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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
8
In a casual exchange De Auber compliments a completed painting while Orville Blunt notes that the piece appears more striking from a distance. The two discuss how perspective enhances the artwork’s effect.
A testimonial from Miss Mattie J. Shaffer and Mrs. F L Marberger claim Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured severe eczema after others failed. The ad notes long suffering, disfigurement, and dramatic relief, offering free samples and a 32 page booklet by mail from Cuticura Dept. 4 L Boston.
German diving instructor Captain Grobl unveils an underwater rifle that fires water rather than bullets. The device uses a stout barrel and an India rubber cartridge, capable of piercing medium armor with its high velocity water jet.
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria buys twenty four carloads as the largest lot of fancy grade tobacco for Lewis Single Binder Cigars. The selection, from the finest crop in years, will last the factory over two years with extra money paid for the premium quality. Smokers of the cigars gain from the new stock.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Wise and Bobby resist going inside from the rain. Bobby declares he will stay soaked to avoid making his mother dirty, insisting on delaying indoors to spoil her dress.
A girl in a local tale gains striking looks whenever she peers into a mirror. the enchantment fades quickly, leaving others unable to witness lasting appeal.
A vast blaze in Stambul near the war ministry destroyed more than 5,000 houses and razed about two square miles as flames spread across multiple sites during the constitutional anniversary celebration. Authorities suspect political arson. fire crews finally gained control as fuel ran out.
Secretary E D Martin of the Kansas branch asks state association members to report abuses by express companies. Reports will be presented to the executive board meeting in Denver from August 5 to 9.
The Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad floats a 107 million dollar bond to enlarge its Kansas property. A key project is a new line from Parsons to Wichita with preliminary surveys already under way.
The mercantile club selected six locations in Kansas City Kansas for new freight terminals after a supreme court decision. Secretary P. W. Morgan was told to request the Kansas state utility board to notify railroad companies to erect the buildings at once at the chosen points.
Judge Thornton D. Sargent issued a temporary injunction against the city of Wichita the mayor and the police chief prohibiting interference with a moving picture show on its Sunday opening. The theater opening is expected to serve as a test case.
Pure water at Downs. Improvements this summer strengthened the water works plant and placed the city in better condition for water than ever before. Four new wells were added, each surpassing expectations and reducing the danger of supply exhaustion.
Plans for fish ladders prepared for Prof. Dyche state fish and game warden have been completed and turned over for construction. The drawings were made by Verne Long from this year's engineering school graduating class.
Pete W Ball, jailed nearly two years in Allen County for contempt for refusing alimony, is released after paying $191 to satisfy the judgment against him. The former husband called alimony law evil as he left the detention facility.
Aaron Griffith was struck twice by Grover Whitson near his Hackney home. Whitson claims he found the man crawling by the hedge and fired after he leapt up and ran. Neither injury deemed dangerous.
A natural gas explosion leveled a roaming house in Wichita causing one man to die and six others to suffer serious burns. Heat from the blast trapped residents who could not escape without aid.
Hundreds of Kansans plan to claim public lands opened for settlement under homestead laws in North and South Dakota. The Fort Berthold Indian lands in North Dakota and the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian lands in South Dakota are included.
Frank Weaver was arrested in Superior Nebraska for stealing a team of horses from George Johnson a prominent farmer near Belleville. He is jailed awaiting trial and had been employed as a farm hand by Johnson.
A joint session of Reno Rice and McPherson county commissioners met at the confluence of the three counties to decide on building a gravel clay road through the Sandhills from Hutchinson to Windom, a 23 mile route.
Suit filed in U S district court by Bunker Hill Smelting against St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway for possession of Snohomish county land with 18 copper claims and a smelting plant valued over 6 million dollars. Cascade Power, linked to the Water Power Trust, claims control of most Northwest water power and holds deed to the land via the railway company prior patent by the United States.
About 50 sportsmen in Wichita gathered after the Interurban Gun club trap shoot to form the Kansas State Game Protection association. They aim to repeal current game laws and restore the 1910 laws, with Charles W. Jones of Wichita serving as secretary of the new organization.
In Chicago Illinois women attending church services wore small black praying caps to comply with church rules requiring head coverings. The caps are tiny circular silhouettes that sit atop dark hair, born from hot weather and a need to observe modest dress while remaining discreet.
In Washington the house steel trust committee resumed its session with Chairman Stanley entering into the record a copy of the Steel Plate association of the United States agreement dated November 9, 1900. Richard Lindabury counsel for United States Steel protested the introduction. The copy was placed in the record.
A soaking storm drenched Kansas with heavy rains across the eastern third and northeastern regions. The system moved in from Nebraska and tracked southeast from Kansas City to Dodge City, with Santa Fe reporting rain in the area.
Frank D. Mosher opened a saloon in his home on Front Street. Police raided the place within five minutes and confiscated a large quantity of beer on ice and whisky.
An audience confrontation turns chaotic when a question about figures prompts the lecturer to charge the inquirer to advertise fort. The man leaves the hall humiliated as cheers erupt from the crowd.
An advertisement touts Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as both preventative and cure for sore throat. It claims the gargle strengthens throat membranes and relieves soreness, comparing favorably to liquids and peroxide, with price 25 and 50 cents a box from The Paxton Toilet Co Boston.
A dialogue shows a new minister asking for a supply, with a deacon confirming there is some supply but cautioning careful use, promising a key and access but demanding discretion.
Red Cross Ball Blue is praised as a wash day staple by laundresses. It is advertised as a standard bluing for twenty years, more economical than liquid blue, easily handled and spillproof. Available in 5 and 10 cent sizes through grocers.
A fragment from a newspaper page notes tension in an office as concern rises over a report. Questioning why the figure 50 appears hints at possible layoffs or staffing changes.
An editorial note suggests those who believe in reincarnation would object to being called has-beens. An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for Children teething priced at 25 cents a bottle claiming gum soothing and wind colic relief.
Fragmentary note describes people labeled as Black Looka facing waste and color pling with unclear details and no clear event or outcome.
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