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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1923
Page
8
Report from Camp McClellan shows 120 civilians selected for physical unfitness improved to capable fighting men after a three week training. Captain A W Hoole notes weight gain, chest expansion, height, and mental vigor, with hooks worm cases cured and order to create similar programs nationwide.
The report to President Coolidge criticizes public officials for not preventing the killings and condemns the Southern Illinois Coal Company for defying the union and inviting mob violence. It accuses United Mine Workers officers of defending the crimes and notes a purchase of the mine for $729,000.
The article discusses plans for a direct air route from the United States to the Panama Canal as part of national defense. Diplomatic break with Mexico has delayed routes though Mexico indicated willingness to permit overflight and possibly an aerial mail service. Three routes are considered with the best a central line from Kelly Field Texas to Laredo Texas through central Mexico. it cites existing landing fields and seeks efficient southern city stops.
Captain Lanphier led six army planes from San Antonio through Florida Cuba Haiti San Domingo to Porto Rico last April. Experts say the Porto Rican base strengthens air reach against Pacific threats to the Panama Canal and note potential for future commercial service to Venezuela in about 12 hours. Other routes include a Mexico west coast path and a southern U S to canal link via Porto Rico and Cuba.
Secretary of Commerce explains the invisible exchange concept as a factor in the US balance of trade. He notes large gold imports despite deficits, suggests currency exports and higher European balances in US securities as explanations, and announces plans with banks and merchants to chart invisible exchanges for 1923 after year end.
Charles W. Paddock known as Human Flash will compete to defend his sprinting titles at the American Legion national convention in San Francisco. He has held many world sprint records and served in World War I as a field artillery officer. The program includes track events up to 440 yards and multiple other sports during convention week with all Legionnaires eligible to compete.
The ad promises perfect home dyeing with Diamond Dyes and claims druggists carry all colors with directions in each package. Also includes a brief note about Sir Basil Zaharoff succeeding the Blanc family as Monte Carlo’s principal owner and a Chicagoan’s recollection of gambling rooms, roulette, and a witty remark about a lucky player.
An American Legion buddy session previews the fifth annual convention in San Francisco. Californians, especially Native Sons and Native Daughters, showcase state pride, parlor structure, and a population of 60,000 cultivated members. The piece notes San Francisco hosting duties and city landmarks.
An old advertising passage touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the premier cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It urges immediate treatment with bottles sold in two sizes, offers a sample for ten cents, and asks readers to mention the promotion when writing for a sample.
Bavaria undertakes river engineering to divert the Mid dle Jsar River creating a 7000 worker dig project. The plan aims to generate about 480 million watt hours annually and save roughly 500 thousand tons of coal yearly by powering a major plant.
France embraces film as part of state cultural policy creating a Comite Francaise du Cinema under the minister of public instruction. The minister serves as honorary president and names Paul Leon director of fine arts to lead the effort despite no state subsidy yet.
Dialogue hints at a bargaining medical scene with an offer of half the value for completing an examination. The exchange suggests a practical, perhaps coercive, tone where the patient taunts the doctor to proceed for a promised half reward.
A massive barrage along a forty mile river in South Africa was completed to prevent flooding and mud buildup on riverbanks. The 1400 foot long barrier with 35 sluice gates will hold 25 feet of water when full and was opened with a British prince officiating, marking a major flood control project.
A French fruit grower taps a hot spring to produce heat equivalent to a ton of coal per hour to accelerate fruit ripening. The accelerated process aims to allow earlier gathering for the market before the usual season.
A terse note suggests that some men rely on breaking into a fall to earn money, implying criminal or desperate means to survive or gain access to funds.
A boy crafted makeshift detour signs to direct traffic past his father’s house and set up a front yard stand selling ginger ale and lemonade to weary travelers. His venture drew customers until authorities removed the signs and rerouted traffic back to the usual path.
A fragment discusses weighing words and the impact of speech, joking that if the speaker ran a grocery store on the same beats she would soon be bankrupt. It also notes a boy's duty and table manners as topics of conversation.
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