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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
3
A collection of wry musings and satirical bits from The Titonka Topic touches on marriage studies humorously noting a schoolgirl’s arithmetic, a Berlin doctor’s cure for laziness, and Marie Corelli’s fame. It also jokes about income, fashion, and the era’s social quirks with timely quips on science, suffrage, and literature.
A scientist, lacking other tasks, estimated that average people blink and open their eyes about 4 000 000 times annually. He did not conduct the observations in Philadelphia.
Six indictments were returned against Alex L. Rockhold former cashier of the Bank of Lineville for fraudulent banking and embezzlement deposits known insolvent bank. The case cites about $25 000 in disputed funds plus $70 000 in overdrafts and shrinkage. Rockhold posted $2000 bonds on each count totaling $12000.
Vinton report says Johanna Taushaw a 60 year old weaver fired at four young women near her home Thursday night in night clothes. The women fled and Taushaw pursued firing but no one was hit. She was committed to the hospital at Independence after an insanity commission ruled her insane.
A cyclone struck Round Lake eight miles north of Ocheyedan Wednesday evening, injuring 76 year old widow Mrs. Charles Larse who is expected to die. The storm wrecked two elevators a blacksmith shop and about a dozen barns across half a mile, breaking windows. Damage is estimated at $10,000.
Manchester May 8 The board of review refused to alter the assessor’s books after hearing complaints from residents whose assessments were raised. The decision preserves the higher tax base, with the city treasury benefiting by an estimated sum.
Sixteen special Iowa fire insurance agents were arrested in Clinton by officers acting on a warant from County Attorney B I Miller. They faced charges under the town code for forming illegal price fixing pools to boost rates. Bonds of 500 were set for each.
W A Richards arrived from Farmington Illinois with five brothers and a sister. Sheriff Kimmer of Warren County escorted Richards to the penitentiary where he spoke of facing the ordeal like a man and anticipated an early parole. The prison count now stands at 561 lockups.
National and towa Holiness association annual meetings will be in Des Moines June 2 22. Rev G J Fowler editor Christian Witness will lead devotional services. Rev H Morrison and Rev M L Haney among pulpits with Mrs M J Harris as musical reader. Training of evangelists to be examined June 2. Chautauqua Park seating prepared with dining hall and lunch counter for campers.
Reports from St Petersburg and London describe Admiral Nebogatoff as the Blucher of the situation and foresee a union with Rosestvensky’s division to threaten Vladivostok. Togo is expected to avoid open battle, while Oyama’s forces press along the Liao river. a possible raid by converted cruisers looms in the Pacific.
In London on May 4 the identity of warships seen by the steamer Selangor in the Malacca Straits was linked to Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron. The sighting near Jugrah in Selangor British protectorate prompts questions whether the Russians are within waters or sourcing supplies from land.
Four Russian torpedo boat destroyers from Vladivostok appeared west of Hokkaido on Friday and seized and burned a small sailing vessel. The captain was captured and the crew escaped. A larger Vladivostok squadron may have accompanied the torpedo boats, with no reports of further destruction.
Omaha May 7 Pat Crowe the alleged kidnapper of Eddie Cudahy walked into the World-Herald office with Thomas O'Brien and spoke of his wanderings since leaving the city four years ago He claimed Boer War service and said he had lived quietly in Chicago for years seeking possible immunity from punishment He denied or admitted nothing about Cudahy but said he wishes to reform and enter business.
An advertisement extols Dr. Williams' Pink Pills as a blood renewing remedy for headaches and related ailments. It cites Miss Stalla Blocker of Leander Louisiana who reports long relief after three boxes, claiming improved liver and kidney function and complete recovery from years of suffering. The ad also lists other conditions treated and notes pill availability through druggists.
A Brooklyn man credits Postum Food Coffee with easing daily heart palpitations after thirty years of coffee use. After learning proper preparation, he found Postum a palatable hot beverage that calmed his heart and eliminated harmful stimulation, unlike coffee.
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