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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
1
An elephant speaker from India recounts travels across towns and faces of people, noting that judging animals from one encounter is unfair. She praises memory and intelligence, admits occasional mischief, and describes circus life and keeper understanding.
Reflection of our deepest nature. A mirror shows the truth of what we are, not what we wish to see. It argues responsibility lies with the observer, as malice or selfishness in others unveils our own faults. Goodness reflects goodness. criticism reveals self insight.
The madstone and serpent-stone traditions persist in folklore as cures for hydrophobia and venomous bites. Early beliefs traced madstones to bezoars and evolved into pebbles or glass valued by Druids and Pennsylvanians, while medical science debunked their absorption powers.
FOR THE GOOSE THATS become of the girls that used to say Oh Mr Smith this g so sudden If anybody is surprised by a per posal of marriage nowadays its the man Hes terrible surprised He dont know how he came to do it The reason more men dont perpose is the women beats em to it For THE GANDER Concentrate A wedge ll go through anything if its got a sharp single edge And two miles of headway In any given fine will always get you further than the same distance traveled in two directions Dont try to rush two girls that travel In the same crowd Girls has a habit of comparing notes while all your ways may be ways of pleas antness all your paths aint likely to be peace Have all the girl friends you like but only one sweetie
Fionnuala, daughter of Sir, was changed into a swan and doomed to wander Ireland for centuries until Christianity arrived. The wounded swan breathes a last note, praised for its clear beauty, its tones likened to a violin but higher. The Icelandic music of thaw is noted for its charm and references Shakespeare.
A peculiar device described as a clockwork cooking utensil is said to operate without attention. The text references a gun metaphor and self-sustaining fire using its own chemicals, suggesting a rudimentary engine or mechanism designed to keep fire alive and revive content.
Kansas City Star fashion writer notes robe de style as a surprising peak of the season. The bouffant period frock crosses from individualist to mainstream, pleasing many men who tire of the sleek look. Observations from Palm Beach and New York supper clubs back the shift.
The article describes miniature versions of adult styles for children, noting belts used on daytime dresses for young girls. It details a china blue English broadcloth dress with a white muslin yoke and fagoting in blue silk, a bloused effect, and white trim. Another model uses peach crepe de chine with side plaits and a scalloped yoke and sleeves, finished with blue crepe trim and a blue sash to blouse the skirt.
Spring millinery centers on rose colored felt hats with a rib bon drawn through the crown and stitched In design. The chic style highlights a soft color and refined detailing for seasonal wear.
Paris designer ax presents a new spring three piece plaid suit with a hip length cape. The ensemble includes a light blue jumper blouse with a standing military collar.
Formerly women wore hats too small for them and suffered agonies. Milliners now construct special shapes and sizes to fit long haired heads as women revolt against cramped headgear.
The season favors brillant color, but a black and white frock makes a striking contrast. Such a model dominates colors around it, fitting into spring wardrobe for afternoon dresses. A black tailleur with a white crepe Vionnet blouse and a black hat adds smart, coordinated elegance.
Paris dressmakers seek fresh fringe applications after exhausting typical arrangements. A Worth gown features flowered chiffon, coral fringe at the right arm, an uneven hem, and trailing bow sash to add unique grace to the frock, promising strong show appeal.
Parisians model summer sleepwear with longer coats and bold prints at the Lido. Pajama outfits feature varied silks with flowers either oversized or tiny. Lelong presents a pajama suit with straight trousers snug at the hips and a waistcoat-like top.
A Paris fashion surge shocks crowds with new brocade stockings. The style features heavy embroidery and open work, paired with very short skirts. Black is the favored color as young women appear wearing the sensational spring trend.
A Kansas City Times item describes a man found dead in the snow wearing a linen duster with fur, a rubber boot, and a carpet slipper. In his pockets are a rabbit’s foot, a movie actress photo, a crossword puzzle, and odd items suggesting optimism. the coroner and reporter exchange cryptic remarks.
War increases costs for cotton and linen and retailers urge longer use of Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry. Grocers advertise wartime savings. A housekeeper notes learning to manage three rooms reveals past endurance of eleven-room households.
The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a long standing remedy for babies and children. It claims to relieve constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea and to aid digestion and sleep without opiates. The text emphasizes a signature authenticating the genuine product.
A daughter recounts listening to her father dictate telegraph phrases and later explains to her mother. The father asks if she has more to say and she replies that there is nothing more to add concluding with the words period stop.
Mrs Fiddlin from Clapboard Springs urges a cough medicine as Jig resists claiming it tastes good while Karisas City Star notes the exchange. The fragment hints at rural dialogue and character names without a clear event.
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