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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
The edition mixes editor notes on subscriptions and advertising rates with anecdotes and short items from Titania and nearby towns. It includes remarks on practical work, a society event at the Brenners, a cow gas incident, and local travels and happenings.
Frank Kouba purchases the 84 acre Chas. Corey farm north of Werley from Judue Kunz at $87.50 per acre. Kouba plans to improve the property for business use to keep stock and feed cattle, claiming strong business acumen.
The display shows the mill, dam, and bridge with running water over the dam as a central attraction. A centrifugal pump drive powers the mechanism, drawing attention to the old Algona Mill scene.
Crude observations from the Burt Monitor note the older readers doubt wedding prospects for unmarried women. The speaker suggests ministers would need six weeks to clear the deck if all eligible women were to marry.
The Monitor quotes editor Dewel delivering harsh jabs at Bro Hingdon, suggesting Hinch on feels worn after a wrestling mill. The piece notes Bow Legs and Big Feet, cites John’s feet from long voting age walks, and mentions wheat talk. A Burt Monitor remark warns against kissing the baby and taunts about sotto votes, calling it more dangerous than the cook.
The wedding of Grace Amelia to Donaven of Lone Creek Iowa took place at high noon with a decoratively adorned bower. About forty guests attended and a sumptuous dinner followed. Gifts and well wishes came from relatives and local friends in attendance.
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