Local notices and moves in Republic County area
Fanny Davenport leads as J W Hultman returns to Scandia and George Garber with family plans to reside in town. J W Hall moves to Herrington Kansas for residence. The JOURNAL will report Republic County affairs. Several residents report illness and recoveries while others relocate or travel to San Diego for winter.
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George Garber
Town
J. W. Hall
Herrington
Kansas
Republic County
Domestic Lump Coal Price Amid Remedy Ad
An old newspaper item notes M. A. Preble selling domestic lump coal for 5.25 dollars. The ad also mentions the slogan for Laxative Bromo Quinine promising to cure a cold in one day, with the signature appearing on every box.
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M. A. Preble
Antique Embroidery and Jewelry Inspire Fashion Envy
A Victorian note touts antique embroidery brooches fobs and chatelaine watches as coveted accessories. It praises old fashioned miniatures and antique buttons as ornamental pieces that outshine modern trims. It notes the charm travels with silk velvet or cloth regardless of origin or wear.
Landslide harms none at Swiss inn and garden
A landslide in Sattel Switzerland moved an inn along with its garden and outbuildings downslope by about thirty five feet. No injuries were reported though two elm trees in the garden were shifted but remained undamaged.
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Sattel
Switzerland
an_inn
A Dreadful Condition in a Farce Exchange
A noted exchange quotes Jinks and Binks discussing temper and drinking in Kentucky. The dialogue mocks hardship and a harsh wife driving a fan to drink amid wartime strains. Detroit Free Press.
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Binks
Kentucky
Detroit
Sir Richards Moon Life Habits Revealed In Queries
The late Sir Richard Moon, famed railway magnate, answered none of twelve questions with yes. He had no fixed meal or recreation times and offered few personal habits. He slept irregularly, worked constantly, drank little and avoided alcohol, and viewed moderation in all things except work and devotion to the London and Northwestern Railway. A holiday offer includes a 16x20 Platinoid photo and cabinet photos for 3 50, valid Nov 30 to Jan 1, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. “Moon
Jongers
London Telegraph
Richard Moon
London & Northwestern
Ther
J. Jennings
Porto Rican suffrage study shows literacy gaps and nativity balance
Major J. P. Sanger reports Porto Rico census findings on voting eligibility by literacy and birth origins. Only 25 percent of native males of voting age can read and write. 2 percent of all voting age males would qualify. Foreign born total is 3.8 percent, with 2.8 percent Spanish. Whites form most literate groups. literacy: 29 percent of white Porto Ricans and 7 percent of colored. In San Juan and Ponce, foreign residents are fewer but concentrated, suggesting possible advantages for foreign voters under restrictive suffrage.
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J.P. Sanger
General’s Department
United States Army
Porto ‘Rico
Porto Rico
Rio
Porto’ “Rican
San Juan
Ponce
Lithograph of Sumner boats linked to 1858 Kansas
A faded description recounts an 1858 lithograph showing a fleet of river boats before Sumner Kansas levee with three and four story buildings. Mentions John J Ingally visiting Sumner and notes a 2000 inhabitant town. References Edmund Angaus ancestor details and a miller-like claim about Theodore. Ends with a drug ad for internal and external pain killers.
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Sumner
Kas
John J.ingally
Kansas
Ning
Chldren
Middletown
Eusex’ ‘County
Mass
Edmund Angaus
Lynn
Galls
Theodore
Kansan
A. J. White
Old Master’s Generous Treatment Of Slaves Highlighted By Courier-Journal
The Louisville Courier-Journal recalls Col William Martin Holding of Hurstville Ala as a benevolent slave owner who treated enslaved people as trusted friends. He paid cash for supplies, charged no interest, protected tenants from sharpers, and canceled debts if crops failed. Sickness felled him before final settlements, but he freed all old family slaves on his deathbed and directed release of obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin Holding
Hurstsville
Ala
Louisville Courier-Journal
Holding
Pine
Shelby Fletcher
Beware counterfeit DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve warnings
A. P. Happer cautions readers against counterfeit versions of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He asserts the original salve cures piles eczema and skin diseases and warns many fakes are worthless or dangerous.
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DeWitt
A. P. Happer
Confidence in God Joke Echoes at Publisher
Cardinal Manning sought a copy of his book Confidence in God but was told to wait for the stockroom. A few minutes later a loud voice from an upper floor announced that Manning's Confidence in God is all gone.
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Cardinal Manning
Manning
Quick Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief for Cold Ailments
A vintage style notice touts One Minute Cough Cure as a rapid remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, grippe and lung troubles, urging immediate help when a life possibly at risk and a neglected cough endangers health.
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Hlapre
Horoscope book prediction ties to royal deaths
The New York Press notes a Paris horoscopes book from 1885 predicted July 29 1900 as King Humbert of Italy’s death date and mentions other sovereigns with foreseen fates, though accuracy remains unproven. It cites March 5 1907 for a Belgian king and February 24 1901 for the Austrian Emperor, with further unnamed prophecies.
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Humbert
Paris
Italy
Munier
Austria
New York Press
Latitude and Longitude Defined in Plain Terms
The article explains latitude as the distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees minutes and seconds. It notes northern latitude in the northern hemisphere and southern latitude in the southern hemisphere. Longitude is described as the angular distance east or west of a fixed meridian.
Hicks' Almanacs at the Journal office
Almanacs priced at 25e available at the Journal office.
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Hicks
Sanitary Testaments for Courtrooms Marketed
A sanitary testament for courtrooms has been marketed bound with white celluloid instead of leather. It can thus be washed and disinfected periodically, aligning with needs for clean court facilities.
Addressing Clergy Names and Proper Titles in Speech
The guide states never use Rev as a spoken prefix. refer to clergy as Mr or pastor of their church. When known, use full name like Mr Arthur Jones or Arthur Jones, Esq, and avoid Rev in casual address. If the Christian name is unknown a dash may replace it.
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Arthur Jones
Jones
St. Martin's Church
Jone
Arthur ‘Jones
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Scandia Journal
Scandea, Kansas
Kimball Publishing Company
Official County Paper
Sondia & Skcgnil
Fanny Davenport
J. W. Hultman
Scandia
C. W. Gulick
St. Joseph
J. G. Stofer
A.J. White
C. G. Bulkley
Flemming of
Emperiat
Presbyterian Church
KR. “Morey
San Diego
California
Mr. Morey
J. W. Marple
Nirwin
Chas, Nordman
John Summers
Courtland Gorillas
Sir Moon
Bavaria
Merchants’ Bank
H. Markbwy
Cos
Morey
Gashier HS. Cooper
Cashier
Hls, Cooper, W.F. Allen
R. Morey
M.A. Preble, “8. Morey
JW. Ekblad, A. B., M.D
F&m
Baik
Resistencr
Sgandia
Lott.ras
Norway
Yuma
Atchison
Kansas City
St. Louis
Jostan Barr
Seandia
Union Pacileic
Belleville
Junction City
W.C. Denn
Santa FE
Courtland
P.m
Rock Island
Colorado Limited
Colorado Flyer
Lovcal Freight
Westward
Mail
J.bs
E. C. Dewitt &Co
Chicago
Maude R. Es
Dayton
Mauder- Adams
John O. Anderson
Red Cross
Beallnig
Currens
Caldwell
Pepsin
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