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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
2
In a fanciful tale Tue sday visits the Valley of Beautiful Memories to praise Dolly on her birthday. Old year memories speak of Dolly’s joy and kindness, noting her smile and laughter brighten those around her. The narrator promises to witness Dolly’s day from dawn to night, sending wishes for many happy returns.
In a letter from Fred Barton, the writer complains about Indianapolis jaywalking enforcement and delays caused by officers. He notes a large sign claiming 68 local street deaths per year, later chalked to 64, and observes cowboys with balloon tires near a hotel freight elevator.
The article traces mirror superstition from primitive belief to modern psychology. It notes the link between a broken looking glass and a feared death in the family, tied to the idea of a counterfeit self and sympathetic magic.
A New York surety executive says more than a million Americans are defrauded by confidence games and other dishonest schemes amounting to over three and a half billion dollars taken from wage earners.
The USDA showcases a rural kitchen in New Jersey illustrating modern conveniences in a farm home. Features include a high sink with hot and cold water, a left drain board, sanitary waste basket, and stainless elements. Lighting, safety, and easy cleaning are emphasized with an enamel table, linoleum floor, and well placed cabinets.
A Western Newspaper Union analysis recalls values that endure after the 1929 crash. It contrasts investor losses with lasting truths such as childlike joy, integrity, friendship, family, nature, books, and the loving support of wife and mother.
The United States Department study recommends washable wool or wool blends for boys ages three to six in cold months. Emphasizes simple patterns, minimal bulk, easy pressing, and easy fastenings. Describes a one-piece trouser pattern and bound side openings ending in an embroidered tailor's arrowhead for easy handling.
Apple butter remains popular and easy to make using windfall and bruised apples. Choose tart, good cooking varieties like Northern Spy and Stayman Winesap. use cider, adjust sugar to taste, and stir constantly to prevent scorching. Spices such as cinnamon cloves and allspice enhance flavor, with vanilla optional.
The text outlines nutrition requirements for school children including milk in meals, vegetables and leafy greens, one or two fruits, whole grain cereals, two protein servings, freely used butter, and energy-rich foods. It emphasizes variety and energy provision, though many phrases are garbled.
Instructions advise sewing a short tape to the shoulder seam and attaching a dome fastener to the free tape end to hold bra or lingerie straps in place. Twill tape in white or black matches dress color and sheerness for secure hold.
Prepare large apples by coring and peeling. Fill the cavities with sausage, place in a baking pan, and add water with sugar and lemon juice. Cover and bake until tender, tasting during cooking and uncovering last minutes to brown.
Two Brooklyn girls gossip about a youth they know noting his stale jokes and loud humor as the main fault. They mock his sense of humor and outdo each other in panning him while the chat drifts to lighter banter and comic snippets from New York Sun.
The article notes fifteen states had adopted woman suffrage before the nineteenth amendment made it national. Wyoming was the earliest and the speaker recalls a 1969 suffrage in a territory context.
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