Bank of Titonka Robbed by Glycerine Charge
A theft at the Bank of Titonka involved three glycerine charges blowing open the safe and damaging the building. About $1,000 in cash was taken. the bank, insured, expects to resume operations soon with no loss to its insured funds.
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Wall
Titania
Bank of Cylinde
T.soper
Emmetsbure
Whittemore
Eteburg
Laughlin Teleoneal
C. Armatrong
Bank of
Titonka
Baby health contest to be featured at Kossuth fair
The Kossuth County Pair plans a baby health contest under Mrs. A P Ives of Algona directing a township selection. One mother from each township will present a child aged one to four for health judging by doctors, with prizes for physical well being rather than appearance.
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Kossuth
Voming Kossuth
Iowa Congress of Mothers
Kossuth City
A. P. Ives
Algona
Chas, Ball
Henry Myers
Mra. A, P
Ivas
Alzone
Towa
Two Robbers Captured After Bank Job in Emmetsburg
Frank Calins aged 46 and Jimmie Gleadon aged 31 faced robbery charges for hitting the Gylinder Savings Bank in Emmetsburg early Saturday. They fled with about 1000 dollars, were tracked by Sheriff Cullen after a farmhouse stop, and were captured when halted on the prairie. The robbers reportedly plan to plead guilty.
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Emmetsburg
Frank Caliins
Jimmie Gleadon
Gylinder Savings Bank
Cullen
Des Moines
Depuy
Bankers’ Sugaranes Company
J. Letgon
Cylinder de‘Cloves
R. M. Butler
Bank
Flying Machine at the Kossuth County Fair
The Kossuth County Party plans a flying machine display at the fall fair for three days. They hope to contract a Curtis machine and have it ready for opening day, though officers are not to be blamed if the flying device cannot operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Paty
Curtis
Offfcara
Portland Gossip and Local Visits Highlight Week
Portland notes list visits by Miss Hattle Mrs Stow and sons and other residents to various homes. Hog deliveries, traveling guests, and a primary trustees election are recorded. Local farm work, health treatments, and social events fill the week’s small-town activity in Algona area.
Community Notes From Town And Surroundings
Town life details include visits by J McWhorter from South Dakota with sister Blanche Barrett and plans for her to settle there. Rev Luton set to preach at Doane on 16th. Local families attend church, fabricating a park for emigrants. Various visits to Burt, Bancroft, Jewel Junction, and Portland. graduations, institute attendance, mumps, and farm losses noted. Several marriages and engagements mentioned with upcoming wedding at Portland.
Local Social Notes from Seneca to Algona
Community updates list visits, famil y travel and health stories. Names include Mr and Mrs Wil Anderson Seneca Mrs A Moore Nellie Stahl Daniele in Erie Herman Schoffer from Madison Henry Kirehey in Des Moines and Berton Tsenberger. Archia Masters Algona and In Arizona showings are noted.
Local residents and visitors report during week in small towns
Mya Moore, a business caller in Fenton Tuesday, Mrs Schultz and children visited Lone Rock Thursday with her brother Mr Lands. Bud Merrifield of Bancroft worked for Priebe Co. Fergusson girls of Algona stayed with Miss Bertha House. Huntington relatives visited Lone Rock Friday. John Hardgrove Archie Moore called on Bancroft, Max Messing seen on the streets Friday. Dave Godden sold his team near Shatland to horse traders. sale total 300 dollars including buggy saddle harness. Steve Sharp attended Bancroft. Ernest Paine and children left Friday for Tunnois. Mr and Mrs Schaef fer of Dolliver spent Sunday with Dr Pratt. Mrs A Moore at Fenton Saturday. Mrs B W Brooks and son visited Ledyard Saturday. Olive Dixon Jett left Friday for Aurora to visit her brother in California. Ladies Sewing Circle visited Lane Roch Thursday and took dinner with them.
