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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
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Secretary Coburn notes that migrants prefer the Pecos Valley region because it advertises opportunities while Kansas does not. He argues promotional effort draws people seeking land and work away from Kansas.
The usual chatter over possible statesmen for cabinet posts continues as president elect Taft remains silent pending final shaping of his entire cabinet.
The Haytian Republic ousted its president while a three year old boy ascended the Chinese throne. Reports indicate rapid regime shifts in both nations amid political upheaval and questions over legitimacy and governance.
The President Itis issued an order placing all the Fourth Chass postmasters under new assignments. The move affects multiple towns and agencies, signaling a broad reorganization in the postal service.
The plan targets employment east of the Mississippi and north of the hill, removing about fifteen thousand patronage positions from congressmen’s control. The shift aims to modernize hiring and reduce political spoils in government agencies.
Republic county announces W. C. D. Vance County Afterney elected to the Fifth district representative slot for the Kansas Day Club annual meeting on January 20. The choice is described as a significant honor and reflects well on the district and the individual’s speaking reputation.
The Topeka Pension Department notes old soldiers in the district die about 333 monthly or 4000 yearly. November pensions totaled 4,225,056.70 dollars, up about 138,000 from last year, paid to about 350 fewer pensioners due to new pension legislation increasing benefits.
Gov Hoch called the Tuberculosis Congress to the capitol in Topeka last Thursday to form a Kansas branch of the national organization. Prominent physicians believe disease spread can be prevented with proper sanitary conditions and the group aims to study treatment methods and disseminate prevention knowledge statewide.
The Missouri Pacific plans to improve track and roadbed and build new stations statewide to replace fire damaged and unusable facilities. The paper notes a recent 20 percent freight rate hike on print paper, while suggesting a secular milestone or “millennium” reference.
The December 7 1908 Washington Letter notes Congress opening with roll calls and chats. It cites Taft aims for a thorough tariff revision and protection for American consumers while opposing corporate license to rob the public. It mentions Speaker Cannon resisting reform and Taft’s push for postal savings banks and a parcel delivery service as key reforms.
Wanted for Success Magazine a man in Scandia to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business by various methods. Permanent position with salary 1.50 per day plus commission. Address references Rt C Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Blog New York.
A historical advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature to relieve coughing ease expectoration and clear secretions, restoring the system to health. Sold by D. A. Nywall.
Several thousand feet of cottonwood lumber left over offered at your own price. Sale held by Frank H Larsen at Route 1. Terms not specified.
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