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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
1
The fragment shows a string of humorous captions and quips from various papers like London Tit-Bits and Boston Transcript. It includes a Senate exchange on women’s suffrage and a playful ballad line. An advertisement promotes Cuthura Soap claiming double razor efficiency and skin benefits.
Washington notes that women are increasing bank deposits and savings across the country. Bank officials report rising female depositors and larger balances, with experts citing war experience and new financial roles as factors driving the trend.
The note argues that class resentment is the worst threat to democracy and urges clear leadership to manage hostile civic conditions. It warns against chaotic engagement and calls for disciplined reform to stabilize public discourse.
Ottawa announces a new reserve for Eskimos in Banks and Victoria Islands north of the Northwest Territory. The area will be closed to white hunters and existing operations on Banks Island will be halted to preserve resources for the Eskimo population.
A London shopper declines a dog painted trough as an assistant offers a dog themed trough. The customer explains the dog cannot eat or drink from it, noting the animal cannot drink water. The exchange captures a humorous street interaction.
Diners at a city restaurant find humor in a counter display stating Not Responsible for Wearing Anent as they read the odd message behind the counter. A separate exchange questions if a patient snores, with another remark noting no prior snoring during other times.
Baker of California introduces a bill to drain the Klamath Lake region for soldier settlement, drawing opposition from agricultural experts who warn the bottoms will become alkali flats and from the Biological Survey which urges preservation as a key migratory bird habitat including ducks geese and pelicans.
The League of the Southwest convened in Los Angeles to press a comprehensive Colorado River basin development plan costing over 100 million dollars. Eight states and various regional leaders discussed irrigation gains, flood control, and potential legal issues with the Imperial Valley project amid growing production and population growth.
The Senate favors enlarging Crater Lake National Park by adding about 143 square miles north of the existing bounds. The measure awaits House committee review. The expansion includes Diamond Lake area and Mount Thielser and Batley, with a proposed Rim Road link and a new north entrance to boost tourism and park symmetry.
A gown pairing light satin with black lace overnet creates a dignified yet fashionable evening dress. The design features an accordion pleated underskirt, plain bodice, elbow sleeves, and a net overblouse with velvet ribbon bands, finished with a satin girdle and lace accents.
The piece notes a revival of floral motifs and bright trim in hats for spring and early summer. It highlights ribbon and braid decorations, new sporty street hat styles, and examples using Latin ribbon, taffeta, Batavia cloth, raffia, and embroidery. It also comments on women balancing business progress with feminine dress, with navy tafted dresses in evidence.
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