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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
5
A brisk exchange in Vienna features a salesman offering small ads and a house servant’s defense of not admitting canvassers. The owner dismisses the servant and instructs to advertise in the paper for a better canvasser.
An aging man recalls the 1900 New Year and the coming century. He contrasts social norms then with today, noting evolving family gatherings and broader changes in attitudes. He reflects on progress, the gap between generations, and the sense of a new epoch as bells fade into the new decade.
The passage notes a return to steady labor after New Year celebrations and the absence of distractions until vacation literature appears. The tone reflects a cautious optimism about resumed productivity and cultural horizons.
A farmer supplied the dinner for New Year’s Eve and seeks a share of the cover charge. The inquiry questions his entitlement to part of the collected funds.
Uncle Charlie recounts a humorous New Year story about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. The tale riffs on endless projects and gadgets like a windmill on the ox and a giant sawmill, ending with a New Year’s resolve to stop trying to do everything at once.
A burglar declares police involvement while the woman whose jewels were at risk confronts the thief. She asserts that police help would foil their plan to seize more loot from earlier crimes. The tense scene ends with authorities en route to the site.
A fragment discusses how men notice more than clothing as a woman’s attire draws attention. The lines contrast poor dress sense with the impact on perception, suggesting underlying social judgments rather than fashion alone.
A questionable rumor circulates about the Yan Odtian troupe challenging its reputation. The troupe denies any misconduct while audiences question the reliability of social chatter and its impact on performances.
The Washington Star reports a conversation where Senator Sorghum tells delegates he promised “everything” they asked. When votes were raised, they promised everything he asked, then retreated to review the terms as the situation remained unsettled.
A man crawls under a bed to hide from a burglar. He holds his breath as the intruder, claiming to be someone else, attempts to join him. The whispered exchange reveals the burglar’s attempt to probe the hiding place.
A brief exchange shows a speaker praising another’s forceful style. The remark likens persuasive power to hard fists, implying blunt, decisive rhetoric.
The text casts the orator as a performer using mysterious tricks to stage sentiment, arguing that what seems emotional is really political manipulation. It frames rhetoric as shaping public feeling rather than genuine conviction.
A whimsical note from a periodical describes the sar dine, a curious fish, and a man who imagines twins as a school. He loses his eyes in the leg and awakes to find himself opened up anew in a can, a peculiar fate recounted in playful tone.
An unclear OCR excerpt shows fragmented dialogue about money and an elder relative. The garbled text mentions a child, a “papa,” and a grandmother, with no coherent event or names to anchor a clear news item.
A brief notice urges making a single solid resolution and sticking with it, citing practical steps to ensure commitment. The suggestion emphasizes focus and consistent effort across daily routines to improve habit formation and long term outcomes.
A cryptic note references a statue called the guide that represents the disk thrower. The text mentions disk throwing as a key Olympic event. Names such as Ales and Hiram appear amid a fragmented, ironic aside about a kitchen maid practicing instead of washing dishes.
A quirk of urban change is noted as a once muddy cow path evolved into a paved street. Residents recall earlier times when animals and carts shared the route, contrasting with present day traffic and development.
In a Scottish town about fifty years ago Dan Wight earned the title The Flying Scotsman as Britain’s champion sprinter. He is credited with a 300 yard time rumored to be 0 seconds, and the writer recalls a race where he would have won if the course were longer. The piece contrasts old time military training with modern factory life and hints at enduring athletic prowess.
A forest ranger sought a pension after an incident where he was gassed by a skunk. The humorous exchange notes the ranger’s unfortunate encounter and his filing for benefits.
A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer shows dialogue about interpreting a phrase “a man being ’Lorie headed” with one speaker noting the man isn’t short-sighted and muttering from behind his paper.
A London banquet before Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald heads to America featured futuristic optimism as the keynote. Lord Dewar stood apart, quipping that optimism buys a new suit and two pairs of trousers, underscoring a skeptical note amid the gala.
Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist, urged balance between work and rest in a public address. He argued that Work loved by successful people should not become excessive, warning that excessive work moves from virtue to vice and can provoke trouble and turmoil.
Yale economist Irving Fisher warned in New Haven that there are too many cures including the Niver cure for anemia and ultra violet cures. A diner joked about a fly in soup, but the waiter corrected him noting vitamide bees accompany each order.
Japanese consul Oyama in San Francisco and writer Ojiro discuss a "black strain of pessimism" in Japanese culture. They cite proverbs such as to revenge yourself on your enemy, let him live, as examples of a deeply bleak outlook.
A new Portland building features a fishing pond on the roof to accommodate city residents unable to access rural fishing. The unusual amenity aims to provide recreation and a sense of nature, reflecting broader urban efforts to mimic countryside experiences.
The annual harvest service at St Dunstan’s church near Bishopsgate London displays 39 fish varieties matching Anglican articles. A fish brotherhood decorates the church with fruit tea coffee wine and a four foot wheaten loaf and a large emden goose. After the service offerings go to Guy’s hospital per ancient custom.
A first tin find is announced in the Shatford and Bernie lake districts of Manitoba. The rugged region is difficult to access, but if the discovery proves viable, means will be provided to extract the material.
Senator Sorglan notes a lobbyist proposes a program of education with a liberal tuition fund and prize awards. The exchange centers on the lobbyist’s plan to support schooling and incentives. The remarks imply backing for educational funding and student prizes.
A brief exchange references Jerome K. Jerome's works and a KR G Dan piece, noting a Red Cross Liquid Blue product and a grocer's tagline. The fragment includes a satirical line about a little man with a big opinion and a dated period caption.
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