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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

6

Fancier Designs in Sports Dress Make Modern Statement

Paris couturiers Suzanne Talbot Jane Regny and others showcase tailored sports frocks using cubistic lines and modern contrasts. Jerseys moire satin and crepe appear in two piece skirts with geometric color blocks, scarves and belts defining the look for midsummer wear.

Paris New York Times Suzanne Talbot Jane Regny Reeny Rodler Regay Couturiers Talbot Hera Jean Patou Patou Drecoll Atelier

Remodeling Opens Ways to Transform Old Homes

Remodeling offers broad possibilities to modernize homes at moderate cost. Alterations like porches wings new roof lines and dormers can update old houses while preserving sentiment and memories.

Mwe Hee

Small Towns Develop New Type of Business

Illinois villages under 1,700 population show growth in service oriented commerce as hard roads connect towns. Professor Converse and assistants report filling stations tire shops garages and similar businesses expanding in most villages. Duplication of stock in older shops drives customers to seek specific items in fewer stores.

Ilinois Converse University of Ulnois Illinois

Planting American Elms for House Framing Side front

The article recommends placing American elm trees along both sides and slightly in front of a house to frame it, with flexible spacing and occasional groups. It notes elms as popular for house backgrounds and cites other suitable species such as oak, tulip, sugar maple, and Norway maple for this purpose.

Calls for Explanation over dirty front yard sparks neighbors

A Washington Star reader complains that one family maintains a hog pen like front yard while others invest in cars. The writer notes a home is a costly purchase and questions why residents ignore upkeep while devoting time to polishing autos. They challenge readers to find the reason.

Washington Star

Garden Styles Shape House Planting Choices

Garden styles vary with the house type. An English house calls for one planting style, an Italian villa another, and a bungalow still another. Distinct ornamental planting is not necessarily expensive.

First-rate quality assured for home building materials

The text stresses that a home's strength relies on more than surface appearance and warns homeowners to verify the reliability of all materials and services. It advocates ensuring first-rate quality in every aspect of construction.

Definition of Gold Star Mothers in World War I context

The Gold Star Mothers association defines a gold star mother as one whose son was killed overseas during World War I or who died at sea while serving. The American War Mothers association expands this to include sons who died from wounds or disability incurred in service between April 6 1917 and November 11 1920.

Gold Star Mothers’ Association American War Mothers’ Association

Compton Girl Walks From Fast Car With Minor Bruises

Two year old Elfrida Shryrock daughter of Leonard Shryrock of Compton California escaped serious injury when she opened her father’s car door at forty nine miles an hour and was thrown onto the pavement rolling sixty feet. She was treated at a hospital for bruises and cuts with no other injuries reported.

Elfrida Shryrock Leonard Shryrock Compton Calif

Inks in Bookkeeping Use of colored ink by banks

Inks in bookkeeping employ red or other colored ink to distinguish interest from principal. The practice is for convenience and ease of identifying interest amounts, with no strict requirement on ink color.

Is This True All the World Loves a Lover

A casual exchange questions a well known saying about universal affection. The speaker doubts the proverb while another mentions a tailor and a florist in a playful, cryptic line.

It's Called Progress in Old Time Courtesy

A snippet from the Los Angeles Times notes how past generations ended interactions with a cordial good night after visiting and dating, contrasting with modern slang. The remark underscores changing social customs and language in everyday youth behavior.

Los Angeles Times

A New Disease teacher Now Johnny wisdom lesson

Dialogue reads as a classroom exchange where a teacher questions Johnny about wisdom. Johnny responds that wisdom is not the formation of the brain, implying a nonmaterial or philosophical understanding.

Johnny

Slighted Tst True Mabel Has a Secret Sor Row

Heavens Yes Life dialogue hints at a hidden matter with characters from a crumbling text fragment. The snippet suggests a conversation about a secret kept by Mabel and anticipated revelations within a story.

Red Cross Ball Blue Prevents Rust Spots in Laundry

An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a solution to rust stains from poor bluing. It promises trouble-free laundry results and invites readers to try the product to see the difference.

Married Woman Faces Envy, Says Local Belief

The fragment notes that nearly all newly married women feel jealous glances from other women. It describes a common belief about social dynamics among brides in the community.

Helpful critique in pursuit of better assistance

A reader asserts that constructive criticism can improve support and outcomes. The remark frames feedback as a pathway to better help and suggests openness to guidance.

Speedy Relief for Tender Aching Swollen Feet

An advertisement touts Manne's Emerald Oil as a fast remedy for swollen painful feet. It promises relief within fifteen minutes after two or three applications and claims swelling reduction with regular use. It also suggests treating corns and calluses at night and guarantees money back from druggists.

Moone

Are You Engaged To That Summer Girl

A terse dialogue fragment shows two speakers confirming affection and commitment rumors. The exchange centers on engagement with implied plans and future involvement between the pair. The text lacks broader context or identifiable people, places, or organizations.

Sumer Tam

Arrows Quote Fragments Spur Courtroom Grudge

A fragmented dialogue cites a line about the god of love Mayme and a revolver referenced by a judge, hinting at a courtroom dispute and alleged threats. The exposed wording suggests tension and a potentially humorous or tainted testimony.

God of Love Mayme Judge

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