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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
8
A humorous wartime scene shows a rookie Italian claiming nationality as he walks Main Street while questioned about his birth. A naturalized Polish observer interrogates him, leading to a lighthearted exchange about birth month with the rookie jokingly offering generic months.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a premier remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming broad effectiveness and inviting readers to test a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York The piece blends with unrelated clippings about a prison sentence judge and local humor items reflecting a newspaper page draft.
William A Radford outlines a farm barn design stressing appearance economy practicality and convenience. Emphasizes ample sunlight durable floors and dust free interiors with a 60 by 74 foot two wing layout housing dairy stalls horses and cattle, with hay storage extending to the peak and central storage floor above stables.
The article outlines barn design considerations balancing appearance with storage capacity, stressing proper dormers ventilation and ample hay storage. It highlights cost savings through efficient layout, durable foundations, and integrated feed racks, barns sized to accommodate mixed stock, with a general stock barn as a versatile, economical solution.
An advertisement touts Boschee’s German Syrup as a cure for coughs throat inflammation laryngitis and bronchial irritation promising a restful night and easy expectoration. It claims a fifty year history and sale in all civilized countries highlighting use for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis.
In a court session Judge notes the case of Peter Leach and his wife Mrs Leach. The couple faced the ridge and the husband described as shiftless and a drinker who beat his wife. The testimony lasted an hour before the judge suggested prosecution for nonsupport. Mrs Leach rebutted that she had worked ten years washing and scrubbing and could not be blamed.
An ad touts Cuticura for soothing irritated babies with a lotion and ointment routine. A Greenwich court case centers on George Frederick Grandeur and a man named Whelan claiming age over forty to avoid service. the defense rests on a birthday linked to the 1874 Derby.
The text reports a proposed yearly charge of 140 dollars for garbage disposal affecting Washington. It notes a public finance discussion and mentions rising costs. The source text is garbled but centers on a local fee decision and its impact on residents.
In Winsor Magazine Mra Perkins recounts folk ideas to boost national food supply by keeping rabbits in back yards. She mentions personal experiments and jokes about growing vegetables and rabbits, noting difficulties and satire about wartime scarcity.
A local advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh, claiming it strengthens the patient and aids natural healing. It offers a $100 reward if the remedy fails to cure, with testimonials and distribution by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
An old advertisement touts Warner’s Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy to ease overworked kidneys and liver. It cites long usage, wide sales, and user testimonials from O S Mase of Burtonville Kentucky and others, claiming relief from pain rheumatism and dyspepsia after use. Samples offered for ten cents.
A jumbled OCR fragment references a witness in court questioning nitpicking about character and credibility. It mentions Nikcinameter and contrast with vague lines about color printing and a stopman. Dr Pierce’s and Hitle Pellet brand cues appear as advertising in the era.
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