Fire Wipes Out Buffalo Center Business Block
A Sunday evening blaze destroyed the Buffalo Center business block, with six fire companies from nearby towns aiding. The fire gutted multiple stores including the drug store, pool hall, general store, bakery, dental office, harness shop, and garage. Estimated loss about 190000 with many uninsured. A resident of Titonka suffered heavy losses, losing his wool hall and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Drip
Buffalo Center
Rake
Hunter
Bimore
Minn
Britt
Porust. City
Lateville
Lakota
Thompson
Blue Earth
Flamrs
Efuitter Drug Store
Hoff Pool
T. A. Wilson
Wank Gor
Titonka
Legion Auxiliary Welfare Notes From December Meeting
Under the welfare committee led by Pearl Rickless Camilla Cooper and Carrie Bonacker members met at the W J Denton home on Thursday afternoon and evening. About thirty garments were repaired cleaned and pressed. in the evening many carpet rags were sewn and three comforters completed. Attendees included Jennie Breca Carria Bonacker Martha Bonacker Laura Hansen Camilla Cooper Pearl Rickless Olive Bruns Sadie Denton Esther Askins Martha Falk Mathilda Falk Martha Sartor and Mary Oesterreether as guests. Light refreshments were served by Camilla Cooper Esther Askins and Sadie Denton. A pieced quilt and a worsted dress were donated by Camilla Cooper. The article notes various chairmen and upcoming events including a veterans birthday party and the Christmas Tree drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Pearl Rickless
Camilla Uoper
Carrie Bonacker
W. J. Dentan Hone
Jennie Breca
Carria Bonacker
Martha Bonacker
Laura Hansen
Camilla Cooney
Paarl
Rickless
Olive Bruns
Sadie Denton
Esther Askins
Martha Falk
Mathilda Falk
Marvy Sartor
Tally Wood
Mary Oesterreether
Camilla Cooper
Esther Askin
Ig Belne
Downe Baby Boy Born As Parents Welcome New Son
Dicky Downs and Homer Downs report the birth of a baby boy Sunday morning making two boys in the Downe family. Emergency operation on Helko Bruns Jr. for appendicitis Saturday night. operation at home succeeded and he is recovering. Ernest Peterson, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Ole Peterson near Woden, is seriously ill with pneumonia. the Petersons formerly lived in Titonica where Mr Peterson was a school janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicky Downs
Homer Downs
Downe
Helko Bruns Jr
Arnest Peterson
Ernest
Ole ‘Peterson
Woden
Peterson
Titonica
Mike Arend
Algona
Ralph Deane
Walter Anderson
Burt
O. T. Hott
Ben Knox
Clinton Sampson
Thunday
Matt Hansen
R. J. Larson
Alfred Larson
J. P. Larson
Franz Teeter
Altona
van Hansen
Ross Buffington
LeRoy Johnson
Claire Hansen
Sccchool
Rudolph Larson
Clarence Christensen
Ian Wilbur
Leslie Bentley
Andrew Hansen
Hol Stoll
Illinois
Tom Young
Andrety Jansens
Claretee Christensen
HH. PB
Walter Ward
Walters
Ellen Reed
Mra. Ward
Guy Gidding
Bure
Masons Attend Gilmore City Lodge Installation
Masons Gilmore City Monday evening included Denton Titonka Wood, Poole Swea City as they attended lodge and installation. Jas Winter, Father of Mrs. Denton, was installed Worshipful Master. Nursing care details note Mrs. Frank Rackow ill several weeks with relatives in Algona and local caregivers mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore City
Denton
John Wood
Titonka
Poole
Ole Siler
Swea City
Masonic Lodge
Jas, Winter
Funeral Held for Mrs Anna Holly of Eagle Grove
Andrew and Ernest KP Hansen attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Anna Holly of Eagle Grove last Friday. Mrs Holly was a sister of Rasumy Hansan of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Andrew
Ernest KP. Hansen
Anna Holly
Eagle Grove
Holly
Rasumy Hansan
Sonnenberg Appendicitis Operation At Forest City Hospital
George Sonnenberg underwent an appendectomy at a Forest City hospital last Saturday. He is recovering as well as can be expected at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg
Forest City
Fire at John Wood Residence Due to Defective Flue
Firefighters battled a blaze at the John Wood residence on Saturday forenoon caused by a defective flue. The fire burned between the downstairs ceiling and upstairs floors requiring removing sections of flooring in three upstairs rooms before the flames were extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Masonic Temple Dedication Held in Algona Thursday
Masons of Kossuth county gathered in Algona for the dedication of the Masonic Temple with a 5:30 dinner followed by the dedication exercises. Attendees from Thonka included Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Budlong, and Mrs. J. F. Misher. A letter from Rev. G. M. Squires of Hornick notes fishing interest, hopes to visit the far north, and mentions local fishing activity and questions about Bill Stott’s summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Algona
Kossuth
Thonka
R. Gc, Ball
Jay Budlong
J. F. Misher
Squires
G. M. Squires
Hornick
Bill Stott
Letter from Mrs Maggie Wenel to renew Topic subscription
