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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
2
A wartime column discusses Ypres to Le Bassée positions, noting German strengths and Allied limits. It reflects veteran sentiment, recalls a Civil War era march, and argues the conflict will be long and costly with gas warfare and British reorganization shaping the front.
Elsie L Hart visits with Mrs Hart and notes the Stoney Creek district voted 59 to 0 in favor of consolidation. A new four mile distant school building will serve the district, with Mrs Hart serving as director among five members. North Dakota leads western states in consolidated schools with 173 statewide and 20 percent overall.
Mrs Joseph Kleigle of South Dakota visits Henry Avian home. An eight barn deuce is planned at Lou Kutehara’s on June 22 with Adair's orchestra to provide music. Dr White ships two car loads of cattle to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Emmet Paetz welcome a baby girl born last Wednesday. Mrs White’s mother remains very ill. May Campbell visits Adair County. Ed Welske of Hutchins visits town. Lou Kutscharas visit Algona. Emma Olsen and Ruth Stevens attend the senior class play in Algona. Mrs Philip Scheme left for Pipestone Minnesota. Mrs John Anderson ofake visits James Peterson home.
The former Woden Bank cashier and Hancock County treasurer, D R Lewis, who resigned January 1 and faced a $9,000 shortfall, died by gunshot at his Garner home. The fishing law discussion follows, with odd commentary on spear use near waters and a satirical note on local regulations.
Farmers east of Titonka report pickerel and carp clogging new drainage tile in ditches feeding the Buffalo River. Eyewitnesses say fish up to a foot long back up water as the Buffalo runs high. The writer notes unverified but believes the river is teeming with fish awaiting lower flows.
M Tiedens, son in law of B S Pan nuk, of this city died Saturday morning after a brief illness from scarlet fever and complications. Two of his children died earlier. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the church north of German Valley conducted by Rev G Haken. He leaves a wife and two small children. Subject to the Topic.
Jefferson Bee notes the new fish and game law passed by the General Assembly has become effective by last week's publication, prompting readers to brush up on its requirements and implications.
Supervisor Oesterreicher injured when a hay load broke loose during unloading at his barn last week. He pulled the rope causing a fall and fractured his left shoulder blade. Dr. Wallace treated the fracture and the bone is knitting as he recovers with his left arm in a sling.
The First National Bank building suffered wall damage from two weeks of heavy rain. Cashier Congreve called Contractor Cowan to inspect the south exterior walls which were halting and dangerous. Cowan will return Monday to begin removal and rebuilding as needed. inner walls may also be affected. The mortar failure caused repeated trouble, though the building material is sound.
Dr. Frank Crane extols Iowa as the most American state praising its plain folks, chautauquas, and reading culture while contrasting New England’s decline due to immigration. He cites farm land value comparisons and notes Iowa’s growing prominence relative to many other states.
Iowa farms show total property valued at 3.746 billion dollars with farm machinery at 95.447 million, cattle 118.864 million, horses 7.561 million, swine 59.608 million, mules 7.561 million, sheep 5.748 million, poultry 28.9 million. Last year Iowa produced nearly 99 million pounds of butter with most exported, while per capita wealth sits around 1,339 dollars. a Times Republican piece warns of crime linked to migrant farm laborers and urges safeguards on farm hires.
The speech reflects on teachers patience and loyalty guiding eighth grade students across a challenging journey. It urges perseverance and choosing useful future studies while hoping students safely cross the ocean and follow a good pilot through unknown waters.
A school ceremony delivers farewell remarks and diplomas as the graduates prepare to enter broader studies. The piece highlights the rewarded work of students and the call to pursue further knowledge beyond high school.
Graduating eighth grade students at Titonka Consolidated High School bid farewell to their carefree youth and begin adult responsibilities. The message honors enduring friendships formed with teachers and peers and emphasizes the value of friendship as a sacred gift and guiding light for future studies and life.
The School Board presents diplomas to the class of 1015 graduates after eight years of study. The speaker congratulates students on their progress and urges them toward future voyages of learning. He likens education to crossing a bay and building a solid foundation for further preparation and achievement.
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