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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
2
At the Scan dia post office the manager explains second class mail handling. They apply a dry scrub with a landing rubber eraser to remove pencil marks from cuffs. Previously they washed stained correspondence with soap and water, but marks soaked in remained blotched.
The New York Press notes British bull exhibitors adopt the old American method of massaging and brushing show cattle many times daily to reach peak condition. Grooms devote extensive effort to steers, mirroring horse care, and see benefits in buyer appeal and beef quality.
A mail coach en route to Malaga with mails and 14 passengers fell into a river in Spain. Rescuers retrieved the passengers after persistent efforts. all 12 horses were drowned.
In Bethel Missouri carloads of checkers are made for Christmas. The Bethel factory outputs over 800 barrels, each holding 36,000 ordinary checkers, totaling about 28,000,000 single checkers for the holidays.
A fragmented letter from 1986 by Schumann mentions a steel pen kept since burial as a religiously preserved relic. He notes it is used only on festive occasions and that writings from it may interest readers.
A man reassures another that a person with the same name has been run in for fraud by Credit Beastly. The exchange downplays alarm, with the remark that money on credit is never safe or available.
A young woman who cooks asks a man how he views a large frosted cake. He replies that his view depends on whether the cake is considered food or statue, framing the punch line about presentation versus function.
A brief exchange shows a playful family moment about a sister’s appearance with a cheeky retort from the younger brother. The dialogue captures light domestic humor.
The text notes that craving for tobacco decreases after a smoker reaches a high altitude. It states smoking under such circumstances is somewhat laborious.
The household editor notes that while onions and the phrase ai etoile may seem appealing, most audience members nearby likely do not notice the starry wordplay or its nuance in theater etiquette.
A dialogue shows a critic praising a painting's merit but noting it lacks warmth. The adviser replies with a pragmatic, provocative suggestion to ignite emotion by using a match. The exchange frames warmth as an experiential quality tied to lighting and mood.
The article stresses proper cooking of cereals for small children and cautions against using them in excess. It emphasizes safety and nutrition in preparing early meals for toddlers.
Commentary notes that spreading good cheer should not be called charity and frames it as canceling one’s obligation to the world, reflecting a civic ethos from the Atlanta Constitution.
A reflective adage contrasts self view with reality. It asserts that feeling fortunate implies true happiness, while believing oneself wise often marks folly.
A compact desk tool merges a letter opener with a mail scare and a six inch rule for quick office tasks. This multifunction device aims to simplify routine mail handling and measuring needs in a single convenient unit.
A New York millionaire's daughter in Westchester hosted a children's luncheon titled the closed season for books. The round table featured a Dutch pine tree centerpiece with a pond of fish and miniature treats hanging from the branches. Each guest received a small jewelry gift from the hostess tucked inside a turkey or sugar plum.
Louis Carpenter, aged 102, proves it is never too late to work by applying to the Saskatoon Land Office for a homestead. The energetic elder is seeking a preemption and shows vigor as he pursues a new home.
Dialogue notes over 60 reputed centenarians die yearly in England and Wales. Mrs Styles asks if heavy fogs there contribute to the deaths, signaling a casual debate on aging and weather effects.
A desperate man attempted to lift a woman's pocket in a New York theatre. Although the pocket was not found, the incident is described as a bold and alarming act amid the show crowd.
A biblical proverb quotes warnings about the dangers of deceitful women. The passage cautions that smooth speech and honeyed words conceal deadly outcomes, depicting the lure as leading feet toward death and judgment.
The piece argues automatic cigar and cigarette lighters undermine the traditional monopoly of matches. It warns that the lighter industry could edge out matches as the preferred ignition method, reshaping consumer habits and commerce.
When placing thick stalks like chrysanthemums and lilac into water, trim the stalks at intervals to help them absorb more water and stay fresh longer.
A method from Scientific American describes rubbing the iron with a halved onion at the chosen spot, then applying a label coated with paste or glue to the area. The onion rub is intended to prepare the surface for adhesion.
Gauss states the earth's magnetic action equals the force of eight one pound bar magnets per cubic yard, illustrating the planet's magnetism with a simple tangible analogy.
A dialogue snippet shows a man claiming mastery of Shakespeare while Miss Cayenne counters with irony, suggesting his backwards knowledge leads to misquoting the bard. The exchange highlights playful literary banter.
A 105 year old woman in Wood Green England reportedly reads without glasses using preserved eyesight. Her long life and unusual reading ability draw local attention from residents and health observers.
A housekeeper advises boiling a cracked egg with one teaspoon of salt in the water to prevent white from leaking out during cooking. The tip emphasizes keeping the egg intact while it cooks.
Critics say New York musical comedy is not comic and often painful, though this is a familiar stance. The review notes the path of critics toward lighter entertainment.
Mangrove bark from northern Australia is found valuable for tanning and dyeing with an apparently abundant supply.
A reader notes that a penny in circulation undergoes frequent changes with rapid turnover. The statement suggests coins pass through many hands weekly, highlighting the fluid nature of everyday money and its movement through commerce.
A tip advises placing lavender oil on shelves to deter mildew on books. The method suggests gentle fragrance and moisture control to protect paper and bindings.
Aphorism about memory and business ethics notes that a sharp recall aids success in work. The saying urges practical recall as a business virtue attributed to Quintilian.
A reflective note cautions that many people mistake mere noise for real enterprise. It critiques overconfidence and urges disciplined effort, focusing on substance over spectacle.
John Applegate once built Young's million-dollar pier in Atlantic City and was a leading tintype photographer in Philadelphia and New York. Now eighty-seven, he is jailed in Los Angeles County on vagrancy charges with no apparent aid forthcoming from relatives or friends.
An odd fragment mentions an uncut diamond described as valuable and tied to a person named Veratha Qauob. The text hints at quality and a promising specimen, with notes implying it is among the best. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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