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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1943

Page

3

Lesson for May 23 Subject and Scripture Texts

The material presents a religious education lesson for May 23 with selected scripture passages. It notes copyright by the International Council of Religious Education and states permission for use.

International Council of Religious Education

Wine and liquor deceit in scripture and life

A sermon notes wine as a deceiver and depraver citing Proverbs and Matthew. It argues liquor destroys eyes spirits and morals, dulls minds and leads to ruin including loss of position and life. It warns that even social drinking can start a path to drunkenness and ruin.

Charming Youngsters Dress With Heart Neckline Pattern

Pattern No. 8358 offers a pretty graceful dress for 2 to 6 year olds featuring a heart shaped neckline and waist, with ric rac trim. Size 3 uses 1 3/4 yards of 35 inch material and 12 yards ric rac. demand is high and orders may take longer due to war conditions. Send your order to:

Pattern No 8380 yardage by size and trim

Pattern No 8380 lists sizes 34 through 48. Size 36 with short sleeves requires 45 yards of 35 inch material plus 5 yards ric rac.

Quizzical Questions From 1920s Way of Speaking

This item lists ten trivia prompts asking about military size in WWI era bald presidents boxing speed blue ox borders two oceans gold content in 18K rings a shibboleth a cathedral London's streets compare to LaSalle or Wall Street and the heat needed to raise water one degree Fahrenheit.

United States London LaSalle Street Wall Street

Quiz on varied subjects tests speed and history

A quiz item set includes a boxing punch speed of 40 mph for heavyweight fighters and references to Norden bombsight nicknamed the Blue Ox. It covers Alaska location, 18K gold ring composition, a common pet phrase, St. Peter’s in Rome, Lombard Street, and the British thermal unit.

Norden Alaska Pacific Arctic St. Peter’s Rome Lombard Street

Notable Height and Weight Differences Noted

The Answers claim that average individuals are two inches taller and 14 pounds heavier. They also state John Quincy Adams is the only baldheaded President of the United States.

The United States John Quincy Adams

Household Tips From A Past Era On Food Safety And Care

Tips warn that liquors stored in jars previously used for fats may spoil unless jars are thoroughly cleaned. Sudden cooling of aluminum pressure cookers risks warping or cracking. Bronzes look richer after light oiling and buffing with chamois. Use scissors rather than knives to trim fish fins. A large oiled silk bowl cover protects hair when bathing.

Famous Physician Gracious With Encore Operation

A wealthy man with a cracked rib underwent a minor operation by a renowned specialist. Local doctors granted permission to observe. After anesthesia the patient awoke to bandages and learned the surgeon had removed his appendix as an encore amid applause.

Happiness as You Travel

A reflective line on happiness being a way of travel rather than a final stop, attributed to Margaret Lee Runbeck.

Margaret Lee Runbeck

Modern Couch End Units Create Parlor Transformation

End units transform a parlor with cotton batting padding and a lath strip covering. Amateur handiwork shows two builders using hammer, saw, and sewing. Plan rough dimensions on paper, consider radio and book storage, shelves may rest on metal angles.

Crackdown on Overseas Package Shipments Prompts Post Office Limitations

Amid overwhelming demand from soldiers overseas for home packed gifts, the Post Office has imposed shipping limits. You can still send packages to U S soldiers and to Navy Army Coast Guard personnel abroad or at sea. Camel cigarettes top the service member wish list per Post Exchange sales.

Uncle Sam U. S Army Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard

Sikh Sharpened Quoit as a Terrible Weapon

Sikh soldiers in the native British Indian army wore a quoit around their regimental badge. The steel hoop, sharpened on the outer edge, could be a terrible weapon in skilled hands but is no longer used in warfare and displayed quoits are unsharpened.

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