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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
2
A garbled local ad fragment promises Youth's Companion for $1.25 at a Kosauh county office, with March 31 price hikes to $2.00. The notice also touts a year of The Tone Pace at $2.26 and includes various unrelated product pitches and contact details for Iowa firms in Algona and Titonka.
Frank M Sarchett announces his candidacy for County Superintendent. He notes thirty years residency in the county and ten years of continuous public school teaching. He respectfully asks voters for support of his bid.
William M Shirley of Swea City Iowa announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Marshal. He states six years as superintendent of Swan City schools and six additional years of prior local experience. He asks Republican voters for consideration and support.
C. J. Stephenson announces Lam as a candidate for nomination for the office of Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket, subject to the 1972 June primary election.
Gladys Robinson recovered from croup while Mrs. 8 L Sherman and son Wendell visited Algona. Families from Algona and nearby towns joined Box Social at Loren Nelson's raising $24 for the ministers salary. Revival plans at the M E church loom next week if weather permits. Students in grades 10 to 12 rehearse for a February 28 program with patriotic features.
Joel recalls a lively scene at Ben's Cash Store featuring a display of dresses and winter goods. He notes a strong sale atmosphere with customers browsing and a promise that browsing costs nothing. The piece highlights a festive push toward affordable women’s wear and a broad stock.
Mr. Krupman from Hide & Fur Co. visited Mason City last week to buy hides. Mr. Lyle Corey of Mnot North Dakota stayed in town greeting Wesley friends after a trip to Chicago and en route to South Dakota. Local residents have suffered severe colds for several weeks.
Miss Lucile Patterson visits Mrs. M I Allen at the telephone office. Mrs. Zenas Roelfseman returns from Cherokee to near home. husband improving. Many residents travel, illness and social events described, including sales, dances, and local visits. A baby is born to Mr. and Mrs. Farron.
Readable snippets describe various local residents’ health, visits, and occurrences. Mentions include Miss Bella, Mrs. Park, Mr. Wolfram, and families in Algona and Titonka. The week notes illnesses, travel to Buffalo Center and Bancroft, a diphtheria death, visitors from Bancroft, and church plans.
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