Mrs Maggie Wenel writes from Kiamrar Tn that after a year in 1931 the subscription to the Topic should be renewed. She notes weather turning bad with rain and sleet knocking out electric wires for nine weeks and four feet of snow beginning winter. She mentions little sickness but many accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiamrar Tn
Maggie Wenel
Letter from Canada asks Viola Rike for help and sends thanks
A Canadian correspondent from Central Butte Saskatchewan writes to Viola Rike explaining past hardships and needing relief from the Governor. The writer Emma Wilm, aged twelve turning thirteen in January 1934, thanks for a coat received amid clothing donations from the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Rike
Canada Central Butte
Sask
Canada
Viola Rikea
United States
Tom
Emma Wilm
Titanka Cooperative Creamery Announces 60th Annual Meeting
Half the stockholders are summoned to the Titanka Cooperative Creamery annual meeting to elect officers and address business legally brought before the meeting. The session is set for 2 p.m. with KB Hansen and Seely listed among organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danmry
Titanka Cooperative Cranmery
P. i. KB
OP. Hansen
Seely
Juvenile Delinquent Harold Lloyd Arraigned on Parole Charge
Harold Lloyd of Wesley was arraigned before Judge I Co Davidson on a charge of breaking parole. Reports show he forged a merchant’s name on a Wesley check and obtained funds. He is committed to the State Industrial School for Boys at Eldora until age twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lloyd
Wesley, Lown
George B. Lloyd
Judge I
Co. Davidson
Hvi‘lenen
Lloyd
Wesley
Eldqra
Joseph Drummer Weds Mary Weig at St Joseph's Church
Wesley correspondent reports the marriage of Miss Mary Weig to Mr Joseph Drummer at St Joseph's church on a Tuesday morning nuptial high mass performed by Father Geo Wessling. The couple, both of Wesley, received many gifts and hosted a wedding breakfast and dinner at the Weig farm.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Mary Weig
Joseph Drummer
Wesley
Geo. FP
Wessling
John Weig
Weasley
Viola Welg
Ben Drummer
Weig Farm
Flempeter Hall
Andrs
Patterson urged for Lieutenant Governor in Town race
Ringsted Dispatch criticizes Sen Patterson of Burt as a key advocate for an income tax, accusing him of trading assets to gain support. The piece argues the tax would not boost state revenue and cites his role in the salary grab repeal as misjudged, urging economy in state government.
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Sen
Patterson
Burt
Town
House of Representatives
Senate
Suport
Ringsted
Wedded Pitty Years Mr and Mrs Petar Jenking Celebrate
Mr and Mrs Petar Jenking of Algona celebrated their ivy mariage anniversary after arriving in Kossuth county 39 years ago. A joint installation of lodges took place Monday night with refreshments served. Iowa fish and game commission permits ice fishing between Stony Point and the Enat Oko bridge to aid the unemployed. A Lake Okoboji sighting showed abundant pickerel bass and perch while a seining crew moves stock to Spirit Lake and nearby lakes for cleanup.
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Petar Jenking
Algona
Kossuth County
Tce
The
Iowa Fish and Game Commission
Stony Point
Enat Oko
Lake Okobou
Shadow Nursery
Spirit Lake Amit
Okobojis
Center
Diamond
Welch Lakes
Algona Christmas Spirit Leaves Local Revelers in Turmoil
Report from Algona recounts doctors treating a festive overdose after Christmas with rounds to curb spirits, snakes, and pink elephants among revelers. Prohibition supporters claim mixed success as some locals stumble home after nightfall, while others boast of unconventional remedies and dragon fantasies.
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Algona
Gaingha
Prohibiton
Wome
Mtonka
Breen Post Warns Drivers With Corner Signs
Breen Post installs warning signs at five town corners to slow traffic near the public school. The message urges all drivers to set a safe example and protect children, with hopes officials and citizens will obey fully to make Iowa safer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen
Chat Thomas
Pledge
American Legion Kne
IoWa
Lutheran Church Notes and Sunday School Prompts
The Hungar congregational meeting re elected officers and a janitor while a cemetery sexton bid is sought. The Ladies Aid met, officers to be elected next February. Confirmation and Sunday School activities urged, with weekly notices and reminders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungar
George Wiesand
Fred Stecker
H. Schweppe
Bouno Schutter
Adolph Missal
Agnes Pannhuk
Banna Schutter
Tadties Aid
Sumilay
Ivoyioe
Doan News Social Calls and Visits in Algona Area
Doan News notes numerous social calls and visits across Algona and nearby towns. Families like Arend, Deane, Buffington, Larson, Hott, Kn oxy, and Christensen are listed with Monday to Sunday excursions, illnesses, and church activities. New Year greetings and local events are mentioned.
