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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
5
A May 7 entertainment in the Titania School primary room features recitations two Japanese gongs and plays The Three Bears and The Pied Piper plus a Mother Goose operetta Admission for all except prize box buyers proceeds fund future primary department books and materials The event invites all attendees.
On May 21 at Ft. Dodge Iowa an examination will be conducted for 10th district young men seeking appointments as midshipmen at Annapolis. Applicants must be 16 to under 20 on admission day. Major S B Philpot will oversee the exam and further information can be obtained by writing him.
Iminoreux Bays Warm and Wm Laworeux bought eighty acres from Jas Wood at 79 per acre. Woods retains possession until March 1 1913, then vacates. Myr Lamorreux may farm or develop farm soon. In Titonka area a Mammoth Jack stallion offering at $10 to insure foal, owned by M B Shipler of Burt Iowa, with terms if mare moves.
District Court in Kossuth County to whom it may concern announces probate of the purported last will of Joseph A. Cunning ham, late of the county, filed in the office and opened for public inspection. A date fixed for hearing is stated as September 1912.
Geerd Eden born in Uttum Germany on September 2 1831 emigrated to America in 1861 settling near Brooksville Ogle County and later near Ackley and Titonka Iowa. He died May 7 1912 after a long healthy life and leaves a wife eight children and many grandchildren. Funeral conducted by Rev Haken with interment at Buffalo Forks cemetery.
The Britt area community lists visits and travel details including Mr. and Mrs. Friesner and family at Carl Roa s, Mrs Henry Nelson and Mrs Paul Farrigan shopping in Algona, Floyd Davis returning from Algona then moving to Finnemore Wisconsin for a butcher shop job, visits between Garney and Britt families, Patrice Fay and Maria Anderson returning from Humboldt, Tom Stevens on Sioux City business, Carrie Johnson to Mason City, Dipmo and Britt folks at Car Rie s, Irene Taylor heading to Jonia, Tor Stevens and Nallie to Corwith, and Pred Dickmap visiting family.
Senator Lafe Young Republican candidate for senator from Iowa will visit Bancroft Titonka Burt Buffalo Center Lake Mills and Forest City with planned talks on May 24 and 25. He aims to meet farmers in each town and extend his stay if possible to greet local farmers.
The article argues the Titanic disaster humbles a sobering comparison with ongoing modern deaths from disease and war. It praises human nobility amid catastrophe while noting many die daily from illness. it stresses courage in crisis as a lasting moral example.
This excerpt urges early preparation for a summer trip and promises a full, enjoyable vacation among the Rockies, suggesting there is only one true summer destination.
AIL Newsplaypers reported to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General the number of subscribers more than one year in arrears as of May 5 1912 or last week’s issue. Of 1250 on file 143 were in arrears leaving 1036 paid in advance. Notes offered to settle arrears with six months to a year no interest.
Parlo Alto Tribune recalls acts of courage aboard a sinking ship. A passenger recounts a crew member removing his life preserver to help a woman and children, while musicians stay to comfort others. The piece praises leaders and naval officers who prioritize others over themselves and urges stronger safety measures at sea and on land.
Miss Anna Olson leaves Germania for Kanawha Iowa to visit the Oran O Keefe home for a week. Mr and Mrs Henry Beenken welcome a baby boy. Mrs H Bradfield and daughter Nellie visit the Migue Magner home at Ringsted. Various locals, including Mrs Cr G Rippentrop and Miss Daisy Lewis, host and visit friends. many one day calls and short trips fuel a busy week. The piece notes numerous visits, travel between small towns, a Ford purchase, a funeral service, a wedding hint, and community happenings around Ledyard and nearby areas.
Swen City and Conger Minnesota residents visited relatives in the area Sunday. Alfred Landmark and B A Landmann were in town visiting kin. George Steinmetz and Mrs Tripp traveled to Bancrest and back. Multiple locals were noted visiting homes and attending a dance at the Rippentrop residence.
Misa Quinnie Grover hosts two nephews while Dr Walters uses X ray on Mrs K's condition. Mrs Wille Sigsbee papers Tom Trainers. Lute Pairbank to Rochester for operation. friends concerned. Illinois bloodhounds search near Lone Rock for last child. Farmers plant potatoes. Marlow child disappearance elicits sympathy. Fred Week moves Ost fields shop. little Eliwood Nelson ill. Dance at G Leeks well attended. youth report a party. Viva Mann entertainments planned. Miss Stage and Miss Ringsdorf close schools. Seed corn inquiry. corn leads $6 per bushel. blossoms scarce. Church service canceled at Doane during Mr Greene’s absence.
Public notice seeks to purchase a few dozen fowls offering the highest payment. Contact details appear in the ad as a local request, though text is fragmentary. No further information about location or deadline is clear from the readable portion.
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