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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
6
Doubled Othine Promises Freckle Removal Solution
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed freckles remover. It claims one ounce suffices but recommends more for complete effect and offers money back if ineffective. It targets readers seeking cosmetic improvement and mentions a double strength formula.
Got His Seats, All Right In Small Town Tale
Edward Arnoli of The Storm recounts a West town manager who excused two seats for the bell-ringer to avoid disturbing a curfew. The bell-ringer claimed the seats kept the bell quiet with nightly taps. without them the bell would ring for an hour. The anecdote, attributed to a New York Post item, illustrates show business quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Arnoli
Middle West
New York Post
Linguist Faces Hurdles In Roumania Education Center
Linguist Linguil et al puzzled while touring Roumania with American W. C. A. secretaries. At Cluj near Bucharest Hungarian dominates. Kolozsvar former name. Of 2151 students only 120 were women. W. G. O. considers opening a center for college women on invitation of Queen Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumenia
Cluj
Bucharest
Kolozsvar
W. G
Roumania
Queen Marie
Burglars Helped Him Out at New Castle Businessman Safe
For a year D T McRoberts of New Castle Pennsylvania could not open his safe due to a lost combination. Recently burglars broke in, opened the safe but found no money, left papers and property inside, and McRoberts expressed gratitude for the help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.T. McRoberts
New Castle
Lont
Mantle of charity sermon note sparks wife humor
A Boston tram script quotes a preacher saying the finest garment a woman can wear is charity. A wife retorts that judging by the bills, it seems the only garment some husbands want their wives to wear is charity, prompting witty exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Farmers Work Harder with Feet Using Allen's Foot Base
A farm laborer era ad notes Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder for workers to sprinkle in shoes and foot baths to prevent tiredness and blisters. It claims relief from friction and improves comfort for increased productivity. Also mentions a local quarrel story from Kaneos City Star about Bud Buckover shooting at Hamp Sockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bud Buckover
Sandy
Ruther
Hamp Sockery
Bud
Charity
Kaneos City
Bear vs. hunter tale ends with bear’s death
Pete Johnson, a farm carpenter, wanders Ho boken meadows chasing game. After missing a cow shot, he is chased by a bear for a half mile, then grips the bear’s pitwa and overpowers it at a tree until the animal dies. Farm later houses bear meat and Bruno skin adorns gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Johnson
Hoboken
Hime
Pete
Bruno
Household Gills on His Mind and Hammock Wish
A fragmentary notice hints at domestic concerns with a husband named John and his wife urging the hammock to be put up. The text also references an editor noting news value and an allusion to Boston Eve and a ging Transcript in a terse, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Boston
Ging Transcript
Hats Showcase Summer Styles in Millinery Trends
The article praises designers of millinery for shaping personal style through colorful, varied hats. It describes four group models: a satin ribbon crown dress hat with a silky straw brim, a formal wear hat with velvet veiling and peacock feather embellishments, a tree-hat with simple ribbons achieving distinction, and a sports hat made of organza with silk figures on the brim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresa
Milner
Adeliey
Practical garments for children from infancy to early teens
The article discusses day by day clothing for children, favoring rompers and overalls for ages one to eight due to ease of care and independence. It notes heavy cottons, fast colors, and sturdy construction, with girls later moving to dresses. It mentions sun-suited outfits in blue chambray and white percate and the use of bloomers with one-piece dresses for younger children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Fashionable Browns Remain In Style For Summer Hats
Brown remains a top color in fashion, defying expectations that lighter shades would dominate midsummer. Brown taffeta, brown net, hats, ribbons, and straw ensembles are among the chic outfits, with a smart idea to decorate bags and hats using flower appliques for a vivid contrast.
Barber Shop Joke From Indianapolis
In an Indianapolis barber shop a man paid a dollar for a shave haircut and tonic, praising the shave as “Just right.” He quipped that Jesse James differed by having a horse, prompting the barber to retort about a larger contrast as he points to seven passenger cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jesse James
Jesse
Indiapapolly News
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed in Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a superior remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It claims quick mild results, promotes its vegetable formula, and offers a sample for ten cents via Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York with a newspaper mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitmer
Drimer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Adr
Jailed for Love of Booka Lady Visitom
Story fragment presents a dialogue about devotion to books and fascination with wealth, set in a London context. Characters Feiltow and a rich lover discuss reading and material interests, reflecting urban cultural tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feiltow
London
Cuticura Toilet Trio Advertises Baby Skin Care
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap for soothing red rough skin and itchiness with hot baths and Cuticura Ointment. It also promotes Cuticura Talcum and mentions a youthful longing expressed by a youth and a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutleura
Alzo
Cutleurn
Adv
Peterson's Ointment Heals Long-Standing Ulcer Tale
Mrs Albert Southcott of Medina Nebraska declares Peterson's Ointment cured a ulcer measuring 4 by 6 inches after nine dollars worth of salve. She praises the remedy as mighty healing power from Paterson's Olnt tall druggists and urges others to use it. Mall orders and testimonials accompany the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Vuftalo
Paterson
Ming
Albert Southcott
Medina
Real Cure for Catarrh Through Blood Treatment
Catarrh is real and local sprays offer only temporary relief. The text promotes a blood-based nostril remedy, claiming lasting results for half a century. It urges readers to discard makeshift methods and contact the Medical Director at 108 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga, for free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alferers
Swift Laboratory
Atlants
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