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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
5
A regional advertisement promotes millinery and related goods including spring hats bonnets wallpaper paint and silk embroidery items. It also highlights a low price groceries section listing various items and bulk foods with prices and a note of a barrel sale and assorted tobacco products.
A Wamego Agriculturist argues that civilization declines with many unlicensed dogs roaming streets and yards. He contends white and Indian households alike should curb mongrel curs, noting dog meat as a last resort during scarce game. Nine of ten dogs should be taxed off the earth, the piece claims.
The Concordia Blade reports a Wichita native on the state Republican ticket arrived for a banquet last week, drank heavily within an hour of arrival, spent money lavishly, and behaved foolishly. The paper condemns him as unfit for the ticket and urges him to go home and stay away from politics.
Miscellany text mentions Dr Barton Pitts and individuals Francis and Frederick tied to eye ear specialties and correspondence in St. Joseph Missouri. details fragmentary and nonspecific.
The Clyde Herald notes Bailey's first name is Willis amid a broader column on politics. It reports Thomas T. Kelly of Miami county as the next Kansas Treasurer and cites expectations of integrity. The piece also covers a Supreme Court ruling limiting gubernatorial appointment power and positions on the Chiennings election law.
The Chicago Board of Trade release lists winter wheat conditions across eleven states with scores from Ohio to Texas. Total acreage up 4.8 million acres, suggesting the potential for the largest crop ever harvested if conditions stay favorable.
A Belleville newspaper vented against a congressman selling envelopes through a business house. The piece accuses the proprietor of aggressive marketing and urges the press to reward the lawmaker who ends the “vicious system.”
Local candidate ¢. Ware announces as surveyor hopeful for the coming fall election. He states the office is one that no one else desires and describes the role as a challenging but worthy duty.
The Topeka Herald notes the withdrawal changes the landscape as Bailey leads with 279 votes, Troutman 210, Richter 103, Miller 1, Enright 49, and 132 doubtful ballots. Total elected 824 with 207 yet to be decided.
Readers hear that a large political syndicate backs W. J. Bailey for governor and would dominate party machinery if kept in power. The critique notes D. W. Finney's removal from Railroad Commissioner as proof of corrupt influence and urges awareness before the state convention to counter the ring.
Topeka Herald notes a tense campaign with talk of electoral stampedes for Bailey and Troutman, while Burton gains support and delegates stand firm. Governor Stanley mocks Finney's button incident, praising past stance but avoiding repeat theatrics in Concordia.
The Minneapolis Messenger quotes a view that the Republican party is larger than any individual and should not be considered defeated when a serious critic leaves due to disagreements or perceived lack of recognition.
The Marion Record recalls Calderhead's renomination at Clay Center last week by acclaim. It extols him as a courageous figure in honest politics who challenged gunbittered opponents and spurred timid Republicans to renewed courage.
W D Vance of Washington township visited the city Saturday to assess the political scene. He did not formally announce but is thought to be considering a race for Clerk of the District Court, per Narka News.
A Riley Regent quote warns that excessive worry harms more people than illness and notes that many concerns turn out fine. The remark emphasizes mental well being over anxiety.
Property listing announces a house with three lots for sale and provides contact through J. R. Shotzman. No location or price specified in the readable text.
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