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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
8
A local display features silverware priced from 25 cents to 4 dollars plus an assortment of albums Bibles glove boxes handkerchief boxes and toilet sets. Dishes cups and saucers salad dishes cream and sugars fruit saucers and decorated glassware are shown along with fur collars and jackets offered at special prices.
Daily papers report Congressman Long made a successful trip to New York last week and raise a question about whether he went to interview Havemyer. The prompt notes the inquiry without providing further details or outcomes.
England and Germany have notified Venezuela to settle debts or face consequences. The warning implies Venezuela should pay or face likely actions, with critics saying paying would be pointless to many stakeholders.
The Topeka Capital notes Thomas B. Reed died Saturday night and that the paper learned of it too late to publish until Tuesday afternoon. It mentions C. H. Morgan of Graham county as a candidate for assistant doorkeeper, and A. Veatch buying the Mankato Monitor while praising its potential.
The Kansan opinion mocks leading Democrats for portraying Republican statesmen as allies while implying their true friends are Democrats. The quote criticizes partisan narratives and suggests cynical political perceptions.
The President remains opposed to admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states. The stance notes the opinion has long been in favor of a shared approach and suggests the two territories could be joined and merged with Nevada. The combined trio would create a fair balance of wealth and population.
The Burlington Republican editor complains Kansas suffers from excessive politics. Senator Burton in Washington says Kansans are too busy to discuss politics. Topeka reports few citizens discuss politics as busy bodies in Topeka shout hot air while the average man stays focused on business.
Kansas City will finally receive a new Union depot, a milestone long awaited by residents and city planners. The project promises improved transit access and a central hub for travelers.
In the death of Thomas B Reed the country mourns for one of its most distinguished citizens. He was not an old man and should have had many years of usefulness before him.
The Smith Center Pioneer reports Billy Nelson bought an automobile amid local chatter. The Belleville Freeman hints at upcoming figures John Q. Royce and Albert Kim, and notes telegraph magnates Harley Pierce and A. J. White as watchers in the community’s social scene.
World beet and cane sugar output were nearly equal in 1885 at about 2.23 million tons beet and 2.29 million tons cane. Last year cane sugar reached 3.85 million tons and beet sugar 6.86 million tons, prompting frustration at claims the United States cannot produce its own sugar locally.
The piece portrays Seth Wells as opposing Congress man Curtis in the race for United States Senator and recalls Wells’ past role opposing Curtis allies. It questions political loyalty and hints at consequences Wells might face from party leaders Burton Mulvane and Grimes if Wichita strategy had succeeded.
The Rock Island system announces a one fare round trip within 200 miles for holiday travel with a minimum of 50 cents. Sale on December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 return by January 2 1903. Next excursion to Oklahoma Texas December 16 one fare plus two dollars round trip 21 day limit. One way rate for same territory two dollars above half the standard one way rate. P D Schofield agent.
A collection of aphorisms on happiness ambition work and money. The remarks juxtapose light hearts with light heads and question the value of wealth and parity. Notable ideas touch cooperation matrimony and self reliance through humorous critiques.
A Russo-Siberian play tells of a prince and a serf girl raised in the prince's mother's home. The lovers are separated by the mother who schemes with the czar's secret police to sentence them to Siberian mines. Tickets 25 and 50 rents.
The Glick Mercantile Company advertises their entire clothing stock at about 50 cents on the dollar for a short time. Beware traveling fakirs who do not honor purchases. Give the "Old Reliable" a first chance to fit you out in first class shape.
Local farmers report rough weather disrupting corn husking while neighbors perform chores and attend meetings. Prominent notes praise Ed Hoch for state printer while Ottawa county supports his candidacy despite other politicians lacking speeches or service.
A Clyde Republican warning against selfish wealth obsession. The speaker condemns oppressing the poor and warns that tightfisted, money-minded figures harm progress and society. Emphasizes bighearted, generous conduct as the opposite of rigid economizing.
A well established house seeks a faithful traveler to cover a local territory across several counties. Calls on retail merchants and agents. Salary stated as 310240 annually with expenses, plus an advance weekly cash component of 19700. Position permanent. business is described as successful and rushing.
A solemn service honors early Christians Viva Perpetua and Felicita. Archbishop Mgr. Combes of Carthage led the observance this year as pilgrims processed to the subterranean arena chambers in Carthage, the site where the martyrs were once delivered to wild beasts.
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