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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented local report shows the council discussing paving funds. The majority property owner stands against the measure while two aldermen support paving, resulting in a defeated paving resolution after tense debates.
Fragmented notes describe committees and planning for a coming county event. Mentions general arrangements, sub committees, contests and exhibits. Unclear names or dates due to garbled text.
The notice describes a 72 acre PBR tract south of a corner priced at 72.00 per acre. John DeBoer’s farm of about 16 acres is mentioned as well as transfers through agents Germania and others. Mr Pischer and Dralsman are named with local firms handling the holdings and eventual move of DeBoer.
The Algona team defeated Ames in a December discussion at Call Opera House with all three judges naming Algona as winner. The topic supported the closed shop movement. Ames struggled with delivery and rebuttals. This item appears amid a festive column noting a Christmas tree scene and local notices from Gayner Iowa.
Henry Seenken recounts a rapid four mile trip from Algony courthouse to his home four miles south of town in forty-two minutes. He notes returning with a crowd of Kossuth county punchers and claims it was the fastest ride he has experienced.
A vintage classified blurb promotes a monthly land and farm property magazine for buyers and agents. It promises 28 pages printed on high grade paper with timely listings across states and quick sale prospects, inviting subscriptions and contact details.
A fragmented OCR note mentions couplers, percentages, and unspecific names. The legible items include references to a VS or Syfie type and a Prana term. No clear event, person, or organization is established.
Local column recounts visits and illnesses in North Portland. Residents like Mrs Hangen, Mr and Mrs Gouls Hansen, and the Jennings family appear in routines of sick lists, cattle sales, turkey dressing, and holiday preparations. Community events include school activities, church confessions, and a carpet rag social at McDonald school with a barnyard of neighbors and visitors.
Notice of Letting contracts for Joint Drainage Districts No 20 Winnnebago and No 66 Kossuth Counties Iowa. Bids due December 27 1942. Specifications detail main line and multiple laterals with exact tile sizes depths and completion by December 1 1922. Sealed bids in Forest City and Algona.
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