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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
3
A 1928 kitchen feature presents nut rich recipes and banana dishes. It covers nut muffins, nut cookies, cinnamon nut toast, coffee cake topping ideas, fig and date nut treats, and diverse banana preparations baked, fried, or creamed. It ends with guidance on selecting ripe, flavorful bananas and cautions against contamination and inferior handling.
D H Talmadge discusses the role of community boosters in Portland as vigorous but often exaggerated promoters of development. He notes they spark debate, inspire ridicule or belief, and keep projects alive, sometimes turning bold plans into tangible progress even if wind is missing.
The Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs begins uniform tree and shrub planting along 56 miles of highway from Little Rock to Hot Springs. Units cover about twenty miles from Little Rock to Benton with one mile per club, using crepe myrtle honey suckle and wild roses. The program aims for uniform size and soil suited trees, with honor roll recognition by the American Tree Association.
The growing number of communities participating in Better Homes week over the past three years shows broad public interest in improving living conditions. The piece notes study of house plans, simpler housework, and methods to cut building costs without sacrificing safety or beauty, plus financing options.
Earle Duffy notes in Forbes Magazine that good streets rival machines in value for a thriving town. He argues easy city access expands markets for goods from bananas to tractors and urges roads free of discomfort, citing a Western rural community with no electric washing machines and only three bathtubs.
The piece argues the old ideal of a single family home is uneconomical on cheap land and hard to situate in cities. It credits large-scale production and smart planning with favoring multi dwelling developments, while noting the avoidance of costly second-mortgage bonuses.
The article stresses owners must keep fences and grounds tidy, viewing well kept yards as essential. It highlights that maintaining a good fence and lawn is among the most important tasks for property owners.
The article notes a raspberry rug setting and a green dominated wardrobe at a literary gathering. Grace J Austin Inspires discussion on whether women select background or picture dresses, with examples of green gowns from Madam Novelist, Lucy from New York, and a green velvet jacket.
A simple apron crafted from a used flour bag and bright bias tape. Cut from paper or fabric, the piece forms an apron with a 17 inch depth and 16 inch width, pockets 4 inches at the top, bound edges, belt, and optional red outline pin decorations.
Paris fashion centers report red holding a stellar role in fall outfits, rivaling black and brown and pairing with navy. Net dresses echo chiffon gowns with long full shapes, while sheer velvet in black red and brown appears in patterns. Lace trims daywear and evening gowns stay all lace, with brocaded jackets showing new form revealing lines.
Fall fashion highlights bowknots on both dress and sports wear. Frocks feature blue velvet bodices, hip girdles, and circular skirt shapes with a bowknot at the neckline and sleeves. The motif appears in metal thread and braided accents across outfits suited for small women and college misses.
A new light red crepe satin evening gown features a cape back and panel sash that ends in flares. The decorative elements extend to flow below the hem in the rear, creating a dramatic silhouette.
A catalog notes suede and blue kid footwear as part of the fall collection. The mix includes suede and plain blue kid leather options highlighted for the season.
The article promotes Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non habit forming bowel aid and urges following three health rules: keep the head cool, the feet warm, the bowels open. It warns against drastic purges and claims the remedy suits all ages. A free trial bottle is offered by mail from Monticello, Illinois.
Professor H L Shantz of the University of Illinois told the National Academy of Sciences that the earth can support eight billion people if all land is fully utilized. Popular Science Magazine notes this would be nearly five times the world’s current population.
The fragment satirizes wartime inflation with lines about cotton and linen prices doubling and using Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry. It contrasts moral musings about heaven with everyday commerce and advertising hints from grocers.
A hospital ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted anti acid for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims medical endorsement and widespread use, praising its pleasant taste and effectiveness. The Phillips name marks the genuine product since 1875 under Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co.
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