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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
6
A man and a Chinaman sought a grass cutting job near a street corner. The colored man refused to use a pie as a tool, insisting he never cuts grass with a pie, highlighting racial prejudice and awkward street interactions.
The ad proclaims Resinol ointment and Resinol soap as fast acting cures for eczema heat rash tingling pimples and similar eruptions claiming doctor prescribed effectiveness for twenty years. It asserts nationwide use and urges purchase from druggists. The second portion ponders a hypothetical gathering of famous figures from history who loved mathematics.
An exasperated grass widow complains a fortune teller predicted two husbands then three. An escort reveals the teller spoke of the escort as the widow’s husband, explaining the misreading in a humorous mixup.
The Iowa Bankers Association elected officers led by President Harry T. Blackburn of Des Moines and Vice President W. A. Dexter of Toledo. Charles J. Wohlenberg of Holstein is treasurer and P. W. Pall of Des Moines secretary. Senator Sherman spoke on The Basis of Law Making, arguing government arises from private conduct and that crime is deterred by both law and personal ethics. Waterloo won the next convention site.
Gedar Vallix and Rear Admiral Robert E. Perry discuss Stefansson thought to be alive amid far northern search. Peary predicts Stefansson may reach mainland with game to sustain him. Gotch to meet Ordeman in Humboldt Iowa for benefit match aiding county fair debt. Iowa sheriffs report rising horse theft linked to wartime markets. call for greater farmer vigilance.
The Industrial association announces Rivers Refining and Smelting will begin a 400 by 400 foot plant to handle refractory ore. It will start with 400 workers, expanding with allied industries to 2,000. Twenty thousand horsepower will be supplied by the Mississippi River Power Company from the Keokuk dam.
John Fletcher Sr a pioneer of this section died at his Hancock home June 21 at age 77 He had lived in Iowa many years and is survived by a wife and five children including John Fletcher Jr of Des Moines The obituary notes family lineage and local ties with his death described in concise terms The surrounding text also references regional agricultural issues such as winter wheat conditions and rust damage in nearby counties indicating broader rural concerns of the period
In a Des Moines area town five large scales were found to vary in weighing 100 pounds prompting a statewide push to test scales. Commissioner Barney plans visits to towns suspected of scale faults as residents report hogs and grain weighed differently at home and in Chicago.
Iowa notes include the 20th annual county supervisors convention set for Des Moines in August. Polk County equalized township valuations at 326 391 263, and a $20 fine was imposed on Sioux City bus operator G R Cook for violating a traffic ordinance. A J Bond and wife plan a California move after 52 years in Denison. Ida County pioneers Hans J Lund and Andrew Byers shared a long visit after years apart. Grace Wilsworth of Sioux City seeks a divorce reversal with Charles Ellsworth. Judge Sears aids Goeras and Mrs Peter Knight celebrate their sixty sixth wedding anniversary in Canada and Latene.
A concise meditation contrasts the visible kindness of many with the harsh truth that some lie buried beneath surface civility. The lines imply moral ambiguity and the depths of character beyond appearances.
In a fragmentary piece the writer voices harsh views on American Indian assimilation, claiming indians cannot mix with advancing civilization and will not submit to change. The text condemns government efforts and blames modernization for eroding native life and culture.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for clear skin scalp and hands. It invites readers to sample emollients by mail with a 32 page Skin Book sent to Cuticura Dept Boston and notes availability everywhere.
A flirtatious exchange has a man pressing for a Walco diamond gift. The woman, described as a far seeing young thing, declines and accepts the ring now promising Christmas happiness as always.
An Eldon Missouri woman shares relief from displacement inflammation backache and nervous prostration after two years of pain and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and well being after other remedies failed. The ad promotes the elixir for similar female ailments and notes sales everywhere.
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