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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
6
A New York Times fashion authority notes cotton frocks, coats, and suits rival silk and wool with wide weave and varied patterns. Wood-cut prints, pique, broadcloth, and decorative motifs emerge for sports, beach wear, and casual daytime styles, with children’s dresses also expanding use of printed cottons and percale.
Experts say drivers waste hundreds of millions of dollars in tire wear from misaligned wheels high speed faulty brakes and improper inflation. Proper inflation alone can extend tire life significantly with weekly pressure checks using a gauge saving the price of a new casing yearly.
A report by the American Engineering council after surveying 104 American cities finds two main errors in signal placement. Signals are set without adequate condition surveys or consideration of adjacent intersections, and at corners not justified by circumstances.
Grease cups remain on many cars for rear wheel bearings and fan bearing. These parts are vital and work hard but need more time to lube than parts reachable by grease gun. The result is a choice between grease or wear.
Short Q and A discuss the first transcontinental auto trip in 1903, the break-in period of 500 miles, and advised driving limits for new cars. It explains oil circulation benefits and says dealers should check the car after 1,000 miles. Air cleaners prevent dust entering the carburetor and reduce engine wear.
A tool compartment under the front seat can be secured with a lock to stop the front edge from being lifted. The lock prevents theft or unauthorized use when the car is in a public garage.
The piece humorously notes four of 48 states voted 240 million in highway bonds. It contrasts optimism and gas-saving devices with a quip about a woman wondering why cars flood the southbound one-way street while she drives north.
A newspaper clipping quotes Judge Ben Lindsey condemning promiscuous kissing as harmful to youth and moral standards. It notes shifts in social norms, mentioning college coeds decorating a fraternity house and the mistletoe question.
Senator Norbeck ridiculed a bird levy as hypocritical and tied to the widower theme. He recalled his wife's funeral with graphic, grim humor, noting a friend’s condolence and a stark cemetery scene.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Schroeder, noted film folks, explain to their infant why talking pictures fascinate them. The playful exchange centers on Rin Tin Tin barking on screen and Felix the cat purring as a first imagined sound.
Pathfinder Magazine notes Jerusalem’s historic population likely around 64 000 to 65 000 in the present era and roughly similar 60 000 to 70 000 in Jesus time. A Greek historian around 300 years earlier estimated 120 000.
An advertisement urges using a cupful of 20 Mule Team Borax in the tub to soften hard water, remove musty odors, cut grease, aid soap, and make clothes snowy white.
A playful exchange notes buying a canary for $10 and a lark for $25. The dialogue reflects humorous bird-ownership costs and banter about pet prices.
A family of young owls was observed eating birds from 22 different species, a rare cannibal-like feeding pattern noted by researchers. The study highlights the owls’ diverse prey and unusual dietary behavior in a single observed group.
The advertisement promotes Castoria as safe herbal relief for infant upset, colic, constipation, and diarrhea. It claims doctors would approve, mentions soothing results within moments, and notes twenty five million bottles sold last year. It targets parents with a comforting claim of no drugs and ready relief for children of all ages.
A humorous exchange shows a suitor seeking marriage with a daughter but the father balks, the suitor offers work to wait until she grows up. The vignette captures early 20th century courtship banter and pragmatic attitudes toward marriage and labor.
In a chatty note, Shorty finally enters the film world. The joke centers on his prior gig baking custard pies for comedians, hinting at his unexpected entry into cinema.
An old proverb-like line suggests fear diminishes with understanding. Writers reflect on perception and resilience, inviting readers to reconsider daunting situations.
A questionnaire included with each bottle has drawn over 400 000 replies, with 98 in every 100 saying the medicine helped them. The ad urges readers to get a bottle from their druggist today, claiming it will help them too.
A 400 pound black bear without forepaws has been trapped in New Brunswick, Canada. The animal stalked upright through the woods seeking prey before capture.
A brisk exchange features Blinks praising Jinks as an engaging talker while Jinks notes his companion is full of stories like a skyscraper. The banter touches on beauty and depth with a playful sting about superficial traits.
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