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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
An old Bayer aspirin promotion urges asking for Bayer on purchases and warns against counterfeits. The piece mentions packaging, dosage, and tablet counts. It also includes unrelated anecdotes about a Brooklyn counterfeit case and miscellaneous misquoted humor from newspapers, ending with a quip about euphemisms.
In a talk before the central philanthropic council Miss Helen Stewart of the board of health recalled a boy who cried after being examined by a nurse. He showed the teacher a card marked Poor nutrition and the teacher explained the nurse had called him Poor nut, defusing the moment with a better view of the nurse.
The Tribune de Geneve reports Grand Admiral von Tirpitz is stopping at Wildegg Switzerland as a guest of Lieut-Colonel Wille. He has lost his fortune with a failed 1918 war tax dodge investing in Italian securities. His son works as a clerk in Zurich and his daughter is a governess there. What a patriot.
Iowa notes show Adair plans 25000 yards of paving. Miles returns to old time, Will Scott sells 143 hogs to Clark West of Knoxville for 7200 dollars. Centerville council views 54 blocks of paving. Various local incidents include a 34-year-old man injured, a jail escape, a fatal fall, a graduation plan, and a horse of civic events across the state.
An Ohio report praises imported Marquis spring wheat from Western Canada as a high yielding seed. Growers expect future demand, with seed importers planning western land purchases to supply oats, barley and rye. The article notes potential prosperity and rising land values as spring wheat gains adoption in multiple states. A separate anecdote from Indianapolis News highlights a seventy six year old observer criticising a theater listing as a “clean show.”
Aurelien Schall recalls a Paris duel attempt funded by borrowed money that ended without payment. He warns that a fashionable challenge culture could raise duel expenses as more people seek costly displays. The incident ended with no one injured and the challenger returning empty handed.
An American invention proposes an electric heater placed in a bath tub after it is fed to raise the water to any desired temperature. The design aims to simplify heating and provide controlled warmth for bathers.
A brief pun serves as a humorous exchange between a child and father. The child asks about two hens producing golden eggs, and the father jokes that any hen that says so is acceptable.
Advertises organic phosphate or bitro phosphate as best remedy for thinness and nervous weakness. Claims rapid flesh growth, improved health, brighter eyes, and restored energy, with caution for those not seeking weight gain. Includes a real estate note for Yellowstone County farming in Billings Montana.
An old advertisement urges immediate action for kidney health citing signs like nervousness, dizziness, and back pain. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a trusted remedy, claiming swift relief or money back, and warns to demand the imported original brand in sealed packages.
Tek reveals he has entered films and purchased a Die Furniture van for his new venture. The exchange notes his shift toward cinema and the purchase of a company vehicle supporting the project.
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