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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
9
Detroit Free Press quotes a restless man plagued by daily burdens a lead pencil fountain pen watch and cigars in his coat top pockets. The exchange hints at practical annoyances and urban life friction.
Redd asks if the automobile is covered by a top and Greene confirms no top exists. He clarifies the car is insured only by a mortgage rather than any physical cover.
A Washington hotel advertises itself as overlooking the White House drawing humor from political drawing rooms. Judges note this claim contrasts with congressional figures who fail to achieve similar reach or clarity.
A collection of aphorisms and quips on prudence, honesty, and human nature. It references Uncle Eben advising cautious arrangements, notes on crime rates and Russia's population, and contrasts of fortune and misfortune with pithy proverbs.
Stanley Robinson, a lifelong deaf man, describes how deaf people perceive vibrations beyond airborne sound. He notes an alarm clock attached to a bed bar awakens him via brass vibration, and a deaf mute can feel a slammed door or heavy wagon, but not a bell or rubber-tired vehicle on smooth pavement.
The passage describes a wan pearly light spreading through woodland as morning enters. It contrasts morning’s mysterious glow with moonshine and portrays the light as pale yet confident, like a trysting party approaching doors and windows of the woods.
A tale shows Johnny filling a pitcher in dim light and judging when to stop by feel. A guest praises his accuracy, while Johnny explains his method by noting the cider reached his thumb joint before stopping. Separate quips on marriage and gossip close the piece.
A reflective maxim cautions that seeking sole company or constant companionship can hinder pursuing the peak of time. It suggests balance between social desire and personal progress.
Read letters praising Postum as a daily beverage replacing coffee. A young woman reports better sleep and fewer headaches after switching, with improved digestion and stomach health. Her brother also notes relief and would not return to coffee. The ad promotes Regular and Instant Postum with brewing directions and prices.
A lesson on Jesus riding the colt into Jerusalem to claim his kingship, the disciples obedience, and the crowd's mixed Hosanna reception. The text contrasts this biblical triumph with Roman processions and notes Jesus’ awareness of the coming events and the crowd’s varying motives.
Simon W. Straus of the American Society for Thrift reports on European economy noting French households practice thoughtful thrift. He highlights disciplined budgeting and harmonious spending where every item has contentment and no excess, urging Americans to adopt a similar planned approach to rent, food, clothing, education, and amusements.
A large section of the Great Wall of China is described as almost perfectly preserved with firm brick parapets and smooth top paving. The wall runs about 1,400 miles, stands 22 feet high and 20 feet thick, with towers every roughly 100 yards reaching up to 40 feet in height.
A man notes how he ends up with unwanted burdens while a woman desires much more than she receives, reflecting on disparity between wants and realities in ordinary life. The line brushes themes of unfulfilled wishes, gender expectations, and the gap between desire and outcome.
An old promotional snippet touts Marine Eye Remedy Co. of Chicago offering a remedy for red eyes and granulated eyelids with claims of soothing comfort. The ad invites readers to write for a Book of the Eye and mentions readership as those seeking newspaper exposure.
Unionville Missouri resident Mrs Martha Seavey describes severe female trouble with weakness nervous spells and poor appetite. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves and credits the medicine with restoring health. The letter notes many similar endorsements and invites further inquiries to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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