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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1928
Page
3
A reader recalls how historical social class affected spelling from colonial days to the author’s youth. The piece contrasts past lax spelling among elites with the disciplined schooling of earlier generations, noting diaries and daily slate spelling as proof of stricter orthography.
A school recital reveals students mispronouncing common terms such as receive serve truly separate and accommodate. The piece notes earlier attempts with erysipelas daguerreotype charivari and chifflin in a light tongue in cheek tone.
At a National Museum whale symposium, Dr. Waldo L. Schmitt outlined how steam driven whaling and byproducts now yield profits rivaling historic wealth. Harpooners, shore stations in Eureka California, and Canadian Quebec traditions anchor a modern industry shipping oil bone coal and meat to global markets.
A 1928 opinion from the Western Newspaper Union satirizes a writer who dismisses spelling and punctuation as trifles, arguing that precise writing matters even when other tasks seem more important. The piece mocks the writer’s neglect of basics.
A new device using a rubber bulb and spout promises a more sanitary way to produce shaving lather than a traditional brush. The inventor asserts the design reduces contact and mess while delivering a rich lather.
Washington police report five girls sought sea adventure but one admitted to planning to ship as a stowaway on a destroyer. Cynthia told Judge Gavan she was influenced by sailor Kramer met at a St Petersburg soft drink stand. Kramer is held by authorities as officers prepare to return her to parents.
A writer laments widespread spelling and punctuation errors among students from high school to college. He notes experts in California and Massachusetts see stronger standards, while North Carolina lags and cites a stenographer ad favoring no college education for simple spelling tasks.
Old Japanese residents in Hawaii cling to twin death beliefs and use a hair and nail clippings dummy to avert fate. The dead twin and dummy are buried together, and the survivor is treated as a nobody until reintroduced with a new temple name.
An era of changing vanity sees men visiting beauty parlors for marcel waves facial treatments and hair dye as shopkeepers report growing male patronage. Patrons admit shyness and apprehension while large wave machines and dye routines become common tools of male grooming.
The article notes dogs' long-standing role as man’s helper across cultures and epochs. It traces canine origins to wolves and jackals and speculates that without human influence the dog might revert to wild ancestry.
A fifteen year old student Cynthia Alberta Poole of St Petersburg Fla led to a wide naval search in south Atlantic waters after a report she was assaulted aboard a destroyer. Four other girls identified themselves as Billy Lacer Rose McGuire Flossie Rice and Ramilda Avary were located and ashore at Key West after being found aboard various ships. They had been working as waitresses in Philadelphia and were sent home to New Orleans. A court of inquiry will review the matter.
Paris reports Charles Richet, eminent scientist, has proposed the term Cryptocosme for the sixth sense. He reiterates belief that individuals can read writing inside sealed envelopes and reproduce drawings unseen by them, urging public acknowledgment of such phenomena.
Airs James A. Fitzmaurice wife of the Bremen crew member begins journey to New York upon learning the transatlantic flight landed on Greenly Island.
The author questions why unseen phenomena such as wireless waves and magnetic fields should be dismissed while other unknown vibrations may exist. He argues that perception is limited and scientific inquiry should consider non visible forces beyond current senses.
The note states that the word Drop Tough One New York includes not to be taught to public school children under nine. It is described as too difficult for beginners and was removed from a set of 1,000 basic words.
An old advertisement touts Joint-Ease for rapid relief of rheumatic pains in joints and muscles. It promises speedy absorption and frequent use, with a trial offer of 12 aay tubes from Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine and a price of 60 cents.
Immune Little Martha laments a postponed camping trip after troop members fell ill with ptomaine poisoning from a prior hike. She recalls not getting sick despite exposure. The ad also notes doubled cotton and linen prices due to the war and offers Red Cross Ball Blue laundry advice. Quotes and maxims close the piece.
Mrs. Cora Curry of 207 East Salina Street in Bedalia Missouri reports relief from side and back pain and nervousness after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says she improved quickly and felt stronger than ever, with aches and nervousness fading. Available from all dealers in tablet or liquid form.
An advertisement urges readers to treat swollen feet with Moone's Emerald Oil. It claims the first use provides relief and that continued use cures foot troubles, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy warns against powder or baths and emphasizes the product’s antiseptic, stain free formula.
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