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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
8
Mrs. W. PF. Sterritt of 767 Dorchester Ave cites severe health decline with weight loss, fainting, swelling, kidney problems, and fatigue. She reports marked improvement after using Dr. Pierce's Kidney Pills, noting initial relief and lasting results.
The text mixes garbled phrases and legal snippets from Toledo Ohio including an oath by Cheney and a claim about catarrh medicine. It hints at a public or legal notice with signatures, dates, and testimonials, but the readable portions are scattered and unclear.
A fashion piece argues autumn footwear will favor low shoes due to government rules on sole thickness and height. It notes leather wear, warmer stockings, and a shift toward Oxford styles while predicting knitted woolen stockings may return to keep feet warm with low shoes.
A Leghorn hat features a tall crown and drooping brim with a wide silver luster ribbon tied in a loose bow and roses tucked along the edge. Another lavender georgette crepe hat shows a soft crown, wired brim, and large blooms at the front.
American designers strive to cut waste for war demands. The gown pictured uses no excess fabric. It features navy and black silk with fringe and sunray accents, showcasing economical design during the era.
In the cluster at the center two blue roses appear. The hat features leghorn embroidery with flowers arranged in solid diamonds squares and scallops along the edge. Crimson triangle motif decorates the brim near the crown with a flat poppy cluster completing the design.
This fashion notes piece surveys Breton sailor hats with no trim and circular cuffs, waistcoats, apron effects on coats, silk jersey collars, and new bathing robes. It highlights hemstitched blouses, openwork stockings with pumps, frilly sultry blouses, silk blouses resembling sweaters, plush hats with dotted net veils, leather dresses studded with beads, longer slimmer umbrellas, and the fading use of perfumes and sachets since the war.
The burning sensation in the feet during hot weather can be alleviated with rest and elevating the feet. Frequent cold water baths, wearing light indoor footwear, and avoiding heavy soles help, along with cocoa butter or oil massages and a light dusting of talcum powder before wearing tight shoes.
The article extols smocks as ideal summer garments for young girls and slender women. It describes the loose straight silhouette that hides flaws and flatters a figure, notes fabrics from calico to Beorgette crepe, and highlights a practical apron style with shoulder buttons and large pockets for holding knitting or farming tools.
Women with thick ankles are urged to perform daily ankle routines each morning and night. Seated chair exercises include bending the foot side to side ten times per motion with shoes removed. Also rise onto the toes hold briefly and lower slowly repeated, gradually increasing duration.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick painless treatment to remove hard and soft corns and calluses from feet. It claims instant relief after applying a small amount, sold by podiatrists or druggists for a few cents.
War era anecdote recalls a trainee who could not use his respirator due to a mispacked bag. A lieutenant fixes it by placing a postcard in the mask slot, proving the device works. The tale underscores discipline and caution under fire.
An advertisement warns of kidney and urinary problems and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It claims quick relief for kidney and bladder troubles and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not felt. The pitch emphasizes long history and authenticity of the GOLD MEDAL brand.
A ruined French schoolhouse seen as a battlefield HQ during World War I. A bulletin board carried by wounded Yankee soldiers shows the phrase The free man obeys his conscience and the laws of his country. The board lists the date 20 Mai 1018 with the line Un jour de grand vent reflecting wartime sentiment.
Parents urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature Ly In Use for Over 80 Years. The note emphasizes trusted remedy for infants and children and cautions against unsafe imitations.
Fragmentary lines mention Berlin, a crown prince, and a "comfortable womanly" remark amid casual dialogue. The text suggests wartime themes and personal reflections without clear events or complete context.
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