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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
3
The blast tore through Texas City on April 16, 1947, igniting a burning nitrate laden freighter. Six hundred people died and about half the town was destroyed in the catastrophe.
To avoid streaks in dyed materials, dissolve the eye in about one cup of warm water, then strain through a thin cloth before adding to the rest of the liquid. This method ensures smoother color distribution and removes impurities before mixing with the main dye bath.
The National Highway Users Conference safety department says a kind word from a passenger can reduce deaths and accidents. It notes that gentle remonstrance may curb careless driving, but excessive advice can make the driver nervous and impair judgment. The back seat driver should use judgment.
Local column clarifies that the Canadian River is not in Canada. It is a branch of the Arkansas River, rises in New Mexico, and flows eastward through Texas and Oklahoma.
The Cape Cod Canal began construction in 1909 after wartime calls by George Washington. It was completed in 1914 at a cost of 13 million dollars, marking a major regional waterway project.
Delaware has fewer residents than Rhode Island yet more people than Nevada but far less land. The state stretches about 110 miles in length with widths from nine to 35 miles, reflecting its compact geography.
Public Works reports 1947 state contract awards total 895 million dollars for 44,700 miles of road. The figure exceeds 1946 by about 150 million dollars, underscoring rising traffic and urgent highway needs.
Diseases of the heart caused 8 872 deaths in Minnesota one death an hour. After age 45 nearly half of all deaths are due to heart and blood vessel diseases. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease are leading fatal diseases among children.
England exchanged about 6000 tons of automobiles for 7200 tons of Argentine beef, suggesting cars cost more than beef. In the United States the reverse is true with a new car retailing at 1500 dollars, weighing 3150 pounds or 47 cents a pound, including accessories.
A simple treat melts semi sweet chocolate bits on salted crackers in a warm oven until oozing. Spread with a knife and serve hot for a quick tea time bite.
Jeff trails a mysterious woman through New York transit scenery after a lost nickel exchange. He narrates a playful pursuit across stations and platforms as he longs to learn her name while watching her vanish into the crowd.
Jeff pursues a mysterious dark eyed woman through a New York subway, chasing her from the uptown platform to 4th Street and back, after losing his wallet in a desperate bid to meet again. A sudden scream and the missing wallet reveal the awkward truth behind the encounter.
A compact devotional reading referencing Bible verses from Wzrea and Psalme. Includes passages Wzrea 3 10 18 6 6 17 and Ezekiel 11 16 37 26 28 44 9 81 47 1 12 and Zechariah 6 9 15 plus Psalms 6 6 1 8.
A compact reflection on tact as a social virtue. The piece defines tact as the perception of what to say or do in delicate situations and urges readers to consider others’ views and preferences. It emphasizes that tact is learned, not born, and offers steps to practice unselfish self-expression.
The sermon argues the temple as a national sanctuary and urges regular worship as essential to a community’s moral and spiritual health. It cites Psalms and Ezra and notes that frequent church attendance shapes trustworthy leaders, with business observations linking worship to workplace advancement.
A stunning date dress pattern for juniors features a detailed yoke and hipline, cap sleeves, and a ballerina style skirt. Pattern No. 8299 offers sizes 11 through 18 with 4 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 12. Send for Spring and Summer FASHION book patterns for 25 cents.
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