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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
5
Fragmented notes describe a bold burglary with two safes blown and a hurried getaway. The loot amount remains uncertain as investigators comb through the chaotic desk scene for clues amid a wiry mix of sensational prose and grain market chatter.
A Wesley column lists a village meeting at Kine beter Hall, visits by Mrs Bon Pelt, Miss Nelson, Miss Dora Loebis, and others. births, travel to Garner and Florida, and a door of social events. Burglaries hit the post office with losses near six hundred dollars while community routines include threshing, dental work, and a Junior League social with watermelon refreshments.
The Hounty Fabre Loyalty Bancroft organization staged a large game to boost county fair attendance. About 160 people attended, with Hurt's business houses nearby and many locals present, according to the Burt Monitor.
Frank Follier oversaw concessions this year and ran the midway with merit, while gambling and lewd displays were prohibited at the fair per Upper Des Moines Republic report.
A report notes that Bryan Kenyon, a 23 year old orator, is billed to speak at Kanawha on Creamery Day September 28. The announcement praises his speaking as good, sound, and nonpartisan.
A discussion on the kinship of animal diseases notes hog cholera can spread railcar disease to cattle through serum usage. The piece stresses vigilant government supervision of serum factories, proper facility location, and careful handling to prevent outbreaks and protect hog vitality.
A jumble of notes describes Moppie Hopkins heading to Algona to confront a thief stealing depot hides with a fried shirt remark. A Saturday Evening Post piece touts Ames like a auto sales hub claiming 10 percent of US cars sold there and farm buyers dominate markets. A tale about a man insured for cigars who burned them and faced charges ends with disputed insurance outcomes and a judge's decision.
Digestive studies compare resting and running dogs, showing digestion proceeds best during rest. The Hygienist Magazine advocates noon meals to ease afternoon work, prevent indigestion, and aid sleep with a substantial night meal.
Dr W T Peters and Kirby Smith enjoy a holiday in South Dakota visiting C D Smith’s home. The doctor plans a four day hunting trip then travels to Waukpaia to visit his sister at McIntosh. Uncle Ben Reed, lively at the county fair, cavorts with the girls and looks carefree.
Drivers of both outfits admit a slight carelessness after J H Graham’s Ford collided with a Bull tractor returning from the county fair. The Ford was badly smashed with two wheels bent and the tractor damaged. both parties settled by logging their own reports.
The Wesley News World reports the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cruise welcomed a baby daughter last Friday. Mother and daughter are doing nicely. Congratulations to the happy parents. Jack shows excitement but is becoming a sensible papa. He is talking pretty well again.
I will buy poultry from sow on Bring poultry every Thursday forenoon Highest price paid L. F. Krause German Valley.
A Wallace's Farmer summary advises alfalfa and clover require lime, not soil richness alone. It cites field examples where lime depth or ground limestone boosted yields, suggests rail rates aid low-cost lime, and urges buying 50 tons to cover 25 acres. It notes underwestern conditions, ground limestone is best and warns against undersupplying lime.
The library offers Saturday hours 2 to 6 pm with Mrs C V Pon as librarian for the day. Mrs R M Wallace donated another book, Contrary Mary by Temple Bailey, to the library last week. The Embroidery Club enjoyed a meeting hosted by Mesdames Hudson and Laimoreux with thirteen members present. Ladies Club resumes study work on the first Thursday in October.
The Upper Des Moines letter hints that Cummins and Jen may align with ex President Wilson after the general election. readers speculate on what Wilson and the Advance class may have planned next.
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