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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
1
A playful chat hints at a patient in quiet distress as Mrs Roley Poor notes three weeks with no word while Dr Bull Frog Well quips about not wanting him to croak. The exchange blends humor with concern over a serious absence of communication.
Mrs Clarence H Mackay at a garden party in Hampstead praises the working girl. She cites a young woman who left a good job to marry a man sixty eight. The tale turns to love versus money with a sharp quip about a huge fortune.
An old advertisement promotes Fletcher's Castoria claiming use for over 300 years as a remedy for infants and children. It notes familiar child cries for the product and features a dialogue about being an “Abkound” of Swat, reflecting playful household banter.
The article highlights Tommy Murphy as a premier horseman winning major trotting events with his farm horse Bot. Cu record B and notes Spohn's Distemper Cure as a trusted remedy for distemper and coughs, sold by Spohn Reatsal Coe and associated chemists in Goodien, Ind.
A reader notes a pitcher with a "glass arm" and recalls an informal claim about a call last evening. The Pure Food Law halted many fraudulent medicines amid ongoing inquiries, while Wizard Oil is said to have endured investigations for decades.
Fragmented OCR text describes a stalled elevator interrupting service at a building. It notes power issues and worker efforts to reach the top, with residents unable to access higher floors. No clear names or dates are present.
The National Conservation Congress opens in Kansas City with ahead of 1912 politics as Taft vows to defend Alaska policy. Prominent speakers including Wilson Bryan and Clark address soil care farming co operation health and roads, with Mrs Ashby and Dr Wilson among the innovative sessions.
Julia Bottomley notes the fall surge of fancy feathers for hats and trims. Ostrich and peacock feathers in natural hues and dyework dominate imports, with feather turbans and mantles becoming costly prestige items as designers explore bold colors and intricate patterns.
The Letts postoffice was robbed during the night of Sept 25. Robbers looted the safe taking about 270 dollars in money and the entire supply of stamps. Entrance gained through a window. stamps found on road tracks.
Over 100 delegates attend the seventh annual session of the Chicago Central district Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene in Marshalltown on September 25. Delegates come from numerous central western states. Woolstock Bulble Identified Tama September 25. Charley Brevena, who attempted suicide by slashing his throat at Woolstock, is a well known local resident who lived with the Burge family.
Navy and scarlet dominate the autumn ensemble with saber trimmed coats, blue serge, tweed travel wear, and scarlet broadcloth trims. Semi military suits pair with broad sombrero hats, black braid details, and white hats with soft scarves. Russian blouses and Norfolk jackets offer versatile wear with flannel or medium weight waists for extended autumn use.
The embroiderer learns aluminum thimbles replace silver or gold. Aluminum thimbles avoid snagging as they are pressed into shape with no projections. A larger needle helps silk pass through fabric more easily for silk embroidery.
A writer notes how a sewer faces thread twist and knots from bong thread. Waxing with beeswax helps prevent tangles but may discolor threads. For silk or cotton thread a small dry piece of white soap aids smooth passage and stops snagging.
A wedding gift suggestion promotes dainty undergarments for the bride, detailing a cambric petticoat with net lace trim, a three inch floor length foundation, three Spanish net ruffies, and a ribbon bow. It argues such a refined undergarment suits silk or satin gowns and flatters the figure.
The New York stock exchange plunged into chaotic selling after fears of a looming U S Steel dissolution and the Canada reciprocity defeat. Officials and Attorney General Wickersham denied any plan to dissolve the corporation or pursue such action.
Rev Thomas Owing Sherman son of General Willem T Sherman was committed to an asylum for the insane in San Jose California born October 12 1256 in San Francisco He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1889 His father wanted him to be a lawyer He toured the country giving speeches on economic and religious topics and promoted Catholic Protestant harmony He served as a chaplain in the Spanish American War
Charles W. Allen of Kenosha, a capitalist and owner of a $10,000,000 estate, fell from an upper window at the Palmer House into a court and died instantly. He is brother of Nathan Allen, recently indicted in New York. It is unclear if the death was accidental or intentional. Allen’s neck and multiple limbs were broken.
The ninety ninth annual session of the Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons for the northern United States closes after three days. Leon M Abbott of Boston is elected first lieutenant commander Amos L Pettibone of Chicago grand minister of state succeeds them. Barton Smith of Toledo sovereign grand commander will serve until the next meeting in Boston 1912.
Four Coatesville residents including Police Chief Charles E United and Officer Stanley Howe were indicted after the burning death of Zack Walker a Negro murderer on August 13. Howe and Uneled charged with involuntary manslaughter Tucker and Markward with murder. bail set at 2000 each. Tucker and Markward jailed without bail. General Reyes withdraws from Mexico City presidential race stating legal election impossible due to dela Barra support and denies plans for a new revolution.
In Kent New York an apparent double tragedy unfolds as Frank W. Water shoots and kills his son Frey before taking his own life. Police report an apparent homicide followed by suicide with no further details released.
An old advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It asserts long standing use, urges substitution away from other remedies, and quotes a Chicago reader praising relief from menstrual and stomach issues.
The world s costliest hat belongs to Princesa Mihesca Bukharest a wealthy Roumanian socialite. A black tagal straw hat with silver lace and white osprey decorations valued at 1009 13 is described as a marvel of wealth and fashion.
A Boston reader describes relief from chronic headaches and constipation after adopting Grape Nuts three years ago. She on regular meals, asserts improved appetite and sleep, credits the cereal with easing symptoms at age 68, and notes efforts to read The Wellville book from Foatum Co.
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