24 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
1
A verse excerpt contrasts wisdom without wit and folly seeming wise. Animals compete for a prize of progress using varied locomotions. A shrewd old ass wins the prize, gaining choice grass from the others as they fail.
Herr Krug at a Parker Street boarding house plans to marry twins Hedwig and Katrina from Pommern. A mix up of names fuels comic misadventure as Captain Wriggs advises painting two ships different colors to settle the mate dilemma.
The scene opens with characters debating sentiment and ends with Herr Krug announcing plans to wed Hedwig using the coat’s hair as a talisman. The Captain guides the party to the clergyman for the ceremony while Mr. Billips mourns past memories at the wedding supper.
The article explains ventilation as essential for health, noting air and sun as purifiers. It describes how foul gases rise and must exit via roof vents while fresh air enters near the floor, with simple methods like a 2 to 4 inch top window opening and a slightly ajar door.
A Washington scene contrasts brides from different regions as a young wife questions the cost of office. Her husband cites about twenty thousand dollars and notes his plan to run for Mr. Lamar's seat, signaling opposition to an incumbent.
The speaker recalls learning what was unknown about the Wind and Rain. Voices cry through a lonely night as Wind and Rain converse, mourning a world where youth dies. A memory of childhood bleeds into a sorrowful refrain about grief for both the dead and the living.
Actress Sarah Bernhardt expresses strong views on diamonds saying their use spoils facial expression and dulls the eyes and teeth. She notes her ermine gown valued at 7,500 adorned with turquoise trimming.
February brings severe storms and cold across North America with tips on ventilation bathing diet sunshine and clothing. The piece cites testimonials praising Peruna for catarrh bronchial trouble throat and lung conditions and outlines endorsements to readers from Dr Hartman and The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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