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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
8
Elegant wash fabrics evolve from humble basics to high fashion. Paris colors and bi color and tri color schemes dominate, with navy, middy blue, red and gray tones featured in jersey frocks and contrasting trims. Suzanne Talbot and Chanel styles lead the trend toward washable yet chic dresses.
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union note by Julia Bottomley describes a handsome washable silk and cotton mix ideal for afternoon wear. Floral prints dominate summer fancy, with emphasis on accessory coordination like white shoes gloves and chapeau. The natural oatmeal shade pairs well with navy and middy blue tones.
A veteran speaks bluntly about war, admitting he knows little about the conflict yet recalls two medals from an Intervention, three machete wounds from a pacification, and six bullet wounds from a punitive expedition, reflecting on the costs of battle.
Humorous dialogue hints at aging through a man’s favorite song and a quirky image of strapping a ski to his seat. The lines suggest playful reflection on youth, humor, and personal taste.
Bruce Barton argues busy executives should read Genesis Chapter One aloud to model work discipline. He recalls a seven day sequence of creation as a metaphor for a structured, uninterrupted workweek with a clear start and end each day.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge complains that his children fight with the Betts kids at the local movies. He says Buck Betts chased them out with a gun, turning him and his family away from town.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript shows a playful exchange between a shopper and a clerk about stockings and a joke on price and luxury. The brief dialogue hints at retail banter and mid century humor in a department store setting.
Ted reveals two desires to Harry with a witty line about preferring blonds and brunettes. The exchange highlights playful banter and character dynamics in the scene.
In Miami Florida a group led by Col D D Young staged a foxlike wildcat hunt. A pack of 20 hounds treed a wildcat west of the city and Howard Hill famed archer shot the cat with a bow at about 85 yards.
“Dress-Alike Party” recalls Lady Joram gathering where all attendees wore identical outfits and masks. The piece notes shared embarrassment and a striking unmasking moment, with guests appearing indistinguishable even at breakfast, highlighting the evening’s peculiar uniformity.
In a Boston Transcript exchange, a woman notes ancient warriors wore elaborate armor that looked grotesque, while a friend compares it to the garb of a baseball catcher or football player.
Fragmentary lines describe a scene with Jon upstairs in papa's room and a musing on speech versus silence. The text blends a casual parental tone with a whimsical inquiry about turning out the light and wisdom in saying little.
A brisk maxim on perseverance frames a belief that steady effort makes weather challenges manageable. The line suggests ambition precedes fulfillment and favors proactive pursuit over passive waiting.
A humorous fragment recalls a father's blunder chasing outfits for a forthcoming dance. The line shifts to a comical chat about a medical bend, hinting at past troubles and daily life as Life magazine style humor.
A fragment hints at moralizing lines about human weakness and union strength attributed to Mr. Bach and Miss Willing, reflecting social aphorisms in a compact moral lesson.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for spotless laundry with no grimy streaks claiming good bluing yields strong results. The copy notes it is sold by grocers. It adds a proverb about the influence of a woman’s words versus a man’s physical strength.
Mrs Emma Greae of Route 3 Denison Texas writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash with Pills helped her nervousness and constipation. She reports regained ability to work and plans to answer inquiries about the medicines. The item is dated Kansas City No 19 1928.
An advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting foot remedy for bunions and soft corns. It claims quick relief within minutes, with 2 to 3 applications reducing inflammation and soreness and promises refunds if not effective. It emphasizes camphor and antiseptic ingredients and urges trial at local druggists.
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