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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
9
Niagara Falls August 7 The volume of water diverted from Niagara Falls nears five hundred thousand horsepower daily for industrial use as lawmakers debate curbing consumption. Calcium carbide production fuels acetylene lighting, driving a growing trade in generators and lighting solutions from farms to towns and cities.
The Austrian Monthly Magazine for the Orient states Japan's 1904 corporate investments across commerce industry agriculture banking mining and railroads total about 420 million dollars. Bank deposits reached roughly 343 million with 1902 capital around 557 million. Public debt in 190% was about 272 million.
Hundreds of dealers report De fiance Starch offers superior quality and higher stock, with many claiming no other brand sells as well. A vivid dealer remark highlights consumer appeal and market dominance.
Classified ad urges readers to ask dealers for Allen's Foot-Ease powder to rest feet and treat swollen sore hot callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with free sample by mail from Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
A concise note reports that Italian horse racing has declined due to the growing popularity of automobile speed contests. The shift in public interest impacts racing venues and traditional betting culture as cars take center stage.
The ad extols Defiance Starch as superior and packing 16 ounces for the price of 12. It contrasts horse sense with a historical query about Britain’s lost child and comments on love and choosing the right partner.
A quoted exchange warns Tom Lawson about overexposing others. The excerpt then shifts to a Defiance Cold Water Starch advertisement promising 16 oz per package, chemical free, cheaper per ounce, and no sticking, urging buyers to demand Defiance.
George F. Dunn grand president of the Boiler Makers and Iron Shipbuilders union with headquarters in Kansas City Kan issues a circular advising former Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway boiler makers to seek employment elsewhere. He declares the strike two years old and a failure for the union and says no worker who participated should expect work with the Santa Fe. Hoch Folk LaFollette and St John to Speak in Hutchinson
W R Stubbs of Lawrence Senator Porter of Caney and G C Gleed of Topeka met Friday to organize a large construction company for a railroad from Cherryvale Kansas to El Paso Texas. The Cherryvale Oklahoma and Texas Railroad company is chartered in Oklahoma and Kansas. The proposed route would run southwest from Cherryvale through Pawhuska and Perry to Geary Oklahoma.
The Kansas railroad commissioners granted the Pittsburg Holton line a $1.12 slack coal rate from coal fields to Holton, about one third lower than previous charges. Peru and Neodesha received jobbers rates on glassware based on Coffeyville’s rate, aiding the Independence and Coffeyville plants.
In Topeka F L Williams became the governor Hochs private secretary and took the oath Tuesday. At the state board of control meeting Dr I W Clark of Labette was named superintendent of the Winfield asylum succeeding Dr Newton. F W Knap, former governor executive clerk, was elected secretary to the board. Edith Wood was named stenographer. F A Baker assistant secretary. John H Smith will replace Knap as executive clerk.
Horton Kansas reports L. P. Tillman, an Alamo aeronaut, died during a Tuesday ascent at a street fair when an improperly filled bag failed to rise, the parachute malfunctioned and struck a steeple, causing a fall into the ground from about sixty feet and a fatal neck fracture.
Abilene Kansas reports creameries now pay cash on delivery for cream due to the farm separator enabling farmers to ship cream 100 miles to a central station. Farmers receive higher prices than in prior years as the industry shifts from monthly settlements to immediate cash.
Topeka KS George H Evans prominent contractor died Tuesday at Keiths hospital after a long illness Locomotor ataxia He built the Kansas state capitol complex reformatory in Hutchinson post offices in El Paso Fort Worth Atchison and Fort Bliss government buildings in Leavenworth two Shawnee county courthouses and the first two Soldiers Homes Evans enlisted January 26 1864 at age 14 and served with Sherman in the march to the sea He belonged to Company B Eighty seventh Indiana infantry
President Roosevelt signed a proclamation on July 15 opening the Great Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah to homesteaders and townsite entry. The 2,445,000 acre tract is to be opened with certain lands reserved for military, forestry, and mineral withdrawals under existing protections.
About 1 069 000 acres will be opened for homestead entry starting August 1 at Grand Junction Colorado Vernal Price and Provo Utah. Applicants must use a blank form from the General Land Office and prove qualification. registration runs through August 12 from 9 a m to 6 p m. Soldiers may register via an agent. Each person may register once and only in true name.
Rev F. E. Mosslan elected president at Southwest Kansas College in Winfield Kansas to succeed the resigning George F. Cook. Mosslan 35, a graduate of Morningside University and the University of Chicago.
Lawrence Peel a well to do farmer six miles southeast of McPherson Kansas disappeared from his home Tuesday morning. He is about 50 years old and no cause is known for his leaving. He had just harvested a large crop and his sons finished plowing 200 acres for fall wheat last week.
Scandia Kansas reported 12 year old Alfred Thornburg son of farmer Frank Thornburg missing for several days after going to water cattle and not returning. Local search underway near Formosa.
The Glenwood ranch of 1,500 acres west of Abilene, Kansas, was sold by B W Brennaman to A Beem of Courtland for $35,000. Brennaman had bought it three years ago for $20,000. It notes the line about running matches and walking back at night in a lighthearted aside.
Topeka reports say the Kansas apple crop may be ruined by codling moths spotted in southern orchards weeks ago. Growers fear widespread damage as sightings continue across parts of the state.
LEAVEN WORTH plumbers strike ends after bosses agree to pay four dollars a day for eight hours through September first and four dollars fifty cents daily after that date.
Garnett Kansas reports the Garnett Gas company finding a very strong well with pressure so high water could not wet the sand. In Arkansas City Kansas three men alleged as jointists were arrested at Silverdale and held on bonds of 500 dollars each for appearance.
TOPEKA Kansas Dr I W Ward of Labette county has been appointed superintendent of the Winfield asylum for imbeciles to succeed Dr C S New lon.
Onaga Kansas Dr John Van Vieit reportedly committed suicide at his Wheaton home by drinking carbolic acid. Local authorities are investigating the death as a self inflicted act and no other persons are believed involved.
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