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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
7
Readable items report injuries and local events including a boy breaking his leg, farming progress, road and street developments, and community announcements. Mentions of Dr. Temple, Otto Cylies residence framework, Titonka building fever, and local weddings and church events.
A four year old girl, Margaret Pertl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Pertl, was struck and killed by an auto driven by Mr. Thill of Whittemore near West Bend Sunday forenoon about 11 o clock. She had dropped her hat, ran across the road to retrieve it, and was struck as she started back toward her home. The accident is deeply regretted by the community.
Library open Saturday from 2 to 5. Mrs Pendergast librarian for the day. Ladies Club meets at Mrs Amesbury's home Thursday afternoon. Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs lists new officers: Mrs Francis Whitney president Webster City, Mrs Max Wagner vice president Iowa City, Mrs James O Cummings recording secretary Des Moines, Mrs W H Snider corresponding secretary Davenport, Mrs Mary HS Johnston Humboldt general federation state secretary, Mrs Elia E Agnew Marshfield Iowa treasurer.
At the Tuesday election the community decided to consolidate schools. Only 120 votes were cast with 90 in favor. Steps will be taken to hold new director elections and expedite work so all is ready for the fall term.
Fragmentary OCR shows Iowa watercourses with names like Farm Creek and Farmer's Creek cited as part of the state's agricultural identity. Reading suggests description of streams and their relevance to farming communities.
The passage lists numerous creeks with playful or descriptive names such as Pigeon Creek Fox Creek Mosquito Creek and Honey Creek along with wildlife names including Bear Beaver Buck Deer Elk Otter Panther Raccoon Skunk Wolf Creek and Whiskey Creek. It reads as a catalog of geographic features and fauna tied to a region. The tone resembles a local historical inventory of streams and animal life.
Miss Reichsamen visited the high school and grammar rooms to note classes and the upcoming meet on Friday. Students earned perfect attendance, celebrated birthdays, and a peanut hunt occurred for George Panukuk’s eleventh birthday. The Tiny Tots sang in the high school room, and a rain-postponed picnic shifted to Saturday.
The Panama California and Panama Pacific Expositions in San Diego and San Francisco present a chance to see America with routes on several trains including the Golden State Limited Rocky Mountain Limited and Californian. Low round trip fares generous stopovers long return limits and folder guidance from travel experts.
A fragment reflecting on defending rights and protecting the weak, claiming that taking a stand creates enemies. It argues that courage to oppose persecution, even at personal cost, leads to greater integrity and moral strength.
The German Lutheran Church hosts a Monday evening baccalaureate sermon by Rev Wellher. The service is in English and addressed the youth. Friday evening the Chocery School closes with a class address by Rev Trole Wridgy and a brief program following.
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