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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
1
Mike asks Pat about a left leg mourning band. Pat explains his mother has died and clarifies the band is worn on the leg because his stepmother was his mother figure. The exchange presents a humorous, domestic reflection on family roles and grieving gestures.
A humorous exchange from the Pittsburg Gazette features a benediction gone awry as a boy accuses a cleric of “chris tened” him and a waiter excuses a soup misprint by clarifying it should read noodle.
Father asks Ned why his class rank stays low as the student replies that equal instruction at both ends of the class makes the concern moot. The exchange centers on effort and perspective rather than outcomes.
An instructional sewing pattern features lazy daisy alphabets for stitching initials on linens. Pattern 1947 includes transfer patterns, stitch illustrations, and placement guidance. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York for pattern number.
An advertisement touts Kellogg’s Perfected Tasteless Castor Oil as odorless and tasteless, easy to take, full strength, and fresh. Sold in refinery-sealed 3% oz bottles at druggists for 25 cents, approved by the Good Housekeeping Bureau.
A compact aphorism on virtue from Izaak Walton notes that good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue. The quotation emphasizes social conduct and thoughtful conversation as core moral supports.
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