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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
1
National banks report a total resources increase of 774261000 since May 14, 1908, a near nine percent rise in a year of low business, averaging about 65 million dollars monthly. The Cleveland Leader forecasts over five million dollars daily growth in a booming year, signaling strong U S financial strength amid prosperity.
The American Agriculturist, cited by the newspaper, reports corn as the nation's top grain with favorable weather and finance expanding acreage to 102,750,000 acres, up 5.2 percent from last year. Other cereals rise as well and no famine is foreseen this year with the United States aiding global food supply.
Warm weather lifts fruit and berry industry with a record Delaware Maryland peninsula harvest. Shipments total 16,676,000 quarts, up 2,600,000 from last year despite heavy rains. Abundant supply supports strawberry shortcake jam and fresh fruit amid a brief season.
The piece contrasts zeal to correct errors with practical restraint. It cites the New York Evening Post on aggressive correctional instinct and Gladstone as a model of tempered rhetoric. Walter Bagehot notes prime ministerial folly in Parliament, but the writer argues some blunders are beyond worth addressing.
The national government closed the year with a deficit of 89,811,000 after an estimated 114,009,000. Conditions have improved in recent months, receipts and outlays drawing closer, leaving Uncle Sam with a handsome surplus from prior years and strong credit.
New tariff measures reduce metal rates and cut lumber duties while raising cotton hosiery and some beverage and luxury goods. The bill expands duties on fur wear, increases taxes on tobacco and fireworks, and enacts a corporate excise levy, Panama canal bond authority, and moving picture film rate.
President Taft has signed the revised tariff act as Congress adjourns sine die. The conference report passed the Senate 47 to 31, with seven Republican senators voting against. The leather schedule changes were approved by both chambers, ending the extraordinary session.
The Kansas state board of health will warn all fair associations that the pure food department will inspect fairs in the state this year. Notices require sanitary conditions for all food stands wagons and vehicles with daily disinfection and adequate toilets.
President Taft released a statement on the Payne tariff bill calling it a sincere effort by the party to revise downward and meet platform promises. He notes the measure is not perfect or fully compliant with all pledges but reflects intent to reduce duties.
Both houses pass a bill repealing the blue laws restricting Sunday activities. The old restrictions, relics from 1972 era enactments, have seldom been enforced in Hartford.
Wichita reports W G Anderson, formerly of the Iola Record and part owner of the Arkansas City Daily Traveler, has purchased a half interest in the Kansas Farmer's Weekly Star and will serve as its editor. The transfer adds a seasoned editorial voice to the local paper.
William McAdoo abandoned as a failure his Cars for Women plan in his tubes. The public service commission refused to grant applications of several women's reform leagues for similar cars in the New York Subway.
James J. Hill was honored as the guest of honor at the exposition. The ceremony featured the unveiling of a bronze bust of the railroad magnate. A large crowd attended the events in Seattle.
Mexico City reports the federal government will send ten thousand dollars in cash and ten thousand dollars worth of provisions tents and supplies to Acapulco under President Diaz's direction.
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