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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
2
The item notes doubt over whether a good newspaper man can be a good statesman, but cites precedent in favor of success. It also reports the Cawker City Ledger has a new Diamond press and The JourNAL hopes to have the floor scrubbed this spring to keep up with the procession.
The Clay Center Republican warns of a bolt if the Square Dealers gain control of the next Republican State Convention. The party's size is hinted by the recent city election results in Clay Center.
The Ottawa County representative John T White is mentioned as a possible congress candidate for the district. The piece notes prior fiascos last year and expresses pessimism about candidates until a direct primary is established.
The argument against a two cent a mile railroad fare in Kansas notes 18 travelers per mile versus 80 in Ohio and questions compensatory levels. It argues Kansans are more mobile and restless, implying lower rates would prompt more travel.
The Standard Oil Company faces 1463 counts for rebates via the Chicago and Alton Railroad. The minimum fine is 1,463,000 dollars, with a maximum up to twenty times that amount. Critics label the firm the era’s greatest lawbreaker and accuse leaders Rogers Harriman and Rockefeller of fearing President Roosevelt’s efforts to curb their power.
The article lauds a Supreme Court decision and order targeting every brewery and wholesale liquor house in Missouri, confiscating their property. It claims this marks the strongest blow yet against liquor interests and credits Jackson’s effort, while urging accountability for those who spoke ill of him previously.
City marshal R H Ging warns residents under city ordinances to keep chickens penned and prevent at large roams as spring gardening begins. Enforceable penalties apply for violations.
The Kansas legislature debates a primary law with no single author. Many officials favor a compromise plan incorporating ideas from multiple people. Supporters say bipartisan sentiment could drive a practical solution, similar to past gradual reforms like the Australian ballot. The Belleville Telescope notes Republican alignment with public opinion could ease future campaigns.
Last week’s Interstate Commerce Commission hearing revealed railroads pay a higher proportion of taxes than farmers on land. The speaker urged Kansas to raise land tax shares and extend tax rolls to untaxed personal property to ease honest listing burdens on property owners.
The Belleville Telescope raises subscription to 1.50 yearly amid higher print costs. An editor questions tariff on wood pulp as forests face rapid depletion and industry faces increased paper prices.
A reflective editorial notes that the toughest battles the paper has fought were in defense of others and that allies who urged courage in moments of need inspired the fiercest efforts. The piece suggests a shift away from such advocacy.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas suffered severe blood poisoning from a spider bite that left his leg a mass of sores. After trying Bucklen's Arnica Salve the first application relief came and four boxes cured all sores. He credits the remedy with healing every sore. Available at all druggists priced 25 cents.
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