Titonka Chautauqua assured for next year by local backers
The Titonka Chautauqua closed after a five day program with lectures and entertainments. Local guarantors promised to fund next year, with over thirty-five farmers and business leaders signing the guarantee. Adults paid 2 20 and children 1 for five days of events, and organizers hope for better times and larger ticket sales next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Chautauqua
Wilsworth
Minneapolias
Gluck
Ptha|ack
Times
Squires W
Cal. Paterson
J. W. Lamoreux
Memorial tribute to a generous neighbor and advocate of education
A community obituary praises a respected local benefactor for patriotism, leadership, and support of Lakota schools. It recalls his friendly manner, encouragement, and lasting impact on peers and students, noting his belief in accessible education for all and his readiness to aid those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Samuel
Israal
Crete
Graininger Crew Exacts Yet Unclear Gravel Values
Report from Graettinger notes tests on gravel samples sent by local residents. Bernard Smith disputes Kinney of Des Moines over test results claiming both gold and silver were found. A. G. Herke and Jorgen Anderson report gold values from gravel sent to Chicago and Des Moines. Further details remain unsettled as tests proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
J. J. Sullivan
the Times
Graotinger
Bernard. Smith
Professor Kinney
Des Moines
Kinney Ra
A. G. Herke
Mr. Smith
Thomas J. Dee & Co
Chicago
Jorgen Anderson
Graettingar
Erriokeen
Howsea
John J, Sullivan
Sand sample from Graettinger area yields mixed results
The Democrat reports a sand sample sent to Mr Hattock of Estherville and others shows no silver and unclear minerals. Experts say the sample appears typical of local gravel and no definite conclusions about gold or silver content can be drawn. Local parties seek accurate information before final results are released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aingold
Democrat
Hattock
Estherville
Charles McLay
Fasabtt
Spokare
Washington
United States
Graetthagér
Shar County
Graéttinger
Doltara
Methodist Church Notes Encouraging Missionary Visit
The Rev M O Inako, an Indian missionary and former conference member, will preach at Doane and Titonka next Sunday morning. Baptisms available and church membership offered during a welcoming service. The pastor invites discussion on joining and active faith within the Methodist Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
India
Doane
Titonka
Christ
Tome
Paul
Wool growers plan cooperative wool shipments in Kossuth county
Swea City and Algona will ship wool on July 1 and July 2 respectively. The joint sale has grown from 5 000 pounds to 16 000 pounds in two years as nearly all local growers join in pooling. Despite a weak market, farmers persist in cooperative marketing and some pay with blankets. Oats program gains pace with field trials and seed testing across several farms and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Kossuth County
Swea City
Algona
Thea
Towa
Tawar Oats
Kossuth
L. C. Burnett
Lowa Stats College
Pyle
Harry Ward
A. J.,brown
R. L. Castile
C. R. Schoby
Fred A. Will
A. H. Hanna
Lone Rock
A. A. Kading
Fenton
M .L. Johnson
A. K. Johnson
Nine Kossuth County Graduates in Ames Commencement
Nine Kossuth County youths were among 47 graduates at the 50th Iowa State College commencement. The ceremony featured speaker Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt and diplomas awarded by President R A Pearson. Names include Roy M Pehrson and Paul Bedell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wossuth
Ames
Kossuth County
Towa
Tye Ist
Mra
Carria
Chapahan
Iowa State College
Board of Education
R. A. Pearson
Thig
Roy M. Pehrson
Cartifeate
Swea
Preuk
M. Davison
Burt
Paul Bedell
Irvington
Donald
A. Saiisbury
Frank “J. Hanson
Bancroft
Perry L. Stow
George W. Godfrey
Algona
Lillian Shaben
Hobarton
Mildred Schenk
Win. Mcrmott
Entra Lo
Resolutions From Woden Church Aid Family of Rev Kruse
The Sunday School and Young People of the Woden Presbyterian church adopt resolutions praising God for life and offering sympathy to Rev Harry Kruse and family in their grief. They pray for heavenly comfort and eternal hope. The resolutions will be sent to the Dubuque Evangelist and Titonka Topic. Committee members Ellien G. Tjaden Gertrude Ludeling Willis J. Helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williehs
Jaye
Wiatom
Harry Kruse
Young Peoples’ Society
Woden Presbyterian Church
Kruse
Dubuque
Titonka Tople
Ellien G. Tjaden
Gertrude Ludeling
Willis J. Helm
Commuttiee
Young Man Shoots Self Near St. Joe
A 27 year old man Leo Downs attempted suicide Monday morning at Freni ng Howe three miles west and one mile north of St Joe. He used a shotgun and its contents struck his breast. The gun mis fired but three shots were fired with two entering his body while one exited through a window. He was taken to Algona hospital where doctors reported he was resting and likely to recover unless complications arise. His father was at Emmetsburg bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Downs
Frening Howe
St. Joe
W. BL. Laird
Algona Hospital
Tracover
Emmetaburs
Reid
Algona
Aronson Loses Marshalship Appointment Shakeup
Senators at Washington Hall decide to appoint Fred Davis of Sioux City as Marshal of Northern Town and W F Banes of Des Moines as Collector of Customs, with Glen Brunson of Algona named Prohibition Enforcement Officer though Brunson may not pursue the post. The move signals a political reshuffle and potential delays in confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hall
Fred Davis
Sioux City
Northern Town
Des Moines
Glen ‘Brunson
Provisions of new motor vehicle speed limits outlined
The article details post July 2 speed limits for motor vehicles, tying limits to weight and tire type, and allows cities to set suburban districts with a 15 mph cap. It specifies maximum weights, per-wheel load caps, and wheel tire constraints, with penalties and regional enforcement considerations.
