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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
3
The London Advertiser notes that a person aged seventy has spent about twenty three years in bed, fifteen minutes daily on teeth care, six years at table, three miles of bread loaf consumed, and about three hundred barrels of tea coffee and milk. An elderly couple would use 600 pairs of shoes.
A man who weighed about the equivalent of a heavy laborer swapped duties with his wife six months ago. He handled housework while she earned income by tailoring. He finds housework arduous yet a success, questioning traditional gender roles and the nature of domestic labor.
A French TNT owner advertises three months rent free to tenants who welcome a stork visit. The notice suggests American parents seeking relief from seasonal chills and heavy child care may find a place where children are not banned.
A fragmented reflection argues that many paths to fame exist in modern times beyond talent and wealth, noting the lure of status while implying limitations and shifting opportunities in a distant locale and era.
A Topeka judge imposes a harsh term on a telegraph operator who defaulted on 244 years. Critics say clemency was undone and the offender avoided a life sentence.
A New York physician argues tobacco offers no real taste or aroma and that smoking pleasure is an illusion, stating there is no genuine good or bad tobacco and dismissing claims of superior varieties.
The writer notes Pennell found nothing worth sketching in Boston and jokes about sketching the city’s reaction to his views. It then references a New York astronomer predicting manned spaceflight to the moon, remarking gravity as the sole barrier.
A jumbled Washington report discusses possible electricity driven cold storage changes and a political issue. It mentions a restaurant incident at a Pullman porter's restaurant and a porter’s arrest amid delays and threats to passengers.
Bwart Standard of Pomona was sentenced by Judge Welborn to ten years on all counts for embezzling 161000 from the American National Bank of Pomona. The sentences run concurrently, allowing possible early release for good conduct. He pleaded guilty and offered that he had been led astray by others and quick schemes.
The Iowa state conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ holds its fourth annual session at Vinton this week. The two annual conferences united four years ago and meet in annual sessions lasting sixty years. President is William Weekly of Kansas City Missouri. secretary Ray G. H. Light of Cedar Rapids. Presiding elders include B. W. Curtis of Waterloo and W. P. Cronk of Des Moines.
New Orleans report names Charles P Taft Henry Clay Pierce and Harriman interests as financiers of the Diaz to Madero rebellion. Diplomatic advisor Didaon claims five million dollars advanced with a twenty million premium. Orozco forces nearby arrive in Texas as neutrality probes proceed. Washington notes American murders in northern Mexico and Obregon reports flawed frontier fighting with federals and rebels.
The House committee on banking and currency plans to summon I Pierpont Morgan and Charles Morse among the first witnesses in the money trust investigation. Subpoenas were issued for Morgan Morse Rockefeller Stillman Ryan Baker Barnard Nash and Praw, all connected to major banks and the New York Clearing House.
Kansas City aviator Blair aged 21 died after a display flight when his craft toppled from a 30 foot height. He had just completed a successful descent and was attempting to rise when a sudden air current capsized the machine, killing him instantly.
Frank Pellett state bee inspector reports foul brood disease prevalent among bees in the county. He notes investigations in Nevada and northeast areas and urges beekeepers to take precautions to prevent spread.
A four mile southeast of Selonging farm totaling 400 acres sold to D. D. Dykstra of Otley at 180 dollars per acre. The John Pateb estate line item 72 thousand dollars overall.
Rock Island announces improved train service on the Germants branch with faster trips between Dows and Germania. An extra train will run to carry both passengers and freight, boosting regional transit.
A new Methodist parsonage contract has been set in Towa City with an estimated construction cost of about 65,000 dollars. Groundwork begins this fall as improvements to the city are planned.
Voters approved a proposition to issue 15000 dollars in bonds to fund water works and electric fighting systems in Churdan. The measure passed at last week’s election with support from residents seeking infrastructure upgrades.
Creston area farmers near Emerson report widespread log damage blamed on a cholera outbreak. Officials led by deputy Rochersperger note a lead of twenty five head days ago while Clarence Barnes cites three to five losses daily. Deputy Woe Maratial Realgria and Bryant of Creston assist with investigations.
An unsafe letter threatens a Chicago anti vice leader. Officials conduct a postal search to locate the writer of the anonymous message. The note mentions dynamite and a death threat against named individuals amid an ongoing security response.
Vienna reports Konstantin Pheo dor Dumba named to succeed Hayon Hegelmullery as ambassador to Washington. New York budget plans show $48 300 000 needed to renovate schools next year an increase of $4 500 000 over 1912. Secretary Meyer faces decision on ability to award a contract for 14 inch shells to the We Steel company of Metheld Mogland after bidders underbid rivals.
Fragmented OCR indicates a fire incident with burning and possible references to locations or groups. Details are garbled. cannot confirm date, place, or responsible party.
The report notes an incident involving a warship named Qepturda pirates and a date linked phrase Hoy se Gaal Ey. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate a maritime event with names of vessels and a possible confrontation or surrender. Further clarification needed from original source.
A mob of about 6 000 in Superior Wisconsin rioted after a strike parade injuring many and destroying thousands of dollars in street railway property. The mob attacked streetcars, burned vehicles, and battled police as deputies were sworn in to restore order.
U S Marines left Matigue for Granada where rebels under General Mann reportedly fired on a detachment. General Pendleton at Managua briefed the Navy and three machine gun companies rushed to the capital. A prior rescue detachment was said to have been fired on at Masaya, prompting reinforcements.
Progressives are dropped as 41 of 48 Republican National Committee members vote to expel for heresy and disloyalty to Taft. Ousted are Borden D. Whiting New Jersey William J Edwards West Virginia ichimond Pearson North Carolina and Russ Avery California. Resignations include Walter J Brown and J A Caswell Minnesota among others.
Borred two terms in the U S Senate Araemic Polzoniing caused his death at age seventy four at his Mississippi home near Biloxi on Sept 20. Money had refused a third term due to blindness and retired to the Gulf Coast town.
Testimony from Richard West and others in New York describes directors and officers of the Standard company and its New Jersey subsidiaries meeting daily at 26 Broadway. Witnesses outline confidential consultations since last December and ongoing discussions among former trustees now officers.
Reported strike unrest in Tah mining area with up to two hundred workers forming a makeshift army. Greeks and Cratana fortify trenches above mines while Governor Spry faces demand to lift siege. Deputies patrol roads as tension escalates amid looming shortages and possible crackdowns.
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