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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
5
Northern Kansas stores boast the most complete stock of shoes with Queen Quality touted as America’s standard for women’s footwear. Local retailer promotes brand in a strong regional push.
A daily column ponders whether people judge others by their own mental infirmities and notes an aim for more meaningful exchanges this week beyond city politics.
The Minneapolis Messenger quotes a Western editor noting strenuous times at home with three children ill and expresses preference for life in a small town where neighbors share in trouble and hunt up woes if none exist. The piece frames Roosevelt’s stance on Europe as a live issue amid domestic strain.
A Belleville resident remarked that their town would be nicer if people did not gossip. She then told a string of stories that would rival any scandal monger, illustrating how even earnest moments can become amusing.
A Scandia editor disclaims responsibility for ballot printing errors and campaign tickets. He notes no staffer voted for the ticket in question and accuses city officials of fault, arguing the printer cannot judge legality and asking why the mayor did not order corrections before election.
House Bill 867 authorizes Republic County Kansas to build and maintain a ditch to carry overflow water from School Creek in Scandia township. It allows petition by 25 Swandia households, land condemnation if needed, and multiple contracts with funding from the county general fund after completion.
The nomination of Victor Murdock for Congress by the Republicans of the Big Seventh pleases nearly every newspaper man in the state. The choice disrupts the political machine that had pushed Ed Hoch’s defeat for state printer, and Murdock’s election seems assured, adding a second newspaperman to Kansas’ congressional delegation.
A lyrical poem speaks to a young girl with brown eyes and golden hair. The speaker urges her to embrace youth and move from childhood to womanhood, warning of life’s dangers yet honoring the innocence and divine blessing of a smile from God.
A National Printer Journalist quote emphasizes the press must reveal all wrong doing and interpret daily news to guide society toward better conditions, serving the great mass of plain people and focusing on security and well being of all.
A man misplaced his coat between Scandia and Courtland and advertised it in the Journal. Within two hours the coat was found, proving the value of advertising in the newspaper.
The writer argues that true Christianity strengthens society through temperance honesty and industry. He criticizes secular social events in churches lottery bazaars and auctions and urges pastors and congregations to pursue devout service and useful social unions. Easter at Norway church features a Young People’s Society program led by T M Bakke.
The Dayoff argues that common schools need stronger instruction in reading writing and spelling to improve education.
Belleville held a municipal election on Tuesday with one ticket. 3A Sheppard faced A J Basyé for councilman. Sheppard won 83 votes to 54 with 13 ballots invalid. The Republican ticket won overall without opposition. An editor teases a roasted defeat as a public reaction.
Kansas cities generally celebrated local elections as voters backed dry ticket candidates. Reported turnout and party alignment varied by city, with officials noting shifts in municipal policy regarding liquor laws and business regulations.
The JOURNAL invites readers to view a display of elegant wedding stationery. If you are planning a ceremony, visit the office to see the new designs and consider using them.
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