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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
1
The piece surveys global concerns from Pennypacker’s scrutiny of Central American upheaval to a chorus of cheeky asides about Mark Twain, the Pacific, Standard Oil in Russia, unrest in Russia, and summer drownings. It blends opinion, rumor, and satire in a single column voice.
The piece notes the Lebaudy airship tolerates moderate wind, the tattooed attraction seems dated, and a girl with open-work stockings remains appealing. It cites Maxim Gorky on social life in Russia and reports a 16 713 rise in the American Indian population from 1890 to 1900, ending with a blunt race remark.
The New York American declares Joaquin Miller the best poet we have, praising him in a strong, favorable note that will please Miller and disappoint other poets.
The note claims Sir Thomas Lipton’s dog can follow commands in four languages, but the writer argues the real achievement is a dog that obeys in one language. The comment reflects a lighthearted view on training and linguistic versatility.
The article notes Patti’s rate of ten thousand dollars nightly will restrict audience access to only the wealthiest figures like Rockefeller Morgan and Carnegie, with Russell Sage limited to a balcony ticket. It discusses Canadian views of Derekhokors as immigrants and relates to recent events in Russia shaping emigration desires.
The piece discusses Scotch tanning methods as a rubber substitute for cushions and tires. It notes a college presidents’ spelling match could draw a big crowd. The Chicago Tribune calls Boston’s rye planting profanation and mentions Kentucky corn. It mentions a bride, a groom's will, and Professor Goodspeed’s photographs of the human body with a light.
Reported proposed memorial in New York would stand 700 feet tall. It is described as a lookout against approaching fleets of hostile nations, reflecting era anxieties and defense priorities.
Syracuse University Chancellor James Roscoe Day, noted for defending hazing, reads two student rhymed epitaphs and judges both as very poor, preferring the shorter one. The anecdote highlights his simple, approachable manner and long Methodist ministry background.
The peanut craze hits France with Goober triumphing in vaudeville and restaurants. Marseilles alone consumes 10 000 bags as shells litter floors and roasters fill street corners. African peanuts challenge America as the world’s peanut capital with their cheap appeal.
An elderly minister returns after forty years to his alma mater and finds the familiar halls unchanged. He tours the corridors dining hall and study, encounters a student with a young lady, and learns of a new excuse against his comment. The encounter ends with a lighthearted acceptance of continuity.
A poem from the Indianapolis Journal recalls a mother’s death and the daughter’s memories of her mother’s prayers and guidance. The speaker honors the mother’s kindness, faith, and enduring influence as nature’s beauty and courage sustain them after loss.
Live cattle were landed in England from America in May 1861 but regular traffic did not start until 1876, marking the growth of a new era in transatlantic livestock trade.
A quirky look at safety pins as a uniquely American staple with 144 million used yearly across the United States. The piece highlights their ubiquity and role in daily life, framing a simple hardware item as a cultural oddity.
Mrs. Robert Broderick of 1915 Virginia St San Antonio Texas says kidney trouble pain and headaches vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills in 1902 She reports lasting relief with only minor recurrences and endorses keeping a box on hand A free trial offer is available by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 60 cents per box.
A junior naval officer sought leave of absence for his approaching marriage. The department initially refused due to many issues but, facing staffing strain, allowed the short leave after the officer threatened resignation. He withdrew his resignation and the wedding will be a naval affair.
Gossip in New York links the young Duchess of Marlborough to a summer return to England. Her husband is portrayed as tired of their marriage, with intimates saying his heart lies elsewhere. Whispers allege a confrontation with William K. Vanderbilt over the affair in a clubroom.
A reader recounts severe illness from typhoid fever and how diet with Grape-Nuts and cream boosted strength and recovery. After initial weakness, the narrator improves from the first measured meal and is soon out of bed, crediting the product for mental clarity and physical sturdiness, with Postuma of Battle Creek noted.
A political anecdote recounts John Kendrick Bags explaining a Yonkers mayoral run. He describes meeting a laborer who misidentifies him, revealing attitudes toward Bangs. The tale includes a forged cigar gift that fails to sway the voter, highlighting street politics and personal rapport.
W A Smith of Meridian New York a jeweler built a miniature gold locomotive in three years and keeps it in a glass case. The six and a half inch long model uses solid gold for the boiler bell whistle and driving wheels with silver trimmings. The tender measures three inches and kerosene fuels a working steam system. The bell rings the whistle blows and all moving parts operate in under two minutes.
A claim that Defiance Starch surpasses competitors due to a unique process. It asserts the product is one third more for 10 cents, highlighting better performance and distinct manufacturing.
A critical remark accuses physical culture professors of lacking the nerve to advocate the woodsaw and washboard as part of fitness routines. The comment frames these items as effective tools though educational authority remains doubtful.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 75 cents. The notice notes a large following among creditors and suggests broad consumer appeal.
The fragment notes a trial bottle associated with Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and mentions individuals like Rucker Lede Onasch from Philadelphia. It cites a claim of no fits or nervousness after use and hints at lip tension issues described as men having upper and lower lips seldom meeting.
All up to date housekeepers are urged to use Red Cross Ball Blue to make clothes clean and sweet as when new. Available at all grocers.
A suburban resident serves as general manager of a small garden operation. The piece highlights contentment with home-based horticulture and the role of leadership in a compact gardening enterprise.
A travel notice invites readers to go to Texas on June 16 with a $15 fare from Missouri to Indian Territory through the Katy Railroad with liberal stop overs and a final return by July 7. The Missouri offer prompts excuses by the office boy and the piece ends with light proverbs and social commentary.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as a universal skin cure and beauty aid. It touts cleansing of the scalp, removal of crusts and dandruff, stopping hair loss, softening hands, soothing baby rashes, and all toilet and nursery uses. The copy emphasizes purity, fragrance, and superiority over other soaps.
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