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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
1
Agricultural tips cover breeding, pasture rotation, feeding, dairy health, and orchard care. Emphasizes keeping quality sheep and cattle, proper seed selection, silo use, cow health, and pest prevention to boost profits and maintain winter fodder. Includes advice on tools, market readiness, and humane stock management.
A fashion feature notes strong approval for feather trims and neck pieces with matching muffs. Ostrich plumes are shown on hats and boas, while stoles and muffs in natural taupe gray or white with black and white mixes remain popular. Home-made muffs are practical, and furriers or dry goods stores supply gong beds for these elegant sets, as described by Julia Bottomley.
The article praises iridescent glass candlesticks as stylish alternatives to plain silver or glass. It describes various designs including patent holders with bells and shades, white Dresden inspired pieces, colonial styles in pressed glass, and Canton ware options with paper shades, plus Delft blue options with peasant scenes for a domestic tablescape.
A Needlecraft contributor explains using a sewing machine with colored thread to imitate drawn thread work on a band kerchief. By penciling hues and stitching at medium length the result is prettier, stronger, and less prone to thread draw than handwork, with friends planning to adopt the method.
The article notes new autumn fabrics with many points of change in fashion. Eyinge sul remains prominent. large quantities are being produced for Tayntlod. Ray and white striped flannel quits are expected to be popular, along with the ubiquitous white sarge.
A stylish winter motoring bonnet features striped black and white silk with blue velvet. White feather trims sit under blue buttons, and the blue and white silk strings complete the design for warmth and wind protection.
The piece extols kind words as inexpensive and time efficient, noting they foster goodwill and improve character. It contrasts them with cold and sarcastic speech which wounds and provokes anger, while kind words leave a positive, enduring impression.
A fragment describes lengthening a small girl's frock by cutting the hem and inserting a puffing of material, with similar trimmings for sleeves and neck. It notes ensuring width and fit so the child feels a real dress and that trimmings create a fresh look suitable for wear with a blouse.
The account details H Patterson of Nutana Saskatchewan recalling his Liverpool voyage funds, homestead claims near the Saskatchewan River, and three years of farm life. He describes gear, stock, and mortgage moves, securing riverfront land, selling at profit, and aiming for a substantial net gain from a 350,000 investment.
Two women discuss a theater visit focusing on a beautiful actress. One notes the actress wore pink dresses that drew attention, and they debate whether the actress appeared younger, concluding she likely did while recalling the performance.
A humorous line suggests that a man who keeps a dog believes the animal has more sense than his neighbor. The quip reflects local wit about companionship and social behavior.
The notice recites women from Sikeston Missouri and Murrayville Illinois praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long standing female troubles. They describe relief from weakness backache cramps and nervousness and say they avoided operations.
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