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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
1
Thos M Heifer east of town suffered a stroke Friday morning leaving his left side paralyzed. His wife, long in pain after stepping on rake teeth, underwent an operation by Drs Keneflok of Algona and Sartor of Titonka and is gradually recovering. Both are confined to bed with a nurse in attendance since Saturday.
A letter from Dr. Frank P. Davis critiques a syndicate article on Oklahoma history. He corrects dates and events surrounding the opening of the Cherokee Strip, statehood notions for Sequoyah and Oklahoma, and the governance of Indian Territory versus Oklahoma Territory, noting earlier misstatements and highlighting Cherokee, Creek, and other nations.
The Farm Bureau board sets a husking wage of 34 cents with elevator and 4 cents without, based on bids from 19 townships. They task the office to recruit extra workers due to road work and expect initial scarcity but overall timely completion.
Graettinger readers hear of a potential breakthrough from the Amalgamator Company of Colorado. A test on A G Herke farm sand yielded about twenty dollars in gold per ton, with patents pending in Washington. Machines shipped for experiments, one at the Sovdy farm, indicate ongoing trials and expected activity in local gold fields.
A correspondent, using a mix of slur and boast, argues that Oklahoma harbors many millionaires and elites while accusing others of prejudice. The letter ridicules stereotypes about Native Americans and mocks editors to insist articles about Oklahoma be accurate and carefully published.
Roy Bartholomew disposed of his harness and shoe business here last week to Fred Wendt of Elmore. Wendt with his wife and family have moved here to live. The stock was invoiced last Thursday. The new proprietor is in possession and Roy and his family have moved to Algona. He plans to locate in a larger town and pursue poultry farming.
The Portland region reports Sunday calls at George Graham home and family visits from residents including Hutchinson and Patz. The Portand Farm Bureau hosts an autumn meeting October 11 with a lesson on drying apples and voting guidance.
EH H Meyer of Woden married his old schoolmate Mrs Julia Lehnels in Pontiac Illinois. The couple, aged 62 and 69, wed September 14 1922 and honeymooned in town before settling in Woden. The groom is father of Frank Meyer of nearby town. Public congratulations follow.
Sam Terbeck Jr and Delia Blandau wed quietly on September 14 in Forest City, with Rev. Molecott performing the ceremony. The bride’s parents, formerly farmers near Titonka, and the groom’s family, nearby, are noted in the marriage report.
The piece argues widespread public scrutiny of Iowa tax practices over the past year. Farmers and citizens demand economical public spending and less waste, blaming the war for distractions. It calls for careful administration and possible changes to ensure efficiency at state and county levels.
The American Farm Bureau Federation bulletin lists two bills favored for floor consideration. One concerns Ford's plan to lease the dam and operate fertilizer plants at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The other creates an intermediate credit term from six months to three years. The bloc's program also includes anti-filled milk legislation and a loan cap raise for federal farm loan banks from 14000 to 25000 dollars.
A midnight lunch and dancing ran until two as residents gathered at the Daniels farm. Visitors included Mrs Grace Beane from Algona and Mrs Ethel MacIntosh from Ft Dodge. A Will Lockburn dance lacked music, with Ef Koestler filling in. The Dentels and MagIntosh families visited Hinore Minnesota, while Fred Carter and family joined Thelma Wiese for a Monday visit. Wyot Stott and family traveled from Mankato Minnesota for Saturday dinner with the Daniels.
Corwith Hustler notes c V Oxley used fifteen hogs weighing 100 to 125 lbs each to fill a silo. The pigs pulled two thousand pounds of silage into the silo before being lowered by rope. Oxley praises their efficiency, claiming they did a better job than men could.
The Rock Island Company marks seventy years of service with medals distributed to the Rock Island family on the seventieth anniversary. The ceremony highlights the old bridge and Abraham Lincoln’s association with the firm, noting its role in westward railroad expansion and commercial links along the Mississippi.
The Ku Ku Club held a Thursday evening event at Mr. and Mrs. Pink's home in Amesbury to honor Fred Amesbury who plans to move to Burlington Iowa. Toastmaster J. F. Fisher led speeches as members presented a walking slick token of appreciation for his service to the town.
Alfred Kallestad age, residing one mile east of Rake, was killed instantly last Monday evening when a car carrying four men overturned about three miles northeast of Buffalo Center. Brothers Carl and Alfred Kallestad, plus Martin Kallestad and Henry Thompson of Frost were injured. Thompson severely. Carl Kallestad escaped unharmed. The injured were cared for in a private residence in Rake. Driver cited for high speed.
The article discusses dairy farming viability in Wisconsin and Minnesota, noting heavy dairy areas rely on steady milk checks while grain farming lags. It cites Iowa’s push for improved cattle and pedigreed bulls as a path to better herds, contrasting regional shifts toward dairying as a steadier income.
Fragmentary note indicates Lamoreux will visit her two sons and family with Sunday departure after a trip to Britt and Knoxville.
Two cases before Justice of the Peace A Hutchison highlight rising forgery and fake checks. Clyde Benoit, tied to George Brown, faced multiple checks up to 3000 dollars. released after witnesses failed to identify him. A Bancroft man passed bad checks to Algona merchants, paying legal costs in cash after two trips.
Anton Linder aged 99, Iowa County's oldest plunger, celebrated at his north Iowa City home. Born in Coln, Prugsia on August 12, 1823, he marked the milestone with his son Carl, six, who resembles him closely and has often been mistaken for a twin. Linder helped build the house where he has always lived.
The American Farm Bureau Federation seeks to raise the maximum loan limit from $10,000 to $25,000 with support from state Farm Bureau Federations. Kossuth County Farm Bureau plans township petitions in October and urges members to write to President Howard in Chicago. Congressmen Dickinson and Senator Capper are preparing a bill to press this change.
Deputies located a still and seventy five gallons of mash at the Burda Brothers farm near Crystal Lake. James and Jesse Burda pleaded guilty to manufacturing intoxicating liquors and were bound over to the Grand Jury for $200 each. They were later fined $100 each by Judge Kelley at Mason City.
The Ernest Workers Club will hold a Bale and general gathering at the Falk garage on Saturday in October. Food offered includes pie cake sandwiches and more. Everyone is invited to attend.
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