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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
7
The Sandman discusses two owl species the Great Horned Owl and the Barn Owl. He notes the Horned Owl hunts at night preying on small animals and scaring rabbits while the Barn Owl is gentle, nests in hollows or barn roofs, lays six eggs, and helps control pests like brown rats.
The article traces dramatic traditions from idol worship and Bacchic festivals in Argos to the development of public performances in ancient Greece. It notes Danaus and his followers founding celebratory rites that blended riotous revelry and songs, forming early entertainment leading to modern theater.
An analysis by Hirving King HW argues opals, long viewed as unlucky in English culture, derive from Norse myth in the Edda. It links Voleni the vulcan forging a gem from children's eyes to medieval beliefs of seeing figures in the eye and Elizabethan tales of the opal dimming sight.
The term sour grapes comes from Aesop's fable in which a fox cannot reach grapes on a high trellis and mutters that they are sour. The phrase appeared in a 1927 Western Newspaper Union dispatch quoting Annas Turnquist.
Leonard A. Barrett urges aiming for calm detachment to solve problems. Stand back from pressures to see solutions, reflect on inner strengths, and spend part of life in self knowledge. He notes time wasted in near sight leads to mistakes and that Mt top views illuminate life’s goals.
A brief note from The Young Lady Across the Way states her little brother has gone to the hospital to have his tonsils removed. The item appears in a McClure Newspaper Syndicate entry with modest, lighthearted tone.
Home readers explore varied dishes and methods from mutton on toast to roulade of beef and sardine salad. Tips include luncheon ideas by Myrtle Reed, tongue preparations, rabbit with vegetables, and a baked custard style macaroni dish, finishing with a velvet sherbet recipe.
A Paris fashion note signals a shift from uniform couture to diversified autumn styles. Beige yields to gray, black and white remain central, wool georgette and crepe de chine lead fabrics, velvet patterns rise, and hats favor fitted crowns with skull caps.
The guidance suggests choosing a combination step in and petticoat when unsure if a slip is needed. The step in features a hanging shadow proof panel suspended from the waistband, in both back and front, eliminating the need for an extra garment.
A knitted beige sweater frock and a beige or tan tweed coat trimmed with brown fur form a practical travel ensemble. The pieces combine neutral tones suitable for varied climates and offer versatile styling for journeys.
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