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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
5
Hon A M Deyoe state superintendent of public instruction will address the Farmer's Institute this afternoon on Better Public Schools. He will discuss local conditions and the needs of a growing school, inspect facilities, and offer guidance for improvements to reach district standards.
Hon G. G. Dunn of Mason City will address Titonka and vicinity at the M E church Saturday afternoon during the Farmers Institute. A renowned Iowa orator, Dunn is expected to discuss a live farm question before a likely crowded farmers gathering.
Lee Grady Smith of Holland Iowa and Mise Tressie Sonnenberg wed at 3 30 PM Tuesday at the Sonnenberg home in German township Rev G Haken officiated witnessed by relatives and friends. After a three course dinner the couple planned a honey moon trip then housekeeping in Holland Town. The bride eldest daughter of the Sonnenbergs praised for her gracious disposition and the groom described as a fine young man.
Yesterday in Titonka the wedding of Anna Schutter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Schutter, to John Wabbin of Wesley township was held. Rev J A Troke officiated at the M E church with only relatives present. The couple, well known in the area, will reside after a short honeymoon in Wesley township after January 1 1915. The Tople extends congratulations.
An Algona report describes the Stude baker Theatre Chicago production of The Winning of Barbara Worth as a grand desert drama with elaborate scenery. The cue centers on a Colorado River struggle and a vast dam project, where visual impact and engineering spectacle rival the romance.
A fragmented item describes a teary phone call reproaching coverage of a visitor and references a belief in a sixth sense. It also includes a jumbled short ad for horned bulls for sale with mixed misspellings and stray location hints.
Wallace's Farmer discusses Iowa's move toward school consolidation driven by farm growth and rural depopulation. It cites 1912 13 averages, transportation data for 1 039 students across 16 districts, and notes higher attendance in consolidated schools versus one room and town schools. It urges careful study before wide adoption to keep students trained for home farming and local opportunities.
A flying squadron plans a statewide push for an anti tobacco law in Kentucky. At a Kentucky Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting strong resolutions urged morality and public welfare against tobacco use. The drive may echo debates on liquor bans, with Kentucky as a major tobacco producer watched for possible sweeping prohibition efforts.
The Kossuth County Institute in Titonka hosts an event with Amos Kromminga entertaining a relative from a distance. Cold weather will probably shorten attendance at the institute today.
Crowds expected as varied local items report on residents visiting from Albert Lea and Des Moines. Dairyman Geo Godfrey to speak. wedding of Anna Schutter and John Wubben noted. Fetter sale fetched 55 cents per bushel for corn. Humble farming profits seen in past years. Mrs H Spicer to spend winter nearby. Seminole topics include Druggist Denton ads and holiday gifts.
Mr Hans Carlson went to Soldiers Grove Wisconsin last Saturday morning Mrs Carl Johnson visited her sister Mrs Ed Fitch last Monday afternoon Mr Marion and Glen Stumbe left Friday for Boone to visit relatives Amil Johnson of Gary Minnesota came last week to visit friends and relatives in this vicinity Mrs Ed Fitch and children return ed home Friday from Portland where she was visiting relatives A gentleman from Morningside college preached a very entertaining sermon here Sunday Miss Winnie Hays came home from Algona Saturday night where she had been attending Teachers Institute Mr and Mrs Ralph Shipler and baby are visiting at the Tom Stevens home Three car loads of stock were shipped from here last Saturday night two to Mason City and one to Chicago Nearly all of the young people of this vicinity were invited to the Stevens home last Friday night The evening was spent in playing games and a fine time was reported Mrs E A Hansen and children left this week for Ft Dodge to spend the holidays with her parents.
Farm for sale known as the Norman Collar farm inquire for prices and terms. Stella Mae Collar Pike 1121 4 Ave East Cedar Rapids Iowa also for sale one two year old registered Polaia Chine boar write or call R M Klenk Titonka Iowa
Mike Sandt advertises Duroc Jersey boar pigs for sale at reasonable prices. The stock is described as long bodied, low to the ground and heavy boned. Call to see them.
A. L. Hunt of Bancroft advertises house moving services citing rapid removal and wrecking of buildings and dredge ditch banks, using up to date equipment for lifting and leveling residences and other structures.
Butchering on short notice for farmers available. Rates reasonable. Call at Gilligan's hotel to arrange service. Mike Bauman offers practical meat processing assistance amid busy season.
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