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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
The Burt Monitor condemns dishonest contest methods used by local editors and calls for newspaper reforms. It questions road project spending, proposing George Johnson as a capable engineer and urging taxpayer relief from excess taxes.
Last Thursday the faculty hosted a six o'clock dinner at the Bull Hone with Mrs Ball amid praised hospitality. The Valentine box opened Friday sparked tokens and marshmallows while late hours during the week drew concern for grades. Notes on classes cite debates, pony books, and progress in arithmetic.
A birthday party last Tuesday at the church basement honored Maurice Keil on his sixth birthday. About fifty guests attended from the class and teachers. The event featured games and a repast of ice cream cake and fruit. Maurice received many gifts from his friends.
The Algona area notes report jury duty for B A Welp this week and visits by Anthon Helmer at the F A Welp home. Several residents, including Reese, Akers, Stam, and the Beck family, spent time with relatives in Buffalo Center and Kamrar.
Community notes describe a Hymnology class led by Dr Price, open to all for an hour weekly with a $1.26 textbook. A chautauqua program seeks local talent for a five day event, praising cooperation and social use of church space. It also mentions Prohibition debate in Iowa and reflections on music, virtue, and education. A pleasant social evening was enjoyed by attendees.
The readable text fragments hint at a Saturday social event with casual chatter about happiness and superstition. Mentions of gossip and a playful nod to a man and a devil appear amid disjointed phrases.
Mr G H Milter and son from Fort Dodge joined Mrs and Mrs Theo Goeders to attend a niece's wedding in Neice's wedding near Fort Dodge. Several residents traveled to Algona Britt Wesley Burt Mason City Swed City and other nearby towns for visits, errands, funerals and moves.
Prank Schore called on Otto McCall and John Eden spent time with him Wednesday. A box social drew few attendees due to bad weather but was reported a success. Local events included dances, sales, and gatherings. a baby was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martha Daniels Monday. several residents faced weather and health issues. community notices include sales, weddings, and a Com munity Club committee appointment.
Public notice announces a petition signed by landowners in Buffalo township Kossuth County Iowa requesting appointment of a competent engineer to survey lands within Drainage District 113 and to establish ditches and drains to remove surface water. The engineer has recommended formation of the district and the board will hear the matter March 11 1916 at Algona Iowa with damages claims due by March 5 1915.
A fragmented note requests sending negatives and a price list about developing Rod Yatuting in Algons Sinalo. The text mentions Hadler, Titonka, and various garbled terms likely from a printer or ad notice.
Public auction to be held at the seller's farm located miles north and east of Wesley, on Wednesday February 34 1915 at 1 o'clock. The sale lists 16 horses including a Clydesdale stallion and several mares and colts, 21 head of cattle with several in calf, 18 pigs and brood sows with poultry, plus farm machinery such as plows, harrows, wagons, separators, a corn planter, and hay. Terms: cash for under $10, notes on approved credit for larger amounts, lunch provided.
An analysis discusses uncertain winter wheat prospects with price speculation called gambling. It notes Argentina and Europe demand, Dardanelles risk, and possible price swings as world supply and routes affect U S farmers' decisions to plant and market.
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