Perseverance and a Deserted Hole Teach a Cat
Midnight stays by a deserted mouse hole to prove perseverance. Snowball guides him to endure failure, promising dinner only after success, and late that day Midnight learns the value of persistence.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
15
Boy's Pleasure and Profit in Poultry Raising
An article by Katharine Atherton Grimes urges boys to start a poultry flock as a low cost, practical venture. It emphasizes pure blooded stock, careful selection, studying breed standards, and steady effort to build a profitable side business in chickens.
Persistent Mouse Hunter Teaches Diligence Lessons
A short reading recalls a young creature’s resolve to keep pursuing mice despite setbacks. The tale highlights perseverance and the habit of trying again rather than giving up after a single failure.
Johnny's First School Fights Draw Envious Black Eye
A friend's inquiry about Johnny's new school is answered by his mother who says he fights daily, gaining a black eye that makes him envy of local boys. The remark highlights a troubling adjustment period for the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Why Mary Refuses Music Lesson on Fences
A seven year old girl Mary resists a music lesson. She sobs and says she hates the small black things on the fence. Her mother asks why she objects and seeks an answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Harper’s Magazine
Successful Artist Embraces Bold Colors in Work
A renowned artist doubles down on vibrant palettes and large color blocks to define a signature style. Critics note the striking use of contrast and room-filling hues that energize gallery spaces.
Dove of Peace Was There
In the final half inning tied game Demon Dick, the pinch hitter, faces three bases loaded with two outs. He strikes at two pitches and then balls three. A fast pitch lands, Dick is called out as the crowd breathes. A grandstand box woman shouts a demand for ten dollars for a new hat, ending the scene with tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demon Dick
Richard
Women in Distinguishing Roles Noted in Comic Opera
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a discussion on women serving at the front disguised as soldiers in comic operas. The speaker finds it odd that some appearances go undetected while others are easily spotted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
City Folk Admire Country Relatives Visit Tradition
Local residents praise visiting country relatives as a welcome tradition that strengthens family ties and community bonds during weekend gatherings. The piece highlights the warmth of shared meals and simple hospitality.
Woman Prefers Tailored Image Over Self Made Narrative
A woman emphasizes a crafted persona over a self styled rise, seeking public perception shaped by a tailored image rather than a self made backstory.
Domesticated Egrets and Humane Plume Practices
A report from India states that egrets used for millinery are now widely domesticated. Birds are bred in captivity and plucked for aigrettes without injury, with young reared by hand. Captivity yields four nuptial plumages yearly and birds are tame, feeding on fish. Killing for plumage was prohibited about thirty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
A Dispensation from a Motherly Farmer Wife
A story told by a sweet faced farmer's wife recalls her son John who stayed out late after choir rehearsal with his sister. She explains she let him sleep until four o'clock instead of waking him at three for milking, saying a growing boy needs rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Irate Father Confronts Youth Over Daughter Kiss
A tense exchange unfolds as a furious father accuses a brave youth of kissing his daughter. The youth responds with bravado, insisting the act was good. The scene underlines family honor and youthful audacity.
Broad road of good intentions and detective zeal
A reflective note contrasts the broad road paved by good intentions with the dangers of obsessive gumshoe fanaticism, suggesting zeal in pursuit of truth can become perilous. The sentence warns that pursuers of justice may overstep when driven by intense personal belief.
Gerrymander origins as political cartoon and term
Gilbert Stuart, famed for Washington portrait, also drew the Gerrymander cartoon. In 1811 Massachusetts Democrats redrew senatorial districts, sparking bitter partisan struggle. Stuart saw Essex County maps as a monstrous animal, adding wings and claws, naming it salamander before editor Russell shortened it to Gerry mander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Stuart
Washington
James Melvin Lee
Cartoons
Massachusetts
Elbridge Gerry
Essex County
Massachusetts Sentinel
Stuart
Salamander
Russell
Not Synonymous and the Simple Thirst During Lent
A regional dialect exchange questions restraint and virtue during Lent. One speaker defends simplicity and self-control while denying intoxication or foolishness. The dialogue pokes at social standards and personal conduct.
Doctor Raises Billing Upon Swelling Joke
A witty quip questions if a doctor reduced a swelling. answer suggests the swelling was not treated but billed instead, reflecting a humor column jab at medical billing practices.
Diplomat Questions Wife Voting In Private
A diplomat asks a riddle about wife’s vote, noting he will not reveal her stance. He says she would vote yes if asked, but he will not reveal his own view. The exchange implies political prudence and gender norms of the era.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Snowball
Kit
Puff
Midnight
Hole
Katharine Atherton Grimes
Dove OF
Gerry
Pure Food
New York Globe
Alfred W. McCann
McCann
Battle Creek
the Globe
N. Y. Globe
Post
N.Y
Search the Scandia Journal Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scandia Journal?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.