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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
1
A tour through backstage workers from stagehands to dressers, stage managers, box office staff, ushers, and press agents who sustain theater life. The piece highlights their long hours, loyalty, and crucial but unseen impact on Broadway productions and reputations.
Literary Digest mentions a German blower Herr Hoellerlein preparing to blow a double-bass viol, described as having a crystal-clear tone, prior to its presentation to the Provincial Museum at Breslau. The item is a violin of Glass and TM-wood, with a tale of prior flight and a village town setting in the Riesengebirge.
A fragmentary note recalls old warships bearing ornate figureheads from centuries ago. The text hints at the crafty designs and admiring descriptions of these maritime icons once mounted at the prow.
An Atchison Globe quotation laments many men claim financial mastery before mastering basic arithmetic, warning of trouble in the world from premature financial schooling.
The record notes the frigate Prince Royal launched in 1608 and features a large bow carving depicting the ill fated son of James I on horseback.
Spectators jostle as Reggie surveys a man near the square who appears to be a famed mind reader. Maud and Winkind speculate about the stranger’s identity and telescope a Boston connection, while the crowd murmurs.
A census by American City Magazine reports 839 million square yards of paved street in 1,009 leading cities. New York climbs from 41.38 to 48.08 million square yards 1920–26. Chicago grows modestly. Philadelphia adds nearly 3 million square yards in the same period.
Minnesota highway department treats heavy trunk highways with calcium chloride and with oil or tar to protect surfaces and cut maintenance. About 400 miles will receive calcium chloride and 150 miles oil or tar at costs of roughly 850 and 1200 dollars per mile respectively. Treatment is not permanent and must be repeated annually, limited by budget and the extent of unpaved mileage with high traffic.
The article surveys the push for faster highways while stressing road safety to reduce deaths. It notes the National Park to Park highway spanning 11 states and 6000 miles, aided by federal funds, with more miles paved this year. It cites the Pacific highway from Vancouver to the U.S. border, half in pavement, and Wisconsin road contracts of 289 miles including 117 miles concrete surfacing. It quotes Frank A. Cannon of the Good Roads Association of Wisconsin. It also mentions Florida cities banning solid rubber tires due to rat damage and notes limited rock or concrete base in many Florida roads.
Snowy linens are the pride of every housewife. Keep them in that condition by using Red Cross Ball Blue in your laundry. At all grocers.
Robb boastfully claims his wife cooks better than Burke's, but Burke questions the claim. Robb counters by noting their larger stack of empty tin cans as proof of his household efficiency.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for daily toilet needs. It suggests soaking hands in Cuticura Soap, drying, rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, and removing excess with tissue.
Mrs Charles Murray claims her firm pays 600 percent dividends and calls herself the only independent woman oil operator. She compares modern success to rapid, time‑starved progress, using a seaside tale about a weekend romance as a light aside.
A fragment notes Bayer packaging with simple directions and mentions handy boxes of twelve tablets. It also references druggists selling bottles of 24 and 100. The text shifts to a moral quip about marriage and a fledgling escape, citing Tertullian.
In 1819 two babies were born whose lives influenced many. Lydia E Pinkham became a household word through her Vegetable Compound. Mrs Adolph Bratke of South Omaha Nebr credits the product with a four year rundown improving after use and says she now handles eight rooms and six children herself.
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