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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
3
An exchange shows one person asking if the other cares for children and the reply dismisses the idea of being a nursemaid. The dialogue reveals a distant, indifferent tone and a lack of warmth between the speakers.
An old advertisement explains catarrhal deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a cure. It claims forty years of success and lists BJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as sellers.
A simple note says apply a few drops of Inseed oil with a cloth to the outside of the gas stove or inside of the oven. This prevents rust and eases future cleaning.
Farmers' Bulletin 1282 explains nicotine dust as a less labor heavy method than sprays for truck crop pests like thrips and aphids. It requires careful timing, proper carriers, and airless conditions, with additives such as powdered sulfur or lead arsenate for certain insects.
Eastern experiment station figures show value of manure and savings from concrete or tile pits. Average yearly saving: 6.2 tons from a horse, 8.5 tons from a dairy cow, 4 tons from other cattle, plus sheep and hogs, totaling about 99.80 dollars in fertilizer value. Returns over years for increased crops exceed the pit cost.
A Victorian agriculture report shows gypsum at 1.5 tons per acre with 100 lb superphosphate raised wheat yields by 20.9 bushels per acre, versus 58 bushels gain from superphosphate alone. Results from 1922 and 1922 confirmatory seasons remain preliminary and not yet endorsed for farmers.
The Kansas seed laboratory analyzed a sample of alfalfa seed and found 1,478 Johnson grass seeds among other noxious weed seeds. Farmers who bought the seed now face a lifetime task eradicating Johnson grass.
U S Department of Agriculture warns hog shippers to use weather forecasts when loading hogs for early summer shipments. From May to June 1921 about 46 000 hogs shipped with 1481 dead on arrival in Chicago. Deaths spiked on May 23 and June 23 amid extreme temperatures. Further studies planned to clarify links between heat and in transit deaths.
The brological survey of the United States Department of Agriculture reports widespread mole damage to lawns gardens and truck farms. Mice following mole runways aggravate the harm by consuming sprouting grain vegetables and bulbs. Moles lift soil into ridges killing grasses and roots while in western states burrowing mounds cover crops and hinder harvesting. Practical control methods have been shared via correspondence publications and demonstrations.
The article advises planting a second crop using bone meal to stimulate growth. Scatter the bone meal thinly on the surface, rake in, then sow seeds. Within about two weeks plants show signs of nourishment from the bonemeal.
The smooth pear variety is recommended for early planting as it germinates in cold wet soil, unlike wrinkled peas which rot in ground when sown too soon. This guidance highlights selection based on germination resilience to chill and moisture.
Practical garden guidance urging planning and steady care. Emphasizes seed use, continuous cultivation, crop rotation, weed control, and berry plant attention to maximize family harvest all year. Warns against cheap seed and neglecting early spring work while staying resilient in heat.
Mrs Johanna Little of Kansas City tests Tanlae saying it cured her digestion, headaches, and nerves, enabling her to do housework with renewed energy. Ad notes 85 million bottles sold and Tanlae available at druggists. Nearby exchange contrasts New England codfish availability.
Druggists report high kidney trouble unseen by many. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touted as healing, with an insurance expert noting many applications rejected due to kidney issues. Available in two bottle sizes at drug stores. sample offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co.
A brief note on Sir Thomas Browne 1605 to 1682 a physician and writer of the Puritan era famed for the stately rhythm of his prose and for Urn Burial as his leading work.
An eminent medical authority warns against laxatives for temporary relief and permanent injury. The ad promotes Nujol as a natural lubricant that aids regular bowel movements without gripes. Nujol is described as harmless, non medicinal, and used in leading hospitals.
Early Spartan law compelled training in dancing for children starting at age five, shaping youth for cultural and ceremonial duties. The rule reflects a social expectation embedding movement into rigorous discipline and civic life.
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