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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
2
A transcribed ad page from a 20th century paper shows an American press association notice about a regional territory report. It mentions Suterad at the Post Gaie in Titsaya Jawa and a second class mail matter.
The Freeman Journal notes cement concrete streets in Des Moines cost about 5 cents per square yard and concludes durable pavements justify investment. It cites past projects, including Tres Moines and Ohio streets, and debates funding alongside Wilson era policy on street improvements. The piece contrasts high costs with long term gains and urges prudent spending.
Fragmented text describes a community effort at a park with references to a tree planting event and local figures. Mentions funding, dates, and possible civic actions related to park development. The article reads as an OCR garble. key entities include a community park and local participants.
The article notes plantations in Pennsylvania and neighboring states expanding with alder and white trees. It describes trees reaching heights from 2 to 20 feet, with some examples in rare cases approaching 29 feet, while growth remains gradual.
Scattered readers nationwide appear to hold moneys owed by the United States Government as indifferent to the process of claiming. Officials report a large sum in accrued interest tied to government bonds, with details of the principal and interest dates and the ongoing effort to distribute funds to rightful claimants.
A small town editor Mari Twain receives a superstition filled letter about finding a spider in his newspaper. He replies that weaving a spider’s web at the doorway signals only customers and advertisement, not luck, urging readers to seek more readers and profits.
Readers question who is responsible for dragging Mortlows Pike between here and Algona. They claim the road has been neglected all summer with patchy maintenance after rain. They urge action from authorities, noting the North Iowa Pike across KassatkaAMS has deteriorated and needs repair.
Letter writer urges Whittemore area improvements including grading and graveling main roads. Calls for timely action by the Board of Supervisors as lands erode and economy suffers. ROOT: unclear. stresses need for road maintenance despite hardships for farmers.
Were shopping Ty Felton Amos Krommingz and family of Titonka were Fenton shoppers yesterday. People from many miles around here are taking advantage of the great bargains offered by the Fenton Mercantile.
The report notes workers formerly riding to Dekonim autos now travel in box cars and accept daily wages ranging from 2.0 to 5.0 dollars, with some earning 37 percent less than before. The change reflectslower pay and altered transport methods for harvest hands.
The District Court of Rosenth County Iowa notices that a document purporting to be the last will of Herman Franzen deceased dated March 2 1913 has been filed opened and read. A hearing for proof is set at Algona Iowa Court House on a date in August 192% with all interested parties required to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament. Dated Sigon Iowa July Pek ER27.
In Kossuth County Iowa September Term 1921 Mae Anderson files for divorce from Dale H Anderson by willful desertion and adultery since marriage. Petition to be filed by September 5 1931 with terms to follow at the District Court in Algona. If defendant fails to appear by the next term judgment by law will be entered.
A lighthearted note contrasts past and present dating questions about suitors. Eggbert Buss and family visited relatives last Sunday in Britt.
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