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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
3
The Sandman recalls a canal trip describing 45 foot wide locks, water levels, and the process of entering and rising through locks. He notes water flow, downstream water loss, and the gradual ascent like steps, plus the magic of night canals and islands, urging others to experience canal travel firsthand.
reader learns the middy blouse arose from the sailor uniform and is now a standard school girls outfit for gym and daily wear. The term middy short for midshipman reflects naval origins as a rank beneath commissioned officers.
A fragment notes moisture in air and heating sugar to drive off water. It describes moisture uptake and dehydration by heating sugar, using unclear terms and nonsensical phrases.
A meditation discusses marriage as more than sex, citing four essentials: friendship, children, economic partnership, and sex. It notes enduring relationships require mutual sharing and growth, with reference to Browning’s Rabbin Ben Ezra about growing old together. The piece ends with a Western Newspaper Union note from 1983.
A pompous physician observes a stonemason building a fence and quips that mortar hides mistakes. The mason replies that the spade hides them too, a sharp nod to humble, practical craft defeating pretension.
A local columnist notes how a man gains office with the help of loyal followers who later turn as his pursuers, illustrating shifting allegiance and power in the town's political scene. The piece hints at ongoing campaign tension and potential challenges to the elected figure.
John Blake argues the blues are a mental weakness rather than a real disease. He advises hard work and objective thinking, warns against indulgent sympathy, and suggests seeing a psychiatrist if self doubt persists. He notes variations among color groups and urges practical action over pity.
A survey of bird related beliefs across civilizations notes that birds reveal human secrets and influence luck. Legends claim birds guard souls, aid prophets, and carry talismans while lunar phases and celestial events supposedly steer fortune and misfortune worldwide.
An account recalls Gertrude Gade Lotte marrying a man who prospered greatly and caused public disgrace during their honeymoon. The husband allegedly drew attention to a row of “fife pre servers” and questioned the captain about the purpose of the extra drog, complicating the voyage narrative.
Extension workers in Illinois organize child study groups for mothers combining child care with discussions on child training. Children play outside under supervision or are cared for indoors if weather or space requires. Sessions cover diet, teeth care, habit training, and handling common concerns, with exchanges of sewing and literature.
A USDA Home Economics bulletin suggests varied French dressing by adding Roquefort cheese, pickles, horseradish, olives, and celery seed to a base mix. It proposes alternative acids such as orange juice or tarragon vinegar and lists salad pairings like lettuce with olives or Roquefort, and other green combinations for zestful dressings.
The article argues that the most effective control of poultry diseases comes from raisers using veterinarians skilled in poultry illness. Government action should protect domestic fowls from foreign contagion, prevent interstate spread, and eradi cate diseases within states. It advocates interstate cooperation and state veterinary poultry services including research laboratories and trained staff.
The article describes making lemon ices using lemon juice sugar water and salt with an ice cream freezer. It provides proportions including % cup lemon juice and 2% cups water plus an egg white and salt. Mix boil chill strain and freeze turning crank until partly frozen then add beaten egg white and continue freezing.
A bureau of home economics suggestion for summer snacks pairs thin sliced bread with orange honey filling. Grate orange zest, mix with honey and salt, spread on bread with butter, place thinly sliced orange segments inside, and press slices together for a lightly sweet sandwich.
The guide stresses careful culling of birds with methods to minimize stress. It suggests slitting the birds the night before, driving them into a coop for easy removal, or using wire nets and catching hooks to handle the flock calmly.
Practical guidance on avoiding moths with non toxic methods. Tips on potato cooking to preserve minerals. Refrigerator use for cooling salad greens and crisper maintenance. Vinegar and lemon to refresh and deter insects. Methods to soften hard dry paint brushes with hot vinegar.
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