Localities With No Local Taxes From Public Utilities
Public Ownership League of America identifies 17 towns and cities in Oklahoma Kansas and Iowa plus Spooner Wisconsin and South River New Jersey that levy no local taxes thanks to revenue from municipally owned utilities. Some still have sinking funds for bonds but these are dwindling. Population ranges from small to 16,136. The report notes these towns are free of local taxes though they still pay state federal and school taxes. The December 1931 pig survey shows farm hog output rising nearly 20 percent from 1930.
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Chicago
Public Ownership League of America
League
United States
Ponca City
Newkirk
Blackwell
Kaw City
Altus
Pawhuska
Edmond
Fairfax
Mangum
Mooreland
Seminnole
Yale
Perry
Woodward
Oklahoma
Colby
Chanute
Kansas
Hawarden
Iowa
Spoonar
Wis
South River
N. J
Petit Jurors Drawn for January Term in Kossuth County
A certification lists the names of persons drawn by the undersigned to serve as petit jurors for the January 1932 term of the district court in Kossuth County Iowa. The document is dated December 1, 1941 and notes the town of Petit Mwors.
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Kossuth
Kossuth County
Awa
Methodist Church Notes Next Sunday Program
A Sunday night program at 7 46 features song congregation prayer junior choir scripture reading instrumental trio vocal solo offertory junior choir instrumental trio quartet vocal short talk trumpet solo vocal solo song congregation and more. Attend for a rewarding church evening and fellowship.
Honey Baby and the Premature Infant Diet Claims
A letter in the American Bee Journal describes Magel Jean, a premature baby born one pound, allegedly thriving on a honey and dextri maltrose diet. The authors credit honey for rapid growth and overall health, urging others to add honey to children’s diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havel Dean
Gur Taney
Wilson
Magel Jean
Aso
American Bee Journal
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Widae
Crade
Martha “Conwuker
Mithilda
Knoxville
NaHatt
Wien
Martha Nonaeker
Martha Male
Wallehere
Parenty Teachers, Association
Atoeriong. Legion Aud
Frank Rackow
Bertha Kuchenreuther
Wm. Fritz
Pred Wentz
Hetka Bruns
Miss Larson
Wstelle Bonacker
Joseph
Stites Way
Stitzal Way
Watertown
S. D
Vera
Emile Marghab
Cheltenham
England
Alsona
F. A. Corey
Way
Kogguth County
B.C. Way
Mason City
Mouflay
Wasley Public
Wreasley News-World
Geo. G. Eden
Kobus Tjaden
Evert Post
Toava
John Saghan
Towa
Jake Meyers
Lowa
Geo
L. Schaudt
Judge Jennings
Lutheran Church Notes
Doan News
Tau
Gordon Hansen
Junior Tarson
DeVer Miner
Hott
Toni Ellefson
Etna Mitchel
Paul
Arend
Ralph Slott
George Johnson
W. H. Allwegg
Roland Larson
Een Bridge Club
Roy Slansen
Cora Hansen
Misa Mario Buffington
Gurtrison
Bhinche
Hampton
Daan
Dean Andrews
Milfard
Carolyn Andrews
Carrie Bakke
Consin
Tte
Luella Kead
Maly
J. D. Andrews
Carolyn
Liveyliver
van Hopson Tame Tly
Ted
Dean
Titowka
John Cosgrove
Runt Schrader
Cosgrove
Howard
Howard Andrews
Donovan
Phyllis
Department of Agriculture
Clark Orton
Bertha BE. Johnson
Laura Paine
Besch
Joe
Sede
Whittemore Garlsol
Anna Ven
Swea Olty Cari
N. i Hee Ee
Armstrong Craven
Luvia
Pete Titonka Curran
A. F
Fenee
Laverne Farrow
Fohn
Lakota Freeman
W. H
Algona Sien Wesley Gibson
Frances
Gardner
Marguerite Suey
Algona Grover
Harald Ve
Burt Holt
Merl
Ottosen Harison
N. Oan
Himara Hanson
Carl Toe
I. Whittemore Harner
Zella On
Algona Ploteh
H. We
Algona Pike
Edith Sue
Armstronge Becker
Jos
Teeeee
Eee
Bancvott
Simon
John Seegepes Gee
Algona Selma
Irvin Pees
Whittemore Swanson
Elmer
Algona Lo Rock Sharp
Glen
Methodist Church
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