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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
6
A quirky exchange unfolds as Mandy faces questions about tall tales and a boating mishap. Hiram counters with skepticism while Tod weighs in, stressing that Mandy did not rise in the boat and the truth remains unclear.
An advertisement touts Vader-Halm as a quick relief for summer colds, nervous headaches, and minor inflammations. It claims effectiveness for mumps and hay fever, offers a sample on 60 cent stamps, and instructs to send to W Vacher Inc in New Orleans for terms.
The piece argues that war boosts demand for diamonds, aiding profiteers in allied and enemy countries alike. It notes high prices, diamond dealers’ access to stock, and the street market as a key venue, with London in Hatton Garden as a central hub where buyers inspect gems worth large sums. The author quotes Ruskin on valuing work over wealth.
In Nagoya three claims to fame stand out a feudal castle with proud citizens a temple housing a grand statuary collection and a porcelain factory renowned worldwide. Visitors prize the gold dolphins atop the castle and the mastery of curved gables while a historic tale recalls a thief boiled in oil after attempting to steal the golden figures.
The Kansas City Star reports on a plan for a brass band at Petula’s tavern this summer. A Willersville lender instructs the boys, but practice nights spark one to five fights among players preferring other activities. If the professor stays, a band may form, though timing remains uncertain. The porch hammock remains a nightly backdrop as festivity lingers.
A Harris county petition from Aldine farmers asks commissioners for funds to finish tick eradication after federal quarantine release. They cite saved dollars from dipping and increased milk yield, noting a transition from 15 to 40 gallons from the same cows. The Aldine Farmers' Co operative Association leads with C. A. Anderson and W. A. Roush signing, plus 14 others.
Sunflowers used as silage crop by Montana farm bureaus showed high yields in dry land and irrigation. Dry land averaged 10.25 tons per acre, irrigation 29 tons. Demonstrations suggest sunflowers rival corn under similar conditions and suit high valleys with limited corn growth.
United States Department guidance notes mites and lice sap fowl vitality and cut egg production. Thorough cleaning of houses, regular disinfectant use on roosts and nests, and frequent dusting of birds are advised to control these pests.
A report from Morristown details a U S Department effort to control a grasshopper infestation in MorristCounty. Alfalfa and clover crops near the field show a second crop after lime and Paris Green dusting. George Fisk records a promising second crop of clover amid the infested county’s efforts last August.
The field showed two inch growth before a grasshopper invasion damaged red clover and alfalfa. County agent H S Lippincott advised a dust barrier with slaked lime and Parla green, halting the pests along the marked line. A halt mix including white arsenic, salt, and molasses with sawdust or bran proved effective in other fields.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges county agents in 83 northern and western states to recruit one million farm bureau members next year. April 1 figures show 400,841 members and 8,575 community committees, a 30 percent rise since December 1918 despite influenza. The 1930 census notes 3,202,055 farms in the region, urging dignified, businesslike membership drives across states.
The article explains garden pests and diseases attack from planting onward. It advises frequent brief attention for best results and later clearing away crop remains and destroying diseased or insect-ridden plants.
Advertisement emphasizes genuine Bayer aspirin requires the Bayer Cros mark and urges buying from broken Bayer packages with proper directions. Mentions aspirin for headache toothache earache neuralgia colds and pain. Notes nurse training school established in Haiti under U S Public Health Service supervision.
A dated fragment shows ads praising Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy for tired feet and blisters, and Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children. It references widespread consumer use, dealer availability, and brand signatures, with a mix of contemporary newspaper snippets and quotes.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It promises dramatic results based on sworn testimonials and offers sample bottles by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York for ten cents, with larger bottles sold in drug stores. John Selden is quoted on humility.
In Indianapolis a mother and daughter rode the Shriners parade with tin men behind them. A child asked where the keys to the city are kept and what doors they unlock, while spectators joked that the mayor would give the keys to the revelers.
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