Tragic Death Near Camp Believed From Roots Poisoning
Paul Runge, 20, vanished after a day of ditch work with Paul Vorphool then was found dead face down about a mile south of Germania. Coroner and county officials opened an inquest while authorities pursued Vorphool, who fled Bancroft and was arrested after searches. Medical examiners noted unfamiliar dug roots near the slough. witnesses suggested root poisoning as cause. Runge, a hard worker from Germania, left Grundy County two years ago and was mourned by family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dudholt
Paul Vorphool
Paul Vorpkoof
Vine
Fear
Divine
van. Ness
Moulds
Laird
Nesses
Vershoul
Sloh
Paul-Runge
Sher
Bancroft
Forphool
Norphool
Aigons
Thursay
Runge
Wallace
Lsc
Paul Runge
Iis Family
Germania
Paul Auge
Masand
Grundy County
South Dakota
Peyer
Tates
Sale Notice of Three Red Polled Bulls Near Werley
Auction advertisement lists three red polled bulls from Albert Fritz and partners. location near Werley, sale details incomplete in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fritz
Werley
Jous
Old Pioneer Passes Away in Iowa Town
Obituary notes the death of Wn. Cooner, a Portland township pioneer who moved to Wyoming, aged 76. Funeral plans set for Tuesday at Doane M E church near Titonka. body to be shipped to Sexton. Services previously held in Burt with portland cemetery interment. Scattered club notes follow about library events and Women's Christian activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn. Cooner
Portland Township
Wyoming
Chas Cooper
Doane M. E
Titonka
Cooper
Sexton
M. E
Burt
Portland Cemetery
J. J. Budling
Dorothy Dale
Dorothy Date
Victor | Lamoreux
Victor Lamoreux
J. Fy Maher
M. C. Loson
Max Mayer
Iowa City
V. P
F.W. G
I. PW. G
Francis Whitley
Webster City
Carleer
Clute
Land Sales Show Varied Prices Across Counties
A scrambled report lists multiple land sales across Kansas Iowa and nearby towns. Buyers include John Bengford of Valley Park and others paying rates ranging from about 49 000 for a Logan farm to 230 per acre, 205 per acre and up to 225 per acre for various parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bengford
Valley Park
Kone
Sue County
Kansas
O. F Fox
O. F. Neal
Ross Township
Franklin County
Nicholas
Holstein
Iowa
Rolls
Pocahontan
Hollenbeck
John Pascel
H. R. Supe
Will Canty
Logan
Calhoup Township
Charles
Hale Miles
E. Kronek
George
A. Thomas
Schwab
Little Rock
Trier
Te Crone
N Por Acre
Albert
Titanica Savings Bank To Be Formed In Titonka
A second bank is planned for Titonka by local investors led by A Falkenhainer and L Seward. The Titanica Savings Bank will start with 16000 dollars paid in capital under Iowa law and operate as a local community bank. Four week public notice begins now before charter issuance by the State Auditor. Directors include Amesbury Pannhuk Falkenthaler Seward Haggard with offices to be rented pending spring construction on Joan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiloukav
Loreal
Algona
Titanica, Savings Bank
Iowa
Joan Street
Titanka Savings Bank
A. Falkenhainer
Fred Amesbury
L.G. Seward
Amesbury
B. A. Pannhuk
B. A.pannhuk, al. Falkentaler
L. C. Seward
M. P. Haggard and
J. W. Haggard
Larsen sale to feature live stock and farm equipment
Chas Larsen of the township near McElray school house set a public sale for Thursday November 18 starting at ten in the morning. He offers 134 head of livestock including 13 horses and mules 4 cattle 10 hogs all his machinery nearly new a Burt creamery share and various articles. Larsen rents his farm for one year at 1000 and will move to Burt to build a new home. Lunch will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Larsen
McElray
Burt Creamery
Larsen
Burt
Chasent
Penalty for Two Sinners in Forest City Case
Jim Coward once a respected marshall from Forest City deserted his family and fled to Canada with another woman. The woman, tried for fatally harming him to seize his money, was found guilty of a serious crime and sentenced to death in Canada, where authorities swiftly pursued justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Coward
Forest City
Canada
British Columbia
Thane
Tines
Vast land sales frame Iowa auction spree near Everly
The report notes a 340 acre tract near Everly selling for 61 000 at auction, about 160 per acre, described as the largest in the region. Other sales include Witt purchasing the William Link farm north of the area for 210 50 per acre and John Peters buying a quarter section in Waterman township for 200. Sutherland cites two holdings around 200 dollars per acre as not unheard of in the bounty. The Epworth League announces a Win My Chum social in Burt and Farm-ers Institute ad appears in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. B. Church
A.M. Petersen
J. Hackerson
Gao
A. Nelson
Burt
Ipetlinte
Defense program outlines build up to five year naval plan
The administration presents a five year naval build up calling for two dreadnoughts two battleships twenty five coast submarines five sea going submarines twelve destroyers and 8 000 more sailors plus 250 more naval academy students. War Secretary Garrison seeks 1 200 000 total enlistments across regular reserve and volunteers by 1922. Commodore J Stewart Blackton supports preparedness and warns costs may reach 1 240 000 000 with extra state and federal obligations.
