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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
6
A professor recalls an encounter with a boot-black boy who refuses a sixpence after cleaning his face. The boy tells the professor to keep the money and suggests paying for a haircut instead, prompting a humorous exchange about value and pride.
A brief, dialogue driven sketch shows a soft spoken speaker and a chatty parrot insisting on talking. The punchline notes three elderly women living nearby as a humorous backdrop to the exchanged quips.
A worker known as No Hero He Sambo asks the boss to confirm his name on the payroll after a long first shift. The supervisor verifies the name as Sambo Simpson, prompting the worker to correct that he thought it might be Samson. The exchange highlights a casual misnaming incident aboard the railway gang.
In Paso World News the man appears in court for a minor offense. The judge asks if he’s been in trouble before and he hesitates, replying that he once kept a library book too long and was fined six cents. He offers the old anecdote as his only prior trouble.
Fragmentary OCR shows a buyer pressing a car seller about promised repairs and replacements. The exchange hints at a dispute over what was promised versus what was delivered, with unclear details and wording.
Fragments from a report describe an argument between a chauffeur and a woman, with a remark about a dispute in a car. The dialogue hints at a falling out and questions about who is involved. The incomplete text limits specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a courtroom style exchange about a domestic incident. The phrases reference a husband, wife, a frying pan, and a back door, suggesting a dispute, potential self defence or violent act. Details remain unclear due to garbled transcription.
In a brief exchange from a historic page, Giddap and Horsie express curiosity about pairing up. The dialogue hints at companionship and potential shared plans, with Horsie signaling a preference for accompanying the other party. The tone is casual and conversational.
Mrs. Dibbs criticizes Congressman Dopless after a political rally noting his plain appearance and bow-legged stature, asking if voters will support his re election.
A jagged line of speech shows a father and son discussing chopping wood with a distant cheer. Names include Trumbull. context is unclear but implies a rustic scene or memory fragment.
A fragmented OCR text hints at a social scene with a striking, ornate phrase. The readable portions reference a midnight gathering and a shaded or pale atmosphere, implying a stylized literary or poetic fragment within a larger piece.
Fragmented text references Mrs Bromma Wehn and a note of departure or movement. Readable pieces hint at a personal announcement or family notice but details are unavailable, leaving the event and parties uncertain.
A portrait of Philip Murray, longtime head of the Steel Workers organizing committee and prominent CIO figure, detailing his rise from a Scottish miner to a key labor negotiator with Benjamin Fairless. The piece notes his temper control after an early nose punch, his ascent with key allies, and his role in shaping U.S. labor history.
A publicity style column praises Gaumont-British The Woman Aloud starring Oscar Homolka and Sylvia Sidney, urging a daytime viewing to avoid sleeplessness. It notes Oscar Wilde style debate over Dead End casting between Sylvia Sidney and Ann Dvorak, plus Sablon’s Paris background and Hollywood chatter about Fields, Laughton, Zasu Pitts, and radio plans.
A religious study outlines the bodily resurrection of Christ as essential to redemption. It cites Paul, explains post resurrection appearances to the disciples, and emphasizes personal belief, church authority, doubt versus faith, and individual responsibility in following Jesus.
The fragmentary text mentions Ruskin and a time reference tied to a life theme. Content is highly garbled with unreadable portions, offering no clear events, names, dates, or locations to anchor a coherent summary.
Fragmentary wording mentions comforters and a garator but lacks coherent facts or identifiable people, places, or dates to form a concrete news item.
A lively dialogue shows Marge and Rose debating party attire as Joanie plans to join The Sewing Circle to launch a spring fashion debut. The piece promotes Barbara Bell patterns for children and women, listing patterns 1287 1241 and 1852 with sizes and fabric needs and urging readers to order the Barbara Bell Pattern Book.
A satirical quip questions the idea that seven teen thousand eight hundred eighty two elephants were used to make billiard balls last year and mocks the notion of teaching them precise labor.
A overheard exchange references a famous painting titled Angelus by Miller. Aunt Sarah confronts the idea of copying a kitchen calendar that has hung for years, with sharp dialogue about intellect and copying. The fragment hints at a domestic dispute over art and originality.
A fragmentary quotation describes a scene where someone asks why a husband was summoned and mentions a policeman signaling while a child named Jack places a foot on an ex asperator. The source conveys puzzled dialogue with a hint of humorous misunderstanding.
Fragmentary text hints at advice on travel and age eligibility. The readable phrases reference a future time when one is old enough to travel and a warning about not biting. No clear events, people, or organizations are identified.
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