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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
11
A humorous exchange compares canal risk for children in England and the Netherlands. A Dutch mother jokes that Dutch children fall in, are hauled out, and spanked to prevent repeat incidents, illustrating cultural differences in childrearing humor.
A testimonial from William O Endsley of Van Buren Indiana dated February 10 1909 extols Piso's Cure as the best medicine for throat and lung affections. It accompanies a reflection on how neighbors miss a worthy man until a minister recounts his goodness at the funeral.
In a playful scene Mary asks for a hunting cap made by the Russ Company and Soush Bend and Mamuina. The response clarifies the cap is for thinking, not hunting, as the teacher had urged students to wear their thinking caps.
Denver resident Mrs Sarah Kellogg describes dramatic recovery from a vaginal tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits seven months to full remission and urges others to seek the remedy, promoting its curative record and warning against other medicines.
A wide range of events are noted including Japan boosting its army to one million if war continues, Paris ruling on the shah’s debt, Welsh coal men forming a ten million capital combine, and bankers seeking peace influence with Russia. Also reported are deaths, disasters, political moves, and legal actions across the United States and Europe, with several named individuals and institutions.
Mrs Murphy of 1908 Force Street Fort Wayne Indiana says years of stomach disorder weakened her and caused nervous spells. After trying several doctors she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills, needing only three boxes to end heat flashes and weakness. She urges others to request plain talks to women and notes the pills restore energy and circulation.
A London oculist restored a blind man sight and asked him to repay by telling everyone he meets that he was blind, then sees, and who healed him. The grateful man spread the word, bringing more patients. the story asks readers to repay Christ similarly by sharing the miracle.
The article notes that after about four years on the throne there is still no general seal bearing King Edward’s effigy and titles, with the great seal in use remaining that of Queen Victoria.
The best cattery is said to be hers, founded England's Cat Club by Lady Marcus Beresford. She owns over 150 felines of the choicest breeds, maintaining a renowned collection.
In cereal production attempts to use rye persist while liquid rye remains favored in Kentucky.
Moravia New York June 5 A resident named Benjamin Wilson credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his wife from a four year battle with sugar diabetes She reportedly dropped from 200 to 130 pounds before using the pills and now weighs 190 pounds and feels stronger Rheumatism signs are also said to have vanished Scientists warn Great Salt Lake may dry up over the next decades
A manager asks if there is anything novel about a four comic opera. The young author replies yes, it has an anvil chorus. The manager earnestly notes that every comic opera has an anvil.
A conversation notes a woman’s charm and elegance by citing names like Julia Marlowe and Maude Adams. The quip contrasts theatre greats with a fictional wealth reference to Hettie Green. The exchange hinges on wit about status and appearance.
The article notes the capital at Washington rising after planned extensions costing nearly twenty million dollars including art. It recalls the first Capitol lot bought in 1790 for $500, with corner stone laid in 1793 during a moment featuring President Washington’s speech, a military parade, and a barbecue.
Observers estimate King Edward’s season losses at close to 50 000 pounds as two costly steeplechases broke down Flaxman and Moifaa in the Grand National bid. The royal owner appears badly “gold bricked” by the unlucky run and expenses.
In the House of Commons the Donegal member announced plans to add another question arising from Ireland's attorney general answer, prompting laughter from the chamber as the exchange unfolded with a cross questioning moment.
A provocative remark argues that fashion pins influence female behavior and social perception. The comment suggests vanity or social constraint linked to accessories while noting gender norms and expectations in public life.
An ad extols Defiance Starch as superior in quality and quantity. It urges consumers not to accept lesser products that may belong to others.
The report notes several post offices located in the Alps at elevations of six to seven thousand feet. A single letter box serves a postman who must perform four daily collections from ten thousand feet above sea level.
Fragmentary line compares Delance Starch favorably on quality and value. It notes no cheap premiums yet promises a third more starch for the same price, and adds a remark on how men’s friendship can be more dangerous than enmity.
A guide notes many muslin dresses can be safely washed at home using warm Ivory Soap suds rinsed and dipped in rice water then dried indoors to prevent color fading. A moderately hot iron completes the care.
Miss Maria Ducharme of Montreal relates long illness with pelvic catarrh and pain. After using Peruna she improves quickly and credits the medicine with saving her health. She invites others to seek Dr Hartman in Columbus for confidential advice.
The article notes Roosevelt's enduring views on public questions and outlines army pay scales for officers from chaplain to general. Salaries start at $1,500 for a chaplain and climb to $13,000 for a general, with annual increases over five years.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants. It claims to soften gums reduce inflammation alloy pain and cure wind colic at 25 cents per bottle.
Over a thousand year old oak beams were removed from the Blue Bell Inn in Bedlington England last year and transformed into fine furniture by a local craftsman.
An advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as best in quality and quantity, offering 16 oz for 10 cents while noting competing brands have only 12 oz. The copy then pivots to a science aside stating light travels 192000 miles per second and sound 780 miles per hour.
Advertisement directs readers to S. G. Warner and T. Al at Kansas City Southern Ry for details on Free Government Homesteads New Colony Locations Improved farms Mineral lands Rice lands and Timber lands. It offers copy of Current Events Business Opportunities Rice book KC 8 Fruit Book and mentions cheap round trip homeseekers tickets sold on first and third Tuesdays. The line ends with the slogan The land of fulfillment and a quip about a washing household knowing how government should run.
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