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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
5
The graders have nearly finished their work within one mile of Titan Kale Bancroft. A strip of road, well graded, is ready for graveling as part of the county project in Kossuth.
A farmer named Hanna sustained dangerous injuries Monday evening after a tractor collision. He was reportedly driving and carrying a bar when the bar shifted, throwing him sixteen feet from the tractor. doctors held the condition as serious.
Speech argues to cut wartime debt costs by taxing debtors and limiting allied aid. Questions U.S. Germany troop maintenance and England transport payments. Calls for reducing foreign burdens and pursuing real disarmament to ease taxpayer load.
A letter rails against child abuse and the idea that adults can discipline children with brute force. It argues mature minds should restrain themselves and notes the law should protect the young from such harm. The piece condemns parental violence as cowardly and outlines a demand for accountability.
Clive Aldrich and Miss Emma Anderson wed Monday in Westey with Rev. E. Coal officiating. The bride, long-time local student, later lived with the Larsen family in Plum Creek township. The groom is a Wesley native. The notice extends congratulations for a long, happy marriage. The second item discusses tuberculosis elimination in dairy herds and the push to test cows and clean up herds nationwide.
In Emmetsburg last week a jury heard C. M. Frink of Fairfield Township sue Metropolitan Bank of Minneapolis and Commercial Bank of Emmetsburg for the return of a deposit certificate. The case centered on a Midland Packing Co deal and a fraudulent sale of packing slack through an agent. T. A. Morling argued for Frink, but the jury ruled against him after a two hour speech.
The secretary of the American Red Cross Miss Mary T Pazdera will be here Friday from 1 to 4 p m and desires interviews with World War veterans Geo I Brenken R F Bonacker Henry A Bruns Van B Hansen A KE Hanscher Hathaway Austin Everett H Pannhuk EinIt Pruisman Walter R Seoltz C W and any other soldier who filed Pompenshtien claims or deeds medical assistance.
A Saturday evening double wedding at the M E parsonage in Algona joined Gilbert Nelson of Ringated with Hislae Noelson of Tilouky and Amos Bonacker with Rosa Nelson of Wesley township. The couples, both well known locally, celebrated at J B Larsen home then returned to Titonka amid heavy rain. Elsie Nelson, now Mrs Gilbert Nelson, long served Hansen's store as a respected clerk. The Bonacker couple, Amos and Rosa, will reside on the John Pink farm with many friends in attendance.
Methodist notes urge timely remittances for Centenary and benevolence to fund hospital and church activities. Reports mailed Monday. pastor J W Keil and Titania Ladies organize fruit barrel for Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines. Messages encourage attendance, chautauqua auditorium use, bishop addresses, laymen meetings, Sunday School rally, and broad participation.
Burt business leaders plan to buy two bloodhounds to deter petty theft in Burt and nearby areas. Local citizens expect the dogs to quickly track and capture thieves, reducing crime by delaying delays in hound arrivals.
Lakota man H B Kahl showcased Chester Whites at the Iowa state fair winning grand champion hog, grand champion sow Princess Queen, two junior sows first and second prizes, and junior champion plus first prize for a Junior boar. Five spring boars sold at $100 each as he prepares for a fall sale on October 29.
Burt resident William Koeh shot himself in the head with a .22 caliber rifle this morning about 9 30. His wife Mrs Koch found the body in the basement after heating the gun. Unclear if the act was accidental or intentional.
The Ringated Diapatoh reports daily trucks move groceries from Estherville to Ringsted. The practice is described as cheaper than other methods.
Mrs. Be H. Goodwin died at her Burt home Friday after a year of poor health. Born in 1848 she was 74. She leaves a husband two daughters Mrs. Will Bourne Union township and Mrs. Sustn Hodgson and a son James Goodwin Des Moines. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial in the cemetery.
The Armstrong Journal lowers annual price from $2.00 to $1.50 and reduces issue size from eight to four pages. The move aims to cut costs while maintaining coverage, news, and local advertising for readers and advertisers.
Local reports say Tom Trainer prominent Burt financier and politician, was badly injured when a car carrying Mrs Arnald Trainer and Mrs Benedict overturned between Burt and Algona. Mrs Arnald Trainer suffered multiple injuries. the other passenger had minor bruises. Tom remained unconscious at times as he received care, with hopes high for his recovery.
Mrs Geo Frank Mranic aged 61 years 6 months 8 days died suddenly Tuesday morning at 9 16 while at home with daughter Mrs Aldinger in Buffalo township. Born in Minersville Pa she and husband Geo Frank moved to Faulkner then to Buffalo township 25 years ago. Husband predeceased her in 1910. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
O L Bulley of Waukon describes a new method in preserving milk and reconstituting powdered milk to full cream form, enabling butter making and cream rise. The article notes few US factories, with four in the Midwest, and mentions a Waukon plant joining Wisconsin facilities. It also references Tipton and Cedar County wealth, and Luther J. Aasgaard of Forest City, plus Miss Weda Olson in Nome.
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