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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
The article quotes Professor Davidson on the child mind being nearly beyond comprehension yet a key to psychology. It cites everyday examples of children preferring lesser toys, and a ring with a stop light causing tears, illustrating child behavior and desires.
A small man named White offended a tall powerful man named Brown. Brown vowed to thrash White, and a later encounter led to a severe blow to White’s face. White asked if it was jest or earnest. Brown replied earnest, and White accepted the challenge by walking away.
A pathologist reports that severe anger raises blood sugar by 10 to 30 percent within minutes. The effect is traced to a tiny gland the size of a pin that, when overactive, fuels hot temper and intense emotion.
An old man leads two lively calves to pasture in the morning. He ties one calf to each boot strap, opens a rickety gate, and the calves bolt away. After being dragged four rods, he admits the mistake and his wife questions his foolish trick.
A New York World note explains that most people veer to a dominant side while walking a straight line. Right handed individuals tend to drift right, left handed drift left due to slight stride differences. Only a pinch mage with exceptional directional sense could walk perfectly straight.
The text explains the Moon’s rotation and orbit are not perfectly aligned with Earth. Librations arise from the tilt of the Moon’s axis and orbital dynamics, allowing about three of its surface features to become briefly visible from Earth.
A strong wind and rain last week damaged buildings in White Rock and nearby Republic and Byron. Ice cream and cake will be served by United Brethren ladies at the Farmers Union store next Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Nettie Helper of Springfield visited her daughter Mrs. J. E. Nondorf and Mr. Nondorf. The Uands Art club met May 29 with Mrs. J. M. Weislagel. Guests included Mrs. P. H. Preble of Concordia and Mrs. J. J. Jacoby of Clyde. Mrs. Thompson and son Minor returned from Middleton Ohio after visiting Mrs. Thompson's mother. her condition improves. A half-inch rain fell Thursday evening easing the drought. Mrs. J. J. Kemver and Willis Mowry of Lucerne visited Mrs. English and family. English family to visit Lucerne for a month.
The first general election held January 7 1789 saw electors meet in February to pick the president and vice president. George Washington received 69 votes securing the presidency while John Adams earned 34 votes for vice president. Other candidates and vote counts are listed, reflecting the era before the 1804 constitutional change redefining elector votes.
The article reviews claims about the ten northern tribes of Israel after their fall in 722 B C. It notes theories locating tribes in China India and among Anglo Saxons, but cites scientific consensus that they were absorbed by neighboring nations. It criticizes sensational but unfounded ideas about mass relocation and preserved ethnic identity.
A Bath shipmaster on a foreign voyage from Boston carried many pumpkins for the crew but left some on the wharf as the steward claimed no use for more. Later pumpkins bobbed at sea and the steward admitted they had been thrown overboard after departure.
Extension workers in Pratt County Kansas show how simplified menus reduce costs and effort during harvest. A 1923 menu with multiple meats and desserts gave way in 1924 to meals with one meat and fewer vegetables, plus a salad and fruit or cake for dessert, reflecting physiological guidance for workers.
A housekeeper reports substituting fish or a made dish for meat at supper, omitting sweet potatoes when white potatoes were used and vice versa. Fruit remained the usual dessert with occasional cake or pie. Cheese and vegetables disappeared, saving about 90 cents daily. Time saved on cooking ranged from 2 to 3 hours daily as foods were prepped in morning hours, and the men approved the modified menu.
Dry windy weather continues drying fields oats nearly ready corn doing well with moisture needed soon. Hog and cattle sales reported, neighbors visit others, club meeting with lunch. Protracted meetings at Union Valley church and a 3 to 2 baseball win for Union Valley over Republic Dry Creek. Various visits and travel around Belleville Rexford Scandia and Republic areas.
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