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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
6
A fragmented column notes public health victories from war era campaigns against yellow fever and typhoid linked to the Panama Canal build up. It mentions medicines and home remedies for gray hair by an actress, plus a series of humorous overheard exchanges and a product ad for Backache relief and Garfield Tea.
An insurance official cites statistics claiming 100000 Americans die yearly from kidney diseases, with 60000 deaths preventable if early signs are detected. The ad touts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as beneficial in early stages and for Bright's disease, featuring testimonials from Florence Sennett of Dunleary and urging readers to request a free sample.
In Washington, a proposal from Secretary of State Lansing seeks to substitute automobiles for the old horse drawn carriages used by the president's official team. The House approved a measure, signaling a shift in executive transport. Roosevelt first used a limousine, Taft later struck a deal with an automobile concern for three cars at a low cost.
A long proposal urges building boulevards on both riverbanks from Washington to Great Falls linking major thoroughfares. Advocates cite riverfront access and park expansion, arguing the region should reclaim and restore historic riverine routes while preparing for a growing population and a envisioned Great Falls park.
An elderly servant Theresa Thirpey aged eighty five won first prize for long service at a Pederttien of Woman's club meeting in Washington. She received a diploma and a prize of eight dollars for having served many years in the households of prominent families. The record noted her as loyal and reliable with duties including cook and chamber work.
A fog of old Washington chatter wanders through scenes of ice skating in the capital. The piece lampoons provincial crowds and flirtatious skaters, contrasts with pewter politicians, and sketches a city frozen in winter revelry near Chevy Chase.
An old promotional letter from Dr Kilmer Co. in 1918 touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the best kidney medicine, claiming twelve years of use and strong demand. It urges readers to mail ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting availability at drug stores and asking to mention the paper.
An old advertisement claims uric acid causes rheumatism and other pains since Scheele 1776. It promotes Anurio by Dr Pierce of the Invalids Hotel Buffalo New York, saying it removes uric acid from the body and relieves aches and gout. It urges readers to buy or request a trial package by mail.
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