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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
5
A new photography advance introduces a liquid lens that increases refraction by inserting oil between lens elements. This enables near instantaneous pictures under gaslight with exposures as short as one minute, touted as speeding the march of photographic invention.
New York reports 1323 fewer stables and 1640 fewer horses than December 1896. Experts attribute the decrease to loss of horse cars on surface lines and predict that automobiles may banish horse traffic in four to five years as progress accelerates.
The Maine state board of health orders no domestic use of water from the Ambejemackomas Nskwesk wewajo and Meskuskeeseenurk rivers until their names are boiled down due to continued unhealthy conditions.
The Horsham Joliland project lists 40 miles of hot water pipes 98 miles of electric wire 20 000 000 bricks 1 500 000 tiles 5 acres of wood flooring 100 000 cubic feet of stone 46 000 tons of cement sand and breeze are used in the building effort.
The Russian Editor notes czarist cautions on sensational content in press and real estate transfers. Boers may settle in Mexico as Gen Snyman, a Boer commander, is reported to be in Mexico evaluating Diaz’s domain for burgher colonies and expresses satisfaction with the country.
A fragment discusses French table etiquette where napkins changed with each course and scented with rose water. It notes English and French dining customs and humorously mentions New York congressmen shaping slang. The piece defines "Settinger" as a fellow who does not want to give anything.
A scattered item notes upper floors of New York houses used as fencing quarters, a New York City doctor appointed as government physician at Yakinta Indian Agency, Washington, and commentary on lawyers and Morgan. It also mentions jokes about aging complexions and gypsy brimstone cures, plus a new Masonic medal for the Duke of Connaught.
The hen Heng Té-chen lays one egg weekly, promising to nearly cover all feed costs with any extra eggs becoming profit for the farmer.
Fragmentary notes claim bats and their caves relate to plague concerns and reference an Italian expert. The readable text hints at ongoing discussions but lacks full context or verifiable details.
A disjointed regional report notes rumors about Hinchey possibly resigning or being pressured to drop his run. Source discussions from Alganit claim Slaying base allegations and candidates including Dexter and Leahey are involved in swirling rumors. Readers urged to seek confirmation from reliable authorities before belief.
The Board of Supervisors in session to act on unfinished business including county printing for the year. A newspaper bid process is outlined with the Wesley News-World and two other papers in contention for the county printing contract based on subscription reach and proper bidding.
A fragmentary letter warns of violent death rates and urges local voters to unite for a single ticket in the spring election. It cites L. Oester reloher as a favored candidate with support from Germany Parbland, Rumsey, and Wesley.
Poultry buyers seeking all kinds of poultry. Highest price paid. Bring in your stock this Saturday. Davis offers prompt payment and fair value for your birds.
A fragmentary Iowa letter from the Algona region hints at political tensions stirred by an announced action reported in Titonka. Hingdon appears anxious to address perceived wrongs of the long suffering public, while local newspaper colleagues wish their brother well but lament his shift toward routine office life.
A local feature praises Samuel A. Schier son of Mr and Mrs Wm Schneider of Garner as a fine young financier from the area. The Titonka Pople, founded by Miss Willa Graham formerly of Garner, is commended as a strong Northern Iowa newspaper now enlarged under proprietor Lee O Wolfe of Garner Siggal.
A man from Pekin abducts a woman and takes her to Bancroft where a legal proceeding ensues. The tailor, employed by Mr. Putzler, is accused of aiding the separation. The matter resolves with the woman returning to her husband after the tailor agrees to relinquish her.
A fragment from a 1904 Syracuse Medicoes issue quotes rival colleges' crude chants. The piece cites one entry calling it the worst, referencing phrases about sickness death and gore.
The Ledyard Leader notes a brisk demand for dictionaries at a charity book share held in the "little city" near the Buffalo area as Adilor Wolfe's critique of Kessuta County industry is cited.
Pupils enrolled and daily attendance recorded for the Titonka area with names such as Ward Aurion Leo Breen Rex Auis Guy Buus George Breen Lee Brenner Jeney Brune and Lester Bremner. Certificates of Par feeb A Clamiance awarded to Elsie E. Reibsamen as Teacher.
A profile of Wy L Hall, pioneer hardware merchant of Titonka, outlining his early life in Iowa and career from Germ an ia to Wesle y and Titonka. It notes his roles as postmaster, deputy sheriff, council member, and current mayor overseeing local commerce and education board secretary selection.
The notice highlights J H Queal & Co as a first class lumber yard in town managed by T R Woolridge. Wats company offers lumber building material fence posts cement coal and other supplies. Phig-trim has operated four years building a sizable trade with a large stock and Mrs Woolridgs as manager notes years of experience and understanding customer needs.
A garbled list shows various grocery items with per unit prices and quantities. Items include syrup per gallon, oolong black tea, canned peaches, tomatoes, apples, lamp chimney, bluing, soda crackers, oyster crackers, oats, tobacco, oyster shells, axle grease, and miscellaneous cents values. The text resembles a scattered catalog or market flyer.
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