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Newspaper

Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

5

New Bank Opens Feb 1 at Topic Building

The Titonka Savings Bank will operate from the Topic building until its new facility is ready around February first. The charter has been loaned by the State Auditor, enabling the bank to begin business. Al Falkenhainer of Algona serves as president with F R Amesbury of Titonka as vice president and cashier. Most stock is held by Titonka residents, and supplies are ordered for immediate opening.

Titanka Savings Bank al. Falkenhainer Algona Titonia Swriter Titonka Citizens

One Breed to a Community Boosts Wisconsin Dairy

A Wisconsin agricultural note urges farmers to select one breed for a community to keep stock uniform and easier to market. Breeders in Waukesha County sold over 200000 dollars worth of breeding stock in a single year, underscoring the plan's value to dairy states.

al Ames Wisconsin Waukesha County

Health Grains By Dr. Daniels On Winter Health Tips

Dr Daniels outlines causes of asthma and goitre links and suggests habits to prevent illness. He warns against overheated sleeping outdoors in zero weather and recommends covering the face when sneezing, burning nasal secretions, and balancing winter diets with fruits and vegetables.

R. B. Daniels

Death Notices Terman Groathous of Wolf Point Montana

Telegram from B A and B A Pannhuk announces the death of Herman Groathous from pneumonia fever in Wolf Point Montana. He was son of H Groathous of North German and married to Effie Patakute. Funeral to be held at Buffalo Center after remains ship from Montana. He and his wife farmed in German township before moving north and had visited here several times. His death brings gloom to relatives and friends.

Terman Groathous B. A B. A. Pannhuk Herman Groathous Wolf Point Montana Mgr. Groathous 2. H. Groathous Pannituk’s Buffalo Center Greathous Effie Patakute A. Patakutk

Auction at Haswell prompts Grant township move

The Swea City Herald reports A M and W A McAninch of Haswell Colorado sent auction bills and moved stock and machinery back to Grant township. The notice notes public sale practices differ west and east with a noon free lunch and a cash terms requirement.

Grant Two Herald A. M W. A. McAninch Haswell Colorado Grant Township Swea City Herald

Thieves Slaughter Reifer Near Algona

Thieves struck at the Robert Kain property just north east of Algona last week Tuesday night, killing a fat reifer and leaving head, feet and entrails in the yard. Local butchers call the act amateurish, noting improper severing of legs and neck. no clues found by Mr. Kain.

Robert Kain Algona Mr. Kain Kain

Painting Under Neighbors Scorn and Doubt

A poem-style caution advises ignoring critics who mock your work and push you to abandon your craft. The speaker urges persistence, painting steadily despite harsh opinions, until the task is complete. It cites a quip attributed to Davy about pursuing credit while not fearing neighbors.

Davy Walt Musan

Money Order Theft Suspects Held After Find

A rural mail carrier’s pouch left near Plum Creek contained Bancroft post office money order blanks stolen last fall. Charles Miller turned the pouch in to Algona Postmaster Finnell, who notified the department. Three men are jailed in Fort Dodge awaiting hearings on robberies of Bancroft Kanawha and possibly other offices.

Charles Miller Plum Creek Bancroft Post Office Algona Finnell Fort Dodge Bancroft Kanawha

Local pharmacist honored at Iowa City Short Course

Distinction for local man Al Fallkenhainer as he joins the Short Course in Pharmacy at the State University of Iowa City. He is listed on the program as an instructor and will deliver a lecture to students Thursday. The course gathers leading pharmacy educators from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas.

al Fallkenhainer State University Iowa City Palkenhainer Iowa State University Schools of Pharmacy Minnesota State University Wisconsin State University University of Kansas Falkenhainer Dea Hoines

School Notes and Class Rankings From Recent Week

Primary room showed half day absence due to blizzard while all pupils attended exams. Second Grade completed Jones Second Reader eleven books this year. Doris Wiler received a Christmas spelling board loaned by Darlas. Top students listed include Grace Steper Annie Javers Martha Stecker Harvey Shulla Bernard Tierney Howard Longbottom with advancing and beginner groups named Leota Lamoreux Maurice Kell Myrtle Sachau Jorala Tierney Maynard Lamoreux Doris Filer.

Pearl Javers Doris Filer Erma Anderson Louise Callies Jones Doris Wiler Darlas Boyd Tiedens Grace Steper Annie Javers Martha Stecker Harvey Shulla Bernard Tierney Howard Longbottom Leota Lamoreux Maurice Kell Myrtle Sachau Jorala Tierney Maynard Lamoreux

Ackley visits and local notices from Wesley town column

Miss Belle Haverly visits Ackley and John Loebig heads to Mason City while dance at Belle Theater elicits pleasant reports. Mrs. Henry Kunz returns from St Paul. Dr Adams hosts two Dallas Center nieces. Richard Lloyd back from St Paul for medial care in St Luke's hospital. Mr Hubbard fractures hip after icy fall en route to Chapin home. Leap Year dance rumored. Martha Wagner returns from Fort Dodge. W F Friese relocates to Burt. bank officials attend arnst meeting. Editor A H Westphal sells Bancroft Register stake to R D Hutton and may leave Bancroft.

