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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
5
Plans underway for Titonka Indian Day on Thursday Aug 18 1921. Indians from nearby tribes to gather for old time celebrations with wrestling matches whistle contests and other feats. Committee chairs J J Higher and J J Cogs grove provide details at the Titonka Theatre.
A Burt man markets off-color birds as fryers, claiming rapid batch production and winter broilers. He urges readers to visit and observe his poultry operation, touting the profitability of his method and inviting inquiries from locals.
Prospective bidders gathered at the Hadler farm Saturday at 2 p.m. for an auction that failed to sell. Auctioneer Kuzann announced postponement to a later date. By 8 p.m. attendance remained and the highest bid offered was 0, leaving the sale declared closed without a sale.
The state board of education approved a near one million dollar expansion at Iowa State College including a $475,000 all college library a $225,000 new physics/engineering wing and an agricultural engineering building. Plans call for brick and stone construction with the library north of Central building and the physics wing between Chemistry and Science buildings. A new armory will also be built.
The Luverne News reports on Algana's ladies at a Clear resort July 4 celebrations where moves and closeup dances drew fascination even for an older observer.
On last Thursday Uncle David Price celebrated his 80th birthday and proved his youth by taking a first drive behind the wheel with his son Frank in a Ford on a small trip. He said the ride went fine.
Local notice outlines 1924 changes to birth and death reporting. New system creates Registration Districts, appoints registrars, and collects 25 cents per certificate recorded. Districts to be set by county board of supervisors, with reports monthly to the State Registrar.
The Kanawha bureau announced recommendations that Alice L Meh from Titonka will teach next year at Kanawha. Miss Mehlray will not finish her course this year and the board plans her return after teaching in the primary department where her position is described as good and suitable.
Original notice from District Court of Iowa Kossuth County September term to Mae Anderson plaintiff and Dale H Anderson defendant. It states a divorce petition for willful desertion and adultery and that unless the defendant appears by the second day of the next term default will be entered. Court in Algona to begin September 19 1921. B J Van Ness attorney for plaintiff.
July 7 1921 Titonka council met in special session called by Mayor French at Titonka Savings Bank Present were Mayor French and councilmen Sleper Budlong Meyer Wolfe The board approved an ordinance testing dairy herds and regulating cigarette sales in Titonka Also allowed W F Callies to sell cigarettes and granted Slotsome & Tuttle a cigarette selling permit The clerk was authorized to pay Ry Lamoreux 29 00 for engine storage and approved Geo Onken contract filing The meeting adjourned Missing license plate 210351 noted by secretary Finders were asked to return to the office Official notices from Dr J C Wiese Dentist Bancroft Iowa.
Mrs. Herman Franzen a longtime township resident died last Friday at her daughter's home after a hip injury from a chair slip. Born October 1 1841 in Helsrade Germany she came to America in 1863 with her children and later married Herman Franzen. She leaves two sons Frank and Henry, a daughter and many relatives. remembered as a devout Christian and generous neighbor.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 1 p.m. at the home of her daughter by Reus Wellner and Mueller and at the church northeast of town at 2 p.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery near the old homestead where she spent many years. The Topic extends sympathy to the family.
Wisconsin lawmakers passed a new cooperative law shaping how farm co operations may operate within the state. Key points: one member one vote, no proxy voting, dividend limits, and patronage distributions. Foreign co ops may operate if they meet the requirements. The Capper Bill aims to affirm cooperative rights under anti trust rules, reducing legal uncertainty.
Help wanted notice lists a Poland China boar and four spring Poland China boars offered by Phil Buffington. The ad lacks full contact details but indicates available livestock for private sale.
At a special session last Thursday two applicants filed for cigarette licenses in Titonka. The council also passed ordinances to curb nuisances, abate them, test dairy herds with tuberculin, and regulate milk sales under Iowa law.
The Burt Monitor reports no one has applied to sell cigarettes in Burt, causing residents to travel to neighboring towns for supplies. Meanwhile Justice Hutchinson handled cases of bad checks. Wesley milk man O. S. Guy was fined 5.10 dollars plus costs for adulterated milk. Warrants were issued for suspected involvement of local youths in driving Dr Kanefick's car to Mason City amid carnival attendance.
The Town State College farm crops and soils department urges early fall plowing for the wheat crop this year. Sow by mid August to improve soil, use a tractor and binder behind a disc for ground preparation, and consider soil richness and weed growth. Also notes on when fall plowing aids next spring discing and harrowing. warns against delays. Local notices list sale of a 1914 Ford car and a lost pocketbook between H O Peters residence and Barron Store, and a surplus milking cow and coal horseride available.
Miss Bertha Janssen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Janssen of this township married Ilar Madigon Gilbert of Buffalo Center. The ceremony occurred in Forest City with Rev. Ortmeyer officiating. The bride, educated locally, will reside on a farm near Buffalo Center. The writer notes the groom’s reliability and wishes the couple joy and happiness.
The 1st Sunday events include Sevon children baptized at two morning services and several adults entering full church membership. Families Johnson, Hubert, and Phelps unite with Doane and Fitanka churches. A pastor invites inquiries about joining any denomination. Also notes about Doane services at 9:50 and 10:30 and Titanica services at 10 and 7. Tennis courts near ready, with shoe and equipment requirements and ground-care guidelines.
The Graettinger area reports no confirmed developments between Osgood and Graet Hagers with gold claims unverified. No new company or land sales have occurred. Jacob Hom seeks an expert for his farm near Bernard Smith’s to assess potential digging prospects.
An eminent statesman criticizes the idea of a tax on excess profits as a broad levy that could affect all consumers and industry. He argues some taxes may be shifted and questions whether such charges truly target only wealthy earners or harm capital available for productive enterprise.
The U S House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to forbid using beer as a medicine for sick people. The measure awaits Senate action.
Report from state institutions shows high demand for Latin and mathematics teachers and for skilled manual training staff far exceeding available supply, stressing education systems across the state.
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