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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
3
A garbled item recounts a Burt, Iowa scene with a famed editor, a farmer boasting a diamond, and a flurry of locals amid illness rumors. The fragment hints at a contagious outbreak and community reactions, including politicians and residents reacting to minuscule details.
Frugal ad notes cleaning and renewal of a well with low prices and claims of making it as good as new. Frank Lupin advertises reasonable rates for curb and path work related to well maintenance.
The account recalls frost affected tomato vines and a fatal accident at a hay mow. It describes a harsh memory of frontier burial practices, with references to hanging and pole-erected graves and a traveler found buried, hinting at a somber community tale from the era.
Local notes report visitors, family games, and outings in Ames and nearby towns. Names include Walter Foster, Rev. Mitchell, and the McWhorters. trips to Washington and North Carolina are mentioned. A delivery of farm work begins as Richard Pickard rents the Martin Owen farm for plowing.
Public notice offers low rates to Los Angeles and practical travel options. The message invites readers to call nearest ticketing agent for information and return October plans.
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