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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
8
Instructions describe methods to mount a picture into a frame using white photographer paste or starch paste. Readers are guided to prepare materials, cut fabric or paper, fit and seal the cover, smooth edges, and press with weights to avoid warping for a neat finish.
A reader describes a simple pin cushion made from a baby sock. Use a fine white sock with a close weave, color to match, and tie a bow at the top with ribbon. A second bow at the toe adds charm, and a few pins and darning needles complete the set.
A jumble of clipped notes covers a legal notice about a Boston area matter and a society column sketch. It references Mrs Ellor Carlisle Ripley wife of Principal Mred F Ripley of Roslindale Longfellow School, noting her salary advantage and authority over her husband. The piece also mentions a so called chrome phase microbe affecting hair color, its supposed attributes, and a tongue in cheek discussion of hair science and styling habits in New York society.
A long running Postum contest in Battle Creek Michigan offered 41 gold prizes plus cash for 300 prizes as participants sent in word lists. Webster’s dictionary scored lists with 8000 words or more, and judges corrected errors. prizes totaled thousands of dollars and winners included L. T. Reese of Denver and A. K. Prager of Lincoln.
A veteran from Indianapolis recalls severe kidney trouble in 1897 with dizziness sleeplessness and dropsy. After suffering with leg swelling and nearly needing amputation he used Doan's Kidney Fills, which reduced swelling and normalized urine. He reports good health for nine years and notes the product is sold for 60 cents a box by Foster Millet Co in Buffalo New York.
A man reflects on superstition about lightning and copper. He recalls farmers believing storms avoid copper veins, with one farmer storing funds to probe a spot on his land for copper. Also mentions travel brochures, notable women, and a starch advertisement, all presented in a dated, magazine-like voice.
The Russian authorities weigh adopting khaki Holmes and other American items after observing a US army representative in St. Petersburg. They consider American accoutrements such as web gear belts and cavalry saddles. A separate note touts home laundering of shirt waists with a starch that washes clean and smooths without sticking to iron.
The Japanese war department will ship teachers and students from middle high schools and colleges to Manchuria and Korea during vacation at no cost. More than 60,000 people are expected to participate in the program as a display of national support and educational outreach.
Mrs. Hmmen White of Camden New Jersey describes a long struggle with eczema over months that covered her body and face. After trying three doctors with little improvement Cuticura cured her skin and she urges others to try the product.
A New England society column notes a fad of accepting letters of introduction in eastern circles. A wealthy Italian in Newport faces rejection despite prominent recommendations, sparking clashes with social leaders. Also advice touts Defiance Starch for better laundry stiffness with less paste.
Fragments describe strange warnings about wealth and marriage. A Swedish woman named Lind supposedly invented a device to stop curses, reportedly used on 2,200 corpses.
The queen’s favored pastimes include skating and riding while as a child she kept poultry. the note traces her growing interests and royal leisure.
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