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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
1
A Yellow-Headed Blackbird couple moves with their four grown children to a bustling colony, greeting old and new friends. The birds chatter in squeaks and create a concert for the newcomers, celebrating sociable company and new nests.
A reader complains about a gas station routine requesting name and address for an oil change. The letter questions efficiency for present customers and jokes about future mail and invitations.
Harving King analyzes a common apple eating superstition in children. He traces beliefs that eating around the apple ensures wealth, contrasts “poor man’s core” with a full core, and connects it to ancient sympathetic magic and Bohemia customs about first fruits.
Leonard A Barrett notes the 1929 New York state bureau of securities report detailing twenty fraud forms that harmed many, while blaming gullibility, legal loopholes, and slow U.S. justice for allowing schemes. He cites Hatry case speed in England as a contrast.
How the banjo evolved from the ancient Pandoura of Greece and the god Pan explained with playful scorn turned tribute. The piece recalls decades of mockery faced by the instrument while celebrating its enduring, noble strings and vibrant heritage.
The USDA reports that early feeding of newborn chicks is not harmful and may aid yolk absorption. Experiments by Burton Heywang and M A Jull show early feeding stimulates yolk assimilation, with scratch grain aiding faster uptake. Unless specific reasons exist, feed chicks early. avoid feeding before shipping only if necessary.
J B Hayes of the University of Wisconsin says blackhead infection in young turkeys is spread from mother hens, so poults should be raised without chicken or turkey hens. Use a new brooder stove for incubator hatched birds and maintain a clean range. Separate old birds from the young and follow strict sanitation to avoid disease.
A conference among New England colleges outlines a chick mash recipe using 200 lb yellow cornmeal 100 lb wheat bran 100 lb ground oats 25 lb meat scrap 25 lb fishmeal 50 lb dry skim milk 25 lb alfalfa leafmeal 25 lb steamed bonemeal 6 lb salt. The dry milk portion equals 7.44 percent.
Guidance on feeding schedules and brooding for poultry. Emphasizes starting with high merit breeders, separating chicks, and the importance of a balanced ration with vitamins and minerals. Advises careful housing, grass for goslings, and sanitation before moving or housing chicks.
A compact ad page ruminates on talk versus action and quotes Middleton and Alger about terror. It also promotes Cole's Carbon salve claimed to heal burns quickly with no scars and advertises pricing by druggists and Rockford Illinois distribution. A short humorous exchange about beggars and shoes closes.
Dr Caldwell promoted a herbal laxative to treat constipation addressing its root cause. Since 1885 his Syrup Pepsin gained popularity for a gentler effect, relieving bad breath coated tongue gas headaches biliousness and fatigue by improving sluggish bowels. Children and elderly alike praised its pleasant taste and non gripping formula.
A market commentary notes that affairs of the company seem to have turned the corner with speculation about its future trajectory. The piece questions the direction the company will take as it faces a changing business environment.
A humorous exchange between a shopper and a salesgirl about suitable dormitory wear. The brief dialogue hints at casual apparel and sizing without detailing specific items or styles.
A concise reflection on success and belief presenting a Burke quotation about superstition and the minds it harms. The line emphasizes self examination and skepticism toward faith based on fear or illusion.
Perennial pediatric remedy Castoria soothes infants and young children with tummy or bowel upsets. The ad warns against adult medicines, urges medical care for serious issues, and promotes Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature as proof of authenticity.
Report notes Charlie appears troubled and appears burdened by theories around success. The remark suggests pressure from ideas about achievement.
A dating era headline contrasts traditional marriage asks with modern independence as a working woman asserts self support. The piece surveys evolving social roles and expectations in courtship and finances.
Montana woman recounts losing 19 pounds in four weeks using Kruschen Salts and urges daily half teaspoonful doses with hot water before breakfast. The ad-style piece touts cleansing effects, improved health, and a money back guarantee from druggists nationwide.
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