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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
1
A wartime exhortation emphasizes hope for returning wounded soldiers through modern surgery, prosthetics, retraining, and community support. It urges families to stay cheerful, avoid discouraging injured veterans, and cooperate with government programs to secure pensions and new jobs, highlighting resilience and reconstruction.
The piece argues against punishing German Americans for dual loyalties during World War I and urges restraint, asserting loyalty arises from feeling, not coercion. It recalls examples of German Americans who chose patriotism after the U S entered the war and cautions against targeting individuals based on ancestry.
An inspirational note from Girls' Companion argues that doing nothing is the gravest error. It urges endeavor, purpose, and best effort, noting that mistakes are not a true failure when one acts and improves.
President Wilson opened the draft ceremony and drew the first capsule containing B22 for the 13 000 000 registrants. Gen Peyton C March accepted the vast pool of unformed reserves 4 000 000 men to be overseas by July 16, 1917, as preparations ramp up across 4 557 local boards.
More than 150 608 men joined to boost U S fighting strength as students in the army training corps were mustered in colleges nationwide. A campus ceremony at eleven o clock October 1 featured a message from President Wilson. Cadets draw army privates pay and receive housing clothing and meals at government expense with no tuition. Each student takes only three subjects.
Aimed at readers with back pain, frequent urination, and bladder irritation this ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a five drop dose remedy imported from Holland. It promises quick relief from rheumatic pains and offers a money back guarantee for the genuine brand in three box sizes.
A shop clerk is duped by a would be book agent who claims to carry a valuable travel guide. The “book” promises local road maps near Cleveland, but the boss dismisses it as useless since he does not own a car, revealing the agent is an automobile salesman testing a sales opening.
An Age Herald excerpt compares Reginald Grabeoin before and after drafting. It claims he was effeminate and required a valet, then after six months in the army he can unleash strong profanity, earning the nickname hard guy among peers.
Catarrhal deafness is caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure this via a constitutional remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. It advertises a one hundred dollar guarantee for uncured cases and offers free circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A quirky dialogue features Mr. Meekton and Tam as they discuss wartime duties. The exchange centers on wife knitting socks for soldiers and footwork as a joke about home front contributions versus fighting. Henrietta keeps Meekton at home to “try on the socks.”
A terse reflection notes that being good with numbers does not make one a leader and that true victory lies in self mastery. The line attributes wisdom to the act of personal discipline over public status.
A fragmentary scene shows Robert starting at a new school and mischievous moments prompting the teacher to discipline him. His mother asks how he likes school and he foresees trouble with the teacher due to missing items and his playful behavior.
After a woman marries twice, her female friends deem her hopelessly queer, reflecting social judgment and rumor within a tight circle.
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