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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1926
Page
8
A man described as nervy wandered into a motor car store yesterday and pressed the salesman for a sample. The encounter sparked lighthearted chatter as the man moved on, leaving no further trouble or claim.
The White House needs a new roof costing about $500,000. Since its construction, upkeep has totaled around $8,000,000 for building and maintenance, with miscellaneous expenditures pushing total near $10,000,000. Grounds, renovations, and furnishings have continually evolved, reflecting decades of use and redesign by successive presidents and their households.
Washington reports the 1920 federal census shows native white illiterates 1,242,572 and native negro illiterates 1,842,161, totaling 3,084,733 or 64 percent of the literacy problem. The 1926 census indicates progress, with 34 states recognizing adult education needs and 27 providing financial aid for local programs.
Princeton physiologist B Newton Harvey reports new findings on cold light or luminescence in animals after eight months in Naples and Messina. He describes reviving luminescence in dead fish with ultraviolet rays and notes a deep sea squid emits a luminous substance when chased, replacing inky fluid in flight. He argues luminescence results from exhaust heat, too small to measure.
Russian archeologists near Moscow uncover an ancient city dating to the fifth century before Christ. Iron tools, arrows, knives, glass bracelets, bone combs, gold and silver jewelry, and primitive pottery with textile designs were found. Inhabitants mainly bred cattle with hunting minor. traces of an ancient Kremlin were excavated.
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois, a physician for 47 years, counsels mothers to avoid harsh stool medicines. He promotes Syrup Pepzin as a harmless, pleasant tasting laxative to regulate young children’s bowels during constipation or illness.
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