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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
5
The article reports a dramatic reversal as a former mayor who resigned last week is reelected to a local office amid irregularities. Details on candidate names and official actions remain unclear, with questions about the legitimacy of the tally and process.
Elsie Galnow wed A Aug Christ of Germania in a quiet ceremony at her parents home. Rev. A Wellner officiated as typhoid illness constrained attendance. The couple will reside on a farm east of Germania with her husband farming his father's land. The Topic offers best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Clyde Shipler of Reynolds Burt married Miss Flossie Algona in a home court ceremony. A minister was found on short notice, and Rev. performed the nuptials as the couple departed with a wife.
Bohannon last week sold her ninety acre farm in Wesley township to her brother Olaf Funnemark who lives on the property part of the old Funnemark homestead. The price was 156 dollars per acre totaling about 24000 dollars paid in cash. Mrs. Bohannon plans to build more residences.
Farmers urged to secure chopper services at Gulgan's hotel. Mike Bauman advertises reasonable rates and quick response for urgent needs.
The Kossuth County Teachers Institute unfolds December 10 and 11 in Algona under the new law offering two attendance days. Noted educators from Iowa State and Drake University will lead lectures and conferences, with a complete program to be mailed to teachers.
Local note reports a swarm of bees alighting on a house on North Dodge Street in Algona. A resident named Mr. Ranny described the weather as excellent, claiming it outshines conditions in California and Florida. The dated reference mentions November 24 and U D MR unclear.
An old classified fragment offers blacksmith and woodwork services with 15 years of experience and a co ownership pitch. It mentions W F Hadley near Tiltonka and a furniture buyback offer with shipments from Garner Iowa by G F Schuler and associates.
Kossuth County Farmers Institute scheduled for December 17 18 and 19 lists an extensive program with lectures by five Iowa State College Extension instructors including Prof Dorchester on crops Prof Thornburg on livestock Miss Jessie Campbell on domestic science and Dr G D Rice and others with exhibits and departmental chairs named. The event, organized by Aug Schram and others, will be held in the M and church basement with entries due by 12 o clock on day one and exhibits returned to owners at close of the institute. Stephen Tjaden a Union township farmer and Civil War veteran died unexpectedly after a paralytic stroke and burial arrangements were made in Union cemetery with G A R involvement.
George Schimmel ranks among the region’s top producers with 116 acres yielding about 6300 bushels or 65 bushels per acre. He notes one field at 65 bushels per acre using a special seed corn with small cob and deep kernels. The article praises farmer interest in better seed corn and predicts more adoption next year.
A Titanka gentleman reports Editor Starosyant visited a Wesley jewelry store last Saturday and made purchases including combs and diamonds. The editor declined investment claims, saying it was just Christmas shopping.
Mrs Jas Burgess passes away Thursday after weeks of illness at her granddaughter Mrs L Daniels home. The remains were shipped for interment to re Jr. Mr Jas Burgess husband of the deceased and Mr and Mrs Leonard Daniels accompanied the body to its resting place. Friends offer sympathy to the bereaved family.
From Garner Livermore reports a carload of corn will be sent to starving women and children in Europe. The Committee urges farmers and businessmen to contribute grain by December 15, with shipments routed via elevators to New York.
For prices and terms inquire or write Stella Mac Collar Pike at 1121-A Ave East Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Notice seeking canvassers to sell subscriptions for The Topic in Titonka Iowa. Pays five dollars per day. Applicants asked to write in with particulars to the listed address.
For sale a two year old registered Poland China boar. Write or call R. M. Klenk Titonka Iowa.
Fine Duroc Jersey boar pigs for sale at reasonable prices. Long bodied, low down and heavy boned strain. Call and see them. Mike Sanat Bancroft Iowa.
Advertisement notes a corn sheller for sale in Marseilles with bargain terms from H. A. Wepel of Titonka Iowa. Includes terse sale claim and contact implication.
A. L. Huot of Bancroft reports rapid construction methods as moving crews lift and shift structures to clear sites. Dredging and bank leveling accompany the process, with attention to safety as crews use modern equipment in town.
Wesley Travers to perform Oley Olson in Texas tonight at Gilligan's Opera House Titania. The same company presents Lena Rivers Friday night at Titonka Opera House with Lena Rivers performing.
One year old Holstein Bulls for sale. One pure bred. Remaining stock fifteen sixteenths pure. Write or call Walter Scott Titonka Iowa. Dr Wallace and wife from New Orleans on trip. Jack Johnson an Algona insurance agent had business in Titanica Tuesday morning.
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