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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
6
The Dead Sea remains buoyant due to its high salinity from salt springs, surface-water drainage over salt ranges, and evaporation. These processes leave salt behind, increasing density and preventing sinking. The note cites the 1929 Western Newspaper Union summary of factors behind the sea’s salinity.
Dean of Men at the University of Illinois argues that smoking hurts some people and helps others but the key fault is smokers selfishness and their disregard for others. He cites cases at a game party and bus rides where smoke inconvenienced non-smokers, noting a decline in manners since Victorian times.
At Condit school in South Ashland a radio set in an office room broadcasts educational programs from various stations during the day. Teachers connect to the programs as needed, using Walter Damrosch musical broadcasts as the initial model. Principal H R Green expanded by installing additional speakers to extend daily educational use.
The Osage and Quapaw tribes prosper from land later rich in oil zinc and lead. Osage head rights exceed $100,000 each, while Quapaws receive royalties totaling over $1,500,000 for 63 members. Some individuals, like Anna Beaver Bear Hallam, have seen monthly incomes reach $50,000.
A historic village clock in Mamburg Germanguv, known as Curslack mock, has ceased its continuous timekeeping run after 368 years. The clock had been correct since Wal.
A compact note from the Atchison Globe laments that future laws cannot shield those who break them, highlighting a cautionary view on crime and consequence. The item emphasizes accountability beyond imagined protections.
The Juniculato hill oak once linked to Tasso and St. Philip Neri will be enclosed and protected by Rome’s municipal park service after a lightning strike damaged the tree. Only a small portion remains of the famed landmark tied to Italian literary and religious heritage.
Glenn Curtiss, based in Miami, says interplanetary travel is possible and that man will go from Earth to the moon. He notes the need for a strong craft, oxygen and food, and cites aviation pioneers like Lindbergh as models for the journey. He has set up a Miami factory, two air bases, and a flying school.
Hostesses entering the capital with the new administration must learn the rigid social rules and regulations that govern ceremonies in Washington. Ignorance of these expectations can lead to awkward situations during a stay in the national capital.
The article discusses the lack of a formal court of appeals in Washington for state etiquette. It notes diplomats must uphold their country’s dignity, and stresses that wives of officials learn quickly which ranks apply at dinners to avoid embarrassment and faux pas in social events.
Among 13 graduates from the elementary night school in SennyWigh Chicago is Mrs Alice Garrett aged 81. The great grandmother plans to begin high school next fall and will review Ursuline studies in St Louis as she brushes up.
A nostalgic advertisement extols Castoria as a trusted vegetable remedy for infants. It claims millions of households keep a bottle, promising relief for colic and constipation, with doctors’ approval and easy access from every druggist.
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick relief for gas and sour stomach. It claims complete acidity neutralization, tranquilized digestion, and suitability for children, promising dietary freedom and faithful action.
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