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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
The page features advertising rates and formats, local remarks on school consolidation in Wacoosta, and political updates from Titanica and Algona areas. It notes changes in town leadership with Chas Ball appointed mayor, and lists current town officials and council members.
A reflective monologue from a long time resident expressing fear and hostility toward town growth and public improvements. The speaker pleads for divine help to block progress and preserve personal influence and control, even at the expense of neighbors and young people.
Mayor A L Kisvinpeter advances the new Wesley opera house with ideal weather aiding progress. The theater will feature modern lighting, striking scenery, a large stage with ample dressing rooms, promising one of the finest houses in the region.
The column reviews upcoming Farmers Institute in Ames and local church events including cantata practice, Epworth League meeting, and Sunday services. It highlights library recommendations, a birthday celebration, student absences, and notes on credit and thrift for farmers, with references to local clubs and upcoming gatherings.
The note lists tardy marks and progress in classes such as Home Credit and Advanced First Grade. It names pupils including Gertie Sleeper, Million Pendergaat, Jokutty Pan nkuk, Lodia Lamoreux, Bernard Tleeney, Kenyath Fisher, Leona Brigge, Mabel Wolfe, Harley Hancen, and Ralph Dahl with various three or four star spellings and achievements for the Farmers Institute Exhibit.
Obituary notes Stephen Tjaden born in Germany March 27 1840 who came to America in 1854 settling in Hardin County. He served in the Civil War as a member of the Indiana Volunteers, was captured in 1864 during Bank's Red River expedition and discharged honorably in Davenport. He married in 1868 to Miss Rentner. nine children survive with grandchildren. Funeral held at home with Rev. Bestostan in Burt and burial in Union Township Cemetery.
A farm near Titonka and Wesley in Iowa announces a public sale on December 14 featuring horses, cattle, and machinery. Items include four horses, several mares, calves, a pedigreed Short Horn bull, farm equipment, wagons, plows, and harness. Terms: cash for amounts up to 10,000 and credit at 10 months on approved notes with interest.
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