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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1925
Page
1
Scandia Kansas firm Ww Plotner and Son publishers listed as second class mail matter at Scandia post office. Subscription per year is 1.25 dollars.
Regular services set for Sunday May 31 at 10 A M Sunday School 11 A M Swedish Service 730 P M Epworth League and 9 P M English Service At Steroptic an Views The Ladies Aid meets June 11 at Mrs Elmer Danielsons home Delegates Edna Moe and Lilly Fredrickson chosen for Randolph Kansas convention June 5 to 7 Pastor J Lundberg.
The pastor W. S. Baker lists Sunday services at 10 A M 11 A M 3 P M 7 P M 8 P M plus midweek 3 P M Wednesday Jr Chorus 7 30 P M Sr Chorus Thursday 8 P M. He urges attending worship in God’s house on his appointed day.
The Amana Lutheran Church lists Sunday School and morning and evening services at usual hours. An annual janitor offering will be taken at the morning service. On Sunday evening June 7, Rev E C Sibberson of Topeka will conduct a service for the deaf and speak about his work. Chas Pehrson, Pastor. R J Barnett notes May or early June is best for weed control in orchards and gardens to ease future farming.
The quote portrays Uncle Eben accusing Ailus of masking his failures by loud talk and showy actions. It reflects a critical view of appearance over substance in leadership.
Modest parents worry their children may not turn out as well as hoped, expressing fear in a New York Sun excerpt about parental anxieties and child outcomes.
Fragmentary quotation notes that riches may not bring happiness but can provide fun. The source presents a brief, standalone line attributed to Borton in a transcript style.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a gold piece losing weight with scattered phrases about weight, date, year, and ailing. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from the legible text.
A fragmentary report depicts a five foot carp and a mysterious term lumeneci reiches tied to a local incident. The readable text suggests a fish encounter and a cryptic phrase in a small page item.
In 1823 a woman named Gilbert found gold in gravel at a small stream feeding the Chaudiere river south of Levis Quebec. Nova Scotian gold followed in 1858 when Captain L Estranfe found ore while moose hunting. Quartz bearing gold was found in 1860. The Richardson mine at Madoc Hastings County was Ontario’s first gold mine, discovered by Powell in 1866.
The article notes rattlesnakes despise musk tobacco and turpentine and describes daytime sleeping and nocturnal hunting. It warns permanganate of potash applied to a deep bite can neutralize venom locally if used within five to six minutes, delaying symptoms until medical care is reached.
The text notes that rubaiyat means quatrain in Arabic and refers to Omar Khayyam’s Persian quatrains. It mentions Edward Fitzgerald translating 100 quatrains and discusses uncertainty over how many were actually written by Omar. It states about 1,000 quatrains appear in various works and manuscripts attributed to him.
The eight signers were foreign born, including Elbridge Gerry England Francis Lewis Wales Robert Morris England James Smith Ireland Matthew Thornton Ireland George Taylor Ireland James Wilson Scotland John Witherspoon Scotland.
An extraordinary etiquette text from 1480 outlines how to eat meat with three fingers. It cautions against lingering in the dish and taking too large portions and advises not wiping fingers on the coat.
A doctor's young daughter, curious about radio, asks about new stations while he tests a patient's heart and lungs in his office. The scene, described in the Boston Transcript, captures a child's innocent intersection with medical work and broadcast curiosity.
Gas extinguishers using carbon dioxide from soda-fountain systems are deployed to fight switchboard and oil tanker fires to reduce water damage. The practice targets minimizing water-related losses on vessels and aboard ships.
The article notes that Tron metal is weighed by avairdupots at 2,240 or 2,000 pounds per ton depending on state law. Gold is measured in Tron ounces, with quantities running into thousands of ounces.
The piece notes Monaco at 8 square miles followed bySan Marino 46 square miles Lech tenstein 65 square miles Andorra 140 square miles and Danzig free city 720 square miles as the five smallest countries.
The first English Bible edition based on Greek and Hebrew texts is linked to William Tyndale, who began publishing the New Testament in 1536 and advanced to Chronicles before his death, after prior English work by Wycliffe translating from Latin.
The text notes that Seventh Day Adventists, formerly First Day Adventists, began observing the seventh day as the Sabbath in 1844 and preaching distinct tenets. A Battle Creek conference in 1860 organized them under the name Seventh Day Adventist Denomination, with a general conference planned three years later. a few people at New England were involved.
The Bank of England, established in 1694, is cited as the oldest bank. Europe’s early banks in Venice and Amsterdam disappeared. Barclay’s Bank Ltd. in London is described as the world’s largest bank with capital around 24,000,000 pounds, about 120,000,000 dollars.
