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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

7

Autumn Colorings Influence Paris Fashion Tones

Paris fashion notes show autumn colorings seeping into summer wardrobes with scarlet brown and rust tones. Coats feature beaver and badger fur trims with diagonal lines and bias cuts while Berthe and Lanvin introduce three piece ensembles and tailored dresses. Jewelry trends favor glass and wooden pieces with bold belts and innovative buckles.

Paris Louisville-Courier-Journal Berthe Nicole Groult

Cabin camps evolve into modern motor tourist spots

The Chicago Motor Club touring bureau says cabin camps replacing old camps have become the norm west of the Mississippi and are spreading east. Readily furnished cottages with linens and kitchens line many routes, with nearby commissaries and private garages. Prices are nominal as the cabin camp idea expands from the West to the East this summer.

Chicago Motor Club Motor Club Touring Bureau Mississippi River

Dangers of cracked windows and driving tips

A cracked window can cause shattering from minor bumps or wind, risking eye injury. About 3 956 000 work directly and 385 000 indirectly in the auto industry. Hold the steering wheel by the rim at speed to gain control if a tire flaw occurs. If a fire hits the wiring, turn off ignition and disconnect a battery terminal.

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Germany drives big auto and highway plans noted

Germany has 400000 passenger automobiles and 50000 motorcycles. It plans to invest over 1,000,000 dollars to improve its highways. A careless driver is spotted by fender condition. Driving in rain has advantages such as cooler air. Watch front wheel alignment to avoid tire wear.

Germany

Italy's Auto Racing Rise Surpasses Soccer Popularity

A report by the Italy-America society notes automobile racing as a major sport in Italy, rivaling soccer. The Monza classic draws thousands near Milan, with Campari dominating a 1000 mile race at 70 mph on country roads.

Italy-America Society Italy Milan Campari

Automobile Safety Gadget Signals Turn by Button

An English car features a stearing wheel button that activates a compressed air arm to signal turns. A young English miss demonstrates by signaling to the car behind that she will turn, eliminating the need for an arm outstretched signal.

Canada Tightens Motor Brake Rules Across Vehicle Classes

The Canadian Department of Highways issues brake regulations. Class A passenger cars must stop within 50 feet at 20 mph with foot brakes and 75 feet with hand brakes on dry level roads. Class B buses and heavy trucks require combined or separate braking to stop within 50 or 75 feet respectively.

Department of Highways

Birds in Flight Outpacing Planes At High Altitudes

Airplane pilots report unusual sightings as researchers plan coordinated observations of bird altitude and speed. Records show small numbers of birds seen near 8 000 feet and occasional reports above 12 000 feet with migrations possibly reaching 20 000 feet.

Belgium Teal Mallard

Need for Many Chemists in American Industry

American industry faces a shortage of chemists trained for executive roles in chemical material and process fields. William Haynes notes too few graduates ready to manage plants or branch offices and to fill financial executive positions, while a surplus of routine analysts and researchers exists.

William Haynes

New Estimate revises dinosaur egg age in Gobi desert

Dr Roy Chapman Andrews of the American Museum of Natural History along with physicists zoologists and paleontologists revise the age of dinosaur eggs found last year in the Gobi desert Manchuria from 10 million to about 95 million years.

Gobi Desert Manchuria Roy Chapman Andrews American Museum of Natural History Andrews

Ancient standing stone moved to Crail Victoria Gardens

A relic standing stone found near Crail on the Crail-Fireness road dates back to at least the Eleventh century and is linked to the old Celtic church. The Inspector of Ancient Monuments has relocated it to a prominent spot in Victoria Gardens Crail.

Crail-Fireness Road Scotland Crail Inspector of Ancient Monuments Victoria Gardens

Lost Ear Theft Teases Sheriff Report Joke

A quip from the Boston Transcript notes a missing ear joke. The line suggests frustration with reporting a theft to the sheriff as the thief is the offender. The brief humor centers on a misdirection about who stole the ear.

Fle Boston Transcript

Dialogue Reflects Cynicism and Pity in Marital Jokes

Editorial chatter notes a man’s cynical view of marriage while others counter that many women ignore such cynicism. The exchange highlights social attitudes toward wives and husbands.

Real Life Romance The Squire Wants a Wife

A playful dialogue contrasts a village romance with a home duty remark about needing a new parlor maid. An aside jokes about nerve in the dentist chair and a brisk ad note urges refusing substitutes and buying Red Cross bluing, with a closing jab at insurer directors amid growing policyholders.

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