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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
8
Berlin reports a new rule requiring all actor contracts to be made after January 1 through the German national employment bureau. The move also brings theatrical agencies under a nationwide program aimed at nationalization by December 31, with agencies to operate tax free and charge no service fees.
France issues certificates to encourage air travel. Beginning in 1913 the Aeronautic Club of France gave the first certificates to members. Now officials nationwide urge every first air trip recipient receive a worthwhile souvenir to promote aviation.
A patient recalls writing from bed after an accident, using a pad on the knee and a right hand to complete work felt slow yet productive. A friend bedridden face down kept cheerful by purposeful activities, while two immobilized men, a stock broker and a writer, found new efficiency and focus in bed bound routines.
The passage describes a man who, though invalided and in pain, continues his daily labor by adjusting a sheet of paper for writing and working all day. He endures hardship but remains productive, illustrating that determination can outweigh physical difficulties.
Rev. Gertrude L. Apel serves 150 members across a 35 mile Colville valley pastorate in Spokane area. She preaches three sermons weekly at Valley and Chewalah and helps bury, baptize, marry, and lead civic life. Her frontier ministry spans Montana and Washington with two Washington postings.
The ministry before the canons of her denomination allowed Miss Apel to seek admission to pulpit duties. She was among the earliest women ordained by the Methodist Episcopal church. She notes few obstacles to her service due to her sex.
A permit was issued for the Yule Sterling Memorial Library in New Haven Connecticut to become the world’s largest library. The project, approved by Building Inspector Austin, carries an estimated cost of 5.8 million dollars.
Sir Oliver Lodge states the earth's crust is continually settling and explains that earthquakes and natural disasters arise from movement within the crust. He credits improved communication for broadcasting world news rapidly and notes historic events would have taken months to reveal.
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union item asserts that pygmies, the little people of fairy tales, truly exist in parts of Africa and Asia. It describes physical traits such as short curly hair and flat noses, then contrasts African and Asiatic types by color.
In a humorous anecdote from Sandy Mush, Tobe Sagg recalls being offered a church at a Tywoppity gathering. Mrs. Sagg laments the misunderstanding as a corner sign read Welcome to the church prompting confusion and quick departure.
The article notes a global push for child welfare through adequate playgrounds and outdoor play. It highlights England where the Duke of York leads a campaign via the National Playing Field Association to secure recreation grounds for millions of children lacking safe spaces.
Reports reveal a rising gold bootlegging scheme in northern Ontario mining camps. A suspected couple fled Timmins in a car. a canvas brassiere concealed between nine thousand and seventy thousand dollars in gold, but no charges against the woman. An operator with two stored bags of gold pled guilty and faced a 1500 dollar fine. Police expect a broader crackdown as a dozen cases await trial.
In many high grade mining camps the custom is to strip and shower before changing into street clothes and checking out of the works. Ontario mines have hesitated to adopt this practice due to concerns about the thigh char.
A fashion note features Marceline Day in a beige frock with a three tier brown trimmed skirt and white linen accents. The piece shifts to a mining crime discussion noting juries’ reluctance to convict and the theft of high grade ore, with seizures turned over to the Ontario Mining association to fund anti trafficking efforts.
A guide suggests cleaning a leather coat with pure castile soap and water using a soft brush. Dry thoroughly then rub saddle soap for conditioning and apply linseed oil to mask scratches on the leather.
The piece explains how light colors make a house appear larger while dark tones shrink it. It notes that surrounding foliage creates shadow, so warm grays and tans are appealing. For tall narrow houses a light body with dark trim improves proportion, with two color body schemes also effective.
Reports say zoning ordinances curb blighting of districts and avoid scrapping usable utilities. Destruction of a single block can exceed $100,000 in property losses, depending on housing and lines. Reduced scale via zoning yields substantial annual savings in moderate cities.
The roof protects interior contents and covers two thirds of the building’s exterior area. Selection of roof color and material deserves careful thought for both architectural impact and long term protection.
The report notes 80,000,000 people, over half the urban population, live under zoning ordinances. It highlights substantial progress in a few years and emphasizes continued work to maximize comfort convenience and the public interest through self regulation.
Thoughtful homeowners learn beauty starts with the house itself. They build beauty in entrances windows doors trim stairways and cabinet work of good design. Furnishing and decorating follow as time and money permit.
An article notes the broad adoption of advertising urging the public to preserve surfaces with paints varnishes and lacquers. It argues the slogan Save the surface and you save all captures practical wisdom and public sentiment learning through sales campaigns.
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