Start of the Revolution Observed at Sesquicentennial Expo
The article traces roots of the American Revolution from 1733 Molasses Act to 1773 tea protests. It notes the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be marked by the Sesquicentennial International Exposition in Philadelphia beginning June 1, 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
England
Patrick Henry
Colonies
Boston Harbor
Mouse Square
Come
Ayers
Polly
Sorghum for sale this week near Buffalo Center
Notice invites buyers to obtain sorghum this week or arrange delivery by sending two cards. Price is 1.10 for a 10 pound pall or $1.00. If you furnish a container, pickup is 1 mile west of Buffalo Center in Pomeroy, lows.
Recent Births Highlight Local Family Joys
Mr and Mrs Harold Tryon welcome a new boy. Mrs Wis Woof of Britt bears a daughter. she was Esther Relbeamen. A son arrives to Mr and Mrs Robert Spears. Mr and Mrs sae Wilson rejoice over a girl born Friday.
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Harold Tryon
Wis.Woof
Britt
Woof
Esther Relbeamen
Robert Spears
Sae Wilson
Drivers Accused of Shooting Wildlife From Vehicles
Dr Ball says hoolt era shoot from cars along highways and discard empty shells. He has found shells along roads, claiming it shows poor sportsmanship. He suspects clay bird shooters like Nauman, Fisher, Peterson or others traveling to a clay target event.
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Ball
Nauman
Fisher
Peterson
Lutheran Church rites and English confirmation class announced
Vernon Roy infant baptized at the Lutheran Church with sponsors Mr and Mrs John Ricklet. Luther League met at H Rachut home. Stephen Tjaden elected treasurer after resignation. Next Sunday 10:30 a confirmation class of 33 to receive Holy Communion in English for the first time in the congregation. An adult class will form soon. inquiries to the Pastor. Previous confirmations donated gifts of a goblet and English Alter Bible.
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Vernon Roy
Harry Ricklet
John Ricklet
Luther League
H. Rachut
Stephen Tjaden
Locals report moves and events in Titonka and surrounding towns
Chas H Cooper plans a closing out sale before moving to Missouri Julius Kunz of Wesley buys Record and joins county brethren Roy Budlong and Miss Jesh Rangon visit Algona with rumors of an upcoming wedding J EB Lillie conducts school census reporting one hundred pupils John Pink travels to North Dakota seeking a location Alice Briggs leads birds at Bingham school in Hancock county Martin Kramer of Woden works at Kunz store for Miss Alice Cunningham ill Cosgrove ill in Wesley Fred Steven former assistant cashier of First National Bank travels to Colorado for vacation Algona school board bans teachers from dances Joe Cociter of new Woden sells farm for 56 per acre and plans to leave state Miss Gertrude Crose former township teacher moves to North Dakota for stenography job R B Gerdes of German township injured in a run amay Duele Joe Cunningham visits relatives in Ledyard
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Iowa
Alice Briggs
Bingham
Hancock County
Martin Kramer
Woden
Hd. Kunz
Wesley
Alice Cosgrove
Fred Steven
First National Bank
Colorado
West
Algona
Joe Cociter
Newy Woden
Migs Gertrude Crorse
N. D
R. B. Gerdes
Duele Joe Cunningham
Ledyard
Tragic double murder suicide shocks Waverly area
Jordon Johnson 24 killed Ruth Ogren 21 at District 88 school two miles northwest of Johnson home during a jealous attack. Johnson then shot himself, dying instantly. Ogren, with a slight concussion, remained unconscious until morning but expected to recover. Local notices mention community events and area residents in passing as investigators note no witnesses to the crime.
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Jordon Johnson
G. W. Johnson
Waverly Township
Ruth Ogren
Waverly
Johnson
Z. A. Butz
Monterey
Ogret
Butz
Johnson Place
Potter School
Triumph
Brackman
Ogren
Chrig Johnson
Hfe
Johnsson
Fairmont Sentinel
Red Cross Roll Call Opens Armistice Day in Iowa
One hundred thousand Iowa Red Cross members target in the ninth annual Roll Call opening Armistice Day and running through Thanksgiving. The drive emphasizes dollar memberships with larger options. funds stay in local communities except 50 cents to the national, supporting disaster relief and veteran services. Regional meetings over three weeks will set plans with state and national officials.
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Iowa
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Wall Ar Cicles
Wm. M. Baxter Jr
St. Louis
Hubert Utterback
Towa
Council of Red Cross
Pyes
D. W. Morehouse
Drake Uni
Yoralty
Rall
Wesley Beats Titonka In Close Baseball Showdown
Wesley won the baseball game from Titonka by a close score with Wesley scoring two runs in the sixth inning. The town attended and Wesley rooters celebrated as Titonka looks to improve in upcoming game versus Crystal Lake.
