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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
8
A whimsical dialogue in which a fly proclaims self cleanliness and voices social remarks. He argues people push aside others and fail to value those who stick around, recounting how he repeatedly returns to a little girl who brushes him off yet remains a “better friend” than some would be.
Two flies discuss affection and attention as they buzz about. They admit mutual annoyance and insist their behavior persists regardless of being wanted, singing a playful refrain about their nuisance and persistence.
The history of Spitzbergen shows it shifting from Greenland to Danish claim then to English annexation in 1614. Later disputes among Norway Sweden and Russia arose until a Paris treaty in 1920 settled sovereignty in Norway.
A guide on common time stealers who plague prominent figures. It explains intruders ranging from salespeople to well meaning friends, and urges clear boundaries. The advice: be busy, decline politely, and if necessary be rude to protect valuable time.
The piece traces the belief in a Jonah as the cause of storms from Phoenician worship to modern sailors. It recalls sailors calling a misfortune Jonah and even throwing a suspected person overboard, with narratives of similar acts cited to show the superstition’s persistence across eras.
A motivational piece urges stamina over fast starts. It highlights that lasting progress matters more than leading early, citing Man o War and real examples from science, banking, and wartime leadership. Train to sustain effort and finish credibly.
A 1928 Western Newspaper Union essay argues that parental conduct shapes a child's willingness to obey. It states love attracts love and that honor for parents should be natural, with real obedience arising from affection rather than fear. The home atmosphere and enduring memories of childhood foster lifelong trust and care.
Rose Mond Bower of Frontenac Kansas writes that long term constipation began after typhoid at age eight. She credits Milks Emulsion for restoring color and vigor, gaining five pounds and planning to reach 125 pounds while endorsing the medicine. She notes it is sold by druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
Comic dialogue features a husband and wife bantering about attire. He mocks women for dressing like they came from a biblical era. she counters with a jab about garden attire. A humorous exchange ends with playful grudge humor.
The article notes that artists repeatedly use music to aid in expressing emotions that other arts struggle to reach. It highlights music’s reach into listeners hearts and imagination as a core value of artistic expression.
A vintage advertisement notes Ball Blue laundry product from Red Cross guarantees glistening white table linens and spotless clothes. It emphasizes grocers stock and hints at economic concerns with money tightness.
Medical professionals endorse Bayer Aspirin for many aches and pains. Consumers are advised to verify authenticity by checking the packaging for the Bayer name on the box and on every tablet with the word genuine in red.
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