Longtime Titonka Leader George Hansen Dies at 70
George Hansen of Titonka died October 26 1929 at his home after a second stroke. Born June 1 1859 in Denmark he emigrated to Iowa at nineteen and settled near Goldfield. He served as trustee mayor and school director and was a loyal member of local lodges. He leaves wife and nine children with many grandchildren and kin. Funeral services were held at the M E church with I C F and other fraternal members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gev. Hansen, Sr
Hanby
Langeland
Denmark
Titonka
Goldfield
Wright Unity
Iowa
A. Hansen
Nelsina Madson
Mtonka
I. 10,.C. F. Lodge
Wesley
Tonka
Leslie
Pasadena
California
Agnes,Lamoreux
Stevtavile
Montana
George
Ray
Yen
Gordon
Alton
Gona
Karl L
Swea City
Mary
Miasen
Anna Holley
Eagle Grove
Rasmus Han
C. H. Hansen
Nels G
Nelson
Wisconsin
Tandchildren
Geo. Hansen
Lutheran Church
M.B
M. E
T Re
Wise G. Gartner
Buffalo
Luther League Reports On Sunday Activities And Mission Fund
The Luther League met Sunday amid rain. The sermon covered Luther’s Catechism and reformation themes. An offering supported a missionary building fund for non synod congregations with loans repaid over three to five years. Other events include confirmation class meetings and a Sunday School session, all aiding local mission work and parish aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Louise Conradi
Pha
Luthers
Solwen Building Fund
Synoa
San Antonio
Texas
Ley School
Skating Saturday Night Carnival at Pannkuk’s Coli se m
A skating carnival is scheduled for Saturday night at Pannkuk’s Coli sem venue. Local organizers invite skaters and families to enjoy a festive evening with music and skating activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannkuk
Colisem
Stores Close After November First Wednesday Nights
Bonacker Bros Market and W F Callies Estate Store will not reopen Wednesday nights after November 1. Mrs Marinda Wheeler celebrated her 72nd birthday with friends and neighbors on Monday October 27. The German Golden Glee 4 H Club will meet at Sena Tjaden's home Saturday November 2 for new members to join the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonacker Bros
W. F. Callies
Marinda Wheeler
Golden Glee Club
Golden Glee
Mrs Helene Schmidt Dies After Pneumonia Fight
Mrs Helene Schmidt aged about 80 died at her daughter Mrs John Plaisier home on Monday after pneumonia and a recent stroke. She had lived with her daughter for years. her husband had died years earlier. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Lutheran church northeast with Rev Kilian delivering the funeral sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Schmidt
John Plaisier
Schmidt
Lutheran Church Northeast
Kilian
New Hair Styles Shown At Beauty Culture School
Mr. A. M. Petersen attended a beauty culture school in St. Paul where 1930 head dress styles were outlined. The latest for women is the short bob and barber shops display new charts and styles for both sexes. Petersen offers to show customers the newest styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Petersen
Master Barbers Association
St. Paul
Master Barber Association
Petersen
Complication in Cook estate partition suit filed
A petition filed October 17 in the Court Clerk's office adds to the Cook estate partition suit. Plaintiffs John F. Cook Edward Cook and Mary La Fontain seek to set aside George F. Cook's last will and testament alleging incompetency from illness and alleging undue influence by Harry Bibley and wife during Geo F Cook's residence. The will was admitted to probate on November 27, 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cook
Edward Cook
Mary la Fontain
George F. Cook
Geo
Geo. #. Cook and that Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bibley
Flapper Queries Palo Alto Banks and Winter Prep
The West Bend Journal notes a flapper asking when Palo Alto banks will join Bancorporation and how residents will endure winter heat. It inquires what Homer is doing to prepare white quarters for his goats and the November 15th white fish trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo ‘Alto
Bancorporation
Homer
Community Notes from Buffalo Center Area
Wesley Notes Clayton Conner of Buffalo Center visited town Sunday. Rolie Goodnow of Algona spent Sunday with cousin Milton Giddings. Mrs. Pete Skow hosts an American Legion Auxiliary benefit card party on Wednesday evening November 6. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Eden on Tuesday October 22. The Priscilla Phosbes Aid meets with Mrs Swen Nelson on Wednesday. A chicken supper at the Methodist church basement raised thirty-one dollars for repairs. Grandma Turgeson milestone birthday gathering drew twenty attendees and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Conner
Buffalo Center
Rolie Goodnow
Algona
Milton Giddings
Mildred Benton
Holstein
American Legion ‘Auxiliary
Pete Skow
Sather
Worthington
Minnesota
Fred Eden
Hitler
Laura Hauptley
Lena Flathers
Burt
Raymond Hansen
Flathers
Carl Hansen
Frank Kratochvil
Britt
St. Joseph’s Church
Lorenz
C. M. Sage
Ventura
Tively
Alva
Turgeson
Herman Ostercamp
Jerusalem
Grandma Turgeson
Acooniz
Mars
Haynes
U. S. Chemist Attacks Live Stock Remedy Makers
J. H. Weiner chemist addresses the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association condemning nostrum makers for unsafe cures and fraudulent testimonials. He cites gas byproduct scams, ammonia powders, coated worm capsules, and potash nitrate gunpowder risks, urging scrutiny and lab labeling to protect veterinary medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Weiner
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
Upper Iowa Veterinary Association
Lowa
American Veterinary Medical Association Journal
Nostrum
Michigan
Ilinois
Cocculiosis
Prohibition of Misleading Proprietary Remedies Emphasized
A critique of nostrum patents reveals analysis of a remedy containing mercury, tannic acid, glycerine and water. Authors urge stronger state and federal action to prohibit misleading claims and protect farmers and livestock owners from fraudulent products and unscientific veterinary advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Iowa
Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration
H. EH. Moskey
American Veterinary Medical Association
H. D. Bergman
United States
Dr. Bergman
Obituary of August Brandt
August Henry Brandt born December 13, 1853 in Aschen Westphalia Germany. He married Caroline Louise Schumann May 4 1881 and lived in Ackley Winnebago Woden Iowa. He died aged 76 years 10 months and 8 days after a final illness. survived by wife five daughters two sons twenty six grandchildren and other relatives.