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J. McWhortere
South Dakota
Blanche Barrett
Miss Barrett
Luton
Doane
Col. Phelps
Titonice
Briday
Wyatt Stott
Ross Ringadorf
Jewel Junction
Earl
George Graham
Webster City
Michigan
Jeanette Rhoebuil
Burt
Bancroft
Yang
Old
County Institute
Frankie Newville
Bartlett
Tom Trainer
Arnold Trainer
Henry Shaffer
Dolliver
Will Fish
Freq Stow
J. P. Stow
Fairbanks
Grover
Grant Fairbanks
Viva
Mann
Chase Mann
Lou DeGraw
Lone Rock
Will Deards
Walter Smilth
Wile
G. Leek Hone
Harvey Rike
Lozverant
Portland
Harry Cheever
John Trunkhill
Jake Stuart
Tom Relbsamen
Titonia
Wallace
Familly
Hudson
Iva Ringedorvi
Warry Cheever
Ray McWhorter
Jake Igenberger
Rowena McWhorters
Jessie Stable
Rowena
Moore
Fenton Thesday
Schultz
Lands
Bud Merrifield
Priebe Co
Little Fergusson Girta
al’ Gona
Bertha
Huntington
John Hardgrove
Archie Moore
Hancroft
Max Messing
Algona Area Social News and Travel Notes
Mrs Pete Griener and children left Friday night for Beaver Dam Wisconsin for several weeks visit. Mrs Henry Kunz and son Clare visited St Paul to see Kunz's parents. Mrs Mike Wingert plans visits with friends at Dubuque Iowa. F L Adame and Jamen stayed in Copwith from Thursday to Monday. Mrs Godfrey Carlson entertained the M E Ladies Aid. Mrs H Anderson and Travis visited Algona. Mrs G M Butts served as Sexton visitor. Mrs W W Wan and mother visited Town Falls to see daughter Hazel Studer. Miss Mary Anderson of Algona visited relatives here over Tuesday. Mrs Swen Monson entertained Phoebe Priscilla society. Jim Kunz and Emil Wester are in Canada on business. Duncan Stuart and bride toured to Chicago then will visit Iowa Falls and Hazel Bruder, then California and Tacoma Washington. Word arrived of the death of Mrs Pat Welch of Coon Rapids. Mike Grusse attended the funeral. L J Ochs of Bloomington shopped land business in Algona. Mrs Thomas Gray and Homer Lawson were in Algona on business Friday and Saturday.
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Pete Griener
Beaver Dam
Wia
Henry Kunz
Clare
St. Paul
Travis
G. M. Butts
W. W. Wan
Stuart
Town Falls
Mre
Hazel Studer
Mise
Mary “Anderson
Algona
Bussday
Mia
Swen Monson
Phoebe Priscila Society
Jume
Wd. Kunz
Emil Wester
Canada
Buslness
Duncan Stuart
Bride
Galster
Chicago
Iowa Falls
Mug
Hazel Bruder
California
Tacoma
Wash
Pat Welch
Coon Rapids
Mike Grusse
L. J. Qchs
Bloomington
Thomas Gray
Lawson
Argon Hay Ween
Chas
Near Sexton
Aliee Cosgrove
Blanche Felt
Mason City
Des Moines
Uracts
Mullen
Hutchins
Hume Bacon
Grand Forks
N. D
Paul Hill
Longmont
Col
Dann
Westayacha
Wesley
Hollenbeck
Clarge
Kunz
T. Mammoser
Missea Rose
Estella Mellwee
Swift Current
Dan
Cad Robinson
Gea
Davis
Vern
Roy Bail
Titonka
Lester Lease
Miss Kesner
Britt
Thelma Roe
George Spangler
Opera House
Richard Lloyd
Waverly
Cleone Corey Biswold
Mount Vernon
Etto Kunz
Debuque
Benton
Wis
Mille Burke
St. Benedict
Local social notes highlight visits and events around Wesley
Mrs. Chas Pint and Miss Aliee Cosgrove visited relatives while others traveled to Mason City Des Moines and Des Moines. Reflected are birthday celebrations, theater plans, ball games at Wesley and St Benedict, moving pictures, and several residents moving or returning home.
Rumors Swirl Over Sexton Bank Liquidation Talk
The Topic notes rumors that Farmers' Security Bank of Sexton may liquidate or close this fall as Ed Johnson and L E Krantz own the bank with Johnson as manager. It says the rumor is unverified and that the local paper has no confirmation.
Fox Terrier Puppies for Sale in Titonka
Pure bred Fox Terrier puppies available from Whitcomb Bail & Os in Titonka. Readers seeking a rat dog can do no better than these listings.
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Whitcomb Bail & Os
Tawa
Short Yarn bulls for sale at Wesley Iowa farm
Powelson Bros. announce limited stock of Short Yarn bulls for sale at their Wesley Iowa farm one mile north of town. Also note piano tuning service in mid June by Robert Seward, Algona Iowa, with Mrs M G Loson handling inquiries.
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Wesley
Powelson Bros
Iowa
M. G. Loson
Robert Seward
Tutier
Algona
Lowa
For Sale: Four Horses Gasoline Engine and Two More Props
Classified note offers a four horse gasoline engine new, a three horse International gas engine second hand, and a No. 1 survey Enyvira at the Topic office.
Mammoth Jack Stands At Burt Iowa Farm For 1912 Season
Owner M B Shipler of Burt Iowa advertises Mammoth Jack for breedings in 1912 at his home five miles south of Titonka. A ten dollar insurance to insure a colt to stand and suck, with caveat that Shipler not liable for accidents. If mare remains safe outside the county, fee due at transaction. Shipler claims the jack is a good money maker for farmers and urges use.
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M. B. Shipler
Titonka
Owker
Burt, Iowa
Route 1
Estrayed Red Bull Calf Seeks Owner Proof and Payment
Notice states a red bull calf arrived at a residence and asks the owner to identify and pay costs. Name Geerd Klein appears, indicating the notifier. Aimed at locating the rightful owner and pursuing payment.
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Geerd Klein
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Inl
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Institute
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Wehler Bros
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Lediy
Updreak Hound
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Abe Lincoln
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John Meaing
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Buffalo Township
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L. P. Krause
German Valley
Flayex
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Ball
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