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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
6
In a France letter the author recalls two scenes of rural life under wartime strain. A tenacious French boy guides a two horse plow, narrowly correcting tangled traces while a mercy and pride mingle with embarrassment. Later a young girl shepherd leads a flock home, bravely dispatching a dog and steadying the herd as mothers of France.
Poem urging mothers not to mourn as sons march to war. It speaks of courage, duty, and sacrifice, noting drums, honor, and heaven bearing the burden for the mother of men. The verse laments lost personal joys while praising national resolve and righteous purpose.
A columnist urges Americans to abandon boasting about quick victory and to face the grim, costly reality of World War I. He warns that Pershing crossing the Rhine remains uncertain and stresses the enemy's formidable strength and the need for national endurance and sacrifice.
The article urges holders not to sell Liberty bonds stating they grow in value with time. It warns against dishonest buyers offering low prices and suggests borrowing against the bond from banks or brokers to access cash while keeping the bond. It notes future value and interest earnings after the war.
An editorial discusses building warm well ventilated dairy barns with individual watering cups, vent shafts, and sanitary equipment. It cites a 82 cow gambrel barn design with 12 foot silos, connected feed room, and emphasis on direct water access to prevent contamination.
A recruit at Camp McClellan Anniston Alabama reveals he was an undertaker before enlisting. The examining doctor asks about prior work and the recruit counters with a question about why the doctor became a physician, sparking a humorous exchange cited by the New York Evening Post.
A brief item notes Deguy de Dolly described as a vara avis and a clever figure. The remarks compare her to a bird and hint at public fascination with her reputation.
A girl was asked to parse the word kiss and concluded it is a noun but used as a conjunction. She claims it is never declined and more common than proper. She notes it is not very singular and is usually used in the plural and that it agrees with me.
Ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a historic Holland remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It promises relief from back pain rheumatism and related ailments with a money back guarantee if not effective, and notes availability at drug stores in standard old-time form.
Purified guncotton free from uncombined acid does not spontaneously combust. Stored for years it shows no tendency to chemical change, though any gradual aging is possible.
Over the last eighteen months corn flour production rose about 500 percent and now meets all U S demand. The gain is attributed largely to converting wheat-milling gear into corn-milling machinery, with growth expected to continue each month.
Cleaning advice suggests brushing the combs and drawing a cotton piece through the teeth, replacing the cotton as it becomes soiled, then finishing with a clean cloth for a thorough clean.
An advertisement claims hot weather worsens stomach and bowel issues and promotes Eatoni o Tablets as a quick, harmless relief. It asserts after meal use neutralizes acids and gases, stops indigestion, and offers a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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