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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
4
Lincoln items report neighbors visiting, dances at local homes, and farm life notes. Families from Germania, Pilot Grove, Led Yard, and Titonka appear with visits, husking, and snow, plus brief oddities from Minnesota and other states about marriages and amusing local anecdotes.
The author argues only a small percent succeed when starting ventures due to fear. Fear men mislive as lacking true manhood, while moral strength is crucial in politics and civic life. Historical example from Wellington illustrates moral courage over physical fear, urging Americans to oppose selfish politicians and coercive groups and follow conscience.
Portland residents report social visits and farm activity including Albert Leek and family visiting Jay Grover, John Cooper calling on Simon Johnson, and farming shifts as Hi A Jennings’ tenant plows Dingtey farm. Mrs. Edwards Ringsdorf and others attend church duties. several students and teachers participate in teacher meetings and school terms. local auctions and sales draw crowds despite weather.
Mrs John Watkins of Austhig is praised as a proud mother. Miss Angela Watkins and Miss Glara Wolfe are noted visitors. Viva Mann spent time with Geo Paine's Algona family. Bessie Peterson of Albert City reports a recent auto accident with minor injuries. Peter White and Mrs Clara Tungsdorf mourn the loss of their first child. Mrs Louise Rike and Mrs D B Fitch host gatherings and sale of geese for Thanksgiving. A birth increases the local community. Mrs Clara Ringsdorf remains ill.
Local residents travel for visits and events with many crossing between Estherville Algona and nearby towns. Teachers attend Algona meeting. various residents attend visits in Minneapolis Des Moines Cedar Rapids Avata Wis and Dysart. Families welcome newborns and hosts host relatives while merchants and clergy maintain routines.
A fragmented local chronicle lists residents visiting relatives in Dysesville and East Dubuque, farm moves, road work, and community happenings. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Wagner planning a future home, farmers near Livis Vicinal gearing up for gated progress, Titonka visitors at Bartlett Bros, Chas Larsen returning from Davenport, and creamery activity at Tucuka. Also noted are school preparations, births, and residents’ health updates among Bartlett, Koestler, and Freese families.
Notices from Wesley Iowa recount the sudden death of Bhner Davis's father and funeral plans in Forrest NL. Families relocate for work and housing changes occur at the Schroder Co. store and local residences. Several residents travel for business or to pursue new homes, with teachers attending an institute.
Sunday guests at Jas Olloin hante include Mr day-Grover wife and baby. Clyde Trowbridge finished county grading near Bartlett Bros. farm. Wm Freese hosted visitors last week. Announcements from St John Catholic church note upcoming marriages Nicholas Hatinger Mary Olga and Francis Ballator Clara Wolf. Miss Louisa Droeggler and Bert Wagner wed at St Bonhoeffers See.
Ben Sangbottom advertises four Poland China boars and one red polled bull for sale. Local buyers may contact the seller for details on age and price.
The correspondent notes preferred news topics for coverage including accidents robberies fires church notes public meetings real estate and land sales societal events and family reunions plus crop conditions and visits from abroad. It urges including something positive about people and general-interest items.
A public speech by Inspector Fuller outlines Iowa's public school system, noting 700000 pupils enrolled and 600000 actually counted, compares rural and consolidated schools, and highlights benefits such as better attendance, equipment, and teacher quality. He cites 185 consolidated districts, 24 section average size, Marathon district expansion, and statewide aims for longer school years and improved high school work.
Readers express curiosity about consolidation related to the unnamed topic. The note invites interested parties to explore the issue and learn details firsthand.
Public sale announced at Wise Sin Twill location near Engtehardt farm 4 miles south of City. Auction lists cattle hogs horses machinery and misc items with a noon lunch and $10.09 minimum bid credit for purchases over that amount.
A garbled reminiscence recalls a home town gathering with music and chatter. Voices debate a drink and smoke while old friends share news, dances and memories as one exclaims how nice it is to meet again from their home town.
Community records gratitude for support after a local death. Friends sent flowers and music while the two bands and tents gathered at the city hall to express sympathy and thank the town of West Bend Journ.
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