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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
6
In a dialogue from a zoo setting, Mr Box Tortoise explains how box tortoises protect themselves by docking into their shells, while Mrs Gopher Tortoise and Miss Gopher discuss wisdom, saving time, and the fate of relatives. the tale ends with reassurance of safety in the zoo.
A discussion on why meeting an empty hearse is deemed lucky. The piece traces beliefs rooted in death contagion and psychology, noting regional attitudes in the South and the idea that an empty hearse removes the omen of death.
The excerpt traces the origin of the word Sabbath from Hebrew meaning rest, linking it to biblical creation and rest on the seventh day. It notes ancient Hebrew practice of ceasing labor for prayer and meditation and observes its linguistic presence across languages with the sense of rest and spiritual contemplation.
A reader letter recalls climbing Bunker Hill and the state house in youth, mentions reading Scott and Dickens, learning Esperanto, and a moment watching an actress on stage. The note reflects on what the writer might do differently with two weeks of life and comments on fame and persuasion.
Leonard A. Barrett reflects on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle after his death. Doyle shaped detective fiction with Sherlock Holmes while pursuing spiritualism, insisting Holmes be buried as a symbol of his broader beliefs and promising forthcoming correspondence with Houdini.
The article explains using baking dishes to prepare and present foods with minimal cleanup. It offers a stuffed tomato recipe with bacon parsley onion bread crumbs and buttered crumbs baked in a shadow baking dish for 45 to 86 minutes until tender and browned.
A USDA Farmers Bulletin explains farm produced goods boost a family's economic picture from kitchen garden to ice and firewood. It advises recording homegrown outputs and sales in a simple ledger, using a hanging pad to track items as gathered, with weekly transfers to a ledger page for “Products furnished by the farm for family use.”
The article explains common ant species invade houses, especially in kitchens and pantries, and describes disposal methods. It covers locating nests by following worker trails, using carbon disulphide or kerosene with precautions, and using poison baits and sprays while protecting people and pets. It also advises securing attractants, refrigerating or sealing foods, and cleaning crumbs promptly.
An article explains how sugar and certain bacteria create acidic conditions dissolving enamel. It notes calcium phosphorus and vitamin D are essential, found in tomatoes oranges grapefruit and raw vegetables, with milk and cod liver oil as sources. It counters the belief about teeth circulation.
An advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a pleasant neutralizer for stomach acid. It promotes its use for children and adults, noting its FDA status and long trademark history since 1875.
Skeptical Public Brian Jewett of the Goof club tries selling five dollar gold pieces on Congress Street Portland Maine for four dollars each. He sells 10 new pieces at four dollars to a single foreign buyer who bites the piece while others laugh. The other eight pieces remain unsold as passersby listen.
A census taker climbs to a roof and descends a fire escape to reach a flat, where a polite matron provides information after mistaking him for her husband. The exchange ends with the enumerator noting the frankness of answers and the mix up.
A historical note discusses estate disposal including life insurance and general affairs. It highlights the administration of the will as a major issue and stresses the importance of choosing a capable executor.
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