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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
18
An elderly figure reflecting on returning to his hometown laments high land costs. He asks for the land price: one dollar per front foot, recalling land once cheap at ten dollars an acre. He then asks for acreage, learning one thousand plunks, and sighs at memories of childhood scenes.
A man returning from Germany tells his wife at dinner I went to Goethe’s home on Sunday. She interrupts with Who’s Gertie. The story plays on mishearing and mistaken identity amid a Faust broadcast.
A Washington Star remark features Senator Sorghum joking about statesmen greeting each other. He quips that they will be glad to see one another but soon will be forced to stop hearing each other.
Harold explains Bob has a bright plan to become a millionaire with an invention. He suggests a flying soap cake for shower baths as the core idea.
The doctor gazes into the patient’s eye and notes signs of liver trouble or anemia and fear of chronic nervous infection. The patient reveals the other eye is glass, implying a missing real eye.
A quirky caption notes Mrs. Johnson learning the banjo in two lessons while her husband jokes that she has practiced on him for ten years. The lighthearted exchange reflects domestic humor of the era.
In a tense exchange the client insists on court action while the lawyer directs the defendant to present to the jury. The dialogue hints at a marriage dispute and legal maneuvering amid a courtroom scene.
A dialogue reveals a family joke about heredity and fatigue. The son explains fatigue runs in the family, claiming his father was the first tired businessman. The snippet captures a lighthearted exchange on inherited weariness.
A lighthearted exchange features a husband complimenting his wife after a playful haircut, joking that she now resembles an old gentleman. The playful mispronunciation and aging reference provoke a humorous contrast between their self perceptions.
The New Jersey agricultural experiment station urges poultrymen to hatch Leghorn chicks in February. Early hatched cockerels sell as broilers in April at peak prices, while pullets reach lay in August and sustain income through fall. About a quarter of flocks should be February hatched. others by mid April.
The article explains that many poultry keepers switch feeds when eggs drop, but warns only the spring is a safe time for radical changes. Choose a proven feed and stick to it, adjusting feeding methods if problems arise to avoid molting and further drops in production.
A dry fine soil stored in a dry place prevents moisture and cold damage while hens enjoy dust baths. Manual treatments for lice are less favored than natural dusting, which remains essential for poultry comfort during winter.
The article warns that overcrowding poultry houses harms profits by slowing growth and reducing weight, mortality, and egg production. It suggests selling part of the stock to avoid winter overcrowding and poor performance, stressing management over stock quality.
Useful cake pans hold gravel oyster shells starch and charcoal use a tube cake pan. Drive a sharpened two foot stake through the center of the pan into the ground. The pan remains stable and is easy to clean and refill. This method reduces waste when giving tonics compared to mixing with grain.
An instructional sermon outline recounts Jesus facing misunderstanding. His family and townspeople doubt him while scribes accuse him of casting out demons by Beelzebub, prompting Christ to explain spiritual unity and the crime of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost.
A biblical excerpt from Ecclesiastes notes the preacher’s wisdom and discipline in teaching the people. It emphasizes seeking knowledge and arranging proverbs with care, concluding with reflections on vanity and human effort.
A quotation from F B Meyer asserts life is not personal property but a loan from the Almighty, with individuals responsible for it. The message emphasizes accountability and moral stewardship.
A rattlesnake with 29 rattles and a button was captured near the San Saba river by Howard Sellan of the Doran ranch. Rattlesnakes annually threaten livestock and residents urge a bounty to control the snakes.
Sedalia reader Amy L. recommends Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic for women after trial with other remedies failed. She credits quick improvement and endorses the medicine as effective and trustworthy.
Advertisement fragment notes no scandal while away. Mentions a cold cure product Bromo Quinine tablets with an 80 cent price and a signature on the box.
A shopper questions the dress cut while another asks for the price. The exchange reflects a nearby store scene where attire and cost are being discussed.
A Monticello Indiana family doctor promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation. He claims decades of practice and a wide customer base with millions of bottles used yearly. The ad urges readers to request a free sample by mail and mentions various Swinova products.
Mess of Potage notes Frog broth as the newest French culinary import. Early tasters say it is very superior and prompts curiosity about its flavors.
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