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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
3
A lively scene shows Witty Witch in her armchair entertaining fairies and gnomes with stories about children of all shapes and eye colors. The tale follows Pam and her doll at a tea party, ending with a playful scare when the doll awakens, causing a family laugh.
A fragment from a humorous column features sayings about flinching at flirtation and social gossip. It contrasts advice and action by men and women with aphorisms on optimism and courage. The passage includes a quoted remark about weight in the community and a playful critique of social scales.
To test gold and silver use strong nitric acid with 6244 drachms muriatic acid and dreachin, or 15 drops water and 6 drachms test solution. For silver, use twenty four grains citrate of silver with 30 drops nitric acid and 1 ounce water. Apply to a hidden spot to observe the effect. the acid will not affect gold or silver in visible ways.
The piece discusses Leonard A. Barrett's meditation on hatred drawn from Oliver Curwood's The Plains of Abraham. It argues hate corrupts morals, fuels crime, inflates the ego, and poisons the psyche, contrasting it with the protective value of friendship and love. It notes historic tribal hostility and calls for educational and spiritual enlightenment to curb hatred.
Advice on keeping piano keys clean and bright. Recommends ample light and gentle cleaning with a damp cloth to prevent yellowing. Some suggest milk as a better cleaner than water, with caution to avoid water running down the keys.
A fragmented passage rails at a writer blamed for his troubles as bankruptcy looms. The speaker mocks the author by claiming every book he writes instantly becomes a drug on the market and quips that he should have become a druggist.
A young man complains of constant pests and meddling critics. The columnist advises tolerance and steady effort, notes that life includes sorrow and injustice, and argues that patient, thoughtful resistance can curb evils without anger.
The United States Department of Agriculture presents a sleevedless summer dress for a young girl designed for warm days. Made from plain cotton voile with green stitched leaf motifs, pockets, and a matching neck binding, the pattern fits standard patterns with kimono sleeves and a shoulder seam, and can be sewn in about two hours on a machine.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture urges using a meat thermometer to cook ham to 160 degrees, whether boiling or baking. Leave the rind on to reduce shrinkage, soak overnight, and finish with a brown sugar glaze for uniform results and better flavor.
Apricot Charlotte is a make ahead dessert from home economics. Soak dried apricots in cold water then puree and cook with gelatin sugar and salt. Whip cream fold in and mound on sponge cake lined dish chill for an hour before serving.
A home dairy note states one gallon of skim milk yields about one and a half pounds of cottage cheese. If milk is sweet, heat in a clean pan and keep at 75 degrees Fahrenheit until curdled and sour. Process usually takes about hours, with sour milk speeding fermentation per USDA guidance.
The illustration shows rolled sandwiches spread with cream cheese and watercress or pickle variants. It suggests equal parts cheese and olives or peppers with nuts, plus chopped vegetables. Use fresh elastic bread and trim ends, then slice thin and roll tightly.
The excerpt discusses how geologic and surveying authorities acknowledge the earth’s curvature when mapping small tracts. It notes that north south lines converge due to curvature, while large-area surveys show apparent curvature but intend nearly square blocks, with curvature errors influencing block layouts.
A large black bear roamed from the mountains and was fed by a Capllung, Columbia, woman who mistook it for a tame pet. The bear appeared at the doorstep for several days, milk and honey were given, and the mistake was later corrected by Charles Anderson.
Farmers to use airplanes for trips to farms in South Africa. Many owners of large farms are considering air travel for inspections. Yards are large enough for landing at the owner’s front door. The note hints at partnerships and etiquette reflecting the era's golden rule.
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