Our Alien People and the American Democracy
A reflective essay argues that the United States hosts more aliens than any nation yet maintains order. It credits democratic governance for fairness and opportunity, noting immigrants prosper here and pose less threat than in other lands while criticizing anarchic outsiders who seek to undermine government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olr-shores
Alands
Railing Critique Sparks Backlash in Clarksville Star
An editorial fragment from the Clarksville Star mocks a person for demanding removal and asserts no answer would satisfy such a demand, reflecting a harsh stance on immigration or national belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
French loan debate and Paris luxury spark U.S. loan fears
Dispatches signal Paris seeks a new hundred million dollar loan from the United States while French social excess and lavish spending raise calls for scrutiny. The writer argues restraint and criticizes government reliance on foreign funds, urging France to fund reconstruction from its own citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paria
France
Amorley
Community club to raise funds for drowned youths
Garner Community Club discussed aiding the families of Tobin Abel and Gus Magnusen who drowned at Clear Lake. A committee led by M. Hanson and others was appointed to organize fundraising, with an initial total of about $867 collected and word spread to neighboring towns and papers to solicit contributions from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner Community Club
J Farmers National Bank
Tobin Abel
Gus Magnusen
Cleay Lake
Ley
M. Hanson
Isaac Swelgard
M. N. Zotger
Wh. P. Manson
Cas. Owen
Magnusen
Garney
Mrs Iris Blackfield Granted Divorce in Mason City
Mrs Iris Blackfield wife of a prominent Goldfeld banker was granted a divorce in district court at Mason City last week with alimony of eighty thousand dollars. A stenographer employed by the husband is said to have caused the breakup of the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Blackfield
Goldfeld
Mason City
Whittemere Champion
Barn and corn cribs burn to the ground
A thunderstorm struck the Bex Sonnonburg farm in Vernon township destroying a barn and corn cribs. Ben H. Gerfes rented the property. Mr and Mrs Gordes were away at a neighbor’s when the fire started. Losses include tools four sets of harness horses and about six hundred bushels of corn. A new barn and outbuildings will be erected at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunda
Gernon
Bex Sonnonburg
Ben H. Gerfes
Mrs. Gordes
Fira
Gordes
SPEITS WOOD AT 87 M. A. Dalton in Algona
Algona business man M A Dalton near 87 years old lives on the southern outskirts with his wife. Despite rheumatism and crutches he split and stored twelve and a half cords of stove length wood unaided in recent months, a record the paper believes unlikely to be equalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speits Wood
Dalton
Pioneem
Algona
Dayton
Health Hinting Heads: Sleep as Key to Wellbeing
A late 19th to early 20th century editorial laments shifting health trends from moderation to diet fads and even sleep hygiene. It critiques repeated wellness fads from alcohol avoidance to vitamin myths, yeast claims, and the latest sleep theory, urging readers to value proper rest as fatigue drives error and malaise.
Local man expands poultry business on farm
Chester Lamdreaux invited the editor to visit his farm and took over a flock of over 1260 young chickens and a melon patch. He ships four to five crated carriers weekly as eggs sell 60 cents to 600 a dozen. plans to grind his own feed and cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Lamdreaux
Ant
Chestoc
Ara
Jong Uo
Chester
Chautauqua Notice at Woden Hotel
Wanted three girls for hotel work at the Hotel Woden Iowa. Notich to guarantors states that the Chautauqua dated dividend for the year will be five dollars for each guarantor and to leave at the Wirat National Bank at earliest convenience. Local Chau tauqua manager will report after accounts are cleaned up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauaua
Wirat National Bank
Chautauqua
Aon Ag al Ibustnes Els
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aronson
Davis
Glen
Sonnonburg
Ah Yoon
Doc
Parm
Chaap
Aleo
Rosa Gesterreicher
Titjonkit
Iawa
Tuis
Woden, Iowa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!