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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
5
Bargains on shirt waist fabrics gloves lace and trims are available while stocks last. A new line of walking skirts waistings arrives with elegant styles and patterns offering value before they run out.
Two yacht races have been sailed and the American boat won one of them. The writer questions the monotony of the repeated outcome and ponders the repetition.
A California woman files for divorce claiming her husband is overly bossy and domineering, arguing his behavior makes the marriage untenable. The suit cites persistent control and demands that strain the relationship.
The trotting record has been smashed again with a two minute fat mark. Opinion suggests this is a good point to stop as horseflesh tires of further urging.
The Mankato Advocate vents over state tax size and promises louder public reaction as taxed residents brace for rising costs and political sparring.
Former British prime minister Lord Salisbury dies at 73. He is remembered for keeping his relatives in government positions, shaping Conservative leadership across generations.
Kansas adds 23,219 residents in the last year marking improvement from the Populist era when the state population fell by tens of thousands. The current growth is modest but notable compared with earlier economic downturns.
The Concordia Kansan 2s page Modern edition from last week shows advertisers filling most space. The publisher appears pleased with the ad heavy layout and its impact on page design.
Ruth Bryan, eldest daughter of Nebraska politician, joins full house settlement work alongside Miss Adams, signaling active social service involvement in Nebraska.
The Kansas City Star notes Andrew Carnegie shows a distinct prejudice against buying essentials for people. It asserts the magnitude of the millionaire's benefactions cannot be condensed into a shorter summary.
The piece notes strong Western Republican opposition to a financial bill seen as harmful to regional interests. It cites Senator Aldriel’s remark about a wet-nurse metaphor and argues Rockefeller connections feed objections, suggesting the measure benefits none but tied elites.
National Weather Bureau records show Kansas May flood losses far exceeding prior events. Deaths are listed at eleven with many nonfatal, and a tabulated property loss across rivers and tributaries totals include the Kansas River and Missouri River areas and bridges in Kansas City with millions in damage.
A letter-column discussion accuses Cloud and Republic county Republicans of district control disputes. It argues for unity on a senatorial candidate, laments past allocations, and warns against intra party infighting while predicting contested races for judge and senator in the regional slate.
In a magazine puzzle submission, a reader recalls solving a page and receiving 92 as prize money. They note it is their first winnings from wit and hope to save it. They humorously fear an editor wandering the streets preoccupied by puzzle fame.
A Pittsburgh era interview quotes a 40 year old widow describing herself as “50 happy.” The reporter notes the phrase is common and suggests it may be overused after a wedding, asking if readers know any woman who refrains from it a week after marriage.
A Ness County News column quotes Gomer Davies alleging Governor Bailey is controlled by Cyrus Leland and Morton Albaugh and harming Kansas state and Republican interests. Davies, once a Bailey admirer, claims the governor acts as Leland’s follower, based on insider knowledge from a former legislator.
Riley Regent jokes that extreme dampness this summer stems from water squeezed from trust stocks. He warns not to sneeze too hard next summer to avoid further weather quirks.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Carrie L Wohlford and Mr J H Sandell at the Wohlford home Wednesday evening September 2.
Large tract of fertile land near Vernon Texas opens to settlers in the Red River Valley. Rail access via Frisco System, with trains from St Louis and Kansas City. Special low fares and return options to Vernon, plus arrangements by R S Lemon of the Frisco Immigration Bureau. Also mentions Quantrill's guerrilla reunion in Kansas City and critiques American liberty and law.
Secretary of War Elihu Root has resigned and will be succeeded by Judge Taft, the current Governor of the Philippines. Root praises his tenure and Taft is expected to maintain the high standard of the department.
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