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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
6
Washington reports the national live stock exchange declares war on retail meat dealers and profiteering. A committee condemns packer regulation while urging action to break up retail profiteering. McBrown cites his Chicago price resume showing wholesaler to consumer markups up to 100 percent.
Mr Brown denounces profiteering by retail meat distributors linking them to large city cartels. A Chicago survey shows stark price gaps across neighboring shops with the same brands selling at markedly different rates. He notes bacon wholesale prices of 80 to 90 cents and retail asks of 55 to 65 cents per pound, urging Congress to act.
Three Haitian patriots urge President Harding and Congress to end military rule in Haiti, demanding immediate abolition of martial law, reorganization of police and armed forces, withdrawal of U S troops, and abolition of the 1916 treaty. They allege abuses include funds misused, prison deaths, water torture, and crimes by American officers. The report accompanies resolutions pushing a congressional inquiry.
Rep Bacharach of New Jersey proposes a one per cent net worth tax with a $10,000 exemption, claiming it could raise about $1 billion yearly and serve as an alternative to sales taxes. Advocates argue a turnover tax benefits government and small taxpayers, with estimates ranging from $1.5 to $2 billion depending on price levels.
Colorado debates selecting a distinguished citizen for a place in the National Statuary Hall. Senator Nicholson favors William Gilpin, Colorado’s first territorial governor, as a worthy early figure for the hall. Gilpin helped shape Colorado’s path, led territorial governance, and aligned with the Union during perilous times.
The article notes women favor well tailored summer suits ready for any setting, highlighting two popular styles with longer fuller skirts. Left black gaberdine suit features side panels and box plaits to create a flare, with pint silk braid and bone buttons as finishing touches. Many outfits are embroidered in self color, with applique trims and contrasting stitchery, notably the right hand blue tricotine suit with heavy silk crepe applique and beige floss stitching.
Water and beach swimming outfits for children favor one piece knitted wool or fabric suits that are close fitting, warm, and practical for water play. Styles include front or shoulder closures, with red or dark blue flannel options, white braids for trim, and bright satin caps. Fabrics like taffeta and satine dry quickly and suit both trunks and short wool shorts.
A whimsical tale features Sir David Duck leading ducks in a playful “follow the leader” game on a colorfully reflected pond. The ducks swim in pairs while scenes of free canaries and a road lined with goldenrod and daisies unfold, ending as the ducks continue the parade led by Sir David.
A playful item presents two riddle prompts. First asks how many sides a four pitcher has, yielding a punny answer. The second asks why grass resembles a mouse, suggesting a cat will eat it, delivering a light joke.
Nashville artist J S Montomat claims Tanlae cured his wife’s gas and heartburn and restored her vitality after three years of distress. He says Tanlae revived him from indigestion and fatigue, keeping a bottle at home for quick reassurance. He praises Tanlae as unmatched and urges others to try it, noting it is sold by leading druggists nationwide.
In a terse remark Uncle Eheo declares he refuses a helper as a skilled laborer preferring to go without rather than work with the Inst one. He emphasizes dignity over accommodating alleged successful gamblers and a dangerous influence.
The notice warns to insure genuine Bayer Aspirin with Bayer on the package or tablet. It claims twenty-one years of physician use and safety, listing colds, headache, neuralgia, rheumatism, earache, toothache, surge, and pain relief. It promotes Bayer tablets in twelve count tins and Singer packages, noting the Bayer trademark and salicylic acid origin.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed to other causes. Back pain headaches and fatigue can signal kidney disease. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy available at drug stores with a sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
A traveler complains about luggage overflow and space constraints in a crowded station scene. A younger passenger pleads for a place to store a suitcase as a box fills up, highlighting the scramble for storage amid a bustling crowd.
Cuticura soap and ointment claim to purify the complexion scalp and hands. The complementary Cuticura talcum completes a trifecta for beauty and care, a playful nod to poetry and Maud Muller.
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