24 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
1
Questions and answers from a children’s corner: why is ice slippery, why tiger stripes, elephant trunk, number of rainbow bows, rain, camel water needs, and a grape drying note. Includes kept spellings and playful explanations with instructional tone.
Answers follow the pattern of single letters or concise words matching the clues. Solomon was a king. YYYs indicates a plural with Ys. Bees provide honey via workers. Mischievous boys like to play. Nutritious vegetables include greens. A number of young sheep are lambs. Additions to a house are extensions. Quarrelsome birds are wrens or crows. The way the Chinese wear their hair refers to style or queue.
The article urges homemakers to plan three meals daily for 365 days, balancing budget and wholesome variety. It notes not all women are natural cooks and offers practical menu ideas such as baked tomatoes with celery, tapioca and cheese, then shrimp and celery chowder with milk, bouillon, and spices, attributed to the Western Newspaper Union.
Instructs to grease pie plates pots and other items with lard prior to use and warm them in a oven. Mentions heating ready cooked cereal to refresh it and offers rough tips on handling fire and food prep with scattered, unclear guidance.
A playful exchange questions what defines a favorite author the one whose works readers like or the one whose advertisement image appears most appealing. The dialogue riffs on perception and preference in literary taste and marketing.
A Dutch Treat luncheon featured A Baler the magician and a ventriloquist doll that astonished a young girl as she whispered back. Henry Ford once fooled an editor into sending two copies of his magazine, then demanded 1,000, not 2, after a mistaken pickup. Lummis, Hodge, Libbey, and Jordan traced the Enchanted Mesa legends in New Mexico with climbs and artifacts recorded.
Miss Anne Noble of Selma owns a handkerchief claimed to be over 100 years old. She says it belonged to her great grandmother Anne Stephens, who married in 1825 and came from Scotland. Lot Topping of Belhaven, 63, first claimed ownership of the oldest handkerchief in the state.
Kangas City report details Rob ert W. Terry of Des Moines who, driven by hunger and worry for his family after job loss, was acquitted on an armed robbery charge after claiming emotional insanity. He described a four day food deprivation and aimless driving before the crime.
A reviewer said the initial artist’s work, described as lacking warmth, inspired mixed reactions. Another critic offered a contrasting view on the second artist’s attire, noting its impact on overall reception.
In Caldwell New Jersey an emergency operation on Mrs Benjamin Itzenmayer continued under weak light as hastily sourced hashlights and high powered searchlights illuminated the private hospital. Mayor William H Tobin summoned Caldwell West Caldwell and Essex Fells squads plus the public utility to restore power, and the procedure was completed successfully squeezing through a perilous moment.
Eight pieces of gold unearthed from a hedge at Amelyear farm in Hedge Towednack England were declared treasure trove by the coroner. The crown seized the items, with consideration offered to a claim by the duchy of Cornwall as the prince of Wales receives dues. The artifacts are described as 8,000 years old and include torques or collar neckpieces.
A man robbed a couple in front of a residence using a Mig toy pistol found in a car. Thirty minutes later police found him with the girl’s diamond ring and $11.82 in his pocket.
A Grit editorial argues against doing tasks for Sonny, claiming neglect builds responsibility. It warns that shielding him from small duties dulls his initiative and leaves him dependent, urging parents to let him handle age appropriate chores.
A quotation on the phrase new departure notes its use to describe a shift from old methods. Origin traced to T A Benton in April 1811 in a senate speech opposing a pension grant, warning of a “new departure” into public expenditures.
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a quick relief for chest colds, chest pains, and rheumatic aches with penetrating heat. It claims relief in under three minutes without blistering or harm, urging readers to buy a small jar from their druggist as a chance to improve health. The clipping ends with a domestic note about a wedding and a weekend plan.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat loss method. It claims half a teaspoon in hot water each morning will reduce body fat in eight weeks, with added energy and clearer skin. The pitch promises safety, customer satisfaction, and a money back guarantee through druggists nationwide.
A simple question about umbrella originsstirs slow reactions as ordinary residents ponder where their rain gear came from. People name shops, markets, or gifts, revealing a mix of practicality and sentiment in everyday purchases.
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