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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
7
Fragmentary page notes reference a Sunday event and morning fishing reports, with mentions of Rev. C B Mitchell and Westas, a $12.50 figure and a birthday party for a seven year old. Text is highly garbled with multiple misspellings and stray fragments.
A garbled county news page reports farming ads bids relocations and family notices from Kos suth to Algona with references to moving to Duncombe and new residencies. It mentions local obituaries and church notices alongside names such as Matto and Milas Merle with scattered references to Wenfelter and the Wenfelter purchase and a nearby weekly paper.
An obscure ad touts Jewel stoves highlighting safety, compact size, two or three burners, and laundry usefulness. Prices vary by style with claims of high value and underwriter approval. For sale by G. R. Westlake.
A fragmented local column describes scattered events around Emmetsburg and nearby townships with references to dances near Tarest City, fishing outings, and road conditions. The piece mentions residents such as Timday, the Haggerd family, and local editors, while noting road work and legal notices concerning township trustees and penalties for road neglect.
A garbled blend of phrases hints at college life and moral lessons, mentioning Latin phrases and daily routines. References to travel, peace, a stork, and syrup sales suggest scattered notes rather than a coherent event or portrait.
A fragment argues that a wealthy banker convicted of embezzlement faces pressure for pardon after a short sentence. The writer contends that higher position and responsibility worsen the offense and should not grant leniency, contrasting with a poor man jailed for theft.
Report from Hampton County notes a stalled legislature on fumigation expense shifting to homes and businesses. The bill would keep fumigation required after outbreaks such as smallpox or mumps, with limited publicity and few printed copies of the measure.
A 47 year old widow, Mrs Stewart, is accused of writing blackmail letters to her neighbor Mrs Brentewart. The letters demanded 2000 dollars by 10 PM at Central School Hill, signed by a black band society. Police traced the letters, with Bernard Secret Service agents aiding in the inquiry, and two detectives were sent to Appleton for evidence.
A woman arrested on an outstanding warrant admitted to sweating inside a jail recess and that she may have written troubling letters. She will appear before the county insanity commissioners tomorrow afternoon with possible commitment to the Cherokee State Hospital for the insane. Her relatives are listed locally and two brothers live out of state.
The Sunday School program at the Titanics church is outlined with songs recitations and family participation for next Sunday at 10 30 am with offerings and benediction. A tax deed notice follows describing a 1905 county land sale in Kuseatl County Iowa with redemption period and purchaser details.
Notice to Noltes to Widdera Native 44 and others that bids for erection of a new phon hanes in District No. 6 Buffalo township are due by July 1 1909. Plans and specifications available at Penins Henkaf, PMeanite Iowa. The board may reject all bids.
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