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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
8
A feature on undecorated wooden button figurines marketed as Christmas gifts for Milady. Instructional notes cover painting with wax pigments, enamel methods, and design details depicting famous scenes and portraits in ivory tones.
Feeding trials at the Ohio agricultural experiment station Wooster show legume hay is a strong winter substitute for greens for poultry. Alfalfa red clover and soy hay are valuable if harvested immature, cured dry, and fed in small cut pieces or suspended for constant access.
The article urges careful monitoring of leg and wing bands on pedigreed chicks. Check bands for flesh pressure, loosen loose bands, and reband timely to prevent injury or loss. Inspect bands every three weeks and adjust as needed during early life stages.
The piece argues young poultry roost early to prevent cracked breast bones, citing poor bone development from deficiency. It advises cod liver oil, minerals, sun, and wetting stock to roost as soon as four to five weeks old. Install hinged small roosts on brooder walls a foot above floor to curb teaching issues later.
The text lists coccidiosis signs such as weakness ruffled feathers and sometimes bloody droppings. It advises post mortem examination of the intestines and notes enlarged hind parts filled with firm cheesy material as an extra symptom. It mentions buttermilk as a potential aid and recommends culling severely diseased chicks.
To stop soft shelled eggs ensure hens have ample minerals by providing oyster shells and grit. Feed a dry mash with about 20 percent meat scraps and add bone meal if using substitute meat. Keep feed constant to maintain egg quality.
The fragment recounts John Jacob Astor’s solitary real estate sale around 1880 after building his Astor house. He visits with his eldest son William, who admires the house. The father jokes that a dollar would grant the deed, and they proceed to a lawyer to draw up the paperwork.
A fragment shows Miss Stout asked how she looked and George replied im mense, prompting curiosity why she seemed angry rather than delighted at his return. The quote hints at tension and awkward reunion in a social scene.
A brief item notes a compulsory jazz event featuring the line Life is real Life is earnest. The post asserts the words are true and mentions a merrier tune played as the front is due.
B Wornung of Rathes fame related to Conan Doyle by marriage and famed wit. He quipped that a claimed 100 yard dash under ten seconds was a sprinter's error. He also said Holmes could be more humble but is no police like Holmes.
A terse remark centers on a dispute over a golf bet and honest debts. The exchange contrasts fiscal responsibility with a wager linked to a round of golf. No names or places are provided in the readable text.
A cordial greeting marks the moment as joy is shared with a hero of the day. The note emphasizes simple courtesy and friendly welcome, capturing a warm, communal tone.
In a Windy Gulch tale a stranger recalls Red Ike who died about a month ago. The man notes Ike died suddenly while gambling, saying Ike “dealt himself four aces” as the cause remains unclear.
A brief exchange at a station ends with the passenger thanking the agent and noting she must locate a different ticket, saying she has several with her and will seek an alternative method. The confrontation highlights a minor travel hiccup and polite coping.
Miss Cayenne is asked about marriage and title. She replies yes in principle but states past chances were ruined by a man she disliked accompanying the proposal. The exchange highlights her selective stance on marriage and social titles.
Gloria and Dale exchange a flirtatious line about kissing, implying a playful moment. The dialogue hints at romantic tension without committing to action.
Fragmentary text presents a worried speaker Mrs Farleigh fearing thinness and loss of appetite. The note mentions sensation of worry and personal distress about becoming thinner, contrasted with feelings about weight gain. No clear event or date is specified.
A whimsical note features an aging professor and his granddaughter debating the date of a newspaper. The scene highlights memory quirks and the humor of reading yesterday’s issue as the pair poke fun at time and timekeeping.
Mechanical painting of a mile long power line spanning a river near Tacoma Washington faced difficulties until a new rig was devised. Two semi cylindrical wooden blocks with inner brushes were clamped on each cable and fed from a fifteen gallon tank on top. A small car moved the device full length with two men aboard while gravity and a hand crank forced rubber rolls to squeeze the wire.
Backache and dull misery in the kidney region signal excess acids from certain foods. Kidneys overworked and clogged require relief like bowels. Jad Salts, four ounces in water before breakfast, may restore kidney action. drink plenty of soft water.
A quirky life exchange on culture and color. A man’s mood blends with emotions, leaving him in a purple time as Mae notes his physical side and Mae’s witty reply highlights the cultural clash in a playful dialogue.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Arbolsalve as a cure for skin diseases promising quick healing. The copy asserts it heals properly and remains a essential remedy alongside other drugs, urging readers to obtain it from J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
Clarence asks what peat enemy of cotton is, and his father answers pilkworm 600 as the pest threatening cotton crops, noted in the Vancouver Province.
The piece contrasts Burrows's changed sociability with a cash‑strapped crowd, noting creditors and adversaries. A pedestrian scolds a reckless driver after a narrow escape, while a motorist coolly replies to an impending electric chair. The dialog blends satire and fate with urban tensions.
A succinct reflection on confronting fear with faith, invoking resilience and trust that positive outcomes arise from steadfast effort and hopeful mindset. The message emphasizes courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of the best despite uncertainty.
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