Service Route Bid Open Amid Railroad Changes
The Star announces a postmaster notice for a Wesley to Titonka route with service beginning Oct 1 1915 and ending June 30 1919. Bids are invited, papers available at Titonka or Wesley, details cover mail classes and rerouting via Garner and Rock Island if contracted. The piece also discusses declining soil fertility and Kansas soil nitrogen loss impacting corn yields.
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Othe
Washington, Ny
S. Tar
Wesley
Titonka
Rock Island
Jhore
Wesley and Titonka
Titonka Co operative Creamery seeks member funds
To the shareholders of the Titonka Co operative Creamery Co. as the new creamery is started they will soon need the money subscribed. Those who signed the petitions are asked to leave the money at the bank in Titonka at the earliest convenient date. J. C. Newville, Sec.
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Henry Kurtin
Othe Ruesiang
Vahtdoick
Coran
Hayeen
Henry Knuteen
Albert Tetoreeti
Hurs- Heyshe
Nusalan
Avenir
Vahlddieki
Petersen
Goodge
Titonka
J. C. Newville
Visits Fine Titonka Home By Dr Wallace
Bur t Monitor reports that many people visited the Dr Wallace home in Titonka Saturday to inspect the doctor’s newly erected residence. The piece praises Dr Wallace as one of the county’s best physicians and extends congratulations to him and Mrs Wallace on their success and prosperity.
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Titonka
Dr. Wallace
Wallace
Burt Monitor
Sullivan urged to reform Iowa abstract laws
The writer, noting September as the new session approaches, urges Representative J W Sullivan of Algona to push abolition of the abstract in real estate transfers in Iowa. The piece argues many laws are foolish but finds this reform a sensible aim and criticizes the costly abstract process.
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Sullivan
J. W. Sullivan
Algona
Iowa
Ancient corn from 1000-year-old kernels grows in Kansas backyard
In Hutchinson Kansas William B Kelley tends eight stalks of corn planted from grains found in an ancient Astec mummy unearthed by Rev E B Pratt in New Mexico The corn is taller than normal with small ears and yellow kernels with red tips Kelley expects about 3000 kernels worth up to one dollar each aiming for around 1000 dollars profit.
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Conn Dollar Kernal
Hutchinson
Kansas
Wm. B. Kelley
Avenue A
Kelley
E. B. Pratt
New Mexico
Pratt
Convention Hall
Kelly
Avery
Homes Makers' Dilemmas and Rules for Fetching a Farm
The piece weighs the 1915 1910 farm demand and risks of homesteading. It cautions buyers to inspect land in person, study climate social factors and markets, and avoid rushed purchases or trusting land sharks. It advises patience, long term commitment, and climate as decisive for success.
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Uncle Sam
Sam
Castle Gardens
United States
Corm Belt
Semat-Arid-Plaine
North Woods
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Virginia
Artic Circle
Sahara Desert
Tron
South Dakota
Titonka Indian Day Draws Small Turnout
Jenks and Freq Jenks and wife attended Indian Day at Titonka Saturday. The day was ideal and roads were fine yet attendance was lighter than expected. Titonka is praised as one of the finest small towns in the county with a well kept residence district and pristine ball grounds.
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Dad
Mamm
Jenks
Titonka
Titonksa
Corn crop outlook hinges on late summer weather
The USDA estimates for wheat and corn yield are debated here, with quality concerns due to harvesting and moisture. The corn crop depends on late summer weather. bumper expectations are discounted by farmers and markets alike, and past data show higher prices often come with smaller harvests.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Oldest Oat Fellow Shares Rules For Living To 100
A 100 year old Greenwood Nebraska resident Henry F Swanhack outlines his life rules from getting up early to sleeping outdoors in all seasons. He cautions against meat, coffee, and excess sweets while advising plenty of water exercise and cheerfulness to reach a century.
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Henry"f. Swanhack
America
Greenwood
Neb
Bismark
The Ballad of a Ruthless Guard and King
A satirical poem about murder and power where a brutal guard defends violence as loyalty to a throne. The speaker boasts of killing for fame and excuses crimes as noble acts, while warning that mercy fades if a king is threatened and passion fuels brutality.
Enterprising People applauds Armstrong school project
Last week's Armstrong Journal features a fine picture and writeup of the new consolidated school building. The paper says it will be one of the finest and most modern schools in northern Iowa and notes community pride in providing quality public education for the younger generation.
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Armstrong Journal
Iowa
Ringslet Dispatch
Land sales report from Armstrong area prompt
Last week Emil Mouritsen sold his fifty acre farm four forty four miles southwest of Lown to Dr West of Armstrong for two hundred six dollars. W H Mouritsen traded his eighty acre farm at the same place for the butcher shop in Armstrong. If the deal closes the boys will partner in renting the shop and take possession around the first of December.
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Corm Bell States
Corn Belt
Kansas
Gore
C. O. Swanson
Kansas Academy of Actence
Kaness
Iowa
Illinois
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Wallace
Emil Mouritsen
Milea
Lown
Armstrong
Huberg
W. H. Mouritsen
Armstrong Arrink
Dispatch
Indians Shine At Indian Day Celebration In Ti lanka
A large crowd attended Indian Day events in Tilanka with a ball game and various attractions. The Indian Taudens impressed many visitors, and the evening crowd outpaced the afternoon.
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Tilanka
Lincoln's Iowa Farm Opened by Lincoln Highway Tour
The Crawford county tract in Goodrich township once belonged to Abraham Lincoln as a government grant for Black Hawk War service. Now owned by Peter Jepson, the site attracts travelers exploring the Lincoln highway to view the historic land.
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Lincoln
Lowa
Abraham Lincoln
Crawford County
Goodrich Township
Peter Jepson
Anthom Herald
Independence school board to call special election for high school
In Palo Alto county the Independence township school board adjourned meeting votes a special election to raise tax funds through bonds for a centralized rural high school. Plans include a twelve grade course and a modern building reflecting farmer support.
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Palo Alto
Independence Township
Palo Altos
Iowa
Ringsted Dispatch
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Titonka Co-Operative Cream 'Ey CO
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Tolka
Titanka
Ford
Low
Walt Masti
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