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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
5
Fragmented report covers Thanksgiving activities, social visits, church services, school notes, and local planning. Mentions include Algona residents, farm work, a proposed new county court house, and community events such as dinners, gatherings, and a poultry show.
The article argues Ona cannot win without joining the court house ring and condemns newspaper men who bow to its influence. It questions whether newly elected officers on Nov 6 will join the ring after taking office and notes its undisputed control of the political scene in Algona.
A lengthy list of visitors and residents visiting or staying with local families fills village life notes. Mrs. Anne Wolfe of St. Paul and Mrs. Geo Belknap of Down are among guests. Rev. B S Denny preached at the Christian church. several residents travel, host, or return from visits in Estherville Humboldt and beyond. Public auction announced for a Tonka area section farm with machinery and crops.
Tam plans to quit farming and move to Dakota. A public sale will start at 10 o clock Thursday December 5 on the Wilson farm two miles east of Burt. Twenty five tons of hay and 3,000 bushels of corn in the crib, among many items, will be offered with terms cash for $10 or less and 12 months on larger notes. Auctioneer EBE Schwietert. clerk G H Blossom. other names include G W Leek and Pred Greenfield.
The note promotes the Topia office and urges constant advertising to generate momentum for movement. Also lists bone combed Rhode Island Red cockerels for sale at $1 009 each by Geo Klenk with advertisement.
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