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Titonka Topic

Location

Titonka, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

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Farm Bloc Plans Focusing on Key Legislation

Iowa Congressman L J Dickinson outlines farm bloc aims in next Congress. Proposals include more government warehousing for farmers, changes to the Esch-Cummins and transportation acts, river improvements for Missouri and Mississippi, and price stabilization measures to curb speculation.

Algone Dues Moines Daily News L. J. Dickinson Washington Dickinson Iowa Missouri Mississippi Miller Algo Addie West Missassippi Missouri Tigers St. Lawrence Waterway Dickingon Congress

Obituary of Mrs Ole Tjerde in Woden Norway born native

Mrs Anna Tjerde born 1876 in Hardanger Norway and died September 17 1923 after a yearlong tuberculosis illness. She emigrated with parents to America in 1898 settling near Bode then Goldfield Iowa marrying Ole Tjerde in 1908. Five children Varying spellings Semer Lolyd Gladys Arlo Orville. Funeral September 19 at home with burial in Hager Cemetery. She leaves husband five children four stepchildren four brothers and one sister.

Anna Tjerde Ole Tjerde Woden Norway Anna Brue Hardanger America Bode Iowa Goldfield Semer Lolyd Gladys Arlo Orville Hager

Card of Thanks from Ole Gjerde and Children

We express our heartiest thanks to all who showed sympathy during our recent bereavement and for the beautiful floral offerings. Ole Gjerde and Children.

Fishing Trip Yields Pike Limits in Minnesota Lakes

W J Denton and party journeyed to Motley, Walker, Casa Lake, Bena and Federal Dam in Minnesota gaining a wall eyed and northern pike limit with perch and rock bass. They praised guide Kenney for safe motor boats and hands on help. Final stop at Al Frank’s farm near Remer wrapped the tale of a prosperous outing and healthy companions.

Minnesota W. J. Denton Motley Minn Lea Bowen Bowen Lena Funk George Funk Kenney Leach Lake Federal Dam al Frank Remer

Former Britt Resident Returns Home to Britt

Jalie Kritz wife and baby daughter return to Britt from Kalona Iowa after two years. Kritz takes over a new job Friday morning at Lamoreux Garage Refbsamen Repair shop as a mechanic. The family will move into the MoM Him house in the east part of town after repairs are completed next week. They are staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Pat McGruder.

A. W. Young Fred Stevens Edmond George Wilson Estherville E. Paine Buffalo Center B. A. Pannhuk Titonia Bull Helena Mont Prof Mueller Korg Elman Patterson N. J German Township Albert Schilte Ernest Paine Ol R. Lane Walter Kamrar Meint Thomas Henry Welland North Dakota Ceci Wolfe Marceline Vielting John Cline Belle Hinkey Edith Budlong Corwith Kobus Tjaden Henry Meyer Herman, Mian Chas, Meyer Ray Ladendorf Kianncle Portland Packard Henry Schrader Louis Lille Rike St. Paul M's. O'Hara Bam Grogs Siouxity Elmer Baeklehardt Heesch Rasmus Petersen Granville N. D W. N. Townsend Farmore John J. Cosgrove Hutching Pr. Packard Rage Jalie Kritz Kalona Iowa Britz Kritz Refbsamen Lamareux Lamoreux Hedg Enst

Drug Store Ad Lists Red Cigars and Candy for Sale

A local drug store advertises red cigars chewing gum and naked peanuts for sale. The notice showcases a small variety of sweets and tobacco items available to customers.

Immanuel’s Lutheran Church Renamed After Improvements

The Immanuel’s Lutheran church northeast of Titonka has updated the building adding a basement and furnace from HE L. Hangen. Interior upgrades include a steel ceiling and painted tan walls, replacing the old coal heater and stove pipes. The Luther League led the interior decorating, earning praise from the congregation for their effort.

Titonka HE. L. Hangen Thia Luther League

Grant Township Miniature County Fair Planned

Grant township consolidated schools host a Friday fair with prizes for hogs cattle horses sheep poultry corn fruits vegetables and more A horse shoe pitching event and a baseball game are planned Joe Anderson speaker of the house will address attendees in the afternoon County Agent Maakestad and Miss Upton will judge exhibits local hosts promise a memorable event

Grant Township Louis "Speicher Joe Anderson Minnesota Maakestad Miss Upton

West Okoboji Named Natural Wonder by National Geographic

The National Geographic Society cites West Okoboji Lake as one of the world’s blue water wonders, alongside two other lakes in Canada and Switzerland. The article notes the lake’s exceptional clarity, lack of surface scum, and growing nationwide attention from visitors eager to study and enjoy its beauty.

Morris Tribune National Geographic Society West Okoboji Lake West Okoboji Canada Switzerland Northwest Lowe

Kossuth Has 75 Percent Class in TB Eradication Work

Kossuth joins Winnebago and Appanoose in reaching 75 percent in Iowa TB eradication efforts. Twenty three other counties reached 61 percent to qualify for bounty area status. Plans aim to start county testing around November 1 with veterinarian appointments to follow. Tuberculosis work in Kossuth County progresses amid scheduling details.

