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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
5
Large crowds attended three day program at the M. K. E Church last week with lectures and exhibits drawing people from the immediate community. Speakers were well received and the institute praised though exhibits were smaller due to no monetary prizes.
Last Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Spear in German township the wedding of their daughter Ida to Mr Geo Tjaden of Burt was performed by Rev G Haken pastor of the German Reform church. One hundred relatives and guests attended a five course dinner after the ceremony. The couple receive best wishes for happiness and prosperity from their many friends.
The east half of the northeast quarter and the southwest forty of the quarter on the John Briges farm near the Geo Hansen homestead sold at public auction to A. Schram for 190.50 per acre with 1000 down and balance due March 1 1917. The 120 acres cost Schram 22880 and the sale drew good prices for stock and machinery. Matern and Kunz of Wesley served as auctioneers.
Monday morning Elmer Petersen tried to speed a shelling rig startup at the A. Schram residence by pouring gasoline from a can. The can exploded burning his face and one eye. Dr. Wallac has the case.
Church notes list a Thursday bazaar and supper, Friday Bible study, and two December First Quarterly Conferences at Titonka and Doane. Plans mention evening services, a winter revival, Sunday school focus, and upcoming Christmas programs at Titonka and Doane. Local social items include a dance at Chris Olson apartments and Fred McDermott leaving for northern Minnesota, with family moves and housing arrangements mentioned.
Algona and Titonka residents made visits to relatives and towns while attending the Farmers Institute. Local land deals spurred by Bancroft and nearby towns, a Chautauqua planned for Titonka, and a Harmonola promotion at Klugkist & Sietsema are noted. School socials, auctions, and community discussions on building needs accompany ongoing local commerce and personal news.
In Solon Johnson county a $25,000 community center built by local business leaders united urban and rural residents. A one day grain show on November 28 drew 32 entries including 14 wheat and 10 clover samples, with Ames extension staff praising the center as a catalyst for community spirit.
Jenks clerk of the court YK Emmy Muss and Oliver M Quis's daughter were secretly married October 18 at Primchar. The bride is among Le yards' daughters and Joe Muss has been popular in office. They honeymoon at Bancroft where Joe has a business interest. Courthouse banners read Just Married and more are planned.
Burt Monitor celebrates Claire Dexter a Burt boy proving education by work. He attends Des Moines college while handling 18 hours recitation, paying board and washing, sending four dollars weekly home, and yet earning honors with a strong backbone. The writer praises his mother and urges more families to value perseverance.
A settlement notice warns to settle the account promptly to avoid carrying a balance into the new year. Names Klugkist and Syetsema appear as the parties involved in the settlement.
Jake Koestler offers a Poland China boar and several good milk cows for sale near Titonka three miles west. Mike Kennedy of Rice and Zerfass invited inquiries at the farm. Sever Pannkuk advertises corn sheller service by phone. Mike Matern of Wesley promotes purebred Duroc Jerseys and Short Horn cattle with farm visits available for judging breeding stock.
Wu Elder planted 140 of 160 acres in corn last year and used frequent plowing to loosen soil. He harvested 8000 bushels of marketable corn and has sold 3000 bushels at 82 cents per bushel, with the full crop expected to net 6560 dollars, illustrating that good farming pays.
Theory and practice linked like roots in a tree. Library opens Saturday with Mrs. Cogswell as librarian. At the Farmers Institute 86 was taken in for the library fund. The Study Club meets Friday with Mrs. Petersen.
Members of the M E church Ladies Aid Society are asked to bring an apron and contribute to the fancy work booth along with three particles for the fish pond.
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