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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
6
The article suggests using pressed flowers to decorate place cards for luncheons and birthday parties. It highlights flowers like fuchsia and daisy, offering simple steps to press, shape, and paste them onto long or round cards with names framed or placed attractively.
The passage suggests incorporating forget me nots asters yellow violets Miacs lilies of the valley and other leaves into decor. It recommends matching flower bunches at each place and a central bowl to enhance the table. Pressed flowers are praised as easy and delightful to use next chance you have.
A summer porch luncheon plan uses four or six small tables each shaded by wagon umbrella frames draped with flowering vines. Tables feature wistaria pend lilies crimson tambler roses pink morning-glory vines and a coordinated linen menu and china. Natural greenery and corsage fans complete the effect.
The article lists numerous global textile arts and adornments including Irish crochet Indian and Japanese embroidery American Indian beads Swiss embroidery horizon lace England filet lace Italy French laces passementerie furs from the four corners Spanish scarf effects Hungarian and Bulgarian embroidery Byzantine and Babylonian adornings ancient Egyptian jewelry Persian paintings Scandinavian motifs and more in varied fabrics and ribbons.
It is a puzzle how to wash silk stockings but a method has given satisfactory results. Use lukewarm water with castile soap to make suds. Do not use hot water, rinse in cold water until soap is gone, pull stockings lengthwise and press with a warm iron for a glossy finish.
Opinion notes a New York Tribune piece arguing against extermination of the house fly. It warns removing scavenger roles could disrupt nature and worsen hygiene, urging removal of breeding spots rather than killing flies.
A fragment quotes witty lines about killing time murdering a tune smothering a yawn stealing a kiss and breaking into a perspiiration. The passage riffs on self admonition and petty faults in a breezy newspaper item.
Frank Stewart, a stockman and farmer of Saffordville, sold his alfalfa seed crop for 4 352.90 dollars after threshing and marketing. He managed a large alfalfa farm with a 75 acre seed field yielding 600 bushels and 15 pounds at 7 25 dollars per bushel. The average yield equaled about eight bushels per acre.
Horses used to deliver beer seized by Sheriff Bramlette and deputies in joint Columbus raids. Justice of the Peace Stiles overruled a jointist’s motion for return of his team and wagon, holding the stock in custody pending court decision on disposition.
The Atchison Globe marks its thirty fourth anniversary with free band concerts as the new management follows a plan used by W. Howe. The Panda Rossa will headline two concerts on September 4. During Howe’s 33 years as editor he brought many noted bands to Atchison.
Gilbert Guthrie of Atchison receives orders from a London engineering firm to go to Japan and establish a cyanide plant with $1,000 provided for expenses. His prior travels include assignments in Australia South Africa and India and a global tour during a hunt for Roosevelt in East Africa.
Missouri Pacific announces motor car service on lines between Conway Springs and Hardiner Wichita and McPherson. Additional service will be installed on the Kansas City Northwestern and on the Missouri Pacific branch between Atchison and St Joseph Mo.
Quartermaster Sergeant Ferdinand Ratenfield of Company D Thirteenth Infantry killed himself in his quarters at Fort Weavenworth by shooting himself in the head. He was 41 and had 13 years of service. Despondency is given as the cause.
City Clerk William Sence has completed checking 1 037 of 1 784 petition names for recalling Mayor J J Graham. Of those, 943 are legal, leaving nearly 590 spare names. The Wichita recall election is assured at this rate.
Following Deering’s warning that strikers planned trouble, Sheriff Paxson and deputies went to Deering and arrested three strikers for carrying concealed weapons.
John Loudermilk, a veteran at the Soldiers' Home in Leavenworth, died after being slugged and robbed. William Mungle and Frank Rose, former home employees, were arrested and held on murder charges.
Harry Rambo resident manager of the Home Telephone company was killed in Columbus while inspecting a pole with both electric and telephone wires. Insulation worn on the electric line caused a fatal shock. he fell and broke his neck. He was 30, survived by a wife and one child.
David Reeder a bridge builder from Chillicothe Missouri was slugged robbed and thrown into the Missouri River near Atchison He was rescued from a sandbar his face lacerated and one rib fractured Authorities report the incident remains under investigation with no further details available.
Jesse Bennett a cattle man near Gravida Oklahoma was shot and killed on the streets by Austin Griffin a laborer of Silverdale. Bennett alleged Griffin had been too intimate with Mrs Bennett.
In a terse exchange, Pitcher Malony proclaims he aims to throw out thieves. Officer Doolan adds a sharp response, urging action against suspected stealers. The dialogue captures a rough, immediate stance on crime.
A social commentary scene shows a supercilious girl lamenting rude men while a crowd causes a man to bump into her hatpin and receive no apology. The humor hinges on social etiquette and public manners.
A self described honest man named Jong faces scrutiny as a searchlight exposes aspects of a night record. The dispute centers on credibility and past conduct. Police records and local testimonies are being reviewed to determine if any formal action is warranted.
A popular laxative praised for taste and gentle cleansing. Recommends California Fig Syrup Co. as the genuine maker, warns against imitations, and notes availability at leading druggists with a 50 cent bottle price.
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