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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
6
An eerie poem-like fragment invokes a shadowy isle of sleep amid stormy seas. Imagery of winds, gray rivers, and whispering branches creates a dreamlike, surreal scene, ending with a nonsensical chant and a reference to New Orleans and political color.
A woman recalls youth and a lost romance sparked by a letter and an autumn landscape. In a garden and along a brook she confronts past desires, a college-era love, and a pivotal reunion in which affection resurfaces and vows are made.
In London the state records are kept in a grand building known as the record office. It houses 140 strongrooms with rolls for the Chantry, court, and King’s Bench and Common Pleas. Each roll is a skin stitched and rolled, weighing up to 200 pounds and containing hundreds of parchment skins.
A fragmented humorous exchange aboard a canal boat features a captain in Joy old tar and a curious passenger. The older sailor delivers a cryptic line about the quay while the passenger laughs and proclaims confusion at the riddle.
The Detroit Free Press describes a Pueblo Indian arrow dance in Arizona led by a Pueblo maiden. A brave stands before onlookers as the maiden dances the warpath with a fox-tail tassel and embroidered scarf. She signals triumph by seizing the arrow and reenacting scalp taking before the group moves to the public square and continues until dark.
At a Yale faculty meeting the next year’s English courses were discussed and a misprint turned Old Norse into Old Horse. Professor Phelps and Simeon Ford lightened the room with a witty exchange about the course at the dining hall.
The London Chronicle argues brisk walking or horseback riding offer simple efficient exercise. Walking with varied terrain activates many muscles, aids circulation and lung function, and supports daily duties when paired with sensible health habits. Horseback riding is beneficial for those with sluggish digestion as a curative form of exercise.
The New York Press notes a shift from viewing skunks as vile to noting their commercial value in fur. It recalls Mr Simic turning into a commodity and New Canaan events where a native killed an animal and odors sparked neighborhood chatter. The piece mixes humor with social commentary on perceptions.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt shows a student seeking paths to aid others and remain noble. The Master repeatedly answers with one guidance Dare to praise. The dialogue explores lifting sorrow and guiding the discouraged through praise and empathy.
A Havana Post reader decries widespread knife carrying among Cuba’s lower classes and urges continued campaigns to curb it. The writer notes improvised blades made from scrap steel and wrapped in paper cloth, warning such weapons fuel frequent murders and calling for police vigilance to prevent further violence.
A Pennsylvania Railroad freight train exploded and burned in South Harrisburg near Maxtung Light Power plant. Over 20 are dead and more than 160 injured. rescuers race to reach trapped passengers as flames shoot through sleeping cars. Fire officials, doctors, and workers swarm the scene, with bodies, limbs, and wreckage strewn along the tracks and Susquehanna River.
Snyder Oklahoma May 18 reports estimate 126 dead and many injured after a May 16 tornado cut a 35 mile path. Farmhouses demolished, occupants killed or injured, 400-plus injured claimed, a railcar train crew and volunteers assist with debris removal as relief pours in from neighboring towns and hospitals.
The piece collects brief vignettes and quips from an inn setting, including a math riddle about herrings and costs, a child’s pun on electricity and gas in hair, a bishop jokes about fishing and duty, a brideto, a debt misunderstanding at a bridge luncheon, and a Philadelphia art connoisseur scene with a vase described as ancient yet modern.
In Paulding Mississippi May 1501 specials residents praise Dodd's Kidney Pills claiming they cured female weakness and bladder issues. Testimonies note long-term relief and overall health improvement from using the product. The advertisement emphasizes healthy kidneys as the key to vigor and wellness.
An advertisement urges housekeepers to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming each package contains 16 oz and won’t stick to linens. It contrasts with rival starches sold in 12 oz or higher priced 1 pound packs and accuses competitors of distributing inferior, tainted product.
Sellers say Defiance Starch remains unavailable on Defiance shelves as grocers stock rival brands. Ads push buyers to choose Defiance for no cooking and claimed packaging efficiency, urging customers to switch for better value.
A fragment notes housekeeping tips and playful phrases about money and compliments. It mentions cold water starch and a caution that praise from someone seeking a loan is not genuine. The tone resembles a dated household column with wary social examples.
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