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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
4
A guide to using ribbon to enhance outfits and accessories. It covers tying bows, girdles, hat decorations, collar accents, hair bandeaus, and color choices. Practical tips include looping, wiring, and securing ribbons for durable, stylish details.
A breezy fashion feature describes a cashmere child’s frock in princess style with hand embroidery and scalloped edging. It notes fuller skirts this season and the continued panel back and front, raised waistlines, and inside belt for secure fit.
A sewing tip explains cutting through an under layer to form buttonholes. Begin on the under side as if part of the waist, finish the hole, then trim the under cloth carefully so it remains invisible. Fold chiffon two or three times for easier work.
The article praises varied hairstyles from center partings to bound straight strands. It notes new transformations and toupees use the finest lightweight hair that stays unaffected by rain sea air or dampness, highlighting the advantages of naturally wavy hair.
The Fort Riley quartermaster plans a steel bridge across the Kansas river to replace the fire and dynamite damaged structure. The new span will rest on concrete piers with a cement floor and cost about $100,000. The destroyed bridge was a large wooden Army corps construction, over 630 feet long.
Warren Zumwalt, fined $10 at New Florence for stealing water from a school house to aid a man who was ill and died, will not sue the school board. He says nationwide letters and congratulations compensate for humiliation and the money spent, and would steal water again if another fatal illness and lack of water occur.
W. Graham of Middleton enters Montgomery during county court and offers 528 dollars to compel the court to appropriate funds for a rock road. The plan calls for the first rock road from the Pike county line to run via Middleton to meet the cross state highway toward Kansas City at Wellsville.
Barton County court devises a method to use bootleggers for road work aligning with the good roads movement. Bootleggers reportedly resist road duty despite jail terms funded by taxpayers.
Charlies Winyard a 40 year old engineer at Carrollton Produce Company suffered severe injuries after his clothing was caught in a rapidly moving shaft. He was whirled around once before grabbing an iron railing and shedding all his clothes. He sustained head injuries and three ribs torn loose.
Steve J. Gallion, former wild west show member now settled in Columbia, has received multiple anonymous letters from an admirer of his wife warning him to leave home or be killed. The writer urges divorce to clear the way. Gallion has sought permission to carry a revolver.
Ind Latham, extradited from Missouri and jailed at Vaughn New Mexico, reached Moberly with Mrs Latham. He was released on bond thanks to efforts of brother and railroad ten Latham contemplates suit for false imprisonment against the Santa Fe railroad.
The University of Missouri awarded the contract for two story pressed brick engineering shops to be built one block west of the main quadrangle. Davis and Loomis of Columbia won the bid at $19,000.
A bomb exploded under a tenement in St Louis Italian district killing one Italian woman and one Italian man and injuring several. The blast hurled people into the air and police attribute the act to the Black Hand. The building housed about 200 families.
Ed Plumberg a stonecutter at Carthage and Frisco passenger train rider dated his act to end his life after several months of work. He had been drinking heavily for several days and was killed instantly.
At its annual meeting in Columbia the Boone County Old Settlers association formed a committee to raise 60000 dollars for a Daniel Boone bronze statue to be placed on the courthouse lawn. A county history museum was planned.
A depot reporter questions a middle-aged woman about her visits to a nearby Black neighbor. The woman identifies herself as Mrs. Carter from Cof fox and says she has been visiting an older African American woman a few blocks away for about a week, but cannot recall her name.
The advertisement proclaims Red Cross Ball Blue as the wash day solution. It highlights a solid powder that resists leakage and adulteration, claims 20 years of use, and promises snow white clothes at five cents for a large package.
A suitor questions his worthiness for the daughter while the judge presses, Are you worthy for her. The exchange reveals a witty clash of suitor ambition and parental concern.
A 5c cigar named Lewis' Single Binder offers a rich mellow taste for smokers. The product is pitched as an affordable, satisfying option for casual tobacco users.
A terse note highlights a strong item located beneath a just section of a local site. Officials have not released further details but confirm the discovery prompted an on site inspection and security checks.
A neighborly veterinary surgeon warns against playing the piano near a sick pet lap dog. The odd exchange highlights how routine sounds may distress ailing animals and influence care decisions.
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