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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1915
Page
2
Local county paper lists advertising rates for life ads and space adverts with per line charges and yearly contracts. Includes notes on political notices and a city mayor’s statement, followed by a humorous farm-themed poem reflecting rural life and pride in country chores.
A whimsical, verse commentary contrasts winter hardship with summer ease. It depicts frost, cold feet, and icy days, then shifts to longing for warm weather and lighter attire. The piece cites seasonal discomfort and a humorous, rhythmic tone from the author Aunt the raimy days of summer Are the lest onus site calle-d.
The Algona contest to challenge Bancroft Register subscribers was postponed due to Attorney Harrington's absence. Editors faced cross examination about bogus yearly subscribers as only a fraction of claimed names were verified. Witnesses and costs loom large, with legal questions tied to a Supreme Court ruling on fraudulent lists.
A historical discussion recalls a proposed Algona to Fairmont interurban line and a Titonka banquet that failed to spark funding. The piece criticizes local press favoritism, public finances, and Board of Supervisors for printing disputes and tax concerns while defending county leadership amid long standing newspaper battles.
Farmers are urged to sow clover and avoid weed seeds. Buy clean seed of guaranteed quality from reputable dealers and avoid cheap or foreign seed. Ensure proper moisture and cultivation, and do not expect miracle results from clover seed alone.
A farm near Titonka four and a half miles southeast and north of Wesley will be sold at public auction Thursday February 71 10 a.m. Items include 10 horses many cattle hogs farm machinery hay and equipment plus a De Laval cream separator and other articles. Terms: all dollars cash. over ten dollars on credit.
Farm sale near Titanic north of Jim Gray farm on Monday August 8 1915 begins 10 AM. Items include 7 horses 26 head Jersey cattle 16 two year olds and 20 fall shonts plus hens and farm machinery. Terms cash under 10 dollars, credit 10 months at 8 percent interest. All property to be removed after settlement.
Scientists and farmers debate the life cycle of warble fly larvae. Irish researchers report eggs laid on legs by the female warble fly rather than on cattle backs. Hatched maggots are small white larvae with strong mouth hooks that bore through the skin.
Wallace Farmer argues farmers doubt current science on clover and alfalfa fertilization. He cites Darwin, questions bee roles, sun heat, and weather effects, urging fresh investigations into whether seeds form by insects or environmental factors.
Eight line advertisement reads for six collie pups in Titonka area Iowa asking inquiries at Hudler Star Route Algona Studio. Also notes sample gong negatives for tree sample and a new price list for developing and painting services.
Meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Co operative Bovtoty of Wea postponed to February 8 due to buzgura. A strong effort will be made to secure a good speaker for that date. Joseph Houptman, Secretary.
Readers report travel to Mason City and Britt. visits by Mrs Will Tower and daughter Wey ward Britt. Mrs Annk Kung loth visits Molnes. Doane church Ladies Aid meets. M B Ladies Aid and Leisure Hour Club events detailed. snowstorm delays and a postponed L O F installation. Isaiah’s families and neighbors engaged in various visits, moves, and farewells across Algona and nearby towns.
A mixed page records residents at events and travels. Genevieve Johnson is noted as an assertion for Algona on Saturday while Mr Cart Pacty travels through Chicago Monday. Local pupils attend school amid stormy weather. several residents visit family in Canada and Wisconsin.
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