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August Brandt
August Henry Brandt
Henry Brandt
Maria Nee Kinderman
Aschen West Phalia
Germany
America
Ackley
Hardin County
Caroline Louise Schumann
Winnebago County
Woden
Brandt
John von Laven
Paul Baack
Emil Baack
Minneapolis
Victor Bingham
Blue Darth
Minn
Alma Brandt
Henry
William
Iowan
Heaven
Ollendorf Hog Flu Remedy For Sale At Drug Store
A drug store lists Ollendorf Hog Flu Remedy for sale. The advertisement invites customers to purchase the remedy, claiming it offers relief from hog flu symptoms. The notice includes product name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollendorf
Roba Well at Oil Station Completes Water Strike
Lakota entrepreneur Guy Beemer drilled for H. W. Roba and struck water after 80 feet of rock, reaching a depth of 870 feet with 368 feet of water. Water rose over the casing, suggesting an artesian supply and making it the town’s deepest well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Beemer
Lakota
H. W. Roba
Will Sing At Teachers Convention By Iowa Chorus
Will represent Iowa in the All State High School Chorus of 300 voices at the Iowa State Teachers Association convention in Des Moines November 8. Viola Heifner named among selected singers from over 900 entries. The chorus rehearses November 6 and performs in a Friday concert with Arthur Hackett and Nina Morgana. Program includes several sacred and folk numbers and will be broadcast on WHO from Drake University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers Association
Des Moines
Viola Heifner
Des Mainas
Lomes
Arthur Hackett
Nina Morgana
Metropolitan Opera Company
Jacob A. Evanson
Flint
Michigan
Back
Gretchaniuof
Homeland
Samuel
Ott
Swansea Town
WHO
Drake University
Obituary Notes on Helen Dorothy Schmidt of Titonka Iowa
The obituary records Helen Dorothy Schmidt born August 31 1846 in Bokel Oldenburg Germany daughter of John Bruns and Amelia Schroeder She married John Schmidt February 15 1871 and had two children one died in infancy The family moved to America in 1892 arriving March 24 in Wellsburg Grundy County Iowa They relocated to Kossuth County in 1908 to live with daughter Mrs John Plaister Her husband died August 16 1923 She died after a period of frailty following pneumonia The death age was 83 years 1 month 27 days Relatives include daughter Mrs John Pigister brother Gerd Bruss six grandchildren and six great grandchildren May they rest in peace
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Helen Dorothy Schmidt
Bruns
John Bruns
Amelia
Iowa
Kossuth County
John Plaister
John, Pigister
Gerd Bruss
Ringsted Driver Dies When Truck Overturns
J H Nielsen a 57 year old Ringsted truck driver was killed when his truck tipped on a narrow steep grade south of Ringsted near the Peter Johansen farm. His wife and daughter reside in Ringsted while three children live in California. Two brothers Carl and Chris live nearby.
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J. H. Nielsen
Peter Johansen
Ringsted
California
Carl
Chris
Fairmont Sentinel
Chicago Readies Biggest National Farm Display
Chicago plans a one week International Live Stock Exposition at Chicago Stock Yard from November 30 to December 7 featuring fat cattle sheep and swing carload contests. Entries close November 28 for livestock and November 10 for grain and hay with samples arriving from New South Wales. A celebrated Horse Show and reduced rail fares bolster the 30th anniversary agricultural windup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Chicago
Chicago Stock Yard
New South Wales
United States
Canada
B. H. Heide
The
International
Farmers elevators save vast sums in grain market
The 1927 U S Department of Agriculture figures show farmers elevators moved 550 million bushels of grain and 169 million dollars in side lines. Even with small savings there would be millions yearly, with totals reaching hundreds of millions over decades. The piece credits elevators for major impact and notes social visits by Anna Bruns, Sam Weaver, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farmers Elevator Guide
Methodist Church Weekly Services and Activities
Sunday worship at 11:00 p m and 7:00 p m Sunday School at 10:00 a m Epworth League at 7115 Chatechism Training Class at 3700 Saturday training for youth on Saturday evening 73780 All-teay meeting Sunday Sun day School 10:00 a m Platform meeting 12:15 Boring dinner baskets and eating tools provided pot luck style Coffee served Rev N H Lease speaks at 9:30 Diary friend of the church invited and bring friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
N. H. Lease
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Togo
Hanser Sr
Titanica
Score
Tess
George Hansen Ag
West Bend Journal
Wesley Notes
U. S
Beemer
Petar Klugkist
Telko Seitse- Ma
Grace
Klugkist
Mason City
Klugist
Seitsema
Helen
Jerry Boekelman
Mrs
John Tiarks
Rolto
Wright
Jarlderks Brothers
Bancroft
John Wood
J. F. Boshm
Meriden
Dick Baada
Timer
Anna Bruns
Sam Weaver
Ledyard
Mel Abbas
E. G. Bruns
Methodist Church
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