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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
3
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds and grippe. It advises taking a dose every two hours up to three and claims the remedy clears nasal passages relieves headache feverishness sneezing and stiffness. The ad notes it contains no quinine and costs only a few cents.
An old advertisement urges readers to use Danderine to remove dandruff and stop hair loss. It claims a small bottle bought cheaply will restore scalp health, bring new life, vigor, brightness, and thickness to every hair after several applications.
The speaker asserts his son plans a political career, revealing ambition to run for office. The exchange frames a family choice shaping public service and community involvement.
An advertisement urges women to consider kidney and bladder health noting common symptoms and promising Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims success for many and offers sample and full bottles via mail order from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York, with availability at drug stores.
The ad touts Diamond Dyes as guaranteed to give new color to wool silk cotton and mixed fabrics. It claims easy aging instructions and a color card to match materials. A stray line compares a miser’s son to a boarding house gas bill.
An OCR fragment discusses catarrh and a medicine said to cleanse the blood and mucous surfaces to cure nasal catarrh and chronic catarrh. The ad-type text claims the product works through the blood, with testimonials and a 75 cent price, though portions are garbled.
A 1917 Crawford County case over 3,600 quart bottles of whisky seized on the Frisco railroad at Gross centers legal questions. The state seeks destruction. owners claim return. Bills of lading to consignees will be offered as evidence amid prior robberies of the county liquor storeroom. Local man James Freeze, 76, was killed by an interurban car amid fog while returning home from holidays. he had homesteaded near Hutchinson in 1871 and served in the Danish-German war.
Frank Hardy an Austrian inmate age 60 was killed when a sisal bale toppled from a wagon at the state prison at 11 30 oclock the other morning He died en route to the prison hospital Hardy had no known relatives in the country and had been received December 19 this year He was convicted in Trego County for selling mortgaged property and sentenced to one to five years in prison
Governor Henry J. Allen plans to urge a January 5 special session to pass emergency legislation increasing school tax levies for cities of the second and third class and rural districts to raise teachers salaries. Kansas oil refineries facing compelled disclosure of operating costs, product prices, pipeline profits, and fuel oil charges under oath. state seeks refinery association membership details.
Miss Ella Hall a 17 year old died at a Salina hospital while being prepared for the removal of ton sils doctors attributing the death to heart disease Miss Hall was the daughter of the Rev George R Hall superintendent of that Methodist district
Prolonged cold and snow leave wolves desperate for food as farmers pursue them from barns. A big wolf drive is planned near Hiawatha on New Year’s Day. Linn County Bank with W Pullman reports solvency after a $140000 shortage. Kansas officials Bowman and Wood proclaim sound condition after examination. Butler County census planning nearly complete. County land and gas field topics noted.
Governor Allen favors state insurance to cover workmen's compensation, doubting a strong act will pass at the January special session. A compensation act commission will meet in Topeka to discuss a NY style reform. Wichita urges hard surfaced road measures and higher highway funding. United Life and Accident Ins Co of Concord NH to drop lien clause or cease Kansas business.
Concordia announces that emergency coal mining at Minersville will become permanent as the company plans to increase production and develop the field. Two new veins were recently struck and daily output of over 100 tons is expected soon with consideration given to building a railroad to the field. The new pits show coal comparable to the Pittsburgh product.
All criminal cases for the December term at Salina were moved to March and the jury for the term was dismissed. The delay affects the case of Felix Broeker charged with aiding H J Lefferdink, cashier of the Kansas State Bank, in issuing fraudulent certificates of deposit.
Judge Helm of the public utilities commission calls the interstate commerce commission ruling the most sweeping victory for robbers of Kansas towns in years, saying it gives them an even break with Kansas City firms and affects all cities and towns including Topeka Wichita Hutchinson and Salina.
Walter E Wilson state bank commissioner has been appointed to the ways and means committee of the Republican National Committee He will represent Kansas on the financial committee of the national Republican organization.
Prominent Geary county farmer 52 dies at his Junction City area home when his foot is caught in a gasoline engine wheel. The mishap leaves both legs and arms broken and a skull fracture, as attempts to stop the engine fail.
Edwin L Boham aged 78 longtime Salina resident dies at his daughter Mrs Arthur White's home. He was the last of ten children and served in the Civil War with the 4th Iowa cavalry, highlighting a life marked by military service and family ties.
Poultry raisers should use proper ventilation with straw air strainers or muslin ventilators. A straw air strainer involves a secondary lattice ceiling and a central trapdoor to refresh packed straw, providing steady temperature and moisture control. Muslin frames on windows offer adjustable air flow with less weather sensitivity, while straw absorbs moisture and prevents drafts.
If a poultry house is narrow and wind blows through roosting fowls, place burlap over open window spaces at night but do not seal windows until the weather turns cold.
If a stork is sent to market it is fattened well before shipment. This increases price per pound and total weight, making the sale more profitable.
The article advises selecting robust birds and culling weak slow growers to raise larger, profitable flocks. It notes water fowls are often overlooked and advocates feeding, salting, and careful management to keep hens productive. Leghorns are praised for higher egg production than general purpose breeds.
Physicians advise friends to keep systems purified to prevent influenza and complications. Take one Calotab at bedtime with water. next morning cold relieved, liver active, system refreshed. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents. druggists refund if not delighted.
A Chicago Tribune reminiscence recalls a guest of honor arriving late at a banquet. The narrator quietly asked a suited man for water, only to learn he had signaled the celebrity guest, making the moment awkward and vivid.
A vivid advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for indigestion and constipation. It claims a lazy liver and clogged bowels cause misery and that Cascarets cleanse the stomach remove sour food and excess bile, working overnight to leave you feeling great by morning.
In palmy days a highway reader is praised as picturesque by an admirer and criticized by a hater of modern times. The debate centers on profiteering and fairness, noting how travelers’ earnings were taken then versus today’s expectations. Loridon's Answers frames the contrast.
The advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in Bayer package with directions for colds pain headache neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It claims Bayer stands for genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and notes handy tin boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents.
A clipped wartime style item notes Mrs. Jages expressing happiness in domestic life yet revealing her husband has been sent to jail. An advertisement touts Cuticura soap, ointment and washing routine for skin care with grand claims. Garfield Tea is praised for liver and kidney benefits in a terse ad line.
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