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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
6
A Knoxville Tennessee reader thanks Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from chronic back pain and “female trouble.” The testimony claims improved appetite, strength, and ability to work after using the Medicine and Liver Pills, with a request to publish the letter.
In Philadelphia after a modest wedding two girls discussed the event. One asked how the bride looked and the other replied that she was remarkably well groomed.
Daddy Fring relays a yearly tale about the mean Poison Ivy family to children Nick and Nancy. He describes the plant’s appearance and warns that poison ivy causes pain, sleeplessness, and dangerous skin burns while urging readers to consult a library picture of the plant and avoid contact.
A fashion note outlines thrift friendly one piece dresses for the coming fall and winter, highlighting remodeling of last year’s gowns into this season’s styles. It describes a satin and wool frock with a straight skirt, braid trim, side and shoulder openings, snap fasteners, and a satin ribbon girdle with decorative details.
A playful note asks if your uncle's sister is not your aunt then she is your mother. It jokes a gardener is better off than others because he keeps his own thyme and values his own celery.
Late summer fashion focuses on hats suited to the season with no winterating themes. Ostrich plumes return in two designs while others feature lace, straw braids, and ribbon detailing. Mourning millinery appears in black Georgette with white trimming, and Palm Beach colors remain favored in the magazine spread.
An OCR fragment touts Bayer Aspirin tablets as a safe, physician prescribed pain reliever available in small tin packages and larger bottles. It also markets a double-duty shaving soap claiming skin benefits and universal suitability for women, with sensationalized lifestyle claims and generic female-ideal messaging.
An old blood purifier claims to cleanse blood of rheumatic germs. The advertisement touts S, 8, S as thorough and sold by druggists nationwide. Readers are directed to contact Chief Medical Adviser at 107 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia for literature and advice.
A city school principal and a persistent admirer cause a scene as the principal insists on keeping the building open. The admirer stays late claiming responsibility for the building and explains he cannot leave it in the care of a stranger.
A fragment mentions Oba diah and characters Sam Tudga debating repairs to a barrel. The speaker contemplates whether to consult a carpenter or a tailor for alterations. The scene hints at a practical dilemma and craft decisions.
In Verre Unite, a teacher received heartfelt thanks as a graduating class presented a starting gift. A boy cried openly, moved by the present, prompting the teacher to praise his emotion as a lasting tribute. An observer revealed the boy prized the 60 cents he would spend to purchase the gift.
Fragmented OCR lines reference a new comet and its tests. Mentions an actor who played a fop with a blend of praise and doubt, noting a "divndy" style. Readable facts are limited but indicate discussion of celestial events and theater performance.
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