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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
8
Japan's exports of cotton yarn and cloth surged since late last year, with the Spinning Association noting a $28 415 000 value for early this year. The gains were led by India and Siberia while exports to the Philippines fell by about half compared with last year.
The text describes an attempt at deception rejected by a boss and mentions Mrs. T Blunderby Loo and a nephew. It references a new typewriter attachment feeding envelopes or cards into a machine to save operator time.
Army ordnance experts discuss 16 inch plus caliber siege howitzers with 12 to 16 mile range and a 1 ton projectile. Plans include coastal placements and a six-gun regiment for mobile defense, facing transport weight and road-compatibility challenges across major routes like Boston to New York.
Four young women from Cleveland recounted how they secured gallery tickets to view the president’s message to Congress. The group waited amid crowds, one spilled coffee on a dress, and congressman Gordon reportedly promised to help. Theodore Tiller, head of the House press gallery, arranged three gallery tickets within minutes after the incident.
William Kay, an elderly veteran living in Southwest Washington, seeks a minor Navy position after years of service for the Union and brief conscription into the Confederate navy. He complains his $240 monthly pension barely sustains him and hopes for work to live with dignity. He visited the Navy Department but was told all eleventh service posts are filled. He says he is a sailor at heart and remains undeterred in pursuing employment.
Jon A Martin, an electricity employee at the capitol, served as the original of the ironworker in the pediment group on the house wing. Sculptor Paul Bartlett and Superintendent Elliott Woods praised his posing, noting the ironworker represents foundational industry alongside agriculture in the nation’s prosperity.
Lieutenant Donnelly reports an active volcano in the Pingaywingany mountains of Lanae province Mindanao, seen during a June 1916 reconnaissance with two company detachments. He describes recent ash discharge scorched ground vegetation and hot smoke or toxic gas in a three mile forest setback, indicating a recent eruption.
Cottage ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for baby skin irritation with a free sample offer by mail. The text includes stray quotes from a political exchange about crowds and travel costs.
Three readers share testimonials from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming relief from female weakness back pains and irregularities. Women describe improved strength, reduced symptoms, and increased ability to work after use. Contact details for confidential assistance are provided.
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