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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
6
An article by William A. Radford presents a two bedroom one bath bungalow plan 44 by 40 feet with a front porch screened in for summer use. It includes living dining kitchen pantry back porch two basements and a central bath. The piece promotes home ownership as patriotic and prudent with adaptable plans and guidance from builders and lumber dealers.
The piece argues that successful men often switch lines to chase bigger opportunities, citing Commodore Vanderbilt as an early example. It contrasts American willingness to take risks with European caution and reverence for precedent, linking courage to national leadership in enterprise.
A short reflection from the Girls Companion extols true friendship over wealth. It argues real friends love despite faults and cannot be bought, claiming even a palace lacks value without a loyal friend. A life rich in friendship surpasses material riches.
Designers explore cape styles as versatile spring garments. Cape shapes feature plain yokes, set in sleeves or arm openings, and decorative tassels. Varied fabrics and contrasting ridges highlight collars and openings, with woven textures and bold color contrasts enriching the collection.
Women prepare for summer and troops returning from overseas, embracing sport clothes as smart casual wear. The outfit features a 620 skirt in baronet satin white with turquoise accents and a turquoise knitted cardigan with a front cut and back wrap. High-necked blouse, fitted waist, and refined ribbon details complete the look along with white canvas shoes and a brimmed hat.
Red oriental colorings enhance boudoir wear regardless of fabric texture. Multiple chiffon layers in bright contrasting colors create body and a iridescent rainbow effect. Sheer materials draped with skill can transform delicate fabrics into elegant, effective garments without heavy trimming.
Washington notes the effects bureau, established to return belongings of soldiers who died in France, has processed 6,181 cases with 2,872 disposed of and 3,809 pending. Each item is packed in a separate container with a typed note to next of kin.
Rep Mann of Illinois recalled a World War I soldier’s 25 cent transfer refund as an example of penny pinching in government. He contrasted this with huge rail and farm spending, arguing the nation should honor the soldier’s small reimbursement rather than label it mean.
The speaker notes the 1861 Dominican restoration to Spanish rule and outlines a cycle of Dominican independence, French intervention in Mexico under Maximilian, and U S inaction during the Civil War period, highlighting shifts in power and attempted annexations.
The article notes French as the official language at the peace conference APNCH and traces its rise as the tongue of international negotiation since 1730. It cites Latin usage for the Belgrade treaty, then explains factors including clarity of expression, Louis XIV’s influence, and Protestant emigration, with subsequent major congresses and treaties conducted in French.
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