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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
7
A New York Herald Tribune fashion writer notes that straight line silhouettes give way to intricate cuts and color contrasts. Describes blouses, jackets, capes, net gowns, and embroidery, with emphasis on larger hats, varied gloves, scarves, and different shoe styles to enliven summer wardrobes.
A 1929 column offers dessert and salad ideas with Maple Italian Cream, Antler's Tartine, Emergency Dessert, Spanish Potatoes, and multiple shrimp and fruit salads. Recipes describe gelatinized creams, pastry assemblies, and dressings to pair with beef, chicken, or seafood, plus Waldorf style twists.
The article discusses separate jackets as a key spring and summer wardrobe item. It notes velvet, self collars, fur trim, chiffon fabrics, lace frocks, and cape options, with jackets and capes making formal dresses appear more informal.
W Priddy of Topeka was elected commander of the Kan Sas department of the Grand Army of the Republic at its annual encampment in Emporia. He served four years as adjutant and is a Civil War veteran. Other new officers include J H Harvey Emporia senior vice commander and Frank Straub Cherryvale junior vice commander with G M Huffman Topeka chaplain. Women officers were also elected led by Mrs Eunice Rasp Thayer president. A new corporation tax assessment for Kansas will be announced on the 31st by Donald Muir, indicating valuation methods may shift from rate-making bases.
At the forty-eighth Kansas G A R encampment in Emporia veterans adopted a resolution protesting Governor Reed for not appointing Civil War veterans to the Ft. Dodge soldiers home board. The measure notes the G A R has no representation in the home’s construction and management for the first time.
Topeka notes April fire losses totaled 300 901 dollars, down from April 1928 by 132 526. April 1928 saw 356 fires while last month 217 fires were reported, indicating ongoing reduction in both fires and losses due to prevention efforts.
Salina suffered a severe flood with the Smoky Hill river bursting over banks and reaching up to five miles in width in places. City property and wheat land were inundated as residents fled rising waters despite warnings. In Eureka a plane crash killed 20 year old pilot Kenneth Graham and injured student flyer Dick Dobbs. Topeka report notes a Florida publisher appointed receiver for the Foundation Oil and Gas Company in Louisburg by Judge Pollock.
A bill by Representative Hope of Kansas requests authority for the secretary of agriculture to spend 350000 to establish a migratory bird refuge in Cheyenne bottoms in Barton County. It would authorize building erection, dikes, and other improvements.
Burdett Warris Cooper, 27, drowned in the Pawnee River when attempting to ride a horse through high water while tending cattle. Local authorities report the incident occurred near town during flood conditions.
Elizabeth talks with an eight year old about moving furniture with moving wagons while a girl jokes about moving if their house burns down. The piece ends with a maxim that a fine deed surpasses art.
A brief line notes that some people retreat into deep thought or brooding states when feeling sad or melancholy, turning inward and seeking quiet reflection. The phrase suggests a contemplative mood triggered by mood changes.
Path finder Magazine reports that a publicity seeker who hunted big game with a bow faced a setback when Massachusetts refused to sanction revived use of the weapon. The state also challenged claims that long bows are more humane than firearms, with a legislative committee noting arrows used by unskilled persons could be too cruel for indiscriminate use.
A booster at a club told of his success claiming to be self made and earning 385000 a year at forty after starting college. The crowd noted he omitted mention of a wife who ran a small store and cared for three children during his studies.
Comic exchange about choosing a baby's name and misaddressing a wife sparked by a humorous domestic clash. The bit contrasts a husband’s certainty with a wife’s louder, more persuasive reply in a playful skit tone.
A maxim urges readers to brace for the worst as a mindset. It argues that anticipating failure can intensify relief and appreciation when danger or trouble does not materialize.
At a dinner Mayor Sulan comments that the crime wave could shrink if more criminals were brought to justice. The ex mayor laughs and notes the police department has the finest collection of crews in the world.
An Easy Way to Wash shows how 20 Mule Team Borax aids housework. The booklet titled Better Ways to Wash and Clean explains methods. Readers can write Pacific Coast Borax Co. Dept 3 100 Willfax St New York for a free copy.
A cautious overview notes a trusted employee facing marriage to an ambitious woman, highlighting tensions between practical duty and personal choice within the enterprise. The piece weighs risk, reputation, and social expectations surrounding the union.
Advertisement claims Red Cross Ball Blue 1 prevents rust spots from inferior bluing. It urges readers to try the product to avoid rust stains and suggests some men rush and accomplish little due to haste.
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