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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
3
The feature presents three letter words to fit on an alga-board with apices, plus clues about why lobsters turn red, unpleasant medicines, and the number of volcanoes. It notes the sensory appeal of foods and medicines, compares pleasant flavors to harsher forms, and mentions a sea gull’s alternate name and its cry during fishing.
In this reminiscence a male gambler is called a plunger after the Earl of Hastings earned that term by risking large sums in quick games. He allegedly lost three checkers games for $5,000 each, then cut for $2,500, losing about $25,000 in 90 minutes. The label spread as observers noted his high stakes gambles.
Newport News police records remain secure as the outer door was shut by an operator who did not know the combination. Officials cannot access the contents until the safe is opened, highlighting a clerical mishap rather than a security flaw.
A collection of practical tips covers cream in pies to brown crusts, mildew removal using soap starch salt and lemon juice, and stain lifting for grass marks. It also suggests turning an old straw hat into a portable clothespin basket by adding tape handles for easy carrying.
Treasury department figures show total tax revenues from all sources in 1931 at 1.914 billion dollars, down from 2.983 billion in 1930. The sharpest decline came in income taxes, though they remained the largest single source of receipts.
An observer discusses the Empire State Building and New York City from the observation deck. The piece contrasts visitors and residents, noting the tower’s imposing view, human scale, and perspective on distance, fame, and the stars beyond.
Observers note that names were hastily scrubbed on stone at the base while visitors in the tower feel a boat like movement. Elevators ride smoothly and top room is tense yet controlled with wind and sway instruments. Smoking on the terrace raises questions about safety and manners.
Income taxes collected last year totaled 035,407, compared with 2,332,968,892 in 1980. Corporations paid 800,908,537 and individuals 587,226,929 in 1931, while the previous year corporations paid 1,090,972,611. The figures indicate about a 50 percent drop in individual income taxes.
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union feature offers salad and dressing ideas for kids. It lists fruit laden salads using oranges bananas and pineapple, with marshmallow garnish ideas and a golden dressing recipe. It also includes Rainbow Salad with gelatin and vegetables, plus a fairy ring presentation and playful serving tips.
Fred Harris, a Sydney bachelor, invents a tattooing method to decorate legs with washable hose-like designs. The inked patterns can be washed off with a chemical and replaced with new designs, freeing wearers from darning.
Doctors advise preventing gas in the stomach and bowels by keeping the intestinal tract open while avoiding harsh treatment. Castoria is presented as a gentle, vegetable remedy for babies and children, free of narcotics and harsh drugs, and recommended by mothers in trying times.
A woman famed for acting and jewelry attended a Paris party wearing a pink gown and what appeared to be three rows of pink pearl beads. She confessed the necklace was made from haticot beans tied and strung, with her long earrings crafted from tiited rice grains.
In San Joaquin Valley California crews mount an electrically driven airplane type propeller on steel derricks to create a breeze. Six machines operate to keep frost off about twenty acres of elfms as workers labor to support others.
The young lady protests an overnight kiss saying she objected to it last night. The reply claims the man did not kiss her then but waited until now. Also a note on wealth: getting rich means saving a comfortable residue each year from ages twenty to fifty.
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