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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It urges readers to mail for a bottle and claims the product strengthens organs and improves general health, inviting subscription or purchase through Elmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength tonic as a cure for freckles and blotches. It claims one ounce can clear the skin completely with regular use, urging readers to ask for the product from druggists and promising a money back guarantee if it fails.
The piece warns childhood mortality in a civilized town, noting many infant deaths before age one and before age five. It cites narcotic drops and syrups marketed for children as containing opium or morphine, urging Castoria as free of narcotics and bearing the genuine signature.
Fragmentary lines hint at a reflection on life and success quoted from Rochefoucauld. The text suggests a comparison of life’s experiences to a song altered into ragtime rhythm.
Conversation shows a novice golfer admitting long practice with modest results. Participant predicts future improvement, asserting potential to shoot a decent game if progress continues at the same rate.
An old advertisement fragment touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum as a scented trio for face skin baby and dusting powder with 25¢ price each. It contrasts with a quote about love and a Boston Transcript note on physical training.
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a remedy for aging and kidney issues. It claims the oil improves kidney function, detoxifies the body, and delays aging with tasteless capsules sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
A playful tale centers on Tick and Tock, inseparable clock twins who speak in rapid phrases. They refuse separation, discuss loyalty, and hear children attempting to imitate their names, winding the clock and continuing their endless chatter as one.
The excerpt argues that educated will is as important as an educated brain. It stresses that intellectual sharpness without opportunity or resolve fails to seize growth. Education for youth is essential to align affections and steer character.
An advertisement extols Freezone a few cent bottle to lift corns and calluses with a few drops on the affected area claiming instant pain relief and painless removal. The piece also includes two short reader quotes about unhappy marriages and a couple planning to marry in a week.
A hunter on the shores of Lake Balkash in Siberia reports finding a new mineral named balkishite. It resembles dark brown hard rubber, burns with a very strong flame leaving about 2 percent ash, and when placed in water it becomes a soft paraffin like substance.
A lawyer cross examines Mrs Gabe asking how many times she has divorced. She replies it’s her fifth. The exchange hints at tension between personal life choices and public morality.
The State Historic Society of Columbia received a shotgun used in the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill and the 1816 Battle of New Orleans from P. J. Vainey of Barnard Missouri. The old marlin loader measures 69 inches with a 45 inch barrel and features period lock stock and barrel parts.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier-Journal features a playful exchange about a woman described with blue eyes and golden hair. The dialogue hints at romantic interest and family influence as the speaker considers future prospects.
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