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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
3
A gray cat leapt to death from a 13 story window in New York after its owner sailed for Europe, triggering a Chronicle Telegraph reflection on neglected pets during summer travel. The piece argues many households abandon dogs and cats, facing harsh neighborly treatment and abuse, urging more humane action by owners.
A census bulletin notes the U S leads global silk production with France and China as comparators. It traces growth from 1869 through 1909 and 1914 with figures showing rising output yet minimal export. 1909 silk value reached 107 256 000 and 1914 surpassed 133 000 000 while domestic consumption remained high.
The piece argues for teaching school children about railroad trespass risks and the right of way for trains. It also calls for adults to heed the issue and urges rail crews to follow city speed laws at street crossings to protect the young and the elderly.
Surgeon B M Brown proposes a method to treat atmospheric air so it sustains life for up to a week in a moderate enclosure without fresh air. If valid, public figures may seek a weeklong rest in a submerged submarine offshore.
A self proclaimed researcher asserts music can curb a man’s craving for strong liquor. If true, bands funded by fashionable cafes may lose engagements and seek other venues.
A reader’s remark speculates that another comet could rival Halley and calls for jail for the discoverer on disorderly conduct to deter future celestial mischief makers from disturbing the public.
A scientist says halos are real and the brain can emit a faint glow from stored radium. The claim argues halos lose value as some brains radiate only faint light in this view.
Missouri reports through the red book that the state spends about 2 750 000 annually on roads including 300 000 for rock roads 800 000 for gravel 1 000 000 for earth roads and 800 000 for bridges with 300 000 for culverts. Maintenance costs rise to 17 percent for bridges and 41 percent for culverts. some counties replace wooden culverts with stone and concrete. The Lexington district commissioners set a strong example in adopting concrete culverts as counties vary in their approaches to road and bridge work.
Missouri voters authorize a 3.5 million dollar bond to rebuild the state capitol in Jefferson City after a fire. Support was broad with 25,322 votes for and 5,541 against across 23 counties. Pettis and Benton counties opposed. Sedalia, Pettis County seat, once sought the capital position.
A violent New England storm wrecked ships and forced a daring rescue at sea. The steamer Bunker Hill brought in Jennie McReel wife of Captain A B McReel of the schooner N E Yar after the schooner teetered toward sinking. Lifesaving crews stood by throughout the night and sent boats to aid battered vessels.
Jefferson City faces a major public works endeavor with the new Missouri Capitol. Bonds issued by the State Board of Fund Commissioners will be in 500 and 1000 dollar denominations, bearing up to 8 percent interest, redeemable after 13 years, with a right to redeem after eight years. Bonds must be sold at par or above and are anticipated to find strong demand.
Mayor Houghton of Girard a Socialist cannot enact Socialist policy as two city commissioners, a Democrat and a Republican, ignore him. Rumor says he will be asked to resign, the document held in escrow by the Socialist local.
Joplin Missouri reports Joseph Clary, a miner, pulled to safety after 72 hours trapped in the White Oak mine. He was pale and exhausted from air and nourishment deprivation but is recovering. Blindfolded to prevent sun blindness, he was hoisted to the surface as his anxious mother, who had waited three days in fear, spoke with him.
Paris reports that an American initiative in unrestricted arbitration culminated in a signing of an arbitration treaty. France hails the event as a boost to global peace efforts and the drive to curb armaments and prevent wars.
Topeka Kans. John Dawson attorney general filed an ouster suit in the supreme court against A L Majors Cherokee county attorney for alleged dereliction of duty Nine counts allege violations of the prohibitory law in the county for years and Majors made little effort to enforce it.
Dr. F O Tonney of municipal laboratories testified that a Chicago ice cream sample contained 84 million bacteria per cubic centimeter far above the normal 500 000. Municipal Judge Going fined the manufacturer $100 for the offense.
The Vienna parliament closed with debate on meat policy. Premier Baron Gauth von Franken thurn declared the government would not open borders to foreign meat imports nor allow Austria to rely on transoceanic or American meat trusts.
Washington reports lawmakers requested 250000 to complete the removal of the Maine wreck from Havana harbor. The memo says the 500000 already allocated for raising the ship would likely cover work through December, but funds should be provided now to avoid any work interruption.
A mob of about five hundred armed men swarmed the Weleetka area seeking the murderer of Ray Boatright and to avenge his wife. The crowd overwhelmed bloodhounds and likely allowed the killer to escape.
Kansas grain grading commission meets in Topeka to set standards for grain quality. A large group of millers attend to press the removal of foreign substances from wheat and to raise grade requirements.
Washington reports the United States will sign a general arbitration treaty with Britain and with France immediately in President Taft's White House office. The pact aims to pledge peace through arbitration among the three nations.
Gov. Stubbs has called a special election for Tuesday November 7 in the second district to elect a congressman to succeed A. H. Mitchell, who died recently.
Joseph Clary will deliver five lectures at Electric Park starting soon. He will be paid 100 dollars in total and donate part of the funds to the White Oak mine rescue fund supporting the diggers who saved him after 72 hours buried.
Missouri establishes a state highway with a central route from St Louis to New Florence. The state board of agriculture voted to adopt this path as the core segment across the state.
Haiti faces no central government with a vacant presidency. Port au Prince is split between two rival revolutionary factions occupying key areas, signaling a power vacuum and unstable rule.
Washington D C The congressional reapportionment bill increases House seats to 4838 an rise of 42 and includes a safeguard against gerrymandering. It also standardizes nominating methods for at large representatives and governors and awaits enactment in less than two years.
Wetumka Oklahoma reports what is expected to be the last Snake Indians dance on Hickory ground. The tribe spends two days and nights feasting and dancing with the celebration continuing through the night.
A satirical note from Harper's Bazaar mocks a figure who boasts of Lincolnian status and predicts rapid advancement, highlighting vanity and self- promotion in a witty, period voice.
A saying notes that genuine enthusiasm is best judged by whether the person stands to gain financially. It implies that true zeal is unlikely when personal profit is not at stake, suggesting skepticism toward publicly displayed ardor lacking material incentive.
A person's view of an ideal figure changes with whether she is thick or thin. Cultural norms, personal experience, and social cues shape how women evaluate their own bodies and preferences.
A Brookline Massachusetts woman recounts receiving Postum by mistake and discovering it eased her family’s coffee troubles. She notes improved stomachs and energy after switching, and that her coffee toper sister also recovered, praising Postum highly as described by the Postum Co. from Battle Creek Michigan.
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