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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
3
Fragmentary prose and captions depict a summer scene involving Hazel Betty and a young man with engagement conflicts. Anecdotes include a beach contemplation, mistaken identity whispers, a mother and daughter at a movie, and a light humor around gender roles and social norms.
California fruit growers marketed 10 104,892 boxes of oranges 8 708 667 boxes of lemons and 203 188 boxes of grapefruit.
A fragment references alarming symptoms and a character Maude with meretricious conduct. The dialogue questions judgment of a woman’s foot size by shoe price, hinting at social critique within a period setting.
A trimmed poem fragment recalls a cherry ribbon bonnet once worn by a great grandmother. The piece mentions a posy wreath and a tiny spray kept in an old chest, linking memory to cherished family mementos.
The article traces Easter origins from the Saxon worship of Eostre to Christian adaptation, noting the Day of Light in Sasba church and Easter dawn illuminations. It describes Lent fasting, Easter feasts, and the custom of decorated eggs linked to ancient Graeco Roman rites and a legendary giant egg descended by a dove.
Robert Hichens describes Holy Week in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher detailing medieval-like chambers, silver and gold adornments, a crowded Holy Fire ceremony, and the Easter morning procession. He notes the contrast between mystic Russian pilgrims and the tranquil dawn, as bells ring and the crowd proclaims Christ is risen.
The piece discusses Easter as more than a date, viewing death as a transition to rebirth. It frames spring as a metaphor for life, urging a spiritual awakening beyond mere calendars. It describes Easter as the apotheosis of beauty and hope, inspiring faith and poetry.
A historic note on Easter as the oldest Christian festival spanning Sundays toward the Eternal Sabbath. The text proclaims the Resurrection as the supreme victory over bondage, framing Easter as the foundational celebration that inspires ongoing triumphs.
A vivid testimonial from C B of Indianapolis touts Milka Emulsion as a cure for stomach pain gas constipation and indigestion. The ad claims rapid relief from chronic stomach trouble and offers a six bottle guarantee with refunds if unsatisfied. Terre Haute Indiana based Milke Emulsion Co markets the product through druggists nationwide.
Snippet from Life shows a wary exchange between a bold neighbor and the cautious Oplifter. The Brazen Hussy contemplates friendliness as a path to rapport while the Oplifter plans a gentle approach. The dialogue hints at early social maneuvering and cosmetic curiosity.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It claims the product removes poisons from the stomach liver and bowels and emphasizes a fruity taste to appeal to mothers.
A four year old boy prepares for a trip while his mother drills him in etiquette. His older sister mocks the plan and bluntly protests that Harold is being sent away to act as a sissy. The exchange captures a tense home scene.
Aspirin pills labeled Bayer Cross offer quick relief for colds headaches toothache earache rheumatism and general pain. Individual 12 tablet tins are inexpensive with larger packages sold by druggists. Bayer is the trademark of Bayer Manufacture of acetylsalicylic acid ester.
A fragment from a New York Evening Post item describes a wife asking about her husband's mood during a month apart. The reply notes he seemed in spirits early, grew less cheerful, and yesterday was miserable, reflecting a curious anecdote from an amateur country fancier.
The ad promises relief for head colds and catarrh by applying Bly’s Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims to clear passages, soothe inflamed membranes, and end sniffing and headaches with a fragrant antiseptic effect. Also mentions a wartime anti aircraft battery and a Portuga political remark.
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