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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1905
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text shows a poetic scene with natural imagery and a mournful tone. Evidence hints at a farewell or tragedy as the sun sets behind mountains and the speaker reflects on endings. The few legible fragments suggest a nature focused lyric.
Tom the older waif leads Dick through a harsh urban life selling matches and dance with a harmonica. When Dick falls overboard during a boat trip Tom dives after him and both perish, leaving Dick to drown in grief and loyalty.
A fragmented story follows Tom who monetizes excursions to seaside resorts by riding cheap with a ship’s mate. He earns favors and occasional free trips, yet longs for happier days by the blue water while drifting from his desired path.
A second steamship is to be placed on Lake Titicaca at 12,000 feet above sea level in Peru's Andes. The Avet steamer, built in England, was delivered in parts and is now being reconstructed on the lake shores.
A Pittsburg man recalls in Rome at the Grand hotel meeting with Mr. Vanderbilt who had just returned from a long car journey. The talk centered on motoring and its common woes, mostly avoidable with better conduct. A humorous bit shows Vanderbilt saving his friend from a wife’s sharp reproach by a pivoting quip about the “old deuce” Smith.
A Harlem young man brings home a mangy dog insisting it will stay. The dog licks his hand in gratitude and the tale shifts to a poem and a quirky egg advertisement that leads to Mamie Duesenberry’s Poultry business past.
A shore excursion ends in a playful mishap as a canoe overturns. A young man and a merry maiden share banter while standing neck deep in water, with one line showing a quip about a camper resort and a curious misheard motive.
Trade data show Japan's 1909 to 1911 purchases from the United States totaling about $61.72 million, up $27 million from 1904 figures, while its exports to the U S reach about $52.18 million, up $5.6 million.
A rural technology note extols acetylene lighting from calcium carbide and water. It describes a compact generator and distribution system installed in cellars or out-buildings, promising exquisite light, clean air, and safety compared to candles or kerosene lamps. It urges every modern country home to adopt acetylene lighting.
A testimonial describes hair restoration after using Cuthura Soap and Ointment following failed remedies. A New York City reader notes relief from scalp irritation and hair regrowth, urging continued use of the product.
Ida A. Golth of 19 Winter Street Newburyport Massachusetts recounts a long battle with chronic erysipelas spreading over her body. After failing to improve under a physician's care she began taking Williams Pink Pills and soon saw inflammation subside and pain diminish.
In Hartford two brothers, Abe White and a year younger sibling, suffer daytime blindness and endure daylight hardship. They regain sight at nightfall, using darkness to navigate while their father, a bottle dealer, has their eyes examined by experts in Hartford and New York with no remedy found. They remain cheerful, play in Riverside Park, and neighbors worry about daylight education for the other children.
A robin killed an adder about 24 inches long in a Leominster Massachusetts garden. The fight occurred in George Jones's garden and was witnessed by John A. Hannis and others. The robin swooped from an apple tree to attack the snake guarding its nest.
Highest Windmill in England saw its mill pew pulled down after standing 120 feet tall. Erected in 1812 the structure cost $50,000 and was a landmark prior to demolition.
Butterfly collectors face volatile prices as market demand shifts. The blue butterfly of Heazil illustrates the problem once valued at 950 to 76 dollars. later better specimens fetched about 1 dollar each in England, while rare finds spur reckless hunting only to flood the market when populations rise.
A family notice reports a child in Vine Grove area contracted mumps after exposure at home. The disease developed in a few weeks, and the boy’s symptoms included swollen jaw and throat before recovery. Nearby, a separate sighting describes two deer hanging from a telephone wire between poles, observed by local officials, with unclear explanation.
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