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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
1
Dr. Fischer at Berlin University runs ordinary air through a machine to produce a better breathable atmosphere. He aims to enhance oxygen by creating ozone to purify air and kill bacteria, noting sun light normally makes ozone, but urban smoke and dust limit natural production.
The article argues that temper harms a woman's appeal and health, while calmness and amiability sustain youth and happiness. It cites a New York Weekly claim that losing temper shortens life and dulls mental strength, urging women to value serenity to preserve beauty and vitality.
A priceless old picture was cut from its frame in a New York gallery while a guard was away. A large reward is offered for the thief and crew. The piece would be useless without framing and provenance, so the motive remains unclear, with critics doubting any practical value.
Prof. G. Stanley Hall writes that even if all teachers’ pay were doubled, the quality and quantity of service to children would not show much improvement for some time. He notes teachers would simply be paid for what they earn.
In Chicago on March 11 Judge Anderson instructed the jury to find Standard Oil Company of Indiana not guilty ending a four year government prosecution. Only two indictments remain. the rest are void and abandoned. The case centered on alleged illegal rates for oil shipments from Whiting to East St Louis via Dalton Junction.
The Nevada lower house on Tuesday approved a bill creating a state prize fighting license system. A $1000 license covers unlimited rounds, $500 covers 29 rounds, and $250 covers 20 rounds. Athletic exhibits require a $5 license and no admission fee is allowed.
Ernest C. Wilson pleaded guilty to conspiracy in federal court in Wichita Kansas and was fined $1000. This finalizes the land fraud cases begun four years ago by Col A L Greene, interior department special agent.
The Nebraska legislature’s lower house approved the bank deposit guarantee bill 72 to 23. All Democrats and five Republicans voted in favor as the measure moved from the joint committee drafted bill through the chamber.
The Missouri society of New York asks Governor Hadley for a 25000 appropriation to stage a Missouri resources exhibition in New York likely at Madison Square Garden. The plan envisions a state fair style display of Missouri commerce agriculture industry science and art with a legislative appeal.
The department of agriculture reports on hand on March 1 wheat totaling 143,692,000 bushels or 21.6 percent of last year’s crop. Corn stands at 768,000 bushels or 39.3 percent, and oats at 278,847,000 bushels or 4.6 percent, with comparisons to 1908 and ten year averages.
Washington DC department of agriculture ordered that canned salmon be labeled with their common names. The rule also requires lake herring and cisco to be called by those names and not referred to as White fish.
William C Howard of Sevierville Tennessee was found guilty of second degree murder in New Bedford Mass for the killing of his wife Ida Howard at Fort Rodman last September. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Lester Elkins aged 22 an aeronaut from San Antonio Texas attempted a balloon flight and parachute jump at San Pedro California. A strong wind carried him out over the ocean from 4500 feet and he fell into the sea in the outer bay and was drowned.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules Milwaukee grain shipments may use favorable through rates as Chicago merchants, a decision that applies to all U S railroads. It states shippers may choose markets and carriers must carry traffic at reasonable rates, without forcing shipments to Chicago or rail end points.
Charles Ricke longtime Johnson county resident aged 64 died last Sunday in a St Louis hospital. He lived on a Shawnee farm for 40 years and leaves five sons and three daughters. Funeral services set for 10 AM Thursday at the Catholic church in Shawnee with burial in Shawnee cemetery.
Fire Tuesday morning destroyed the first floor and basement of the Cottrell Clothing company building at Sixteenth and Welton in Denver Colorado. The blaze led to a panic in the Armour rooming house next door with occupants rushing into the street in their night clothes. Some escaped via the Hire escape after being cut off from the stairs.
A tornado struck the north western section of Cuthbert at 8 30 Tuesday night leaving almost all buildings in ruins. Total darkness hindered details, one man is reported killed and many injured likely.
A severe blizzard plowed through Des Moines and northern Iowa with six inches of snow and fierce thunder. Wires are down across the state with only one line to Sioux City functioning. Des Moines and Coon Rapids reach flood stage as the storm worsens.
Louis Decker, once a St. Louis house of delegates member, arrived in Jefferson City to surrender to the supreme court marshal for beginning a five year term in the penitentiary after boodling prosecutions by Gov. Folk.
Indianapolis police uncovered a murder Tuesday when 52 year old Mrs. Mary Nichols was found with a crushed head. Gardener Gustave Eaton, who lived with her, was taken into custody.
Representative Henry of Texas asked Speaker Calhoun to allow introduction of a joint resolution in the Sixty first Congress. The proposal would amend the United States Constitution to shift inauguration from March 4 to April 30.
In a Melbourne Times reminiscence a Stock Exchange member guarding a wagonload of goods during wartime asks a colonel for the wagon's rough value. The colonel estimates about £200, provoking the guard to offer to return to camp for a check, stating he would not endure cold for twice that amount. The colonel’s response is not recorded.
A young child suffered severe burns after hot grease splashed onto one side of the face and head. Doctors report extensive skin loss and fear lasting disfigurement.
Mrs Hare recalls a severe scald on her baby from boiling grease. After doctor care and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, the skin healed in five weeks with no mark. This testimonial from South Shields, England, dated March 22, 1908, notes distribution by Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
In a humorous scene a vendor asks how a cake fits the pipe and a respondent explains it is sponge cake, sparking playful confusion about a bakery trick.
An old ad lists Allen's Foot-Kase for coins and bunions with a 25¢ price at druggists. It also mentions Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and gums with a 25¢ bottle price.
The ad cites Euripides warning that an uncontrolled tongue is a disease and promotes Woolford's Sanitary Lotion offering cure of itching in 80 minutes with a claim it never fails. Located at druggists, the snippet includes Livy quips about memory of past events.
In letters from Columbus Ohio and Graniteville Vermont women report relief from symptoms during the change of life after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ads claim thirty years of service and encourage others to try the standard herbal remedy for female illnesses.
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