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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
8
Archaeologists unearthed a spur with equipment at the Ute site revealing a counterfeit coin linked to the ruin. Researchers said the discovery may shed light on trade activity and local commerce during the period.
A rebuilt residence in Ottumwa reveals a counterfeiting operation. Authorities uncover lead coins and 39 plaster molds dated 1881 to 1892, hidden between roof and plastic. City matters include mayoral investigations and a fatal lard pail accident near Marion. Ruby Thompson sails to China for Methodist service after training in Chicago.
A raging bull threatening a boy is stopped by a farm dog and a bystander, saving the youth from fatal injury near Boy. Other items note the ongoing Villisca ax murders investigation, a grand jury in Montgomery County, and various local legal and civic updates.
Iowa curator Edgar R. Harlan announces a program to care for military trophies and related artifacts at no cost, including Capt. Fred S. Hird’s Olympic items with wife and sons designated as heirs if he does not return from the European front. Iowa also plans a milk supply survey with Mason City as a test site and expert teams from state and private colleges to guide distribution and pricing amid wartime needs.
A 77 year old man died after falling on steps at the Columbia hotel where he resided for a year. A 60 year old man was killed instantly and his son 26 injured when their effort to cross a Milwaukee train track west of Underwood failed. Ravenport reports a third infantile paralysis case in two days as authorities intensify disease controls. Homer J Buckley of Buckley Dament Chicago will preside at the Business Men’s Institute sessions during the Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa meeting in Muscatine on October 3.
Novelty fabrics in girls coats drive demand for durable warm materials. Wool velours boucle boucle and bouclé fabrics mix with fur trims in fall styles. Coats feature simple lines, long cuts, cape collars, and belt backs with large side buttons.
In midsummer fashion writers note winter millinery previews with emphasis on refined, quiet colors and excellent materials. Velvet dominates the scene with aristocratic black velvet crowns and simple, elegant trims, including white crepe and ribbon, suitable for older women, while three new velvet hats draw attention for their chic lines and restrained ornament.
Readable scraps suggest shopping for remnants of crepe voiles and lightweight silks to fashion negligees at lower prices. Advice favors an open color search and flexible selection. Notes evening gowns and afternoon frocks with embroidered borders and metallic threads inspired by Oriental styles from Japan and China.
Leading dressmakers push for longer skirts but see little success as they remain impractical for daily wear. The average separate skirt is deemed a practical garment by observers.
Washington officials and utility firms study war impact on population growth. They estimate federal workers in the capital will rise by about 20,000 before Christmas, with potential permanent gains and demand for more schools and street improvements as the budget cycle begins in September.
The AY secretary to the president endures a long exhausting day amid war policy questions and petty troubles. He keeps calm and discreet while the heat and workload rise. Returning home, he recalls his own paint-splattered childhood with a wry smile.
A naval enlistee in uniform speaks farewell from the art department as a crowd notes his potential. A woman on the sister ship ponders the gaze of comrades toward epaulets and the shadow of death. She reflects on sending the boy to art duties, teaching color blending, light prisms, and seasons before voyage. The scene ends with a copy reader interrupting to fix a misspelled word.
A wartime report credits chewing gum with boosting morale and resilience for soldiers in trenches. The piece notes American invention, widespread adoption in Europe, and its role as a mental and physical aid under extreme stress.
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