Mayme L Petersen Named Titonka Postmaster
Mayme L Petersen is appointed postmaster at Titonka and will take charge immediately pending commission. The outgoing postmaster, serving 16 years, expresses gratitude to patrons and rural carriers and notes the office hours and the strong community service. The new postmistress is Mrs Mayme L Petersen and patrons are urged to give her the same courtesy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne Tu. Petersen
Titonka
Sélegram
First National Bank
Weid
Department
IfWe
Toost
Inéw
Mayme L. Wpatergen
Privillege
Morals and Mockery From a Humble Life
A flawed man is described as idle and unrepentant, mocked by his wife and community for loafing and refusing to work. The tale ends with a cautionary moral to judge by habits, not appearances, and notes Sheriff Sampson’s deputy is getting married, changing public perception. A public sale by Stewart is announced for January 20, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelt
Ates
Sean
Fragmentary Muse: Weekend Notes in a Scrambled Clip
An incoherent clipping mentions Mrs T P Rethsa and a Longfellow reference. The text reads like a stray archival fragment with stray names and a dated ambience. No clear event or date can be established from the legible portions.
Primary School Notes Highlight Attendance and Progress
Maurice Hansen attended the Primary Room on Monday while John Ida and Myrtle Sachau were absent due to sickness. The Tiny Tats vow to excel. Joy celebrated her fourth birthday with a sugared popcorn treat from Mrs. Lamoreux and Joy. Numerous students in Primary Intermediate and Grammar rooms were recorded as not absent or tardy for the month ending Dec 24, 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hansen
John
Ida
Myrtle Sachau
Martha Stecker
Louise Scone
Marcella Huber
Maurice “Keit
Anna Wepel
Doris Filer
L. Lamoreux
Joy
Edith Hagen
Adelene Pendergast
Hattie Javers
Milton Pendergast
Magdalene Muchler
Mabel Wolfe
Clarence Cooper
Leater Hagen
Warley Hansen
Gertlie Sleeper
Thelma Anderson
Raymond Bynacker
Lena Callies
Gordon Hansett
Eddie Bruns
George Bonacker
Helen Pendergast
Carrie Wolfe
Robert Fisher
Odd News Fragments From Across The Nation
A string of quirky reports from Springfield Illinois to Manchester Indiana recount unusual incidents. A 400 pound widow rests in porch funeral. a Morgantown man returns after 20 years. a Cottage Grove man ships a hen and eggs. a Nebraskan finally votes despite land holdings. a Kansan nerves through a telephone shock. a Biddeford calf with human features. a hog drains fat from its own body before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GDD Bes
Springfield
Ill
Isabella Ar
Nold
Morgantown
W. Va
Lewis M. Runner
Washington
Geome
Cottage Grove
Ore
Bert Nokes
Spokane
Biddy
Express
Rule
Arthur Lytle
Missouri
Lytle
Nebraska
Wichita
Kas
Louis Pe Fisher
Biddeford
James Sargent
Manchester
Ind
C. O. Hudgleson
New Year Hopes for Peace and Prosperity Amid War
The era closes with calls for peace in Europe as Allied and Teutons clash and casualties rise. A congressional session is seen as key to prosperity, with focus on limiting radical legislation and boosting business growth. a child prodigy piece highlights quiet, industrious youth at home.
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Europe
Armiga
Allies
Teutons
Germany
Congress
Wwitson
France
England
United States
Wilich
Death by Own Action Shocks Algona Area
Chas Kline, son of Geerd Kline, of Algona, shot himself December 9 after his wife Hagberg died in childbirth. Enos Kline, his brother, found him in their Malacca Minnesota home, an inquest followed, funeral held, and belongings placed under administration for a public sale to settle debts with proceeds to the baby heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Wike
Geerd Kline
Titonka
Union Slough
Dakotas
Minnesota
Malocca
Minn
C Has. Kline
Chas. Kline
Malacca
Mint
Henry Hasberg
Wesley
Sth
Uluself
Enos
Algona
Death of Old Settler Joseph Weig
Joseph Weig a German born farmer died December 30 at his Wesley area home after a long illness. He married Maria Salyna Lohr at age thirty and emigrated to America settling near Fort Dodge then north of Wesley. He leaves a wife seven children in the county and many relatives including Fred George Mike John Mrs Schuler and Mrs Monson. The Yopie extends condolences to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weig
J. G Monson
Titonica
Wesley
Joseph Weis
Germany
Mias Salyina Lohr
America
Ft. Dodge
Foe
Fred
George
Mike Weis
Aberdeen
S. D
John Weig
S. J. Schuler
G. J. Monson
Titokna
Husbard
Doane church visits and New Year gatherings in West Wesley
Local residents report visiting relatives and neighbors across West Wesley during New Year celebrations. Events include families sharing dinners, individuals traveling to Algona and nearby towns, and a Doane young people class meeting with elected officers. The illness of the writer caused a missing weekly item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aormel West
Wesley News
Ele Larsen
Mianie Christensen
Frank Ward
Voal
Sexton
Doane Church
Andrs. Dy White
Patz
Nels Johinson
Suanday
Peter Hansen
Arthur Ward
Frank
Wesley
George Larsen
Ina Christenssa
Tesday Tovee
Ruth Andrews
Ac Wim
J. P. Larsen
Peter Christensen
Mrg
L. BE. Kranix
Caroline Arndt
Wet
Larsen
Algona
Wm. Cosgrove
de White
Wm. Lehman
Wm. Larson
Ly & Kraits
Mazel Krantz
Nall Smith
Fay Andrews
Eldon Harris
Anna Kitchenreuther
Pete Christenses
Hiram
Herman Ward
AlberteLa
Minn
Eewin
McKinley Anderson
C. S. Anderson
Otto Gentz
Algan
Zack Gibson
Charles
All Presen
North West Wesley
CASIS FOR POULTRY AND SALE NOTICE
Local ad offers spot cash at highest market price for poultry. J B Buns seeks poultry for salting and states he will pay top rates. Titania Iowa theater rental notice for moving picture outfit in Princess Theater Titanika with electric lights seats and rental terms. Dr RK Ball advertises pure bred Barees Plymouth cockerels for sale.
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Saln
Urude
Princess Theater
Titonka
Iowa
P. BR. Gliligan
Titanics
Plymouth
Food combinations and easy digestion of meats
In the December Hygienist Magazine Dr R R Daniels explains meals that aid digestion by proper food pairing. Readers can buy the magazine for ten cents at news dealers or request from The Bugenist Publishing Co Denver Colorado.
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R. R. Daniels
Bugenist Publishing Co
Majestic Bldg
Denver
Colo
Harrington Dickinson Attorneys at Law Ad In Algona Iowa
Legal advertisement for Harrington and Dickinson attorneys at law based in Algona Iowa. Includes office address 412 214 First Heconal Bank Blog and contact phone 289.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington & Dickinson Attorneys At Law
Algona
Iowa
Fritz Javers Auto Delivery Drives in Titonka
Auto dealer Fritz Javers offers day or night delivery with the slogan Prices Always Right and Satisfaction Guaranteed in Titonka. The service emphasizes convenient delivery options and customer assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Javers
Titonka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mayme L. Petersen
Post-Titress
Asaint
Paul
Sampson
Kosanth
Mbuldu
Era
Tilde
Stewart
T. P. Rethsa
Ana
Charlie Kline
Geerd Kine
BY Bart
O Sai
Otto Falk
Titonka Motor CQ
Herrewig
W. J. Denton
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