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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
8
A Chicago woman of two years suffering from female troubles credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid relief and restored strength. The ad claims the product treats irregularities backache and digestive issues, asserting strong testimonial value and urging purchase.
A fragment emphasizes the role of Revere’s horse Pant Revere in the midnight ride myth. The essay notes historians and poets praise Revere while arguing the horse’s loyalty carried the mission. It questions the sole hero narrative and highlights the animal’s impact on the tale.
The readable text shows a garbled Baltimore phrase about tying and hammering tar with a press agent remark suggesting confusion. No clear event or names are recoverable from the fragment.
Dr. XD Walters of Kansas State Agricultural College argues copper wire screens last far longer than iron and save money over time. He cites a two story dwelling with about sixty openings needing screening and endorses copper or white metal screens with hardwood sash and sturdy hinges for doors.
Kansas plans a four year city management program the first of its kind. Prof F W Glackmar says the course will train men to manage cities with practical lab work and study mirroring engineering education.
A discussed exterior uses revealed siding and shingles to finish many houses. Brick foundations from grade to sills and on the porch wall anchor the design while beveled siding covers the sides to the second floor and shingles finish the upper portions. Dark stained shingles with lighter beveled siding and dark sash windows create an appealing contrast.
Trade development proves profitable as cities compete to secure buyers for manufacturers and wholesalers. Chambers of commerce use field secretaries, trade magazines, and trips to expand trade territories, expedite shipments, adjust claims, and generate regional enthusiasm, yielding lasting gains in new accounts and orders.
Through chamber of commerce work the retail interests in a community are brought together to improve local merchandising methods. The effort targets fly-by-night concerns and fraudulent advertisers, supports truthful advertising, and fosters universal trading conditions for the protection of both retailers and customers.
House numbers are placed on the curb in front of each residence in Pasadena California. Conspicuous numbers appear on a white rectangle and street names are painted on the curbs at crossings.
A conservation note warns that taking more from the earth than is returned depletes its strength and usefulness. It argues that soil and resources must be replenished through input and return to sustain long term productivity and vitality.
The article advises against pasturing alfalfa in the first season and notes that it is often best used for hay making in the second season. It warns not to graze closely, mentions sheep hogs and cattle, and stresses careful management to prevent stunting and diseases. Fire may help control vegetation when alfalfa is wet with dew.
An article warns of destructive ear worms harming sweet corn and other crops across the country. The larva of a yellow moth damages ears during multiple generations yearly, reducing garden yields.
Proper collar selection and shoulder care prevent gills and injuries. Wash the horse shoulder with soap and water after removing harness, then dry thoroughly with clean cloths. Ensure the collar is fitted correctly and other harness parts are maintained for easy care.
Wheat growers differ on drilling depth. Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station tests show 1 inch and 2 inches yield 28.7 bushels per acre, 3 inches yield 28.5, broadcast 24.9.
The notice urges mowing active weeds now to prevent seeding. If not yet to seed, they may be plowed under with stable manure, but if already flowering they should be removed and sent to the compost heap.
The piece argues that high meat prices tempt selling breeding stock but warns this harms future supply. It urges keeping breeders, expanding mature stock, and maintaining a permanent domestic meat base to secure long term profits and industry strength.
The article notes seed shortages and rising prices limit printing and normal procurement. It urges gardeners to save seeds from their own crops, detailing methods for radish carrot tomato peppers beans peas and other staples. It emphasizes selecting the best plants and notes mixed seeds reduce value for some crops.
Plan outlines eradicating cauniinn and sew thistles by cutting off a stem plate and replanting under proper conditions. First, remove shoots then plow and disk the area as new shoots appear to prevent taproot growth and destroy underground stems.
The article discusses growing corn on hills and thorough cultivation in two directions plus hand-hoeing. It recommends eradicating patches of Canada thistle and sow thistle now to reduce work later.
Farmers advised to monitor bees during honey flow and use plowing and deep disk ground to reduce wireworm damage. Recommendations include fall plowing, growing field peas or buckwheat, and careful soil cultivation before corn planting to lessen corn root aphid impact.
A three year old Reginald is described as a celebrated coward fearing four footed animals. His parents discuss adopting a dog and he initially refuses. He later concedes wanting a dog but with unrealistic demands about the animal's behavior. The piece closes with a humorous moral about mistakes and self preservation.
An Indianapolis mother recalls her four year old child describing a fallen baby bird near their home. The bird was featherless and very young, having dropped from an oak nest. The child comments that birds must go to barber shops and jokes about the bird being shaved.
In the paper the wife reads shocking headlines about bigamy, while the husband questions if the cases truly involve bigamy, highlighting controversy over sensational crime reporting. The dialogue exposes tension between readers and press standards in a moralizing era.
An alarmed warning cites kidney disease killing 100,000 last year and urges readers to care for kidneys with Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy. It promotes health warnings, testimonials, and a Columbus of medicinal ads, including a travel vignette and a public notice about theft of an umbrella.
Mrs Brandyball returns from a long visit with questions about her husband Annle. Annie notes he seemed despondent, and a French note on automatic telephones is mentioned alongside a proverb about wills and heirs.
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