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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
8
Historical note recounts Antonio Stradivari who lived 1644 to 1737 and produced 1,116 instruments. Only 602 are known to exist today while each instrument, though famed, was originally sold for about $50.
An Antwerp carpenter purchased an old painting labeled as Baptized in the River Jordan from a dealer for a few francs. An Antwerp art expert found the date 1640 and Rembrandt’s signature on the panel. The piece is valued at 2,000,000 francs.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a solution for hair loss and dull or thinning hair. It claims improved scalp health, reduced dandruff, and a shiny, youthful look with a non greasy toning effect. Also mentions a pipeline grain conveyance system and Allcock's Plasters for aches.
A concise piece notes that wit aids understanding in everyday speech. It emphasizes clarity, humor, and thoughtful dialogue as tools for clear communication and better grasp of ideas.
An advertisement urges readers to add Cuticura Talcum to toilet requisites. It praises the powder as an exquisite skin and baby powder and notes it completes the Cuticura trio of Soap Ointment and Talcum at 25 cents each, available everywhere.
A remark on choosing to rise with purpose rather than duty. It champions self-motivation, framing morning energy as a voluntary habit rather than a mandate. The idea stresses personal agency in starting the day.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for biliouness constipation and indigestion while noting drug stores and retirement. The piece closes with a reflective quotation about valuing genius and friendship in quiet moments, as night sounds unfold.
An advertisement promotes Brandreth Pills as an entirely vegetable laxative. It claims one or two tablets at bedtime keep the user in good condition. The ad targets young men and ties the idea of saving the world to early financial restraint.
A harmless vegetable butter color called Dandelion has been used by millions for 50 years. Drug stores and general stores sell bottles priced at 85 cents, suggesting broad consumer familiarity.
Frank Wenig a prominent Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers member and Legion official in Iowa said no two American movements are more allied than the American Legion and organized labor. He spoke at a joint session of the State Federation of Labor and the Legion in Des Moines asserting opposition to propa ganda that Legion members would act as strikebreakers.
American Legion Auxiliary officials solicit questionnaires from departments to assess needs for development of the women's stand-by organization. Mrs. Jennie Stewart of Bartleaville Oklahoma leads the southern district in distributing the survey to determine past year accomplishments, methods, problems, and factors affecting membership campaigns and national assistance.
Superintendent James J. Reynolds of Flatbush schools calls for active cooperation between American Legion posts and schools to keep patriotism alive. He suggests Legion speakers at patriotic events, presentation of a Legion flag to each new school, and sharing post histories to document deeds of members in service for future patriotic study.
Emil Pick superintendent of Barker Mill at Auburn Maine was fined ten dollars by a jury in United States District Court for sending an indecent letter through the mail to Alvin B F Owsley national commander of the American Legion. The missive attacked Mr Owsley and took a pro French occupation stance amid alleged French propaganda.
An old lady thanks a young performer after a concert recalling childhood on her father's farm. A massive Dix River dam near Burgin Kentucky is planned with two auxiliaries to exceed 185000 turbine horsepower. An anecdote from East Anglia follows about two simple men seeking a hotel room for singing. A light note on how bears and insects cause wire troubles disrupt telephone service.
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