The article instructs to melt wax with lard to a waxy consistency and apply around the inside bottom of a leaky pail. Heat until smoking hot, ensure the wax is not sticky when cold, and avoid heat that melts the wax again. The method promises to repair the pail for ordinary use.
Kristine Bonnevie of the Royal Frederik University of Norway notes that fingerprint patterns are hereditary and vary only in small details among family members. She also suggests possible relations between fingerprints of related individuals.
In New Zealand many search for kawri gum an amber like resin used in varnish. In north Germany and Jutland gilts are sunk solely to find amber a fossilized gui referenced in the text.
The cathedral of Un in Wuerttemberg stands as Germanys second largest church after Cologne. Its 429 foot spire, finished in 1890, marks the tallest edifice of its type in the country.
The phrase City of Kings described the founding capital of Peru by Pizarro in 1535. It was later outshined by Lima and fell out of use after the seventeenth century.
Prices for eggs stay unchanged in Chicago and New York from last week but Chicago quotations are lower than a week ago. Receipts are lighter than a year ago though warehouse holdings are heavier, with fewer eggs stored than last year. Live poultry moved higher despite hot weather, while broilers face a depressed outlook due to a surplus in freezers. Butter market declined, with Extras at New York 42 cents and Chicago Extras at 41 cents, 90 score Standards up by a half cent. Production near normal in the dairying district amid pasture shortages. Prepared by Swift & Co Chicago.
Last Thursday night two U S mail boxes at Route One belonging to Harry Ringer and E O Anderson were fired upon with a revolver or rifle. The incident has been reported to postal authorities, and the postmaster G P Plotner urges anyone with knowledge of the crime to report it.
The article notes that the idea of colonizing Canada was first suggested by Philippe de Chabot also known as Admiral de Brion, a famed French general and admiral who died in 1543.
A local note challenges the belief that rattlesnakes only strike after rattling. It asserts that snakes may strike when stepped on or startled even if they have not sounded warnings, countering common expectations about rattler behavior.
Estimates suggest the United States coal mined wastes up to 000. nOneDoal tons yearly with valuable by products. The Science Service notes potential recovery of liquids and by products from coal processing.
Celebrities reportedly budget their time to enjoy the 98 percent achievement in racing magazine style. They reserve time daily for reading and leisure, balancing busy schedules with personal breaks to maximize enjoyment.
A quotation discusses discretion in speech, arguing true eloquence lies in agreeable talk with those we deal with rather than merely using fine words or ordered phrases. The saying emphasizes measured, respectful language as a higher form of communication.
A defendant named Bradly pleaded not guilty in a London court to stealing jewelry from her mistress. She claimed her dance had gone sour and that she robbed only after the relationship soured.
A critic notes that a philosopher tends to publish epigrams that only later prove valuable, with true merit often revealed 30 to 40 years after the author has died. The piece reflects on enduring quality versus initial reception.
A clipped quotation from the San Francisco Chronicle notes that a statesman sometimes speaks his mind but often withdraws remarks. The line humorously reflects on public figures and media misrepresentation.
The adolescent phase of animals spans about one sixth of their total lifespan, marking a key period of development from birth toward maturity. This reflects how growth dynamics scale with species lifespans and developmental milestones.
Seventeen years are required to complete the course at El Azhar University in Cairo.
Article notes a durable diet among natives in Africa built on durra flour, a meal made from a type of grain grass. It highlights cereal grass as a stable, economical staple feeding large populations.
English chemist Walker created the first friction match in 1827, enabling a simple portable means to ignite fire. The development marked a key step in modern matchmaking and domestic convenience.
A quirky note from American Legion Weekly discusses an inducement during a house showing. The writer questions if the venue is too far from the station and remarks on the prospect’s attire, highlighting social etiquette in wartime community life.
A Cleveland Times item questions the irony of labeling offices with private titles when the occupant is a captain of industry and power, highlighting the gap between rank titles and influence.
A flock of swallows released in England migrated about 6000 miles to reach South Africa, with some birds still tagged by metal rings on their legs. The event highlights long distance bird travel and tracking efforts by researchers.
Louisiana is described as alluvial land formed by Mississippi silt. The state’s landscape reflects centuries of riverborne sediment buildup shaping its geography and development.
A concise reflection from Seneca warns that one should not offer advice to others without first applying wise counsel to oneself. The line emphasizes personal introspection and measured conduct before judging or guiding others.
A new gooseberry described as large as a plum has been found growing in the woods of northern Fharfaa. Researchers confirm the fruit’s unusual size and note its potential as a notable local plant find.
Eskil Lundberg has improved after a week of rheumatism and can be about again. Mr and Mrs M G Loofbourrow and their daughter Marjorie from Abilene visited relatives on Sunday and spent the day.
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