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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
12
Fragmented verse celebrates spring and Easter joy with images of春 light, bluebirds, catkins, and bells proclaiming Christ has risen. The speaker calls all ages from clay and mold to heed spring’s summons and give room to hope.
A long nostalgic essay explains the Easter Rabbit as herald of spring tracing German Ostara origins. It tells how Ostara's hare became a messenger of renewal, bridging pagan myth and Christian celebration, and invites the cheerful visitor to gladden children with gifts and hope.
The piece describes Easter flowers across nations with emphasis on the daffodil and lily. It notes the Lent lily and Easter lily as symbols, mentions Dutch Paas Blumen and Pingster Bloem, and recalls how lilies appear in Annunciation art beside the Madonna. The text links bloom to the church calendar from Candlemas to Christmas and Easter.
Mrs A Baker of 119 Fitch Street Syracuse testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills cured her rheumatism after other treatments failed. She recounts severe knee pain and dizziness, relief after three boxes, and full recovery after five boxes. Pills also claimed to cure anemia nerve disorders and related conditions. Sold by druggists or mail order from Schenectady NY.
The State Bar Association delays its inquisition pending current proceedings. Discharged employee confessions spark testimony about jury padding and bribery in city court. Corroborative evidence suggests a railway ring involving assistant clerks and detectives.
The Chicago Record Herald notes delegates may concede modestly as heat rises in Algeciras and patience wears thin. The piece wryly observes no diplomat enjoys sweating through negotiations.
The Helena Record notes the Western Bowling Congress meets in Salt Lake City with covert gatherings in local alleys suggesting secrecy among the participants.
An Asheville man details 15 years of stomach trouble and a misdiagnosed appendix case. After switching to Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum, he reports weight gain, clearer thinking, stronger nerves, and better sleep. He cites pre digested nutrition and a full day meal plan.
Four foreign countries plan to borrow 750 million dollars each, signaling rising European national debts. The move, following Russia and Japan, may limit foreign gold inflows and test the credit of major European powers amid ongoing war costs.
A private letter from W J Bryan written in Calcutta India says he expects to return home mid September. The itinerary includes a steamer from Bombay to Cairo a Holy Land visit then to Constantinople and on to St Petersburg around the time a new government regime is inaugurated.
The Missouri battle ship rifle team won the Guantanamo match, totaling 7 679 points. Illinois placed second with 7 534 and Iowa followed third with 6 778 as the Atlantic fleet battle ship squadron competed.
A Commerce bulletin shows US exports for the first eight months of the 1906 fiscal year exceeded the 1905 period by 190 million dollars. Imports rose 71 million dollars. Manufacturer exports grew 45 million and agricultural exports 133 million over the year-ago period.
The Nanchang affair from February ending in the magistrate’s death and a riot over French Catholic missionaries inflames Chinese opinion. Northern papers publish pictures of the magistrate’s wounds and urge self defense against alleged brutalities by foreigners.
Washington reports the first hearing of the Interstate Commerce Commission on its coal and oil investigation under a new Congressional resolution will take place in the United States courtroom in Philadelphia on Tuesday April 10.
In financial circles the plan calls for a Russian loan of 400 million dollars to be placed immediately after Haster in New York London Paris and St Petersburg. New York would receive 400 million in the arrangement.
Two children of a man named Smith died when the dugout roof collapsed during a night stay with the family in Chickasha Indian Territory. The cave-in was blamed on recent rains weakening the roof of the shelter.
Accused of allowing rebate of insurance premiums under public statutes Frederick Hockaday has been placed under arrest in Boston for allegedly permitting rebated premiums. He reportedly gave ball.
The French cruisers Admiral Aube and Marseillaise, along with Horta bound ships, have arrived at Annapolis to participate in the burial ceremony for Admiral Paul Jones. The presence of these ships marks a notable maritime gesture from France.
Mrs. Calsey Bryant, a Knoxville resident aged 102, has died. She was described as the mother of 203, with the obituary noting her long life and family.
Ex mayor of New Albany Indiana Crumbo writes from 511 KE Oak Street praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh indigestion head ache and general malaise based on its merits. He adds that if he needs medicine again he will use Peruna and notes many others speak highly of it. A later letter is dated August 25 1904.
A Chicago Record-Herald note recalls Joseph fleeing to Egypt to avoid an impertinent process server, illustrating a whimsical escape from legal trouble.
The article questions common explanations for grass under full leaf trees failing to flourish. It argues that dew, not soil nutrients or light, may be the key limiting factor, since dew cannot form on grass beneath a tree while rain and light reach exposed areas. It suggests dew is crucial to plants and animals more than previously known.
The new publication Te gama Zasshi aims to teach writing sensible letters in Japan. The editor warns readers against inserting sentimental phrases into business correspondence and urges straightforward, practical communication.
Fragment describes Lewis' single and Binder offer in Peoria area. It notes quality and deals, highlighting Lewis' Factory presence in Peoria.
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