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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
6
Two young women members of a King's Daughters circle invite friends to a Measuring party with a short program, refreshments, and a two cents per foot or extra inch contributed for height. The piece describes party games, partner matching, and a witty hostess Madame Merri in a moral, playful tone.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines steps for a crochet mat pattern with chain lengths, picots, dc stitches, and edging sequences. It mentions increments, rows, loops, and turning points, detailing widening adjustments to achieve a smooth finish and a final border.
A vintage dress description outlines a cream fabric frock with pale blue spots, full gathered skirt, waist tab, three crossfold trims, and a cream bodice with a yoke. Delamne, lace, silk, and buttons are itemized as materials, with a center front spring box pleat and back fastening.
A bride writes a cordial acknowledgment to each recipient who offered gifts. She thanks a husband and wife for a present and notes her appreciation to the wife in particular. The message conveys gratitude with warm, respectful tone toward all donors.
From Our Des Moines Correspondent at the State Capital. Fraternal insurers face proposed higher assessments and state scrutiny as lawmakers prepare for the next session. The rank and file oppose rate increases, while officers and the insurance commission argue rising membership is needed to cover death claims. Also reported are Army of the Philippines officers elected, state printing contracts, and Iowa Republican leadership decisions ahead of the fall campaigns.
Descriptions from Valparaiso, Santiago and Buenos Aires report eighty plus shocks, widespread destruction across Chile and Argentina, vast loss of life and property. Valparaiso and surrounding towns are devastated, railways destroyed, water scarce, prices soar, and many residents flee into hills as authorities assess a catastrophe tied to an apparent volcanic eruption in Los Andes.
In Columbia Ohio on August 19 the twelfth district democratic convention met and nominated Col. W. A. Taylor, a veteran newspaper man, for Congress. The convention heartily endorsed President Roosevelt for the fight against trusts and endorsed William Jennings Bryan.
A brief item notes Miss Leopold and Secretary Liedekeranz recount past health recovery. They credit Peruna for restoration of health and strength after a period described as poor condition three years prior. The piece presents a promotional tone and emphasizes personal testimony.
Miss Ricka Leopold of Mynusha Wisconsin and Mrs Iettie Green report severe health decline followed by marked improvement after using Peruna tonic. They credit the remedy with renewed strength and relief from symptoms.
A Boston writer describes a highly organized daily routine to a New York publisher, detailing tasks from eight to ten his verge to ten to thirteen criticisms to three to five a history of the world for children. The New Yorker, blunt, asks when he thinks he will finish.
The story recounts Hon. Joseph Q. Hoyt of Boston accusing Benjamin F. Butler of stealing Hoyt's silver watch as a circus lad. A supposed thief was defended by Butler, who proved innocence and that he was never at the circus. Hoyt recalls a dinner at Astor House where Butler joked about the case.
A Nebraskan minister recounts stomach troubles starting in 1805 from overeating and poor diet. After trying Grape-Nuts with cream and sugar, his symptoms eased within hours and full health returned in weeks. He cites repeated relief and urges others to try the cereal.
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