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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
6
A colonel recovered a $50 debt from Lahey in 1864, recalling their years at the front with the Nin regiment. After a lapse of thirty eight years, Lahey repaid the loan with interest using savings from his pension.
Town with hospitals and Mrs Eben Draper described as Milford with a red brick exterior and white granite trimmings. The structure features a green slate hip and deck roof, colonial dormers for lighting the third floor, ornamental wood cornice and porches, and copper exterior metal work.
In New Providence Iowa on July 7 three year old Helén Moon daughter of Mr and Mrs E v Moon narrowly escaped death from kidney trouble. After doctors warned there was little hope the child improved after using six to nine boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and Dropsy subsided.
A brass framed smoking set includes a liqueur bottle and two small glasses, two larger cigar glasses, and brass supports holding a box of matches above the display. The pieces fit together as a complete smoking ensemble.
A method to improve hot chocolate is to whip it thoroughly with an eye beater just before serving. Each cup should be topped with a spoonful of whipped cream for extra richness.
Homeseekers excursions offered by Great Northern Railway on the first and third Tuesdays of July August September and October 1902. Round trip fare from St Paul or Minneapolis to West Montana and Washington. Information from ticket agents or F. I. Whitney G P & T A St Paul.
A fragment notes claims that Defiance Starch is superior to rival brands. It references stock, packaging of 12 oz, and selling concerns while mentioning water star and bits about mice gnawing at cheese as a metaphor for damage or weakness.
A fragment notes opinions on Defiance Starch versus a rival process with price details and consumer reactions. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a quirky remark about mosquitos, highlighting everyday concerns and products.
A fragmented OCR note describes gardeners and growers with odd punctuation about tending peas and cucumbers and color coded cloth instructions. The readable text hints at a quirky mnemonic for garden tasks.
Mme Leblanc, hailed as a leading tragedienne of France, was to appear in the title role of Monna Vanna, a production censored by the British. The plot follows Monna Vanna's decision to save Pisa by offering herself to Prinzivalle, facing disbelief and tragedy as truth and love collide.
A tale contrasts the dukite snake of Australia with the fer de lance of Martinique, noting the dukite’s mate-killing persistence. The Greatest Oil Well near Baku, struck eight miles southwest, flowed at first 180000 barrels daily for three days, then declined, causing losses as spill damage mounted.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, claims broad support within the union and advocates arbitration to end the costly strike. He says plans for peace include forming a board of conciliation and measures to relieve millions from imminent hunger and danger.
A cache of about fifty letters to James Madison and fifteen to Thomas Jefferson by William C. C. Claiborne, early Mississippi territorial governor, surfaced in Jackson. One 1805 communication discusses donating 1,000 acres near New Orleans to General Lafayette for Revolutionary War service, shedding light on the Louisiana transfer and frontier diplomacy.
The Wabash Railroad announces reduced summer rates to St Louis Portland Maine Providence R I and other destinations with on sale dates in June July and early July. Stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls. Inquiries asked at 1601 Farnam St Omaha Neb and with General Agent Harry E Moores in Omaha.
A public figure writes to William M. Evarts on a birthday anniversary and receives a reply from the veteran lawyer. Evarts recalls an old New England lady who apologized for length in a letter by noting she had “excused my longevity” after finishing page thirteen.
Theophilus H Porter, a Lynn Massachusetts newspaper carrier for forty six years, retired last week after earning enough to live comfortably. He walked about fifteen miles daily except Sundays when he attended church as he does not read Sunday papers.
A humorous exchange hints at marriage plans and the cost of Defiance Starch, noting its quality and price. A playful aside on courting by telephone mentions the many rings required, reflecting a lighthearted period tone.
A collage of old advertisements touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product, Bromo Quinine cough remedy, Defiance Starch, Dr. Kline's nerve restorer, Hatl's Catarrh Cure, and various odd sayings. Text highlights cheap prices and bold claims, with little medical support implied.
A brief exchange shows Mr Newcomer accepting half a chicken portion with thanks while a landlady offers a modest share. The scene suggests a simple local dining moment reflected in a news clipping.
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