Kossuth Winnebago Appanoose Iowa

Tow a Snakes Topic in State Bulletin

Dr J B Duthrie of Iowa State College prepares a bulletin titled Tow a Snakes noting about 25 native species in Iowa. It describes two poisonous varieties prairie and timber rattlesnakes and lists harmless snakes like garter and water snakes as of little economic value.

Towa J. B. Duthrie Iowa State College

Political trip notes sway Cedar Rapids editors on Brookhart

Cedar Rapids editors were surveyed on Brookhart during a Cedar Rapids visit by the Legion band. A special from Cedar Rapids says 28 editors opposed renomination, 3 favored him, 18 undecided or no choice. For governor, 17 favored Hammill, 10 undecided, 1 for Anderson.

Livermore Gazette Cedar Rapids Livermore Legion Senator Brookhart Iowa Col Smith W. Brookhart Brookhart Burton L. Sweet Joe Anderson Charley Rawson John Hammill Anderson

New Rock Island siding planned between Lakota and Rake

A new stock car siding is being laid between Lakota and Rake on the Rock Island line. Ties and rails have been unloaded and Mr Anderson of Elmore has helped secure the siding on land he owns. Farmers nearby consider building an elevator to better market grain.

Rock Island Andersonville Stevens New Germania Anderson Elmore Rocky Island Lakata Record

Cogswell's New Orders Affect Rock Te Jand Freight

The freight crew must unhitch outside the yard limit and either walk or ride in on the engine according to orders given by Conductor Cosgrove. The yards were blocked and the train left outside. Cosgrove decided to unhitch and turn the train out in the pasture for the night.

Te Jand Cosgrove

The Surgeon Confronts A Humorous Billing Dispute

A patient bitterly contests a surgeon's bill claiming excessive charges for skill. The doctor defends a hundred dollar price as fair, citing years of study and meticulous work, while the patient insists the fee is inflated and jokes about signatures and ink costs.

Scott Wen Ramorgo Walt Mason

Barn Burned Friday Night Near Titonka

During an electrical storm Friday night lightning struck the Dr Sayers farm barn southwest of Titonka and burned it to the ground. Tenant Brunson lent harnesses and other items. insurance amount not learned.

Dr. Sayers Titonkce Brunson Land Ord

Illacs Bloom On School Grounds And Local Sports

The second grade notes Illacs blooming on campus while eighth graders write essays on Canada’s Provinces. Miss Olson stayed home due to bad roads, and Miss Estelle Bonacker covered third grade. Freshmen beat Wesley 13 2, high school lost 10 2 to Wesley, and the farm bureau gathering drew poor turnout from rain. The Glee Club works on Cherry Blues operetta and the baseball game at Burt is set for Wednesday. The district Campfire delegation visits Algota Tuesday. Supt. Leland and wife move to a new home. The high school athletic association drafts its constitution.

Johool Canada Miss Olson Forest City Estelle Bonacker Misa Cummings Freshies Wesley Farm Bureau Burt George Schultz Wisconsin Harvey Schultz Murphy Miss Stevens Halverson Algota Algo Campfire Kossuth Humboldt Leland High School Athletic Association Association

Special meeting called by Rebekah lodge

Notice announces a special meeting of the Rebekah lodge on Monday night October 8th. All members are urged to take notice with Evelyn Han Sen serving as noble grand.

Rebekah Lodge Evelyn Hansen N. G

Fine collection of books for Titonka library

Miss Gertrude Sheridan, librarian, visited Titonka last Wednesday to help select a new lot of books for the library. The existing collection is described as very fine and a great help for school reference work.

Gertrude Sheridan Titonka Last Wedgeuday

Farm Sale Near Algona Details

Frank Doege of the Norge Sella Farm sold his eighty acre property two miles north of Algona near the C. D. Ward farm to Dudolph Will. Will will take possession in the spring and Doege plans to move to Algona. The farm features a well maintained modern house.

Norge Sella Frank Doege Algona C. D. Ward Dudolph Will Doege

Oxley Fertilizer Use Boosts Corn Growth and Maturity

F J Oxley reports four to five years of fertilizer on corn ground. A fertiliser attachment drops fertilizer behind each hill, yielding 12 to 18 inch taller stalks, denser growth, and corn that matures one week to ten days earlier, helping avoid frost.

Oxley F. J. Oxley

Hunters Draw Fines for Poaching in Vicinity

The report notes illegal shooting of pheasants and prairie chickens by nonlocals. Game wardens warn violators face fines from 25 to 100 dollars and a 10 dollar per bird seizure. No open season before November 4, 1932. local wardens and police are vigilant for violations.

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Department of Agriculture Coolidge Judge Kenyon Senator Capper Lowden Gifford Pinchot Ilness Omerines Ole Gjerde Britt Immanuel's Lutheran Church Virginia Bulletin Cogswell's Diamond and Putnam Reitley Tawa Forum Lawden Hammil
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