Local Items from Titonka and Surroundings Review
Readable notices detail discounts on dry cells from Titonka Motor Co and price notes for barrel fuel. Mentions Burt and Burt’s Martie Grover in farming ventures, a farm sale near Buffalo Center at $112.60 per acre, and Dorweiler selling land to Joseph Schneider for July possession. Social gathering at Mrs. Wallace’s home boosts funds for the West Journal area.
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Wallace
Buffalo Fr
Adv
Gertie Goetz
Edward Wolfe Homie Avest
New Jerusalem
Edio
Dorweiler
Joseph Schneider
Schneider
Studer
Dor
Cammorswealth C
Mankato
Minn
Wesley
Britt Turner
Owens
Wealey
Britt and
Tronka
Oles
Bancroft
E. Krantz
Weasley
Algona Isat
Krante
Kossuth County
Krantz
Raymond
Mr. Krantz
Bear Burt
P. Larson
State Senator Nomination Filed From 47th District
In 1916 an announcement from Algona Iowa lists Henry Adamu as a candidate for state senate in the 47th district. The note states the nomination is subject to the will of the voters and references bolita economics as a private corporate theme.
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Mydelf
Towa
Henry
Adamu
Algona
Deyoe to Speak on School Question at Titonka Meeting
State Superintendent A M Deyoe of Des Moines is set to visit Titonka Friday to discuss Buffalo township school plans with local residents. A past Armstrong school tour highlighted costs and designs of consolidated buildings guiding Titonka’s decision on a suitable facility matching funds.
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Shirley
A. M.deyae
Des Moines
Titanka
Deyoe
Buffalo Township
Devon
Armstrong
Germania
Titonka
Marriage plan fizzles in midnight rush at Spencer
A young man from Lyox Rudy sought a midnight wedding in Spencer with a woman who balked at the nuptials. Mayor Bender and Clerk of Courts were roused, the license issued, then the bride refused to marry. The couple drove toward Sioux Rapids, uncertain of their fate, while the town news reports the event as a curious local drama. The Buffalo township school board met in a special session the same evening.
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Spencer
Lioyx
Bender
Vasa
Swain
Sioux Rapids
Iowa egg prices and quality enforcement impact 1914 1916
The State Dairy and Food Commission reports Iowa farmers received about one cent more per dozen for eggs than counterparts in Missouri and nearby states, with July and August offering lower prices. Officials note steady enforcement of the egg quality law aids higher prices, and a 1916 plan with the U S Department of Agriculture targets shipment of bad eggs. penalties reach up to 100 dollars for violations and merchants must certify eggs sold.
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Jowa
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Middle West
State Dairy and Food Commission
Garney
United States Department of Agriculture
Barney
School Notes Lists Absent Notations and Visitors
Lela Mae Driggs was not absent nor tardy for nine months of school. Visitors include Mrs S L Lamoreux and Miss Nellie Nelson. A school picnic was enjoyed at the Zwiefel home with thanks to Mrs Briggs for hospitality and rides to avoid muddy roads. Primary and Grammar pupils listed as present in various rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Mae Driggs
S. L. Lamoreux
Mistes Stag Buelt
Muriel Ro« Wians
Vids Zwiefel
Nellie Nelson
John Briggs
Bernard Tierney
John Panna
Harvey Shultz
Annie Javers
Rose Esther Severlens
Loulay Buns
Erma Anderson
Maurice Keil
Arthur Mueller
Leota Lamgreuz
Myrtle Sachau
Tela Mae Briggs
Lowen Gillies
Maurice Hansen
Maynhard Lamoreux
Lyle Shuitlz
Agnes Pannkuk
Pearl Javers
Welford Lamoreux
Wayne Hagen
Harold Breen
Homemaker Inspiration and Community Talks Spark Local Meeting
An article describes a recent meeting where a speaker urged women to seek outside inspiration to improve home life. It notes doctors, farmers, and club workers attending events for mutual education and cites local residents attending plays and exchanging trades such as egg barter at the city market. It highlights a push for balanced meals and efficient home practice.
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Addrony
Ds & Club
Wallace
How To Cure Por Evi And Improve Egg Handling
Practical tips for egg gathering storage and sale advice. Gather daily in cool weather, twice daily in heat or rain. Do not wash eggs, keep in a cool dry place, avoid damp floors, market eggs often, use an egg candling method for questionable eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellay
Juno Urst
Unhappy Father Feels Strain of Debt and Want
A telegraph-like column blends a poem mocking domestic want with local notes. Algona figures include Zerfass of Algona visiting for farming business, and Paul Zerfass enduring labor after partnering Call Opera House in town. Memorial Day activities and local visits from John Pink and family.
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P. Zerfass
Algona
N.C. Rice
Call Opera House
Alkona
Paul
John Pink
Sexton
Buffalo Township
Catherine Luthar
Mia
Geo, Klenk
Mina Elaio Yoat
Memorial Ser
Af’ Burt
Lyte Mantor
Milas Elete Yost
Geo Klenk
Oak Park
Minn
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Tilonka
Swan Lake Consolidated School
Swan Lake
Dickinson County
Folka
Minnesota
Petersburg
Spirit Lake
Arnold's Park
Milford
CyHader
Buldinge
Fxtures
John Zwicfe
Wanlingtonyville
New York
H.C. Adame
Adama
BY Bart
Deeib
U. S. Public Health Service
Buffalo Township School Board
Dentons
Denton
Druggist
Hallmark
Wentler Bros Jewelers and Optemetris
Algona Town
L. B. Larsen
Burt
Towa Daly and Food Commission
LE Mome
Sarity
Rogs
Elsie Buffington
Hoo
Swingen
State Savings of
Woden
Phillip Buffington
Blanche
Story County
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Burt High School
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Walt Mayon
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