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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
1
Judge Dean set a new precedent favoring defendants in a suit over a land sale contract. The decision held that strict adherence to contract terms is required and mere technical performance does not validate the agreement.
Cheer up and face hard times with courage and united effort. The message urges gratitude, open schools and churches, less whining, and action now to improve conditions. It highlights community health, poverty relief, and a hopeful future, quoting Garfield and urging a cheerful disposition.
Clipping from the Herald reports a gathering near Willmar with Manon over nine piles and a pavilion at Leon Tailt by the water. Dances held Sunday drew attendees from far away and prompted concerns about youth dancing and foxes. Patrons feared property damage and disorder, with tavallers causing disturbances during the event on a Sunday in October.
A chaotic scene reports 100 dancers on the floor as a devil figure allegedly descends through the roof. Lights shattered, instruments overturned, screams and hysteria follow with several women fainting. Patrons flee to woods and farms. The proprietor offers 1000 dollars for an explanation as the site remains deserted and the incident widely publicized.
Corwith defeats LuVerne in basketball sparking critic from LuVerne News. Writer accuses LaVerne of dominance over past decade while praising Corwith for a win that signals a potential shift in local sports rivalries.
A Gloversville Glove reporter notes County Clerk Frech may seek re election. The write up praises Frech as a diligent official, urges support for an eight year term, and lauds his record and service to Kosauth county with his family present at a local event.
Theodore Garrell a well known resident of George Iowa died suddenly from a medical emergency while visiting relatives. He was born April 15 1869 in Haverland Germany immigrated to America at 22 and lived most of his life near George before moving to town. Survived by five children and several grandchildren funeral services were held at Hope Reformed church in George Iowa with ministers officiating.
Eva Barbara Koerstler married Rudolph H. Lisius of Juliata Nebraska in a Thursday ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev. M Seltz. Raymond Koerstley was ring bearer and Provence Laples played the wedding march. The couple will live in Nebraska.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Hansar Tllomes and Wolfe with illegible context and dates. The fragment provides no clear event or outcome. Further readable content is needed to identify the person, place, or action for a proper card.
Telegram recalled sad news that Mrs Caroline Nelson died suddenly Saturday morning at home in Savenburg Kansas. Her daughter left at 1 40 p m Saturday on the North Western from Dur t to attend the funeral.
At the International Purity conference in Chicago the panel condemned movie jazz dancing and cigarette use as moral threats. Speakers included W. S. Fleming of the National Reform Association and J Louis Guyon of Chicago who warned about the demoralizing effects of jazz music and slang terms.
Local dispatch records routine calls and visits from residents including John Holtdorf of Britt Mise Piuma Simmons to Titonka Oscar Orthel and others stopping by Britt Mrs Henry Carr of Garner and B W Direksen of Misoy City host and visit neighbors Miss Bartha Tegimeyer works at Quryelal Lake George Quink from Brith appears as caller with brief social notes on dental work and local gatherings.
Omaha story features Edward J. Meyers a Clarks Nebraska blacksmith who calls himself the richest man in the world through gratitude and contentment. His letter about Hymn of Thankfulness has circulated widely inspiring readers with simple blessings and a life of health family and nature.
Grace Gerdes married Matthew Gordes at the bride’s mother home near German Valley church on Wednesday evening. Rev Haken officiated with parents and bride’s sister Tillie Gerdes present. couple to reside on the groom’s farm in Likota and host immediate family.
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