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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
A Scandia Kansas column offers a mosaic of humor and odd facts. It jokes about bans, marriage, politics, and culture with quips on Kossuth, bird life, church thefts, and aging. It notes a New York divorce witness two years old, Mary Walker's age, and playful takes on kings, turkeys, and a Maine centenarian.
A Boston shoplifter arrested claims to be the wife of a Harvard professor. Faculty members deny the claim and say they can prove an alibi.
The text notes King Edward boasting of a twelve hour day and questions the value of public interest in such an announcement. It cites a man who lies about his marriage, a disguise requirement to perform at the Aldorf Aptoria in New York, and a Washington inventor claiming a milking machine can milk two cows in four minutes while asking where the pretty maid is going.
A Pennsylvania man is described as a tramp as a means to preserve his health. The text suggests avoiding certain dues and references punishment for kissing a girl without consent, implying a link between personal conduct and social label.
A fragment notes purse snatchings abroad and urges women to restore pockets to skirts to deter thieves. It recalls a Ohio preacher who lent $14.80 to a churchgoer who vanished, praising such a clever thief as fitting to borrow from millionaires.
The fragment notes Mark Twain delivering an early public reading featuring a humorous advertisement quip. The event highlights Twain's live performance style and engagement with a 19th century audience in a marked cultural moment.
Colonel Ridgeway confronts a messenger in a tense scene as a note is hidden by a servant. The exchange reveals suspicion, humor, and a cautious plan to secure the secret message, with dialogue hinting at danger and loyalty. The crumpled paper is finally revealed by Colonel John.
Colonel John and Sergeant Shanks ride through ruined Atlanta under guard of a Black guide. The note warned of danger to a mistress tied to past conflicts, stirring thoughts of revenge among Union officers and Southern rivals. The trio nears a house as tension mounts about hidden loyalties and possible ambush.
A terse poem fragment laments a woman departing in winter slush and snow. The speaker notes his grief as he observes her readiness and clothing, questioning how she endures the cold and survives to greet spring, while criticizing her attire.
Fragmentary report notes Winfred Se buying an automobile and an engine malfunction leading to damage. The text is garbled with misread words and names, making specifics about the event hard to determine.
Major John Bigelow Jr. becomes military adviser to Massachusetts Governor Gould, succeeding General Nelson A Miles. He is also an author of Principles of Strategy and Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign.
A dialogue about elbow sleeves prompts a fashion concern. A friend presses for winter wear advice while a quiet reply hints at indecision. The caller notes the quick adoption of the sleeves despite ambiguity.
A clergyman from Iowa recalls drinking coffee from age 20 and suffering nerves fatigue and insomnia. He credits Postum Food Drink with restoring health after quitting coffee and using the product as a preferred table beverage.
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