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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
8
The passage argues that Chinese “pigtails” symbolized bondage and that their history shows a paradox where a conquered people maintained civility under conquest. It notes barbarian invaders forced queues, used them as adornments in battle, and comments on politeness as a potential chilling factor in love and social life.
A fragment from Boys' Life quotes a riddle about the center of gravity and mentions a girl unsure of her comedy terms. It notes Jexson’s promise to “petralt a young man” to teach him a cheek on the cheek, reflecting unclear OCR.
A veteran recounts beliefs in lucky pieces kept in pockets for good fortune. He notes others carry specific coins or bills in pockets to prevent financial misfortune when changing clothes or facing bad luck, with humorous remarks on how luck ties to marriage and daily routines.
State leader of Connecticut and University extension officials backed a unique contest for Goshen and West Hartford Poultry Clubs. Over a year 11 Goshen boys and peers near Hartford managed hens and egg output aiming for a $1000 prize, yielding profits well above that with both clubs reporting strong returns. The program linked farm education to college attendance and practical poultry care.
Three Goshen boys expand to college with prize hens in tow. Birds raised last summer by club members proved highly productive, laying eggs valued above traditional prize stock.
Kansas State Agricultural College conduct ed a summer trial with six Grade Holstein cows on four acres of Sudan grass from July 1 to October 10. Cows remained milking at similar levels while shifted from silage and hay to Sudan grass pasture, supplemented by corn, bran, and masseed meal. Sudan grass provided pasture in hot months and yielded as well as standard silage grain and alfalfa hay rations.
The article describes a gardener adapting a broken sig hoe by reshaping the blade, attaching it to a pipe handle with a bolt and wing nut, and creating multiple blade shapes that fit the same slot. The ingenuity allows one tool to perform several tasks as demonstrated in Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Pregnant sows should be summered on tender pasture without grain and near farrowing, three weeks before farrowing give rolled barley or wheat nine parts with tankage, or skim milk and grains. Provide dry sheltered space during winter and keep pigs free from lee.
A reader warns that delaying repairs wastes money and time. Emphasizes the novice can cause damage when neglecting engine issues and urges timely action by a skilled operator.
A garbled discussion argues marketing remains a major issue for farmers and workers. It claims wasted labor and products and high handling costs burden city laborers, inflating living costs and reducing farm profitability.
The sooner the utensils that have touched mutt or been in contact with it are washed the easier the cleaning. Thorough washing preserves iron or tin utensils and helps them last longer.
A garbled text offers nonsensical guidance about staying busy during storms and waiting for police to arrive. It mentions using sound numbers on Mike and refers to funny hod and greendiose benets in unclear terms.
The article argues hog farming becomes a real profit when pigs receive proper care and the right feed. It stresses responsive breeding and good husbandry under prudent conditions to ensure economic viability.
A brief exchange recalls a family stance on debut season preparations with humor about not needing to be frugal and implying no homemade items will be left behind. The dialogue captures a light rural voice and social customs surrounding introductions.
The ad claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages instantly for head colds and catarrh. A small bottle is advertised for relief from congestion headaches and nighttime breathing difficulty with antiseptic, fragrant lubrication that penetrates mucous membranes.
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as guarantees for vivid fadeless color on wool silk linen cotton and blends. It promises a comprehensive direction book and a color card to ensure perfect results across materials and garments. The text also hints at a charitable aid line for a man in trouble.
An old advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a sovereign remedy for constipation indigestion nervous dyspepsia and liver related issues. It claims to regulate stomach and intestines purify blood and stimulate bile while noting widespread household use for decades. It urges readers to try a bottle and avoid substitutes.
The ad extols blood purification with S S S as a safe vegetable treatment to cleanse the blood and build up the system. It claims benefits like improved appetite and energy, urging readers to seek free information from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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