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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
5
Readable text reports a marriage spree and wedding notices in Titonka and Titanica. Irene Merle Turner wed William Peterson of Titonka with ceremonies at the Turner home and a pink white decor theme. Other unions include John Everts and Gertie Medons, and Nellie Day to Erdie Schram. The piece blends wedding notices with romantic rhetoric about Cupid and ongoing nuptials in the community.
Local notes report Ernest and Bennie Leeck attending German school in Burt, cattle buyers from Nevada, Ia., and various farm tasks. News includes threshing crew sheds, a marriage in Sterling on Saturday the 8th, a mail carrier change, and upcoming Central Portland Circle meeting.
Lt G W Cogswell of this city passes exam for officers reserve balloon section and sails to San Antonio for seven balloon flights. He earns a First Lieutenant rank in the National Army aerial division. At Titonka numerous relatives celebrate the groom and bride from nearby farms. The second wedding unites Elna Christensen and Rose Buffington with Rev Cuthbert officiating, details to follow in The Topic.
The Food Administration warns of a world hog shortage and urges U S farmers to increase hog production by about 15 million head for 1918. It cites feed grain supplies, export needs, and the war demand, noting Iowa and other corn belt states have abundant grain for hog feeding and that a big pig crop is feasible with planning.
A nationwide Red Cross membership drive starts January 17 with committees in every town soliciting members. The goal is a $1.60 fee for men women and children, tied to a Christmas drive effort. AL E. Church notes invite all to morning and evening services and report a growing Sunday school. pastor A R Cuthbert urges support for service and wartime prayers.
A satirical piece mocks the resilient working man facing dire news and losses including fire destroyed buildings a sinking vessel and a bank closure yet he endures with stoic bravado returning home to a restless night as even his family life sours under strain Walt Mason delivers the verse with sharp humor about the modern hero’s hidden fatigue.
Absentees listed for sickness and weather. Primary and intermediate classes plan December 20 program with songs recitations and tableaux. Tiny Tots prepare a Christmas program for Friday December 21 and faculty to attend teachers’ institute at Algona.
Sam Gross south of town announces a closing-out sale to be held Saturday December 22 1917 starting at 10 30 pm. He has rented his farm to his late Artur and retires from manual labor all items offered at sauce ton sale will be sold with no reserve. Gross is known in Kossuth county as a breeder of large horses up to 1900 pounds and will offer horses and stock at auction to the highest bidder.
Red Cross notes describe items shipped to Des Moines Friday from Titanica chapter. Supplies include gauze compresses in two sizes, gauze sponges, strips and bandages, triangular bandages, absorbent pads, and utility bags. Dentoni lent a new show case to display the Red Cross work room contents.
W J Denton a druggist has moved into a new one story building 22 by 70 feet with modern fixtures fumed oak plate glass fronts and mirrors The store displays every article in glass with no counters except for cigars and accessories The building and fixtures cost over 6000 and the DENTONs invite all to call and view the shop regardless of purchasing.
The Ladies of the Catholic church announce a bazaar and basket social in the basement of the M B church on Friday evening December 21 1917. Hot coffee will be served. Ladies bring baskets and boys bring pocketbooks.
Long list of prize winners across classes for corn and potatoes. Names include W M Belton Algona, Myron Schenk Algona, Walter Mueller Burt, Francis Maxwell West Bend, Nels Mitchell Corwith, Fred Geiger Irvington, John Brown Algona, P F Kriethe Burt, and other gardeners from Algona Irvington Burt Whittemore and surrounding towns.
H Yost of German township plans a public sale on Tuesday December 18 featuring 107 head of livestock and farm machinery. He recently sold his farm and bought 120 acres near Klemma moving in spring. Look for his ad in this issue of the Topto.
Local items report J D Breen owes nine Thanksgiving geese to the Zwiefels and mention sales and moves of several residents. The J H W Quel yards in Kossuth are sold to Thompson Lumber Co of Minneapolis. B F French praised as long-time manager. Eddie Haaland plans a March move to southern Minnesota and his sale ad runs elsewhere in The Topic. W H Stott announces a December 19 farm sale and his Texas trip. Algona residents visit family in New Mexico and California. County drafts reportedly cost no charges in Kossuth, unlike other counties. local political talk hints at potential candidates A L Peterson and J A Frech.
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