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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
6
Capt Richard Haig who led the Brittania tank at the Somme returns to prominence as the figurehead in U S recruiting drives and war fund campaigns.
The excerpt cites Herman Hagedorn on propaganda defeating nations, echoed by Vachel Lindsay praising poets as America’s defense. It argues poets must counter German broadcasts and insidious preachments amid wartime fears.
Miners and geologists note Alaska’s ground remains permanently frozen beneath the surface to 200 to 300 feet. A scientist suggests ancient far colder conditions and surface vegetation shield kept frost in place. When moss is cleared, frost depth appears to descend, implying current temperatures may not freeze as deeply.
A Brussels based chemist advises using hot potato water to soak linen overnight and rub as usual to whiten textiles without soap. The excerpt also promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with offers for free samples, noting prices for Soap and Ointment.
Maggie recounts a comic misunderstanding with a drug clerk who mistook her for medicine and shook her, revealing locals’ humor in social clashes.
A playful exchange hints at a theory of astral bodies, with a quip about having some good astral lumps to illuminate the idea.
A wave of residents who previously knew little of thrift are discovering a growing interest in affordable reuse. Community groups report rising participation in swap events and thrifty challenges, with shoppers praising low prices and sustainable practices.
A neighbor recounts a tale of a man kicked by a Ford during a visit to Tumilin ville. Gap Johnson adds a jokey remark about women. A man recalls his wife scolding him for inaction, comparing all women to catamounts and accusing them of treating men as stepsons.
An old woman chides a grocer’s boy for whistling while serving her. The boy replies the governor told him to whistle to get paid, sparking a quip about wheeling money from customers.
A humorous anecdote where a chauffeur explains leaving a previous job after the employer went crazy teaching home repairs while his car needed tires. The punchline: the split occurred over divergent priorities as the employer focused on shingles rather than maintenance.
A fragment notes a crowd of girls clamoring for more, pairing dismissive wit with gendered demand as a social moment. The line hints at competition for attention or resources amid expectations of male leadership.
A child named Bessie brings a pressed leaf to her grandmother claiming it came from the big Bible. She asks if the leaf once belonged to Eve, suggesting a light, domestic anecdote from Luston Transcript.
A fragment shows a dialogue where one speaker calls themselves the dust at another’s feet, and another responds with astonishment asking about the dust assay. The line hints at a satire or playful confrontation between two girls.
Betty and Jack respond in rapid exchange with urgent dialogue about danger and decisive moves. The brief scene centers on a gallant resolve and swift teamwork as they act. Betty urges quick action while Jack affirms and plans steps forward.
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