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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
4
A Baltimore advertisement touts a See-Thru coating that guarantees clear windshield visibility for three years with one application. It claims life-saving value and a money back guarantee, urging customers to send five thousand dollars? to Baltimore See-Thru Corporation for preparation that lasts through rain storms.
A minister objects that a customer’s reference to a clergyman was weak yet the agent insists the man visits the church. The conversation shifts to marriage, money, and social security as a humorous exchange reveals perceptions and loyalties. Extra lines mock consumer ads and moral advice about a good name and restraint.
A witty portrait catalogues diverse women described with irony as “ladies” who vary from social butterflies to distant dreamers. The piece highlights quirks such as theater arrivals, fortune telling, long restaurant hours, welfare chatter, and Parisian habits, tracing a satirical arc on modern femininity.
A resident explains neglecting church duties after moving to a new city and home. The minister visits and invites attendance at a special service. To show commitment the speaker says they rented a pew, but learns the church has no reserved seats and all are free.
The article reviews summer fashion emphasizing crepe fabrics and new crepey weaves in Annette Kellerman designs. It highlights crepe de chine gowns with crystal embellishments, draped bodices, and slender silhouettes for women, plus elastic two color bathing suits for swimming with practical fits.
Two women from Missouri and New York recount severe pelvic pain and swelling that led doctors to warn of possible surgery. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products, they report relief, regained work ability, and significant weight gain. The ads urge readers to request the companion booklet on female ailments.
The description highlights a youthful swimsuit style with a full scalloped skirt, deep facing, and rose adornments around the girdle and sleeves. It notes Annette Keller style suits for slender figures, rolled stockings, laced bathing shoes, and rubberized caps. It mentions checked gingham novelty suits by southern resort bathers and praises wool for warmth and water adaptability.
Visionaries foresee airplanes replacing autos as the main transport, noting government data show 19,099,000 horses in the country versus 10,833,113 in 1910 and about 10,000,000 motor cars. Autos and bogies will grow, but air travel will rise even faster. the era of versatile transport is at hand.
A swarthy nomad and his gaily dressed wife entered a Cadillac square cigar store. He bought cigars and pipe tobacco for her. She argued in gypsy language, he kicked her through the doors with a forceful strike, then they left together.
The quote notes educators once warned of pupils knowing too much about sports while now citing sports ignorance as a sign they ignore current events. James J. Montague remarks on shifting views about student awareness and timeliness.
The best feature of public admiration lies in how people avoid tracing technique. Statues and characters are formed through small refinements, with each little touch shaping overall perception and value.
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