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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
8
Indy woman recalls dreams of her husband and fears in a summer hotel. A knock and a distant rap on the wall frighten her, wondering of a departed spouse. A man in room 14 dismisses the noise as neighbors on the other floor, caused by mosquitoes with slippers.
An argument erupts in a Louisville home as a wife tries to salvage a bridge party. A guest threatens to leave, and the husband is urged to conciliate but realizes the guest will depart with six chairs and four bridge tables she borrowed.
A vintage testimonial style note discusses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an alternative when operations are advised or considered. It cites women from Akron and surrounding areas claiming relief, improved health, and avoidance of surgery after using the product, with letters praising the remedy's effects. The fragmentary text mentions personal health struggles, partial quotes, and generic endorsements attributed to named individuals.
A California inventor has devised a river paddle wheel pump drawing water from a stream. A dual beam anchored on shore powers two parallel paddle rows with 45 degree swing. Paddles move like a pendulum, generating about 88 gallons per minute to shore pumping unit. The note also mentions University of Wisconsin growth figures and a bank balance.
A Paris designer analyzes fall fashion trends featuring medium size hats and coats. Descriptions cover wide brim hats with embroidery and metallic threads, jewel tones, feather trimmings, and fur collars. Coats show brocaded materials, square collars, buckles, and embroidery in rust blue and brown hues.
The piece describes various hat styles and materials, noting turbans and cloches as dominant shapes. It highlights velvet, georgette, brocades and embroidery, and mentions decorative trims like ribbons, feathers, and metallic embroidery. Three sample hats are illustrated, including black velvet with a satin ribbon and a brown velvet street hat.
Judge GW Thomason of Tarrant Alabama publicly endorses Tanlac stating it cured his chronic indigestion after years of weakness. He describes severe stomach pains, nervousness, and sleep problems, claiming six bottles restored vitality and nearly a decade of age in a short period.
The piece urges women to consider kidney and bladder health, warning that many complaints stem from kidney issues. It promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy, noting sample bottles for ten cents and available larger sizes at drug stores, and includes a humorous interlude about a beggar and a passerby.
Cuticura Ointment is advertised to remove pimples and clear pores. The package suggests washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, then using Cuticura Talcum daily to maintain clear skin. The ad appears in London Answers style and mentions a landlady and boarder in a short humorous vignette.
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