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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
8
In Worcester England a blind man named Gardner sells local newspapers by walking the streets and whistling a distinctive tone. Children are sent by residents to buy papers, and Gardner, blind since childhood, identifies each paper by feel and handles change reliably. One incident saw a bad sixpence attempted, but he refused it.
Richard A. Smith, camp near Collegeville Pennsylvania, faced a dramatic duel as a six foot black snake fought a four foot rattler. The rattler’s mate joined the fight to try to rescue its kin while a farmer arrived and saved Smith from harm.
Observer notes German damming of the Seille in Lorraine and acknowledges French forces also active nearby.
A light dialogue contrasts war balloons and parachutes with a quip about time and waiting for women. The piece plays on irony and social humor rather than a news event.
A sister replaces coffee with Postum, claiming it rebuilt her health and vitality. The ad-style narrative urges readers to try Postum, noting two forms Regular and Instant with prices 15, 25, 30, and 50 cents and detailing preparation. The piece cites The Road to Wellville and credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
The article surveys widespread chestnut tree blight and related fungal damage across eastern states. It notes millions of dollars in losses, cites past estimates from 1908 to 1909 in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and warns of poor future prospects for chestnut forests while stressing the impact on shade trees, parks, and ornamental landscapes.
The farmer should prioritize productive qualities over feathers and fancy points. Farmers aim to supply the market with poultry and eggs, not focus on ornamental traits unless linked to productivity.
When the thermometer reads 90 degrees in shade with a breeze the air may feel as hot as 120 degrees for a heated team. The driver often rests under a tree while the horses stand exposed to the sun, illustrating the value of shade for animals in extreme heat.
The discussion centers on milk quality versus price with producers arguing for at least seven to eight cents per quart to cover costs. Producers warn that certified milk cannot be produced profitably at three cents a quart and compare milk pricing to fruit barrel prices.
A farmer is advised that success rests on being a strong salesman who can sell every farm product at the best advantage. The guidance stresses practical selling ability and market awareness to maximize returns.
An advertisement explains Goodyear tires remain at antebellum prices due to securing rubber abroad. It notes purchases from London Singapore and Colombo, promising continued supply and no excessive orders. The piece emphasizes Goodyear’s quality and persistence in holding June prices amidst wartime disruption.
Edward B. Clark discusses decorations for bravery in England France and Germany and compares them with the American Congressional Medal of Honor. He notes that the Victoria Cross often honors common soldiers, cites the drummer boy who won it at Delhi in 1857, and recalls other feats of courage by noncommissioned soldiers.
In a humorous local item, a neighbor warned to oil the lawn mower or face a parrot delivered as pressure. The exchange highlights light community tensions and the quirky side of neighborly disputes.
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