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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
5
The piece argues the staying power of mall order businesses and the need for active home newspaper advertising by local merchants. It notes Garner’s town scene, its school and jail, and memories of local figures and events while reflecting on past roads, depots, and community changes.
The Two Gent Rate provides arrangements allowing letters to be sent to England and Germany. Correspondents can reach friends and relatives with a lead of five, offering a quicker path for international mail.
The Peoples' Bank of Titania touts its conservative advertising after releasing its regular annual statement. The two-column ad emphasizes the bank’s stable growth and prudent financial approach as a key pillar of its public image.
Miss Pearl Grogs of Buffald township wed a young man of Story County in a ceremony described as joyful and intimate. The Reverend Mien H Wood performed the nuptials in a natal style witnessed by close relatives, followed by a wedding supper at Mrs. Sam Gross’s home. The couple planned a brief honeymoon in Buffald township before moving to Story County. The bride’s family and the groom, a dredge operator, were praised for their respectability and support from the community.
Principal Welty of Ruthven schools quits after allegations of unfair classroom exhibits at the school fair. Accusations included insubordination, recommending graduation marks, dismissing pupils, improper conduct toward Miss Redd erham, hay theft, and age misrepresentation to the assessor. Legal representatives Morling of Emmetsburg and Francis of Spirit Lake cited in coverage.
Sexton community skims with arrivals and visits including Will Butler and Miss Mayo Butler at Algona, Hildy and Nellie Nelson hosting friends, and Miss Anna Johnson visiting the Nels Johnson home. Shooting match led by Will Butler, Asta Fein teaching in Britt, and a Nor West meeting about a creamery cooperative. Bostonia Concert Party to perform January 1th in Sexton.
Advice for young men entering advertising stresses honesty and value. Promote only worthy products, build a lasting reputation, and view advertising as a route to public confidence. Twelve dollars a month can support a family, with war widow increases and Civil War pension details noted.
Woden Mrs TY Lundershausen and son Hans visited Stilson last week. Bertha and Frieda Kroak of Garner visited Wm Baackehone. Warthow of Forest City visited Monday and greeted old friends. W Hilton of Ruthven sought a barber shop donation. Brevest Sean travels from Grundy County to Chicago on business. Martin Kramer, working at Ochevedun, returned for a two week visit with his mother and brothers. J O Lewis becomes deputy treasurer of Peancock county and left for duty last Monday morning.
Ida Grove Pioneer cites amateur design of new gold coins and criticizes officials in Washington. Algona lottery rumors threaten to curb Klondike railroad tickets as anti lottery law may be used. Titonka train service allegedly tied to lottery claims, with injunctions sought. The Courier notes Otters See Us while Peoples Bank of Titonka heavily advertises.
Miss Nellie Mclntosh and William Parrow wed on New Year’s morning at the Wa McDougle home south of the city. The ceremony marks the couple’s start to the year together in a private family gathering.
Mrs Farrow, niece of Mr BMc-Dougle, has married Mr Farrow, a prosperous and industrious farmer living south of the city. The couple are well and favorably known to our readers, and friends extend best wishes for a happy married life.
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