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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
10
A reflection on how success can breed carelessness and overconfidence while failure or disappointment can forge necessary discipline. The piece cites Coffman and argues that setbacks may yield growth that sustains future achievement.
Four scientists from Columbia University and allied institutions sail from New York on the Aquitania for a year long African expedition. They aim to kill and embalm adult gorillas for anatomical comparison with humans. Leaders include Henry Craven and Drs Greg ory McGregor Engle Morton.
A gifted young player Davis faces his first major setback when a less confident rival, Jones, earns the college nine berth. The episode triggers self reflection, temperance, and a hardened resolve to improve, showing how disappointment disciplines pride and sharpens effort.
A Wisconsin effort to obtain legislative compensation for John A. Johnson, jailed for life in 1911 murder of Annie Lemberger, continues. Johnson confessed under police pressure but later recanted. pardoned in 1922 after fears of mob violence. Petitioners say Johnson served a two decade prison term unjustly and now faces limited earnings and hardship.
Miss Loronda Prochnik the daughter of Austria's minister to Washington and Mime Edear C Prochnik is engaged to Gordon Buck of New York whose engagement was announced.
London reports Britain's airships the R-10p and R-101 prepared for gas inflation and trial flights. Sir Samuel Hoare announced possible fall work trips to Canada and India if tests succeed. R-101 uses Diesel engines while R-100 goes to Canada and R-101 to India and Egypt for long voyages.
Cincinnati officials plan to recover hundreds to thousands of dollars in gold and other metals from a jewelry firm’s floor as it moves. Workers recover about $1,000 annually from handwashing sinks and floor sweepings yield about $20 each month.
Vatican officials will continue to be paid in Italian currency while the papacy issues its own money. The plan limits gold coins of 20 lire and silver coins of lire value, with use restricted to Vatican purchases and entry fees, including art galleries and church fees for annulments.
A black and white chic sports dress features angora embroidery. Matching sports hat and slip dress complete the ensemble in this stylish athletic wear note.
In Kovno Lithuania the statue of Apollo will be officially clothed in a bathing suit after women protested its nudity. The town council refused to remove the sculpture and accepted a compromise to dress the Greek god statue.
A British official states that nearly one sixth of illness in British industrial workers stems from diseases classed as rheumatic. The remark highlights the impact of rheumatic conditions on the industrial workforce and public health policy.
A science summary notes atmosphere as a gaseous envelope of atoms and molecules. It explains that gravity retains atmosphere only on bodies large enough, with Earth having denser air than Mary and the Moon possessing very little atmosphere.
A guide on making the garden feel like part of the home through gradual transitions. It advises connecting living spaces to the garden, creating terraces or flagging, and using a small platform with porch furniture for an outdoor living area that is dry and comfortable for all ages.
In Philadelphia a mile of model streets free of litter and clutter was created to test urban tidiness. The successful effort drew support from new schools and women’s groups, sparking calls for more model streets and the potential for a cleaner city overall.
H A Harrington of the Detroit board of commerce called for residents to form Neighborhood Beautiful groups as part of a city wide spring house cleaning. Block level groups would supervise cleaning of premises alleys and vacant lots to improve overall city appearance.
Large trees or those planted in exposed places should be staked. Use rubber hose or burlap to prevent chafing, and attach a covered wire to the tree. The stake should be placed beside the tree and secured. Ensure the soil is tightly packed around the trunk until the tree is firmly established.
The text discusses treating a garden as an outdoor room that provides intimacy and privacy beyond orderly beds and furnishings. It emphasizes that regardless of design or plant type, a garden’s enjoyment hinges on this sense of secluded space.
The American Tree Association of Washington says trees enhance a city beyond beauty and will send tree planting suggestions. The city seeks fine shade trees for healthful and beautiful urban surroundings.
The passage argues that country life grants a garden and thus a space for personal individuality. It asserts that true distinction comes from direct care and that opportunities for personal uniqueness are scarce.
Towns that cannot fund playgrounds for children must prepare to spend money for care of those harmed. Garibalaf Ore News notes crises from traffic accidents and calls for local fiscal planning.
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