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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
5
Marvin Adame sixteen boy son of Chas Adama Algona was electrocuted Tuesday morning while installing a radio outfit. He touched a wire causing instant death and his father nearby was badly burned trying to rescue him.
A farmer can insure himself of nearly forty percent greater returns in raising hogs for market, suggesting improved profitability from hog production practices.
Henry Ruthe of Baileyville and M. S. Allen at Rice Lake plan moves. Mrs Mary O’Hara looks after her farm near town as Rev Wood attends conference. Duck hunters return from Union Slough with a good bag. Des Moines Harvey Ingham buys the Register and Leader. Local officials and candidates listed for the Republican county convention. The Klondyke controversy prompts expense cuts, and Tom revisits his old home. pewit's balm advertised for sale.
On Armistice Day five years after the war Brigadier General Frank T. Hines notes near 2 600 Red Cross chapters aiding disabled veterans in 130 government hospitals. The Red Cross spent 5 866 255 last year serving 200 000 veterans and families, with 100 000 disabled men receiving care.
Portland social notes detail numerous visits and greetings at local homes including Del Fitch, W. E. Grover, and the Ringdorf families. plus travel updates for Walter Scott Jr and Ray Walker. A Burt vs Portland Wideawakes game ended 8 to 5 in Portland’s favor, with farm life mentions and preparations for corn husking as huskers approach ten to twelve cent wages.
After an exhaustive inquiry the Bureau of Animal Industry reports pure bred livestock yield about 40 percent higher earnings than scrubs across all breeds. Hogs show 38.3 percent. benefits come from better conformation, increased production, and earlier maturity, with higher market prices and more efficient feed use.
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune reports Joe Anderson’s Storm Lake visit drew strong hometown admiration. The dirt farmer earned praise for practicality and humanity, with supporters urging a U S Senate run. He urged farmer leadership and warned against relying on outsiders to solve problems.
Doan News reports a Buffalo farm bureau meeting at the Ross Buffington residence with a program including a 9 talk by Mr. Hutchins enjoyed by all. Several local residents and visitors from Mason City Alden and Whittemore attended various gatherings including birthdays and family visits over the weekend.
The couple married Wednesday at the Crystal Lake M E church with Rev. Ada Nash officiating. Miss Kathleen Seiboldt served as bridesmaid and Carson of Armstrong as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home. They plan a two week trip to Clear Lake Ackley Bronx Falls and other towns before settling in Armstrong.
W E Finn former Wesley postmaster sold his home in Wesley to Mr Biden of Woden. The family plans a future move to California. The Algona Congregational church missionary society will hold an all day sale of second hand clothing on Thursday Oct 25 at the Algona Auto and Machine shop west of the courthouse. Kodol Dyspepsia Tablets for sale at all drug stores.
The opening lecture Monday night drew a large audience despite disagreeable weather. Miss Haderly presented a varied program of songs music and impersonations ending with the original French death mute pantomime of The Star Spangled Banner.
W B Patton will visit the Algona Opera House next Thursday October 25 presenting The Slow Poke a fun filled comedy lauded as his best production yet. The show features Barry Ware with a charming personality and a magnetic stage presence praised for cleanliness and wit. Cast will include seasoned company members and the production is billed as an excellent show bringing Patton’s long running reputation to the stage.
The 1923 proclamation by Acting Governor John Hammill urges the observance of American Education Week from November 18 to 24. It calls schools churches chambers and civic groups to organize educational activities highlighting education's value for future generations and national citizenship. It emphasizes cooperation with the American Legion the U S Bureau of Education and the National Education Association to combat illiteracy and improve facilities.
Mr and Mrs T M Helfner Ea ther Askin and son Arthur Vincent Heifner Tom and Minnie William gen Mr and Mrs Amos Kromminge Jr and Hdn Zwiefel and family visited the Oley Michelson home at Lakota Sunday. Mr and Mrs A D Stockwell and son Timothy of Algona and Hert Stockwell of Fort Dodge visited the Louis Heifner home Sunday.
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