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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notes recount a family move to Britt from the valley region. The piece mentions George Me jug and H Rakow attending events, with references to a church healing ceremony rescheduled and a furnace installation. It portrays a community shifting homes and a long history of local settlement.
Fragmented note mentions knowledge ends in the word the noting pursuit of truth. Emphasizes learning and gaining all possible understanding through speculative hooks and avenues.
A stream of short items lists residents traveling to and from Algona area events. Betsy Heithcock, Miss Patrice Fay, and Mrs Anba Johnson are noted with moves and returns. August Newberger sent hogs to Washington, Iowa, while the Adair orchestra played a Kanawha dance. John Anderson and family moved to Clear Lake. John Cosguff relocated to Kanawha.
Church notes outline Lent topics Heavenly Hardtones for Sundays with evening study What in Life leads as a focus The Doane church re erection work continues toward May dedication Young People League service follows regular Sunday night program The town observes patriotic sentiment and civic ceremony surrounding the National Flag formation The text reflects a nostalgic, community church bulletin tone with social and religious notices.
Fragmentary OCR records show names and places in Iowa communities around Fort Dodge Swea City Mason City Kamyar Buffalo Center and Mason City. Items mention births visits business trips and social events with several misread surnames and dates.
Miss Hilde Brattiid and Mr Suig Ust Peterson were married by Rev E L A Kossack at the Presbyterian church. Cort Rippentrop and Dessla Brewer wed at the Brewer home with about eighty relatives. The brides and grooms plan to Webster City and to Hamilton farm for housekeeping, with several out of town guests attending.
Community fragments record visits and illnesses among Lincoln residents. Names include Charles Clark Martha Mituss Raymond Hii Minnie Seibold and Arline Pringle with multiple home visits to Hertske Meyer and Hauser families during last week in Germania and Dakota areas.
A flurry of visits fills the week as Miss Myrtle Altwee visits Bancroft, Miss Kathryn McGuire stays with her parents west of town, and Mrs. Sim Powel suffers serious illness at her Led yard home. Numerous travelers, including Mrs. J. J. Reko’s father from Hutchinson and Mrs. Cam den from Emmerburg, stop by homes and stores. A special dance at the Virginia Theatre adds to the social scene.
Record notes planned marriages this week include Miss Dessie Brewer and Cort Rippentsop and Miss Hulda Bratland and August Peterson. If possible, an account of the weddings will be published next week.
Burt Moniter reports that B K Olinger came home from Missouri with a white possum. Olinger plans a stag party featuring the possum as the attraction.
The Titonka creamery posted income of 52530 for the year. Farmers in Burt praise its board and first class buttermaker, noting Titonka has grown into a top creamery in the state per Burt Monitor.
An analysis of 398 New York county farmers shows district schooling yields $618 yearly, high school graduates average $922, and agricultural college alumni $2,225. Capitalized at 5 percent, these earnings imply an extra schooling value of $12,360 for the group, with per-year equivalents of $1,520 for high school and $4,640 for college beyond high school.
Public sale announced for March 13 1915 at the old Paul Nelson place near Sexton six miles north and east of Sexton and near Wes ley. Horses cattle hogs farm machinery and sundry goods listed with quantities and descriptions. Terms: cash or on time with notes and interest. owner Herbert Wessling and Nels Johnson listed as agents.
Advertises six Scotch collie puppies for sale with inquiries to W Titonka Star Route Iowa. Compiled note appears fragmented but indicates availability and contact at the addressed route.
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