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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
6
Kazan the Alaskan sledge dog saves his master during a trip to civilization to wed Isobel. The party faces danger as Kazan resists McCready, a dog-team driver, while Isobel earns the dog’s loyalty despite the master’s fear.
McCready stirs discontent in the snow bound camp as Kazan senses danger. McCready lures Thorpe from the tent and Kazan's bond with Isobel leads to a fatal struggle. Kazan fights to defend his mistress but flees into the forest, fearing punishment and pursuit.
In chapter four Kazan wanders through a harsh frost bitten world after a brutal killing. He feels death around him and remembers the moment he struck in the tent. The dog wolf hybrid hides from the camp as the master and woman reappear, their voices haunting him amid snow and dying embers. He edges toward the sledge after the fire dwindles and shadows depart.
Kazan flees Thorpe’s camp in fear after a brutal past and a bond with the girl. He longs for her yet must face a forest and a dangerous return as the night ends. A wolfish howl echoes Kazan’s final goodbye to the women.
The narrative resumes with Kazan as the ongoing struggle between good and evil unfolds. The tale hints at constant conflict among human, canine, and wolf strains, setting the stage for further development in the next installment.
A boy near the Bur Unglan railroad bridge in Murray found a bundle of dynamite and a fuse under the structure. A bystander told the boy it was worthless. The lad buried it then notified the section boss. The explosive later disappeared as railroad section and relay service men investigate.
Local congregations across Presbyterian and other denominations adopted resolutions endorsing Attorney General Havner’s enforcement of Sunday closing laws. The text condemns Sunday amusement promoters and urges steadfast action against what foes call foreign Sabbath practices.
A Dubuque area farmer tested a suit in a local clothing store leaving $58 in old trousers in the dressing room. He returned to find the trousers and money missing. The pocketbook was recovered later in an alley. The store owner paid the man the cash difference for the suit.
Gov. W L Harding appointed Edward Miram Hoyt of Manchester to succeed the late W C Brown as state treasurer. Hoyt, born October 27 1871 in Manchester, has long resided in Iowa and leads the First National Bank at Manchester. Quincy A Willis, deputy treasurer, who has served during Brown’s illness, is expected to be replaced.
Word received by locals indicates two cavalry troops will join the First Iowa cavalry under Maj. R. P. Howell of Iowa City with Capt. Guile and Lisut. Osmney of Grinnell. Units may train in Des Moines before deployment to the Mexican border to relieve regulars.
Mrs William 3B Gibson was found dead on the back porch of the Denison area farm midway between Den Cly and Dunlap. Her husband, who had risen early to shoot squirrels, returned to milk cows and discovered her body with a gunshot wound. Authorities could not determine the exact accident.
John Herd, accused of stabbing his employer John Lees, a Hancock County farmer, was captured hiding in the home of John Noizhbors near Oakland. He was secured with guns and handcuffs after a fall at Avoca. Unclear notes mention payments to Mary Ham of Hancock and two others involved.
A car four miles west of Struble, carrying William Weis of Volin and his wife with four children, skidded and overturned. Weis sustained a fractured skull, multiple fractures and contusions. Mrs Weis suffered head and face injuries. the children were unharmed.
Attorney General Haynes announces the arrest of Rev Lynn George J Kelly at Red Oak Iowa charged with first degree murder in the Villisca axe murder case of 1914. Kelly led a parish near Villisca and was later found in Illinois Missouri and Nebraska. Indictment follows testimony that he described the Willison crime to people in Macedonia Iowa within a half hour of the crime.
An unidentified man named Jon was shot dead by Sergeant Fordell of Waterloo National Guard during a clash near the Great Western roundhouse in Des Moines. Italians fired on troops guarding the area as soldiers and searchers closed in on a nearby house. Fordell returned fire, killing the assailant after multiple exchanges. Two other Italians were arrested.
Plans for the Memorial Day celebration in LeMars are nearly finished by committees led by Mayor G W McLain Dr M Hilbert of Mowerpost G A R and Ed Fairfield secretary of the Commercial club The event will be larger than ever due to the present war Dr C A Mock president of Western Union College will deliver the principal address.
Colfax. G Watson Trench of Davenport was re elected president of the Greater Iowa association at the annual meeting at the Hotel Colfax. Elected officers include first vice president GC H McNelier Mason City second vice president Jan H Toy Sioux City and secretary Wool worth Clumm Davenport.
The county coroner investigates CAM Moore's death by his own action in Elliott ta. Moore shot himself as the Church of Christ congregation across the street from his home was dismissed.
Reports from Iowa cover Sheldon high school seniors, a new LaMara NRA branch, and canceled Audubon firemen tour. Cheroke e County plans a 1500 dollar M C A fund drive while Buena Vista doctors seek army exam admittance. Principal Gertrude Crane moves from Onawa to Atlantic. Tragic accident in Hikhorn injures a child. Sibley High marks record commencement with 32 students.
An explosion scare at a local garage prompts a rambling exchange between the manager and Mr. Erasins Pljey about recovery and risk. The odd dialogue hints at danger from gasoline exposure while segueing into a trade ad for hay curing and a bulletin offer from the Agricultural Extension Department in Rockford.
A Mesopotamian scholar translates ancient tablets buried for ages and deciphers a bilingual inscription. He uncovers the epic of a half barbarous chief Laokidu redeemed from tyranny by love, amid current city tumult.
Fragmentary text hints at postwar policy ideas, debating how to feed the population and whether whisky production should rise. Mentions shortages and concern for dietary needs, with questions about national nourishment and consumption.
Fragmentary quotation hints at a social scene where a woman discusses a wealthy suitor. The readable prose suggests a light, witty exchange about status and possession as a man with money becomes a focal point.
The message appears garbled and unclear. It does not present a coherent news item, event, or identifiable entities to summarize into a T S record.
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