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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
A collage of 1930s trivia notes reports Manhattan growth to 2.5 million by 1932 and New York hosts 187000 stockholders. It lists low wages in Asiatic Turkey, demand for second hand Bibles in England, Pu Yi’s 30 nurses, and observed gender and empire dynamics with satirical tone.
The man who sent Rockefeller a $2,000 investment could have earned more by taking half the profits. A New Jersey woman was frightened by a mouse, countering fears that modern women have lost essential womanly qualities.
Vermont papers discuss the 1910 governor election with several candidates already in the field. Politicians respond quickly and openly to the developing race.
Dr Parkhurst decries large hats as un Christian yet women remain swayed by fashion. The reverend critic is accused of ignorance of feminine nature's depths as style endures.
Gossip notes a plan to teach women to exit street cars safely, hinting at changing an old proverb about bringing a woman to a car but not how she exits. The remark reflects social questions of mobility and propriety in public transport.
Dr. Mary Patrick, president of the girls' college at Constantinople, says Turkish women have discarded veils and are lecturing in cities such as Constantinople and Salonica and forming women’s clubs as Turkey experiences growth.
The late Bloodgood H. Cuttier of Little Neck L I left an estate of 665000 with over 500000 given to the American Bible Society. The line notes he did not earn his wealth from poetry.
The shah declares he will protect his subjects against wicked designs opposing a constitution. His insistence on safeguarding subjects from constitutional evils is likely to be understood despite diminishing significance of far oriental phrases.
A Baltimore American quote urges more intelligent police in New York for emergencies. A man arrested for violently resisting an officer claimed the burning house was his own and said his wife and baby were inside, valuing their safety over police procedure.
An air quality note reports seven thousand pounds of organic and mineral substances per acre settling from the atmosphere in Chicago. The passage suggests Indianapolis suffers similar heavy deposits, causing widespread difficulty in breathing and weakened health.
A sweeping catalog recounts earthquakes and calamitous events from ancient Greece to 20th century Japan. It tallies tens of thousands to millions killed, noting notable disasters in Syria Palestine, Naples, Lisbon, Mexico City, San Francisco, and more, with dramatic totals and dates.
Rome reports an estimated 110000 dead in Messina and Reggio with many towns devastated. Fugitives arrive at Naples in ruined, half starved condition as rescue efforts battle weather and scarce supplies.
The Therapic lies at Naples crowded with Messina refugees in despair. A German firm employee recalls the city’s destruction, the ruined streets, and scarce food. Survivors report twenty fires as the Therapic’s commander describes rescues from Messina.
A cable from Right Rev. Davis Sessums bishop of Louisiana reports he and his daughter Miss Alice Sessums are safe in Rome. The message arrived Wednesday night and provides no further details.
New York officials launched a formal relief drive for Sicily and Calabria after the earthquake. Mayor McClellan and the American Red Cross will centralize subscriptions, forwarding funds to Jacob W. Schiff, treasurer, for distribution through the Italian Red Cross. Bishop Greer urged Episcopal clergy to route all donations via the New York Red Cross branch.
A humorous exchange shows a boy lamenting missing his playmate Johnny Jones who is quarantined with measles. The child claims he is the only one in town he can beat in a fight, expressing mock bravado amid the outbreak.
The ad claims laundry stiffness can be achieved with less starch using Defiance Starch, which is said to be stronger and allow a thinner application. It argues that other starches hide fabric quality and reduce wear.
A dated warning against mercury based catarrh ointments and a recommendation for Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Notes internal use and blood surface action with testimonials and placebo sales through druggists. Includes price 75 cents per bottle and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The New York American notes that 12 791 people hold four fifths of England’s land outside metropolitan areas totaling 40 180 775 acres. In truth about 5 000 owners hold that share, with 500 nobles dominating the rest.
The patent starches introduced 25 years ago are said to be inferior to current products. The latest Defiance Starch eliminates injurious chemicals and adds a new ingredient that enhances strength and smoothness beyond rival brands.
Meteors falling to Earth add a minute amount to the planet's weight annually. The gain is imperceptible for thousands of years, as the only apparent loss is the escape of light gases from the atmosphere.
The Washington Herald and Birmingham Age Herald echo invitations to a March 4 inauguration. The letters show readers asking if they can attend and whether funds cover railroad fare, reflecting public eagerness and travel costs.
A brief ad notes that discerning housekeepers choose Red Cross Ball Blue and that it is available at leading grocers for five cents. TheCopy emphasizes quality and shopper trust in the product.
A concise report notes a man entering marriage with his employer’s relative authority creating buzz. The item highlights personal ties affecting professional dynamics without sensational detail.
An ad fragment extols Bromo Quinine as a laxative and cold remedy used worldwide. It mentions GRO Day and a price of 25c, ending with a Dionysius quotation about the value of starting duties late rather than never.
A concise ad notes Lewis' Single Binder Cigar offers a rich taste and directs readers to their dealer or Lewis' Factory in Peoria Tl for purchase.
A disjointed OCR fragment references belief and mind, mentions Helodorus and a singer, and includes stray letters and numbers. The text appears to be corrupted, with phrases like purestireg aihganettay and via package Tes aching. No coherent event or article is discernible.
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