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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
4
A Cleveland bank janitor used a tale of a bell tethered rat to halt a rat infestation. He chloroformed a large rat, fitted a neck loop with three bells, then released it near an electric fan. The lone bell rattler now wanders while others fled, leaving the building desolate.
The article weighs whether flying fish truly fly or only glide using winglike fins. Frank Bullen argues it flies in the true sense, citing observed change of course and extended air travel to evade predators. Lieut. Col. Durnford’s notes in the London Annals support this view against aeroplane theory, proposing rapid wing fin vibration as the mechanism.
A fragment discusses how passion, especially love, can trigger offenses in animals and humans alike. It notes jealousy, association in wrongdoing, and banditry among primates and baboons, with climate influencing temperament across species.
A London Chronicle reflection on how dress shapes behavior. The piece cites examples from a bushman in evening dress to a naughtier girl in Sunday clothes, and suggests uniforms or khaki elevate conduct, predicting a future where fashion guides virtue.
In Hstacada Oregon two men ready to draw blades for a long running feud choose peace when a cautious citizen confiscates their weapons. They shake hands and agree to settle their differences without violence.
A page of community items records social visits, farming news, and small incidents. Neighbors include Miss Annie Loring of Scandia visiting east of town. Elmer C. Nichol and Henry Michaelis put in phones on local lines. oats prospects debated. the Rydal Giants plan a Saturday baseball game. Miss Jenny Taylor graduates at Belleville. a nail accident injures Mrs. Williams. and Thos Doctor plans a Bonny Scotland trip. Community events include missionary lectures, communion plans, and Masons conferred Fellowcraft in D. A. Sherrard’s eventful week.
Our embroideries are new with varied patterns including narrow edges and wide motifs. Corset covers insertions and headings priced at 20 percent off. Laces known nationwide for fineness and durability, with insertion and all over patterns matching. yard rates from 6c to 1 dollar.
Advert reads Empress Organdies available at Scandia Cash Store with pricing noted at 8 and 6 percent discounts.
A local store advertises as the highest quality and lowest price source with a large stock of clothing and goods for men and boys. It highlights shirts, gloves, shoes, caps, underwear, and furnishing items, claiming unbeatable prices and underselling rivals. The note thanks patrons for past support and promises honest dealing in the future.
A fine rain fell Sunday night. John Aspegren’s new house progresses. Rev Jewett preached at the Mission church Sunday afternoon. Mrs A A Ponge and children visited Charley Nordman. Carl Bates visited Garman’s. Houston Norris spent Sunday in the area. Olins Free and family were in Scandia. Alinda and Mary Poage visited north of Courtland. Mission church ladies held a bazaar Saturday. Elsie Bettis Rhoda Hawes and Sibley Bettis visited Evert’s Sunday. Mrs J N Bettis visited sister Mrs Arbuthnot Thursday.
An advertising notice offers a free fountain pen to any person who secures six new subscribers for The Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents per year each, totaling $1.50, with payment and names mailed to The Kansas City Journal. Offer expires October 1, 1906.
A vintage medical ad touts The Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or via mail order with a two months treatment for a price. Includes contact: Dr KM Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri and a request to send for testimonials.
The article notes world coal production around 790 million tons annually and cites Sir Robert Ball on coal’s limit. It explains the sun would vanish without coal-derived energy and describes sun prominences consisting of hydrogen as key to solar warming.
Lloyds hush falls when the overdue Latine vessel of naval origin is announced. The Latine, wrecked near the Zuider Zee during war with Holland, carried bullion to be salved with Dutch help. Over £50,000 in specie recovered, and the Latine’s bell rang to cheer anxious underwriters at Lloyds.
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