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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
3
A thoughtful note argues strong resolve, not calendar days, drives reform. It cites Goethe to urge seizing the moment while warning many fail due to lack of discipline and recurring excuses, showing how minor daily annoyances derail even strict resolvers.
The piece argues many people fail with resolutions due to excuses and overambition. It advocates realistic goals, doing duty nearest, and avoiding perpetual postponement. Historical and moral reflections urge action now rather than vain plans.
The article explores how the French Foreign Legion projects discipline and heroism to civilians and soldiers alike. It notes the Legion’s historic campaigns from Crimea to North Africa and its role in modern conflicts, while detailing recruitment, integration of foreign volunteers, and the perceived path from officer to legionnaire.
Attorney General Cosson announces the state ready to enforce prohibition with added agents in various counties. He notes prior seizures of bootleggers and liquor violators in Ottumwa Centerville and Keokuk plus arrests of robbers and murderers. He argues Iowa has top law enforcement and cites Massachusetts adopting similar provisions.
A gravely ill husband Mr Byram and his wife Mrs Scott Byram elderly, and their infant died in their home after scarlet fever left the family quarantined. The infant died of starvation and two other children were ill. Nearby Mr Henry and family also faced losses with a recent death.
Laborer proves Margaret Thoman's death in San Francisco near a year ago, making Margaret Armstrong Thoman's son Fred Armstrong sole heir to about 40 000. Simpson College endowment climbs past 309 000 with late pledges. Valley Junction completes 70 000 paving. 93 000 total 1915 improvements.
An Illinois farmer shares a Manitoba tale of wheat yields far surpassing expectations. Reports describe 34,000 bushels from 1,000 acres and other fields producing 40 to 78 bushels per acre. The piece highlights land prices from $12 to $80 an acre and notes possible homestead opportunities in Manitou and surrounding districts.
Fragments of a dated dialogue feature a mother asking about a daughter's appearance and an unclear reply. The passage includes garbled phrases and truncated sentences with references to color shape and meaning, suggesting a literary or editorial clipping.
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