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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
2
City officials named include W. f Hall Budlong Fisher Davis and councilmen Mont Agh W A Falkenbulner Henn and Brenner. The fragment suggests a record of local governance with multiple names and roles through a council session.
Notice by Mayor I W T Hall of Titonka Iowa announces the annual town election to be held Monday March 28 at J H Queal & Co office from 8 to 6. Elected: Mayor Clerk Treasurer Assessor one Councilman 2 years two Councilmen 3 years. Voters urged to govern themselves accordingly. Dated February 18 104 Titonka Iowa WR Hann Mayor
The journal recounts a wagon train under threat on a frontier route. Indians or soldiers approached in force near a river, the cattle corral was set, and a band attacked nearby trains leaving wrecked wagons and missing mules. The writers note fear and cautious watchfulness as dangers mounted.
The account describes a wagon train moving from Iowa to Denver attacked by Greasers and Indians. A driver brandishes a revolver to force a stop, bounds allow others to advance, and the train keeps moving toward the lead. A final note mentions ruined sod buildings near a river and a message about a stage station ransacked by Indians.
An old saying compares human behavior to hogs chasing corn. When a person prospers friends gather, but misfortune exposes treachery as others abandon him. The adage warns prosperity attracts support, while decline invites betrayal and social setback.
Notice to graders and contractors bids to be received at the clerk's office Titonka Iowa by 1 o clock p m Monday April 1 1904 for Buffalo township road work in 1904 to be let to the lowest responsible bidder The bidder must complete 76 percent of the road tax by July 16 1904 The trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids Dated at Titonka this third day of February 1904
A Vermillion Republican reflection extols sunny, kind behavior and smiling as a daily force. It contrasts bright dispositions with grim folk, notes smiles ease troubles, and urges kindness toward all, including family. The piece stresses that cheerful warmth enriches life and should be shared on the journey.
In German Valley details of farm transfers and crop prices appear. John Feat plans moves around Worlen, Albert Becker shifts after April 1, while a farm hand handles the books. Corn stands at 45 cents per bushel with a notable 60 cent advance. A Missonel paper notes owls appearing Sunday February 28 as part of seasonal harvest.
East Lincoln reports Sadie Jones Jose on watch list Thursday but unable to locate it again. Gene Jutting trapped two muskrats, one by trail and the other by the hind foot. A school man east Kossuth suffers a sore thumb for several weeks but is improving.
Methodist items report Sunday School and preaching services at Titonka Church with midweek prayer meetings. A junior league social at W J Hall's home raised funds for a church cause. an oyster supper for Doane Ladies Aid is planned. A wedding of Miss Georgia Petersen and Mr Geo Petersen was held with reception and gifts, amid church activities and upcoming events.
Sealed bids were opened for firearm procurement amid education department procedures. Officials scheduled bid reviews and noted compliance with purchasing rules.
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