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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1928
Page
6
A child narrates how their father becomes a real looking horse with a colorful harness and jingling bells during imaginative play. The family, including Nancy and Nick, rides and races the horse while learning to handle unsteady moments and compare it to automobiles and flying machines.
The article explains the burning cheeks superstition and similar beliefs, tracing its logic to the link between external signs and inner thoughts. It cites general ideas about modesty and anger, noting ancient references and the idea that speaking well or ill of someone affects facial color.
The piece argues against lowering artistic ideals for shallow gain. It cites Robert Mantell as a conscience of the stage who stayed true to high standards, proving success comes from upholding the highest art. The author urges courage to resist popular superficiality and to preserve deeper musical and theatrical excellence.
Vague text fragment references a city, a home call, and a person named Wannin. Details are unreadable, with no clear event, date, or organization to summarize.
Uncommon Sense urges self trust for leadership and bold actions against opposition. The author recalls negotiating a twenty five dollar raise despite pessimistic advice, asserting personal judgment and self reliance lead to success.
A 1928 Western Newspaper tale surveys beliefs like birds signaling death, cock crow omens, owls at executions, Polycarp and Joan of Arc legends, dove omens from ashes, talismans for hunting luck, and ancient spitting rituals to ward off evil. It notes regional practices in Cornwall, Scotland, Russia and Mesopotamia with varying outcomes.
The article lists major towns in 1700 including New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Providence, Cambridge, Worcester, and Louisville. It notes New York as the most populous with 40,401 inhabitants while Louisville trails with about 200.
A fragmentary account discusses the later wife of Mary mother of Christ. It notes care by the Maciple St. John as Jesus on the cross entrusted her well being. It claims she died in Ephesus at a very advanced age.
The record notes a damages ruling where the plaintiff expressed joy as crutches were discarded after the court granted $50,000 for injuries.
Native groups worshiped sun, fire, and water as elemental gods and venerated animals such as the buffalo, eagle, and rattlesnake. Plants like cedar, cottonwood, corn, and tobacco were also held sacred in ritual practices.
A Vermont ad claims adding a spoonful per gallon of cream before churning yields uniform butter in a golden June shade. The product is tasteless and colors butter while not coloring buttermilk, sold in large bottles for 35 cents, with Wells and Richardson Co. advertising from Burlington.
A brief dialogue shows She-Lucius ending an engagement with a dignified refusal while revealing an imminent engagement to another suitor. He responds with a hint of indifference and suggests alternatives. The exchange highlights social expectations around betrothal and choice.
Mae Martin promotes Diamond Dyes for home dyeing to refresh faded fabrics with new colors. The ad touts faint color run resistance and a free 64 page Color Craft book from Mac Martin at Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont. It ends with a quip about men and doctors.
A compact reflection on how experience shapes teaching. contrasts between seasoned instruction and the zeal of beginners. The piece weighs wisdom against freshness, noting that skill grow from practice, observation, and continued effort.
A health notice recommends Phillips Milk of Magnesia for quick relief from sour stomach gas and acidity. It claims the product neutralizes acids, calms digestive organs, and is suitable for children, urging use when coated tongue or fetid breath signals a need for sweetness.
Mothers report children suffer headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels and catch colds easily. Many families would not be without Mother Gray's Sweet Powders and mothers praise their ease of use and effectiveness. A trial package is sent free by the Mother Gray Co. at Le Roy New York.
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