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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
4
Lincoln items recounts a big Ed Smith family gathering in Nome with neighbors and friends. Several local residents and families are noted for visits, chores, and small events including sick health of Elste Baum and repairs, farm rental, and social evenings at various homes.
Bits of news from various towns report relic stockings knit by a grandmother saved after the Galveston hurricane years ago. Other items note a Beloit boy who lets cars run over him to raise tuition funds, a jail escape in Jon, and a blue dye death scare in Philadelphia. North Portland notes haying work, silo filling, and local visits as farmers pick apples.
Unclear notes indicate Mr and Mrs Don Bishop spent Saturday night and Sunday at the John Danner residence. Jesse Waltman mentioned in context, with callerated and fragmented phrases surrounding the visit.
Local residents made short trips to Mason City and nearby towns this weekend. Mrs. Ray Laird and baby returned from Sioux Falls to visit relatives, and Miss Delia Kine Peters celebrated with a free children’s picture show. A newborn boy arrived to Mr. and Mrs. W H Bowker with mother and baby progressing well.
The Germania News records multiple Algona area social visits including Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tripp and J. N. Wheeler, Geil Brassfield visiting from Eldora, and Miss Ava Peterson guesting at the H. Carr home. A ten pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Smith. Supt. Shirley and Mrs. Kent of Cedar Rapids also visit.
Portland residents report illnesses, travel to Wisconsin for land visits, and family visits. Neighborly updates include threshing help, new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Hansen, farm chores, and local visitors between Portland and Burt, Algona, and surrounding areas.
A guest report notes the Chas Bryan family of Hather ville moved to the place last week and occupies one of the T I rink houses. A large number from here went to Siea City Thursday for roller skating. Miss Gladys Tripp visited Minneapolis over the weekend while teachers held a meeting. Mrs J Patterson and two children of Armstrong spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Stewart.
The piece notes how small inputs like gold, material, and a cheap article gain large value through different roles. It contrasts government, mechanics, and merchants turning ounces or cents into hundreds or dollars of value, illustrating profit through transformation.
Miss Arius Mann hosted a friend Sunday evening. Ross Ringsdorf faces a siege. Dr. Clapsaddle treated a wisdom tooth Saturday night. Paul Kreuger, lately visiting, left for St Paul with Ray Cunningham after buying Otto Talk's car. L. A. Daniels suffers rheumatism in wet days. Mrs A A Graham and Mrs J T Graham plan Bancroft visit for Mrs J T's health. prognosis is poor. Indiana tourists passed through Portland Friday. Mrs Fannie Fitch slowly recovers from a broken hip. Rainy Bleich family visited Burt relatives. Fitch to haul fire when roads improve. Nettie Cook spent Sunday at home.
Local social notes list numerous visitors and calls in Buffalo Center and nearby towns, including Ben Rising, Fred Limberg, George Jutting, and many others. Other items report oddities from Davenport to New Bern, and a note on a 106 year old New York resident who danced at a party.
A brief note from City Meat Market announces they will buy eggs for cash or trade. It lists five buns and asks customers to bring eggs. No further details or dates provided.
Short Horn bulls for sale and well drilling services advertised in Iowa. Helmer in Thonka offers drilling and cleaning on short notice with satisfaction guaranteed. Bulls sired by Prince Acanthos Jr. listing Helferg and others from Sexton.
In Titonke residents report unusual chicken activity and a rooster sightings near feeds. The village notes more birds arriving recently and observers speculate on roosting spots around Hatches.
Neatly printed stationery describes proper pay read aloud with name and address. The note suggests posting details including farmer’s name and crops or specialties for official reading.
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