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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notes describe Carl offering 65 per acre for a tiled farm with barn house and electric lights, plus outbuildings. Reuchenreuther trades land at 100 per acre. unpaid taxes and a sled parcel near Union Slough appear, with Carl contemplating additional acres and cattle feeding.
A man known as B Packard, a horse buyer in Algona, was found dead in the basement of the Thorington hotel after writing notes to the city officers and mayor before disappearing. Police and the sheriff were alerted as investigators reviewed the letters and searched the premises for the missing body.
School leaders and officials wrestle with a plan to standardize county textbook texts across the state. Superintendent T H Stone Randolph Fremont county oversees a draft to form a county uniform committee as voting on the measure nears.
A fragmented OCR reads of a historical note shows lawmakers shifting control away from politicians to appoint county superintendents. The reform emphasizes merit and qualifications, positioning education leaders as independent of political influence.
A 1915 Far West column from Los Angeles notes a subscriber sending a $2.00 check to keep account current with The Topic. The writer mentions A R Specht of Owl Drug Stores in Los Angeles and San Diego, requests a copy of a ten years ago item, and sends regards to Wolfe and Mrs Wolfe wishing to visit during the fair.
Church notes reflect faith themes and a pending Stratford Quartette appearance delay. Announcements promise lessons from Moses and a Sunday service, with a forthcoming church canvas and subscription circular.
A government issued panorama of Yellowstone National Park highlights the central plateau and surrounding mountain ranges. It uses nine colors, with light green meadows and light blue streams, printed in net brown lettering and sold by the Superintendent of Documents for 26 cents. The 1844 by 21 inch sheet reflects surveys and would suit flight viewing.
Mrs Alice Meyer, a longtime settler of German Township, died Monday evening after a prolonged decline. She was 81 and had shown resilience amid illnesses, aided by family and her strong constitution. Funeral services Sunday at 11 AM at the German Reformed Church, Pastor Rev G Haken officiating, with interment in Meyer Cemetery in German Township. Obituary to follow next week.
A blistering blizzard halts four Rock Island trains as snow drifts block tracks east of Titonka and Estherville. Freight and stock trains are stranded. relief is promised before evening and until the paper goes to press. Track boss Geo Glanis has arranged post office deliveries from the halted trains.
The Commercial Club plans a Monday evening gathering for officer elections for the coming year and discusses business matters and momentous propositions. Members are urged to attend and join discussions on subjects to be presented. Also listed are rental and livestock notices from Sexton and Wesley Iowa.
The Topic offers combine with Homestead for one year at $1.25 while The Topic pairs with Wallace's Farmer at $1.66. Other bundles include The Topic with Chicago Tribune at $3.60 and with Chicago Herald at $3.66.
Carl Ludwitz of Bancroft serves twenty day sentence in county jail for drunkenness and neglect and alleged abuse of his three young daughters. He is a widower employed filing. The county takes custody of the children as authorities act. Mayor Welp ordered the action.
A Mason City meat market plans daily free soup for the poor. Under overseer Gibbs, a fresh barrel will be prepared each day and schoolchildren plus others will be served at the shop. The effort seeks to aid many deserving residents.
In district court, Niel Scholtes files suit for 970 dollars on a 1000 dollar loan from January 1919, with 110 paid, formerly a Catholic priest at Bancroft. Herbert Derpeldang sues for 480 dollars on a loan made April 2, 1918, both cases supported by attachment writs and grounds of non residence and defendant’s absconding.
A chaotic wartime column reports German and Austrian raids, French and Turkish actions, and price swings in staples from cheese and wool to buckwheat and parsnips. It notes boarding-house explosions, coastal bombardments, and Russian advances as markets react to ongoing battles.
The Titonka Creamery Co shareholder meeting is set for January 30 at the Titonka hall. Officers to be elected include Secretary and Treasurer, plus two directors to succeed Aug Schram and G D Welhousen, with other business to be transacted. Outside Algona a Pocahontas county vote may approve building a new courthouse amid concerns over the current structure.
Mason City farmer insurance agent and politician Wetope Drake writes that he will renew his subscription if the Topic continues to be edited as long as he lives. He encloses $3.00 to cover arrears and pledges to remain a subscriber.
Trustees of Buffalo Township appoints date for bidding the township road grading contract for 1916. Bids due by noon February 1, 1916, accompanied by a $25 certified check. Board may reject any or all bids. Clerk BL Tuttle announces the notice.
Miss Lizzie Seibold returns to work in Germania after a week visiting her parents Mrs A Lester and Mrs Kelly. Various neighbors visit at the Helmer and Olthoff homes while Arline Pringle recovers from illness. Chas Seibold and Paul Hertske call on Wm Olthoff. Mr and Mrs Howe spend evenings with Ed Johnson. Carloads move to new homes in Minnesota. Susie Mousel returns from Mason City after visiting sister. The Welp and Jolson families visit, and Mrs Friest writes of a safe arrival at Big Lake Minnesota.
Reports from Paris and Petrograd claim a turning scale in favor of German Austrian Turkish forces amid heavy fighting along the Aisne. The Germans reportedly captured a hill near Soissons with eight guns and multiple machine guns, claiming 3500 prisoners. French forces retreat south of the river due to damaged bridges, with German troops now within about sixty miles of Paris after early January clashes. Emperor William is said to have been on site during operations January 11 to 14.
Library opens Saturday 2 to 5 PM with Mrs Lee C Wolfe as librarian for the day. Ladies' Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs J F Fisher. Acknowledge donations of 1 tolar each from Misses Alica Klugkist and Tillie Falk for library books. Tiny Tots presented The Marriage of the People with Dwarfism at M E Church to a full house. Over fifty juveniles performed with two rehearsals. Ladies' Club benefits noted from the event.
Great Britain's friendly note responds to Secretary Bryan's protest over American merchant ship seizures. It concedes the rights of neutrals but cites practical wartime difficulties and promises redress if British actions exceed the principle. The move signals potential compensation after continued seizures.
German Lutheran church in Tifonké will hold services next Sunday at the usual hours. Sunday School also at the usual hours.
A red shoat about 160 pounds is at Heiko Bruns residence awaiting its owner to claim it. Persons who own the animal are urged to contact Mr Bruns to retrieve it.
On Tuesday January 26 a sale in Briitt Iowa offers 15 milking Short Horn cattle 10 bulls and rest cows and calves plus 5 Poland China sows bred for March and April farrow. Catalogues available from Rosco Baber Briitt Iowa.
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