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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
3
State agriculture officials report variated cutworm damage across central Iowa alfalfa and advise rapid action. Entomologist recommends spraying the affected area with arsenate soda or Paris green sprays, detailing mixtures and dilution for 60 to 200 gallons of water.
The Sioux City GA A A reunion at Burlington endorsed Col Palmer as commander in chief and urged his unanimous national encampment selection. A two mile veteran parade through Burlington drew large crowds, with Clarke leading the state city county officers and war veterans. The city hailed the encampment as a great event and Burlington was chosen as the site.
A Benedict Gome ke residence in Ula housed eight infants including eight babies who were rescued from a blaze that burned the home to ashes. Nine people escaped in night clothes and were sheltered by L. B. Gof from a nearby farm, with the damaged property valued around $10,000. The home was built in 1902 and previously used as a convict shelter before later serving other purposes.
Tragic fishing accident west of Ith by a creek left Mars Arthur Erickson aged 30 and Golio Hrodle aged 17 dead after seining. A rope failed causing entanglement. rescue attempts followed as bystanders retrieved gear and searched the stream.
A Greek laborer on the Waukee railroad near Spencer drowned in the Stoney River about miles west of here after failing to reach depth he could not swim. A boy named Harry Spencer from Snebcer reportedly attempted to dive for a pearl found near the scene.
A State University medical school gathering lauded Dean Guthrie for twenty frth years of service with the college praising his leadership in upbuilding standards and facilities. Also noted was the attendance of lawyers and officials as news of his distinction spread.
August magnolia sellers' program set with new attractions. Ed Armatrong's daughter killed crossing in Osage. Adel gears up for Fourth of July celebration with boating on the Raccoon. Shenandoah alfalfa sale details and land values. Des Moines hotel project seeks $200000 preferred stock. Cornett, famed Iowa horse, retires after long service. Iowa Mural Liability Co formed to support new workmen compensation law. Davenport chick story sparks local amusement. Des Moines to host Panama Expo station in world tour.
The article discusses how 1912 rulings affect party nominations in the Seventh district with figures like Holmér and Schenk weighing whether a candidate must win 10 percent of votes. It covers attorney general Cosson’s view and debates on whether legislative candidates are county or state officers, plus banking and insurance topics tied to labor and taxation in Iowa.
The text offers jumbled anecdotes and dialogue about gardening myths and a child’s fear of a Wunderstorm, with a gag about dental visits. It blends quips from a Duluth dinner speech and a chaotic narrative voice, reflecting fragmented OCR from a historic Sunday issue.
In a brief exchange the two men discuss a man by a lamp post, noting odd movements. One suggests drunkenness while the other hints at a possible new dance as the judge questions the matter.
The cartoon gag frames a young Rounder puzzled by slow payment. A second line offers a quip that he pays fast in spirit but goes slow in practice, playing on speed contrasts for humor.
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