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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
11
Dr Stanley Coulter recalls a Cornell student named Inman who said I do not have to speak many words to introduce Doc Tor Coulter for he is too well known already. Coulter says he never could parse what the student meant.
One size smaller after using Allen's Boot-Hase. The antiseptic powder loosens tight or new shoes, ideal for dancing. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package offered at Allen 3 Olmsted LeRoy NY.
In Brooklyn Life a charming hostess leaves guests feeling welcome yet yearn for home. The witty exchange suggests a warm, inviting atmosphere that lingers beyond the visit.
An old advert promotes Murine Eye Remedy for red sore watery eyes and granulated lids. It promises a free book by mail and cites the Myrine Eye Remedy Company of Chicago.
A proverb-like observation notes that clever women fail to assemble quality husbands from deficient material. The remark underscores social expectations of marriage prospects and personal agency in choosing partners.
Sugar appears in more than cane and beetroot as well as male sap. The note discusses sap from trees contributing to sweetness, broadening sources of sugar beyond traditional crops.
Adrian Michigan housekeeper describes severe weakness backache and fatigue. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after three months of use. The notice frames the product as a proven remedy for women's ailments and cites the company address in Lynn Massachusetts.
A hypochondriac plagued by near death spells tries to outrun his family doctor in a three mile dash. The physician, driving a roadster, flees with tire trouble forcing a comic confrontation as the patient shouts I am dying. The doctor grunts You must be. I never saw anybody going so fast as you are.
A first edition of Pickwick sold in the English market for 2475 dollars. Sotheby’s auction details list it as the finest extant copy with all earliest issue points, 1836 dated covers, and plates by Seymour Buss and Phiz. The owner is identified as Mr Robson, with a prior high New York record of 1400.
Little Arthur and his mother stroll a country road. Ducks cross the path as Arthur notices their eyes are on the sides, while his are in front, prompting a puzzled exclamation about being made.
A humorous snippet shows Mame asking about a new dress and her fiancé, who works at fashionable functions, retorts that she could not be more immodest if she were well bred as reflected in a Puck style witticism.
A man reports severe eczema on hands neck and arms causing sleepless nights and itching. After trying many remedies he used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was fully healed in five to six weeks, with no further trouble. Signed Joe Uhl January 31 1914.
Quotations reveal a couple debating a baby name with the wife selecting the final choice while the pair still unsettled on a decision. The exchange hints at household tensions and ongoing decision making without framing any public dispute.
A July 26 lesson explains the parables of the pounds and the talents as paired teachings on fidelity. It notes the absent lord, the return, and the duty of servants to invest entrusted gifts, with rewards tied to faithful stewardship and proportional authority over cities.
More than 44 million Red Cross Christmas seals were sold last December raising about $440,000 for anti tuberculosis work across the United States. New York led with over 10.5 million seals, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Illinois also posted large totals. Hawaii and Rhode Island had notable per capita results. Since 1908 six seasons have produced over 180 million seals and more than $1,800,000 for the campaign.
A man watches his neighbor’s troublesome boy climb a tree and answers that he is not afraid the lad will fall but that he fears he won’t. His anxious look underscores a grim, uneasy moment.
A brief quip notes that a man who carries himself with dignity while sober often appears foolish when intoxicated, implying a contrast between restraint and folly. The line uses irony to comment on temperance and social perception without naming people or events.
A West Virginia carpenter shares a testimonial that heavy breakfast foods hinder strength. He switched to a small Grape-Nuts breakfast with cream eggs and toast, quit meat, and gradually improved digestion and energy. The letter notes the advice helps him work more and feel better.
Abe Martin jokes about spring fever urging rest and quiet, not doctor visits, preferring simple acts like sitting or napping. He notes the cost of comfort in a small town with cheap fabric suits and wallaper, contrasting indulgence with practical work until the sun sets over local landmarks.
The Kaiser endorsed using English live targets in Doboritz camp experiments to train cadets. The system will be used at military schools and naval training ships to improve marksmanship. The Kaiser observed the range and enjoyed shooting deer seals and people on omnibus tops, calling the scheme valuable for military use.
A clergyman in Donegal asks a loquacious boatman if he has seen a banshee. The boatman replies he has seen one in a museum, speaking with blunt humor about legends encountered on a lake excursion and a ruined castle.
A reflective piece contrasts optimistic and pessimistic voices about rising sun and daily life. It notes that abuse hurts more when paired with sharp wit, exploring the coexistence of hope and harm in conversation.
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