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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1923
Page
8
A witness explains truth telling as bearing the whole truth and nothing but the truth, saying dishonor before God and man follows if one lies. The judge probes consequences while the prosecutor questions understanding. The piece cites a quote from Everybody's Magazine about landscape appreciation and cultured taste.
A Winter and Spring guide promotes planting rye and other legumes to build soil fertility for home gardens. It describes sowing rye in August, letting roots grow through winter, turning under before spring, and using the decayed roots to enrich topsoil while reducing manure dependence.
Figures from the United States Department of Agriculture show that purebred sires greatly influence offspring across farms in 46 states. The Better Sires Better Stock campaign data indicate one bull per 18 cows and one stallion per ~20 mares, plus similar ratios for other livestock, underscoring economy and rapid improvement when using purebred sires and, soon after, purebred females.
Department of Agriculture index shows the purchasing power of farm products at 68 in December, up from 66 in November, with the yearly average at 69 versus 67 in 1921 and 56 in 1920. The gain stems from a 5 point rise in the average prices of ten leading crops and a 1 point drop in prices of non farm commodities. For the year the ten crop index is 118, up from 109 in 1921 and 88 in 1920, while the five stock index stands at 111, up from 107 in 1921 and 168 in 1920, and the overall price of non farm commodities at 169 for 1822, compared with 161 in 1821 and 284 in 1820.
W A Jenking of Shenandoah Ia declares Hubam clover the finest honey source. He notes its long bloom from June to frost, excellent color and body, and that 44 hives produced 4802 pounds from Aubam clover July 25 onward last season. In 1922 results were similarly strong.
Seed bed for sweet clover favors deep, well packed soil and simple weed cover for good germination. Recommends sowing on unbroken land or fields with prior small grain, plus fence repair to save costs. Advises crop rotation to avoid soil diseases, noting tomatoes struggle when grown on same ground year after year.
Timothy and sweet clover grown together improves yield per acre and aids curing. Stir hay often to avoid sunburn. Sweet clover makes richer feed when mixed but is harder to cure. Sandy loam soil is best for gardens, with good site choice. Lead testing is worthwhile to ensure seed viability and soil health.
In 1922 Western Canada achieved its largest grain crop with strong exports, while national debt markets and currency stabilized after wartime shocks. Officials cite improving economic health, with forecasts of rising prosperity in 1923 as the economy gradually recovers from low postwar sentiment.
In a playful scene a large mixed family of dolls leads a game as Auntie and Joan clash over Mrs Jenkins a witty misunderstanding unfolds with the childlike humor of a domestic moment
A young French chemist Mazarin has invented a new alloy named areum resembling gold in brightness and durability. It could substitute gold in jewelry and other manufactures where gold is used. No composition details are provided.
Advertisement notes a fast jelly recipe using Plymouth Rock Gelatine with flavor drops and cattle sugar to produce enough jelly for a crowd. Mentions a joking quote about a multimillionaire and a chorus girl, citing London Mail as the source.
An item describes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Powder as remedies for rough itchy skin and warns about proper use. A mother jokes about her three year old Elizabeth and a doll, noting the doll lacks holes in its nose.
A compact proverb highlights the unique craft of well digging where highest skill begins at the pinnacle of the bore. It underscores precision and planning, linking success to starting from the top and following through with careful depth work.
An odd fragmented ad text describes a long running medical treatment called Halub Catarre Medicind. It includes references to medicine, claims of quick relief through a bloodstream mucous route, and mentions scattered names and locations such as Cheney & Co Toledo and The J. W. Cole Co Rockford. The passage also intermingles a phone call scene and snippets about movie stars, without clear coherent narrative.
A comic dialogue from Life magazine parodies domestic life with Mrs Parke noting her husband’s fatigue and a sharp remark about gendered clothing. The exchange toys with gender norms as the husband resists trousers while Amy contemplates longer skirts and shared household expectations.
The Boston Transcript notes humorously that while many wonders are found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, the real puzzle remains how to pronounce the name, remarking that Wednesday the 13th is a lucky wedding day.
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