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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
1
Billie Brownie describes museum visits and bird life seen during trips. He explains nest building of chimney swallows weaver birds and hornbills, weight and fruit preferences, and how hornbills seal nests with mud. He reflects on enjoyment of travel and home, unsure which he prefers.
A discussion of how a baby's fist or open hand was historically read as a predictor of future traits. The piece explains the link between physical gestures and perceived character, noting ancient views of cause and effect and the persistence of the open handed vs close fisted symbolism.
Leonard A Barrett reflects on worry as a common habit and a modern disease. He argues worry arises from speed and artificial living, warning it harms nerves and progress while most fears never come true. He urges focus on present tasks and view shaping factors, referencing Payne and Schoephduer. A 1927 Western Newspaper Union piece.
The article explains the idiom smell a rat arose from times when rats were common household pests. It notes early figurative use in Samuel Butler's Hudibras from 1663 and contrasts past sanitation norms with modern regulation.
The note explains the allusion to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice where a bond calls for a pound of flesh. Portia argues the bond must be exact and shed no blood, making the phrase symbolize strict, exact terms.
The article explains the Indian sign for peace or friendship. It details two gestures: a finger gesture near the mouth imitating smoke and a ceremonial sign with extended interlocked fingers before the breast. It notes adaptation when indicating peace with whites through handshakes.
The piece advises homeowners to plan lawns, walks, and driveways with care. It promotes direct routes with graceful curves, preserving trees, concealing garages, and allowing curves and colors in concrete to enhance curb appeal and harmony with house architecture.
Plan the garage with the house and mirror its style. If the house is colonial, use colonial treatment for the garage. A steep roof should be echoed in the garage pitch. Avoid diagonal bracing on doors and buy factory doors with panels beneath the glass. Small pane windows are advised to reduce replacement costs. In case of accidents.
The article urges owners to treat lawns with the same care as flower beds. It stresses thorough soil preparation, spading, pulverizing, and liberal fertilizing to avoid a weed-filled, uneven surface and achieve a velvety lawn.
The yard is the setting of the house. While observing Arbor day, plant a tree and look around to improve the whole place. Fix bedraggled trellises, mend fences, tidy porch furniture, and paint window boxes. A yard should receive as much attention as the house.
The article explains balancing location desirability against price factors when choosing a home. It notes objections to noise from streetcars and heavy traffic, and warns that streets with through traffic can be dangerous during nighttime.
Pennsylvania state nurseries will set out over 20 million trees this year the largest number since 1901. Officials estimate the effort will reforest about 99 thousand acres of land across the state.
Two classes of business and professional men in Abbeville Alabama struggle to recognize merit and opportunity as the Herald notes a split among locals over “good fellows” and their vision for growth.
The city has transformed rush into crush by tunneling bridging and burying itself into a maze of entrances and exits. Despite bold expansions there remains no room for its feet, a reflection from Woman's Home Companion.
A New Orleans States description reads missing girl wore flesh-colored stockings and bobbed hair, suggesting easy recognition on the street. No further details provided.
Australia's new capital Canberra was laid out by a Chicago architect and features a city plan reminiscent of Washington, D.C., focusing on ceremonial avenues and expansive green spaces. The design contrasts with other federal capitals and signals a grand national symbolic scheme.
In Bristol Connecticut Mr and Mrs James Calamussi named their first son John after the father's kind brother. After two years a second boy arrived and was also named John, honoring the mother's John who aided the family.
In a New Bedford Standard snip Millicent wonders if the suitor will reveal his thoughts, while Consoling Beatrice notes he has not spoken. Millicent suggests he may wait for another girl before deciding.
A short aphorism notes that those who reject the truth tend to accept fabrications. It reflects a common skepticism about belief versus evidence and the persistence of misinformation in public discourse.
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