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Wesley
Titonka
Wesley Rooters
Crystal Lake
August Callies Dies After Foot Infection Ng gangrene
August Callies of the south part of town died Wednesday afternoon at 4 30. He had been in serious condition after a nail wound became infected and developed into gangrene. Funeral arrangements not yet set and obituary to appear next week.
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August Callies
Storm wrecks barn and livestock for A J Sweet north of Woden
A J Sweet lost six cows and three horses along with his barn and forty tons of hay when lightning struck during last week’s storm near Woden. The report recalls other town notes including visitors, community members and local happenings.
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A. J. Sweet
Woden
W. F. Callies
Local Potatoes and Farming News From Town
John Pink reports nearly an acre of potatoes yielding two hundred bushels sold at one dollar per bushel. Geo Helen grew a thousand bushels with others doing similarly, depending on planting time. Mrs. Denton plans a long vacation to Texas and Louisiana with stops in Des Moines Kansas City Fort Worth Waco New Orleans St Louis Springfield Chicago Cedar Rapids.
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John Pink
Geo. Helen
John Radamaker
Hstelline
J. B. Mousel
Collar Corner
Radamaker
Albert Fritz
W. H. Stott
G. Dennis
Walter Scott
Portland
Minnesota
Clayton
Tople
Mr. Scott
S. D. Drake
Lake Hattie
Pine River
Dennis
Scott
Mra
W. J. Denton
Texas
Louisiana
Des Moines
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Waco
Austin
New Orleans
St. Louis
Springfeld
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Henry Holm Dies Suddenl y at Home
Mrs Henry Holm aged 50 years 7 months 26 days died suddenly Monday from heart trouble at her home four miles west of town. Born in Germany February 16 1875 she married Henry Holm May 6 1893 and emigrated to America in 1917. She leaves husband and children Marcus William Harry Anna Rosa Olga Mary Lillian and Clara. Funeral at German Lutheran Church with interment in church cemetery.
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Henry Holm
Wiebke Holm- Struve
Germany
Tople
Clement Hunter Nuptials Celebrated
Florence Alta Clement and Harl Robert Hunter wed at the Clement home on October fourteenth with a ceremonial Presbyterian service. The couple, both well regarded, plan to reside in Minneapolis after a Canada honeymoon, with a November 16 homecoming in Minneapolis.
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Alla Clement
Florence Alta
Harl Robert Hunter
Minneapolis
Paul Clement
Mason City
Iowa
Hruse
Presbyterian Church of
Plorepee
Titonka
Iowa State Teachers College
Minneapolis School of Music and Dramatic Art
Hunter
Highland Park College
Minneapolis Business College
John Hancock Oil Company of
Canada
Minnesota
Dr Fellows of Algona Dead After Illness
Dr. Fellows of Algona dies after a long illness caused by heart leakage. He had retired from practice early in the spring and faded gradually until death on a recent Wednesday.
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Fellows of
Algona
Appointed Supreme Judge Morling Named to Iowa High Court
Governor Hammill appoints H. A. Morling of Emmetsburg to the Iowa Supreme Court. The decision earns broad praise for Morling’s ability, judicial temperament and integrity. Citizens congratulate themselves on his selection as a supreme judge.
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H. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
Iowa Supreme Court
John Hammill
Morling
Bank Directors Elected At Thonka Savings Bank Meeting
The regular stockholders meeting was held in the directors rooms on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Panchuk as President Wm Boyken as Vice President and H C Schwoppe as Cashier. Directors include B Pannhuk Henry Moyer Geo G Schutter EB J Van Ness John Pink Wim Royken and H C Schweppes.
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Thonka Savings Bank
Panchuk
Wm. Boyken
H. CG. Schwoppe
Pannhuk
Henry Moyer
Geo
G. Schutter
EB. J. van Ness
John Pink
Wim. Royken
H. C. Schweppes
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Lutheran Church
Cumming
Cummins
Allison
Snes City Herald
Herald
Rapidan
Titonea
Thacher
Ruth Ogeen
Chas
Anna
Kirby
May Budlong
Morningside College
CG. H. McNider F
Modern Woodmen of America
Wm. Roe
Callifornia
Justice Jud Packard
Melvin Seefeldt
N. Dakota
Mesdames Rasmus Hansén
Rasmus Petersen
Goldfield
D. L. Harkness
Rock Island
Herer
Belmond
The
Courier
St. Paul
H. Austion
Alberta
Olaf Berquist
Fenton
Geo. Weigands
Pacific Coast
HB. Lack
G. W. Cogswell
North Dakota
North Carolina
Florida
F. L. Colgan
J. Limberg
J Davether
Ackley
Rod Jain
Portland Township
J. F. Fisher
W. A. Ladendorfh
Carrie Hall
Supervisor Hall
Tlonka
Wesley Worsts
Callies
John Boleneag
Davenport
Washington
L. A
Bil
Clement-Hunter
DR. Fellows
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