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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
2
The Humboldt Republican notes how Fort Dodge advertisers buy space in nearby towns, sometimes undercutting local merchants who cannot access such reach. It argues publicity drives business and warns Fort Dodge sellers risk losing ground to intratown rivals and distant papers.
Burt and Portland area residents share visits and events. Mrs. H. A. Nelson hosts Burt visitors. Mary Dodds and Mary Hansen stay with Manns. Janet Ringadorg-Cheever nuptials noted. Jim Lewick escapes a boar attack. A. A. Graham trades for a driver. Viva Mann and Mary Hansen head to Cedar Falls for school. Neighbors donate to Ft. Dodge home and homeland fund. new baby in Glenn Bethsamen’s circle.
Joel notes women choose Prairie Queen flour for bread, while Ben's Cash Store touts sales. He claims Prairie Queen sells at 4.50 with Early June Pols and 10¢ cans of Extra Standard Tomatoes advertised.
Community notices recount sheep sales, guests, travels, and family events across Algona and nearby towns. Highlights include Miss Lora Thompson attending Ames summer school, infant loss in the Hassler family, a baby girl arrival at Wyatt Stott’s, a Portland wedding of Ringsdart and Cheever, and local visits by Lucy Wightman and Helen Taft. Also noted are farm mishaps, health updates, and routine social visits through midweek.
The wedding reports a ceremony with a bride in white satin and pearls and a blue-serge groom. Guests from Jena Junction and Wesley attend, gifts left in remembrance, and the couple depart for a new home in Jewell. Portland friends send congratulations as the bride takes a teaching career before homestead life.
The fragment mentions Schram & Panukak and William who can own an auto, Fourth of July cleaning at Titonica Pantorium, Ray Oosterr planning a long motorcycle trip through Town, and Johnson county visits with intended travel east and Saturday plans.
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