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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
2
The notice sets the price at one dollar per year with a one dollar twenty four cent rate if not paid in advance. It states subscriptions are not discontinued except by the publisher and arrears must be paid. The renewal creates a new engagement if discontinuance is not directed at period end.
State assessors report Kansas gained 25,000 residents in the past year with nearly all counties up. Republic County increases by 174 to reach 16,722, while 21 counties show no change, most in the extreme western area.
The piece argues Cannon removed insurgent leaders from committee chairmanships for acting on conscience and constituent wishes. It frames this as criticism of Cannonism and advocates electing reform candidates in the wake of the purges.
Members of the body push back against a policy they deem unfair. The debate centers on procedures and protections for dissenting views. Lawmakers vow to pursue amendments and transparency in upcoming sessions.
Jamestown last Monday approved bonds valued at 820,084 for water works and electric lights. The town frames the expenditure as essential for fire protection and civic advancement, noting the high cost but asserting it as a prudent investment for Jamestown and similar towns.
The piece forecasts trouble for Kansas incumbents seeking re-election in 3 districts. In district one Tom McNeal challenges Anthony, district six trends toward a Reeder win amid many candidates, and district five shows Calderhead in a straight contest with Judge Rees, no third candidate expected.
An automobile described as a large iron and rubber contrivance turns gasoline into speed luxury and excitement. It boasts a leather carriage body on fat rubber tires and a gizzard of machinery. proclaimed the fastest most stylish transportation. It claims 0 miles per hour, costs 100 a minute and seats seven from porch to station in less time than other methods.
The booster rises early with a bright smile to push progress. The knocker wakes late, tears things down with a hammer, then proclaims victory as the wagon rolls over him. The public knows the knocker well and keeps his fame in a dim corner.
An old advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for skin injuries and inflammations including boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles priced at 25 cents in drugstores. The text then shifts to President Taft and tariff remarks noting he does not fully endorse the tariff but calls it the best achievable for the Republican majority in Congress.
The text argues that to support Taft, states must modify how they represent themselves. It singles out Kansas as having models to imitate and urges more men like Murdock in the House and Bristow in the Senate to advance the party's agenda.
Question about contribution to Anthemhy Republic Co Patra success this year prompts reflection on efforts, results, and shared responsibility across teams and leadership.
A professional photographer describes a woman assistant’s clever use of a folding baby carriage to transport a complete camera outfit including plates and carrying case. She folds the cart, straps the outfit, and travels light on streetcars, noting the invention looks feminine and works well.
A fragment notes Nowall's offering linseed oil prepared paints and varnishes including wipender and white with no brushes provided. The brief mentions a gait and varnish items, indicating a small shop inventory update.
State of Kansas Republic County. In the Probate Court County In the matter of the Estates Gust Souerberg deceased Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of July A D 1909 Letters of Administration were issued to me the administrator of the estate of Gust Souerberg deceased I have duly qualified as such Administrator Jor Gullers Dated July 27 1903
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