Farewell and Welcome Moon Bronze Ode
A poetic fragment contrasts night’s sadness with the earth’s greeting of the moon. The speaker invokes cosmic imagery of farewell and birth to frame a quiet celestial welcome.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
2
When George and Sidney Defy a Father’s Consent
George, aged 19, and Sidney plan to wed without consent. The father at Morrow’s offers help to elope with a raise in pay, while Nell stirs jealousy. They marry in Higginsville with the old man’s secret blessing and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Sidney Lee
George Armitage
Sid
Sidney
Morrow’s
Nell
Old Morrow
Nellie
Jove
Morrow
Higginsville
Bud Tucker
Morrow’'s
Rebuffing Lies With Polite Correction in Drummer Tale
Senator Foraker urges gentle refutation of falsehoods and shares a parable from Indiana. In a hotel reading room drummers boast of sales while another drummer calmly validates the praise, prompting a quick, quiet rebuke rather than a harsh accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foraker
Indiana
A Delicate Compliment in a Humorous Tale
The tale, told by Rev. C. P. Smith of Kansas City, centers on a wedding fee asked by a negro groom in Walla Walla. The groom surveys his bride and declares the preacher has “ruined me for life, you has, fur sure,” after the price is left open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Smith
Kansas City
Walla Walla
Wash
A Station Without Signals at Wanstrow
The Wells branch station at Wanstrow in Somersetshire has no signals or staff. A lone platelayer tends the waiting room fire and platform lamp, with occasional visits by the Witham station master to check order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanstrow
Great Western Railway
Wells
Somersetshire
Witham
Cranmore
London
Do you believe people will have the same vocation in the next world
The fragmentary dialogue discusses beliefs about continuity of occupation after death. A long chaired passenger asks if people will have the same vocation in the next world as in this, and a reply dismisses the idea as impossible in many cages.
Wash Dresses for Winter and House Wear Innovations
An early 20th century note highlights wash dresses as winter wear for women, noting cleaner upkeep in heated homes, lighter comfort after spring and summer wear, and health and economy benefits. Gingham and linen skirts are rising, with spinach and Endive per French dressing suggested as a side dish.
Afternoon Violet Gown Described For Afternoon Wear
The article notes violet gowns as the season’s favorite for afternoon events. It highlights a model with a snug hip skirt, no train, and three deep tucks. The bodice blouses over a velvet girdle, opens to a chemisette, with fringe velvet bows and violet pearl buttons.
Frock for a Little Girl from Gray Cashmere Suit
Childs dress features a gray cashmere skirt and blouse with bands of red white and blue scotch plaid taffeta bordered by cashmere. The yoke matches the plaid, sleeves have epaulets and deep cuffs, and the cravat is red velvet with a red leather belt.
Greens for the Nursery
Children enjoy vegetables and salads, but they should be delicate. Celery should be young, white, tender, chopped finely and dressed with oil and a few drops of lemon juice. If lettuce is used, it must be tender young center leaves.
Frock and Wash Dress Notes for Young Girls and Women
A catalog fragment describes a range of girls and women garments including a new Taffeta Walst frock for ages 12 to 16 with plaited or gathered skirts and puffed sleeves. It covers blouses with velvet knots, chemisettes trimmed with lace, and a girdle of silk or ribbon. It also notes wash dresses for morning wear and color preferences for fabrics and patterns to brighten cloudy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice
Needle Work on Aprons Showcases Linen Craft
Needlework in aprons arrives as linen takes a front seat. One style features an oval cut, buttonhole finish, and drawnwork squares framing orange tree motifs with white cotton fruit. Another piece displays a smooth new working size with deep bottom, narrow hemstitch, and a plain, elegant border suitable for a table centerpiece.
Dress description from White Crepe de Chine pattern
The article details a blouse and shirt-waist in white crepe de chine. It notes a waistline crush girdle holding the fabric, a V-shaped front with a lace edged chemisette, surplice center-front, and elbow-length sleeves.
French Flannel Wrappers For Princess Robes In Persian Design
The article describes French flannel being used for light sun garments and princess robes. It notes a softer blue ground compared to turquoise and mentions scattered tiny garlands of roses on a cheery pink ground. Overall effect resembles a Persian motif with a delicate, practical fabric choice.
Untitled Fragment Notes Fashion Items Mentioned
A brief fragment mentions braid and real aces with references to a prince and duchess. The garbled text suggests discussions of braid as a decorative or symbolic element tied to noble titles. The exact context and meaning remain unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earth
Ninette M. Lowater
N. Y. Sun
Papa
Ewald
Search the Scandia Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scandia Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.