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Secretaries of War
Navy
Congressional Committees
Congress
Wilson
Manattan Club
New York
Naval Academy
Garrison
Standing
Army Reserve
Continental” Army
Continental Army Reserve
J. Stewart Blackton
Chicago
Boston
Commoore Blackton
School Notes Report Mixed Absence and Activities
Pearl Javers was absent Friday due to being out of town. Several students are commended for attending despite illness. The Advanced First Grade started their fourth book. Vacation anticipated. Earl Dahl helps primary pupils with cardboard projects. Tiny Tots enjoyed stories and a banana treat for Louise Buns seventh birthday. A quick trip to Ft Dodge highlights a corn husker repair for Harry McElroy with a car ride described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Javers
Agnes Pannhuk
Louise Senne
Bernard Tierney
Welford Lamareux
Maurice Keil
Louisé Buns
Rose Esther Severlens
Earl Dahl
Manners Land
Louise Buns
Louise
Ft. Dodge
Harry McElroy
Algona
Frof
Higle
Mac
Wdno Dock
Prof
Eigle
Hedwick Family Welcomes Baby Girl In Hot Springs
A letter received yesterday noon from Oscar Hedwick of Hot Springs D D states he is now father on the tenth and a eight pound baby girl was born. Oscar says he is the happiest man in that section and he and his wife will be home the latter part of this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesur Hedwick
Pa. A
Oscar Hedwick
Hot Springs
Pather
O. K
Oscar
Swalve Secures Prizes at County Fair
Swalve attended the Boys County Fair last Friday and won two prizes. Hoe took third in the 60 yard dash and second in the three legged race. He reports a fine time at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swalve
Fair Arendt
Hoe
Pleasant letter from W T Janssen to Lee Wolfe
W T Janssen of Chapin Iowa writes to Lee O Wolfe Titanka Iowa enclosing one dollar to advance a subscription to The Topic from October 1. He notes ten years since leaving the area, mentions Klondyke and growing metropolis, and expresses American sympathy amid war discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapin
Franklin, Co
Iowa
Lee O. Wolfe
Titanka
America
W. T. Janssen
Rural schools urged consolidation for modern facilities
President H. J. Smith of the Iowa State Teachers Association spoke in Des Moines urging a shift to consolidated districts with community schools, modern buildings, gymnasia, labs and trained teachers to meet rural needs amid criticism of underfunded facilities and limited training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
David Starr Jor‘ Dun
Des Moines Coliseum
H. 3. Smith
Dubuque
Teachers’ Association
Smith
Han
Rere
Tims
Lowa
United States
Marshatown Times Republican
New Postal Ruling Aims At Clear Rural Route Boxes
A recent decision from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General requires rural route patrons to have their names printed legibly on their big mail boxes and to display the box number supplied by the carrier. Postmasters will distribute the numbers and issue notices. failure to comply may lead to discontinued mail delivery with patron pickup at the post office. FOR SALE Jersey calf two works the Topic office.
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Postal Department
The Topic Seeks Reader News Submissions
The editorial urges subscribers in Kossuth County and beyond to mail in local news items tonight. It promises a quick submission process and emphasizes the paper’s goal of stronger, more general-interest reporting for its audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Rmaila
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