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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
8
Alabastine is presented as the market’s most effective economical wall decoration after thirty five years of use. No boiling water or glue is required and the product is easy to prepare and apply producing a solid streakless mat like surface with ordinary care.
An old advertisement touts Alabastine wall tint as producing beautiful mellow nature colors by mixing shades. It claims millions of painters and homeowners worldwide use it, warns of a red crown and circle on each package, and notes it is sold by druggists, hardware dealers, and paint stores.
A three pound newborn girl, cared for by the town Humane Society, has reached five pounds while gaining weight. She is notable as the fifteenth baby born in her family, with her mother dying at birth. In other news a windstorm, April 20, caused porch losses and outbuilding damage near Clear Lake and minor destruction around Belmond and Briceyln, with no serious injuries reported.
A strange woman persuaded a taxicab driver to take her toward Cresco. About six miles out a faint cry led the driver to learn the baby had been born in the car. The mother received medical attention at the hospital. her name was not released.
Fort Dodge loses its oldest resident, Mrs Gordon V Patterson, who died Sunday morning at 93. She arrived before the railroad and crossed the Mississippi at Dubuque before traveling to Fort Dodge in a prairie schooner.
Cedar Rapids based Tawa Railway and Light company, owning several Iowa electric plants, announces support for preparedness by letting employees join federal training camps. Any staff may take up to thirty days without salary loss, not affecting their summer vacations.
Des Moines chamber of commerce releases state capital figures showing Iowa manufacturing output rising beyond earlier estimates. Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Davenport lead gains with higher capitalization employment and output, pushing total valuation above 200 million after under 10 000 population towns are included.
Mrs James M Clavie aged 71 died from burns in Boone after a rake and bonfire accident. Anna Slentachan aged 45 died by drinking carbolic acid at Burlington. Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant reports two gifts of 3000 dollars each. Joseph Schulze aged 90 dies after being run down by a car in Town City. Gottfried Volengeder 73 arrested in Shenandoah for attempted assault on Marjorie Winchell daughter of Mr and Mrs Winchell. Emma Crowe Robertson Thomas of Sioux City dies on furlough at Shannon City. State bank deposits reach record highs with a 34000000 increase in the first year. Prof Harry Richards likely to become dean of the Iowa law school. Des Moines gas prices 40 cents per hundred pounds for residence delivery next summer. A freight engine toppled into Mississippi at Dubuque with no injuries.
Chronological summary of United States Germany tensions over submarine warfare from February 1916 through April 1918, listing key incidents, notes, and diplomatic exchanges involving governments, ships, and leaders such as Wilson Lansing von Bernstorff and the Lusitania attacks.
An advertisement claims Hanfort's Dalsam guarantees cures for ailments and injuries when applied externally. If not satisfied, the dealer will refund the money. The ad emphasizes value for money and offers a bottle with money-back insurance-like protection.
On retiring lightly touch spots of dan drut itching and burning with Cutteura ointment. Next morning shampoo thoroughly with Cuttewra Soap and hot water. These emollients keep the scalp clean and healthy and promote hair growth. Free sample by mail with Book. Address postcard, Gutiura, Dept. b, Yeston. Sold everywhere.
A scrambled and garbled passage claims freckles respond to a “double ateenygih-ta” method and advertises Dr. Pierre Pellets as liver pills. The text mentions vows, guarantees, and a drastic removal of freckle and skin issues, with a sensational claim about a man’s head, but remains incoherent.
Dear Readers I appeal to those with kidney and bladder trouble to avoid harsh salts or alcoholic medicines and try a shark treatment of Anuric I have used Dr Pierce medicines for years and after using Anurle Tablets am cured of kidney trouble A doctor called me well preserved for my age thanks to Dr Pierce
Antique ad copy touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to soothe pinching shoes and corns. Claims quick relief for sore feet and swelling with use in shoes and foot baths. Says over 100000 packages used by troops at the front and sold widely everywhere.
Des Moines Iowa Mrs Bullance Jefferson recalls illness four years ago when doctors warned surgery was essential. Her husband opposed the operation and she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to recover strength and health. She urges others to try the remedy before surgical intervention. The notice invites readers to write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential guidance.
An old health advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable blood purifier. It claims to purify bad blood, relieve stomach weakness, and improve digestion without alcohol or narcotics. The product is advertised as made from American forest herbs with ingredients listed on the wrapper.
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