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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
7
In a move affecting Highland regiments, troops formerly wearing the dark tartan kilts will now be issued new orders to wear a front apron style garment. The change aims to reduce visible targets on the battlefield while maintaining national attire.
A baloon ascensionist from Killen warns of the dangers of daring balloon trips and urges pursuing peaceful pursuits. He stresses health and endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation flatulency and insomnia.
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John Reutler of Wapakoneta Ohio preserves ancient manuscripts and books handed down through generations. The collection includes a late fifth century Code of Justinian and original ninth century Greek manuscripts of Tacitus.
A fragment notes that in Coles, Douglas, and Moultrie counties Illinois, three fourths of all the corn used worldwide is produced. The remark underscores a global share from local sources.
A Kentucky murder trial defense claims most eminent handwriting experts have been retained by the district attorney. The New York Letter notes the trend of corralling experts in court, suggesting a strategic advantage in trials.
A Baltimore News correspondent recalls Patti the singer with two parrots. One talks constantly and imitates her, even composing melodies, while Jumbo the other, bought for $200 in New York, grew dumb until a doctor visited. The parrot finally spoke, exclaiming I’m so eleekt.
A Baltimore News excerpt notes Friday travelers from Albany Utica Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Elmira and Binghamton repeatedly visit New York City for business. These citizens return home Sunday night and work in the city until Friday evening seeking income.
The Wabash introduces a large order of equipment including two baggage and 30 coaches plus 10 chair cars 3 cafe cars and 2 dining cars to service trains from Chicago at 11 00 am 3 03 pm 9 15 pm and 11 00 pm The Pan American Special between St Louis and Buffalo departs St Louis at 1 00 pm arrives Buffalo 2 0 pm returning Buffalo 1 30 pm arrives St Louis 9 66 0 am featuring broad vestibule chair cars and library observation cars new to passenger service.
Cucumber prep notes advise slicing cucumbers thin and soaking in water for three hours before use. When paring, cut off the bitter stem end up to the seeds and pare thickly to avoid bitterness near the skin for better flavor.
A local Atchison girl dreaming of Moses and a wedding cake sparks gossip that she will be arrested. The copy lists various patent medicines and a wizard oil as advertised cures amid a noisy, fragmentary page filled with medical product names.
Mrs Newburn endures conflict at home as trouble arises from her wife manner and ongoing disputes with her husband. The incident involves Brown and spurious protests as they navigate evenings away from the house.
Minnie B. McAllister of Minneapolis credits Peruna with curing years of back and side pain that disrupted daily duties. She notes improvement within a week and full recovery after seven weeks, urging others to use Peruna and warning against cheap imitations.
A man named Newburn stabbed after a quarrel with his wife in Nebraska. The attacker struck Newburn in the mouth and tonguetipped area, removing teeth and injuring his tongue before surrendering to officers. The incident stemmed from Mrs Newburn's habit of riding out with Brown, leading to threats of separation. The case is expected to be settled privately.
Mrs Anna M Johnson postmistress of Rokeby was killed when an east bound Rock Island stock train struck her carriage at a crossing one mile north of Rokeby. She was thrown twenty feet, died en route to Lincoln after a fast ride and medical aid. Her son Howard Johnson worked for Lincoln transfer company.
London dispatch reports Earl Russell arraigned in the house of Lords for bigamy pleads guilty after lengthy arguments on jurisdiction. Trial features medieval ceremony. decisions take twenty minutes. Earl Russell and Countess Russell claim ignorance of wrongdoing and acted on legal advice from Nevada. Russell sentenced to three months in prison for a first class misdemeanor.
Ten year old Newton Miller Jr. of Wahoo Nebraska was dragged four blocks after tying a rope around his body to a cow while leading it to a pasture. His neck was broken and his head and face were severely mutilated.
Attorneys for John Quinney of Bassett Nebraska seek to recover property deeded to a woman from a train encounter. The woman identified as Mrs Cora Smith, a sheep rancher, is associated with the deed transfer. Quinney reportedly boarded at Chadron and Adams proposed marriage during the Sioux City leg.
Report from Denver confirms a mob of seventy five Delta County residents set fire to the Radcliffe hotel and Grand Mesa Lakes buildings in retaliation for the alleged idleing of V A Womack by Game Warden McHenry last Monday.
A St. Louis man grew frustrated as three street cars passed him in the rain. He shattered the fourth car window with a stone, boarded the car, and sat down. The conductor had him arrested, the judge fined him but remitted the fine, citing a pattern of streetcar company passengers being passed.
Racine Wisconsin July 22 Mr John Johnson of 924 Hamilton street long troubled by kidney and urinary issues quit work due to illness. A friend recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills. He used them and fully recovered, returning to daily work. His case is regarded as remarkable by locals familiar with his prior condition.
The Pittsburgh Post notes a French statistician’s claim that Switzerland produces more books per capita than any country, at one title per 3,000 residents. Germany follows with one per 3,200, Italy 3,300, France 3,500, England 6,500, and the United States 12,400.
The advertisement for St Marys Academy, Notre Dame, Indiana, highlights its high standard curriculum comparable to Vassar and Bryn Mawr. It emphasizes loyal teachers guiding girls toward noble womanhood, with excellent classrooms, laboratories, meals, clothing, and climate, all under Christian educational work.
Turkish women gain control of their private fortunes only after marriage and may dispose of one third without their husband’s consent.
Readable text notes that school children in Mexico are allowed to smoke during school hours when lessons are well prepared. This brief outlines a policy claiming classroom smoking is permitted under certain conditions.
An old ad line touts Red Cross Ball Blue with a prompt to ask grocers for the product. A comic aside praises rain sounds as the prettiest music in the world, noting a large two ounce package priced at five vents.
A Van Buren Indiana testimonial from February 10 1900 promotes Pico's Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung ailments. The text ends with a reader yearning for a sensation that would send cold chills down their back.
An early 20th century advertorial claims FETS is permanently curative with no fits or nervousness after first day’s use. It promotes a free trial bottle and treatise offered by Dr Hs Kine Ltd at 931 Arch Street Philadelphia. The notice also notes social ridicule for public love affairs.
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