Wesley Belle Haverly Ackley John Loebig Mason City Belle Theater Henry Kunz St. Paul FP. L. Adams Dallas Center Richard Lloyd St. Luke's Hospital Mr. Hubbard Preston Chapin Lucia New Mexico Hubbard Chapin Martha Wagner Fort Dodge Iowa W. F. Friese Burt

Library Club Notes and Upcoming Meeting

Library opens Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 with Mrs. M. C. Logan as librarian for the day. Mrs. C. V. Critz selected as a member at the last Ladies' Club meeting. Next meeting will be January 28 with Mrs. J. MaFisher.

M. C. Logan C. V.critz Ladies’ Club Mra J. MaFisher

Statement of financial condition of bank with reserves

The document presents a bank balance sheet dated January 11 1916 listing overdrafts secured unsecured and bond deposits for circulation. It shows assets including reserves due from federal and approved reserve agents and other banks and liabilities such as capital stock surplus profits circulating notes and deposits with a total around 14 425 21 dollars. The cashier J J Cosgrove signs sworn statement before a notary Hulth Budlong on behalf of the directors A Schram B Murtagh J W Sullivan and G D Wel housen.

Oni Sieerseses Burplus Iowa Kossuth I. J. J. Cosgrove J. J. Cosgrove Hulth Budlong A. Schram B. Murtagh J. W. Sullivan G. D. Welhousen Weer Pena

Whittemore Boar Rampage Injures Four Horses

North of town Whittemore owners patched up four horses badly cut by a four year old boar with long tusks. The animal attacked while calm, injuring a belly wound, neck slash, stifle jab, and leg wound. veterinarian Potter treated the beasts and warned two remain serious.

Potter Whittemore Chamion

Ginseng Grower Sells 200 Pounds to East for $900

Webster City resident N. J. Loring sold 200 pounds of dried ginseng root to an eastern firm for $900. The crop, from one acre, averaged about $4.56 per pound. Loring, a six year ginseng farmer and rural mail carrier, notes the need for shade and staggered planting to harvest in sections.

Times-Republican Webster City N. J. Loring Loring Han Heey Mr. Loring

Teachers Examination Set For January At Algonia

The regular January Teachers Examination will be held at Algonia on January 26 27 and 28. Applicants must have six months teaching experience or twelve weeks training at an approved normal school and must be eighteen by April. William Shirley County Superintendent. CURLS MIDDAY BLOUSES Fashion hints by Mrs Bottomley with middy blouses for outdoor exercise and mourning hats described.

Algoia Wm. Shirley County

Titonka Livery Barn Notice to Settle Accounts

Titonka Iowa notice to settle all accounts by cash or bankable note on or before January 1, 1918 after selling hardware business. All persons owing me are requested to call and settle promptly.

Satele

Annual Titonka Creamery Meeting Notice

The Titonka Co-Operative Creamery Co. calls its annual meeting at the Hall in Titonka on June 29, 1916 at 2 a.m. Shareholders elect a Secretary Treasurer and two directors to replace Geo Schuster and Geo Kruger and may transact other business. J C Newville, Secretary.

Titonka Co-Operative Creamery Co Titonka Geo, Schuster Geo. Kruger J. C. Newville

Piano Contract Arrears Prompt Pledge From Schmoller Co

A local customer near Tritonka fails to finish payments on a piano contract. The Schmoller and Mueller Piano Co of Omaha Neb recounts turning the piano to the first satin factory party who will settle the balance in cash or five dollars monthly.

Tritonka First Satin Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co Omaha Nebr

Cash for Poultry Market Seeks Birds for Cash

All poultry sellers are urged to bring birds for spot cash at the best market prices. J. B. Buna invites farmers to bring in what they have to sell as the country butchering proceeds as usual.

Pillsbury J. B. Buna WIM

Complete moving picture outfit for Princess Theater

Bsale offers Frade or Rent of a full moving picture setup installed in the Princess Theater in Tilonka Iowa. Includes electric light fixtures seats and all necessary equipment. Theater building available for rent on reasonable terms Callum P R Gilligan owner Tilonka Iowa.

Princess Theater Tilonka Iowa Callum P. R. Gilligan

Harrington and Dickson Attorneys at Law Ad

Harrington and Dickson Attorneys at Law located at 212 214 First National Bank Blog Algons Iowa offer legal services through phone 289 to prospective clients seeking counsel.

Harrington & Dickson First National Bank Algons Iowa

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Will Make Topic Bank Snck Buffalo Township E. L. Tuttle Wright Adlerika Calender W. J. Denton Tinea AL Falkenhainer Towa Students of Pharmacy Strange Bedfellows BY Bart UE First National Bank No. Hat Federal Reserve Bank Core New York Chicago Mtr Coe Veanes Pillsbury's Best Ness F. R. Amesbury Bros Fritz Javers
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