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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
6
Journal notes deride long political interviews as tedious chatter from state officers and lawmakers, suggesting the public grows weary of lengthy quotes and speculative statements. The piece critiques the style and pace of contemporary political discourse.
The battleship Kansas was christened with water from John Brown's Spring. The Topeka Capital notes several U S Senate candidates including Curtis Campbell Calderhead Scott Nelson Stubbs Bristow Getty Hoch and Smith. It does not confirm Colonel Jim Snoddy's entry.
The Mankato Advocate notes a terse local debate over a Topeka troupe labeled boss busters not touring again. It cites W. J. Bailey as the one who created a supposed one night stand and claims the finishing act left the crowd due to a rotten maintenance fund. The Topeka group, teetering between public opinion and party press, is described as more entertaining than the larger show according to local Democrat and old machine papers.
The piece quotes Ridgeway blasting lawmakers as moral filth while accusing the United States Senate of being the nation's greatest sore. It cites Senator Burton as a political casualty and attacks long‑standing lawmakers who block presidential proposals while cashing in on favors.
The New York World announces a sale combining the Thrice-a-Week World with the Journal for one year at 1.75, featuring full news, fair politics, serial fiction, markets, and a first-rate band. note the promotion date Scandia Monday Aug. 21st.
Peters Pavilion Players bring three nights of high class drama to town starting Monday Aug 21. The tent features a 60 by 90 foot canvas, seating over a thousand, acetylene lighting, reserved seats, and a large 16 by 21 foot stage with waterproof parattine top.
Ordinance No 122 fixes city tax levies for 1905 in Scandia Kansas The general fund and street improvements including bridges sewers and sidewalks are set at ten mills on the dollar for real estate within city limits The ordinance takes effect after passage approval and publication in the Scandia Journal attested by city officials Aug 9 1908
Ordinance No 123 orders laying and maintaining vitrified brick sidewalks within Scandia Kansas. Sidewalks on Sansas Street Grant and Washington Streets, and Cloud Street are defined by block lots and abutments with 60 days to begin work. City officials sign and publish after approval August 9 1908.
Fall sample suits arrive at the Ouson and Beckman Cash Store offering fit guarantees and satisfaction. Customers encouraged to call and visit for tailored selections.
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