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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
7
A feature on natural building materials for bungalows discusses Trenton and Galena limestones sandstone and cobblestones for porches chimneys and exterior walls. It covers design details from window placements to built in buffets kitchens pantries and convenient layouts highlighting artistry and practicality for modern homes.
A group of veterans in Hawaii share tales of a comrade’s rise and superstition. A hostess tests luck with a silver dollar and a new moon. a guest wishes to keep the coin and the wish comes true.
Maria, not a beauty, loved her husband George but asked for constant attention. She puzzled him with questions about being taken away with a perfect life, but he dismissed the fear as unlikely and stayed moody.
An essay by Sidonie M. Gruenberg argues we must apply shared social duties in child rearing and school life. It cites cases of punctual dressing, school burden, and contagious illness to show how mutual consideration and the Golden Rule shape modern family responsibilities.
Recipe describes crust using apple dumpling method rolled to a quarter inch thick and filled with apricots and sugar then boiled for ninety minutes. Sauce combines sugar butter egg melted over tea kettle and a splash of apricot brandy with nutmeg.
An old lady overhears a golfer recounting a chaotic round with mishaps at each hole. She gasps at his tales from blackberry bushes to muddy ditches, exclaiming she will not let her Edwin play golf again.
At Salem Oregon the warden reports more bachelors than married men in the state penitentiary. Larceny is the top crime and laborers form the largest prisoner class. The report argues marriage yields greater lawfulness morality health and longevity for men.
The youngest son of a 12‑child family wanders from his home after a warning to stay put. He enters the parlor with hands behind his back, studies a young man, and asks in a faltering voice how many children the other has, hinting at deeper family tensions.
Readers are shown how to choose tasteful wall art that enhances a room. Many fine reproductions of classic works are now affordable, letting modest budgets acquire attractive decor without sacrificing style.
The war shifts toy origins as Japanese wares dominate shops with “Made in Japan” replacing “Made in Germany.” Cherry Blossom Kingdom displays enchant parents and children alike with Geisha dolls carved elephants and inventive toys. The steamship Wakas Maru arrived in New York after a 16000 mile voyage to dodge Teutonic submarines carrying new playthings. The Japanese showcase signals a postwar bid to lead the toy market with Oriental quality.
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Three graduate students receive scholarships named for Murphy heirs after Harvard alumnus William S Murphy left 100000 dollars to the university. Clifton Murphy Georgetown S C is a first year law student, William A Murphy Boston is in his first year medical school, and Gardner Murphy Boston is a graduate student.
A brief grocer advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry detergent as American made and the best, appealing to shoppers with its quality claim and wide store availability.
A theater manager says he is scouring the country for plays while a dramatic critic suggests using existing works. The exchange appears in Town Topics as a playful debate over new versus familiar productions.
Postal authorities report soldiers at the Mexican border have been sending live insects reptiles and other border life to friends back home. General Funston orders strict observation of mail regulations by the Guardsmen to stop the shipments.
A quirky exchange features two lines of dialogue asking if a wife sleeps soundly and probing whether the terms relate to intensity or pate dibility, hinting at wordplay or a humorous sidebar in a column.
A brief quip from Svetraitt Free Press notes a person’s wealth by the humor that he pays through high taxes. The remark frames a perception of fortune via tax expenditure.
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