. Todd
Methodist Notes
Veda
Veva Tuervel
Urban, Towa
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