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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
2
The article notes Pennsylvania’s revival of game after near depletion less than thirty years ago. It highlights abundant deer, bears in rural areas, and active small game hunting near cities. Bears even entered a farmhouse kitchen, while campers observe bears around camps. Ring-necked pheasants quail and wild turkeys are increasing in many localities.
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines a study on motor truck use in farm product transport, examining truck receipts at leading markets, movement versus rail and water, and the redistribution of produce to smaller communities. It notes itinerant truck merchants bypassing traditional shippers, influencing prices and market reach up to 600 miles.
A reader quiz lists reasons to keep the car top clear of snow and ion and explains why lights fail. It cites blown fuses discharged batteries worn out bulbs faulty swivels and other causes of dim lights such as weak batteries short circuits improper wiring and dirty switches.
The article discusses crafting a drop extension for a jack from thick strap iron to reach under the axle when the jack is too high. It warns against light metal and emphasizes a heavy steel design to prevent bending and axle slip. It notes base racks on soft ground risk tipping, proposing an extra base as shown.
Officials urge drivers to save fuel by safe driving and proper vehicle maintenance. The federal oil conservation board backs policies to secure future lubricants fuels and products. Industry and manufacturers push better engine carburetor design and avoid wasteful practices to reduce gasoline consumption.
The note describes two methods to hold a car at a standstill while awaiting an upgrade to the traffic signal. One uses the land throttle to feed fuel to the engine, the other relies on the hand brake while using the right foot on the service brake. It warns that a serious accident may occur if the proper caution is not practiced.
Olympic and national swimming champion Adelaide Lambert appeared at the Riverside Cascades Bowl in New York for her 61st professional appearance in the Metropolitan outdoor swimming championships. She won the 100 yard freestyle event for women amid a strong field of East Coast competitors.
A club discussion among veteran fans and timers crowns Paavo Nurmi as the greatest runner of all time. The article notes Nurmi's enduring fame across continents and within the United States, while describing a shift from sprinting to long-distance focus as time progresses.
A brief note records Gus Suhr being benched by the Pirates due to inability to hit big league pitching. The item also references Ruth Gehrig and Meusel connecting three homers in succession in 1925 and 1929, and mentions Carl Sunde, noted American jockey, earning $20,000 for an undisclosed achievement.
A collage of sports and Olympic chatter from the era mentions Gallant Pox earning 10 percent of winnings, Stella Walsh aiming for the 1932 Games, Bil Donnell becoming a freshman coach at Duquesne, and a Washington football field being sod covered for the first time. It also highlights javelin prize talk, Lehigh and Georgia players, and other scattered athletic references.
Stray and abandoned house cats in southern New Jersey have driven the state game and fish commission to wage an intensive campaign against semihomeless felines. Cat traps are set in pine lands where wildlife damage is greatest. traps are checked daily and captured cats shot.
Lesson outlines Jeremiah called by God, his prenatal mission, age doubt, and divine commissioning. It covers his hesitancy, God’s presence, the prophetic task to root out and plant, and the dialogue amid famine, sin, and looming doom.
An ad explains Phillips Milk of Magnesia eases gas and sour stomach quickly. It claims the product tranquilizes the digestive system, suits children, and neutralizes acid, urging buyers to seek the genuine Phillips brand and avoid imitations.
A terse observation notes that women influence men to value their curls by the things they say, suggesting social commentary on beauty standards and gender dynamics.
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