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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
8
A fragment from Catholic Standard and Times shows a chaotic exchange about marriage and divorce. A woman pleads non support and cruelty while a judge jokes about weather and weddings. The dialogue mentions a wedding at Wombat’s and a plan to confront an ex-fiancé.
A brief dialogue about widowhood as a year approaches, Mrs. Weed noting the upcoming anniversary on the fourth of next month. They remark on time passing slowly or quickly when faced with new attention from men.
The article lists historic bells including Great Paul of St Paul’s London weighing near 17 tons with a 30 foot circumference, Westminster’s Big Ben once 14 tons, Peter of York at 16 000 dollars weighing about 13 tons, and a vast bronze bell near Canton temple monastery. It notes eight monstrous bells cast by Emperor Yung Lo around 1400 costing eight workers their lives.
A physician recounts his experience with coffee and tea causing daily heart palpitations. He switched to Postum after a warning from a severe health scare and urges others to quit caffeine. He notes improvement and advises proper preparation of Postum.
New flower arrangements fill winery shops with gay, inspiring beauty for midsummer. Roses lead demand, followed by sweet pea, lilac, and violet. Big brimmed hats feature stickups and crown blooms, with daisies outlined in black for distinct trimming, all preserving hat outlines and not obscuring the wearer's features.
The article details silk flower ornaments for girdles and bodice drapery, noting pink flowers as nearly universal. It describes techniques for creating double Petals, bound ribbons, and yellow stamens, plus favored blooms like camellias, gardenias, and roses shaping millinery and baby wear. It highlights handmade large flowers on hats and decorative clusters on lace and capes.
The piece notes feather fashions will be bitterly opposed by bird lovers while many women oppose Mme la Mode and prefer floral aigrettes. Flowers are proposed as cruelty-free substitutes though critics warn wearers must avoid encouraging animal cruelty in fashion.
A cream dress for a young girl features an empire bodice trimmed with tufts and braid. The yoke is edged with a narrow silk frill while the skirt is plaited. Descriptions note silk cord at the bodice join and materials list includes serge and braid.
The passage describes hats with miniature illustrations and a rare trimming featuring a narrow line of velvet along the joint between material sections. It notes Paris as a fashionable reference and mentions small size hats or portrait-shaped pieces as the main design.
Red hand bags and purses are expected to be extremely popular this spring with many varieties on display. A favored shape is a flat envelope with two long leather straps, not large, nearly square, in long grain morocca n bright red. A flat satchel style bag features a metal rim. Additional options include brown suede or seal bags and very flat wallets.
Washington lawmakers consider placing the Catawba Indians of South Carolina on the same basis as other tribes. Senator W F H Stewart notes the tribe, about 100 people, has long aided whites and should receive federal recognition and land allotment rights. The piece recalls historical ties and aligns with Washington Post reporting.
A dialog urges caution about safety after furnishing a house and disinfecting the premises. A suggestion to lend to a trusted friend is discussed, with emphasis on careful inspection of Castoria bottles for infants and children.
A man asks if new neighbours are desirable. The woman says they are not and notes she watched items from the moving van, finding nothing they would borrow.
An advertisement promotes Murloe Eya Remnady for eye care with fast action against red eyes and granulated debris. The copy mentions a package containing a book and a Neotont Med jetner, tied to Bayle Marine and the Eye Remedy Co of Chicago.
Fragmented comic lines and product placements appear in a 19th century styled column. Mentions Gillis judge Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass Pastine Antiseptic Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Guyrtluld Tea. Humorous quips reference dyspepsia political views and fashion.
A fragment describes a humorous exchange about a doctor visit. Karl refuses to stick out his tongue for a physician, citing not knowing him well enough, while Emmy remarks on the moment. The text touches on health and a lighthearted social scene.
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