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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
6
A display showcases a range of silverware from 25 cents to 4 dollars and a selection of dishes cups saucers and salad sets. Also shown are jackets priced from 9.50 to 10.75 with various other items and price tags.
The notes contrast healthful cold weather with political strife and civic promotion. It likens a town’s liveliness to patronizing local advertisers and mentions young men in Cuba taking positions.
The fragment poses a reflective question about whether Christmas changes the atmosphere or meaning within a graveyard. It hints at a mood shift or deeper significance tied to the holiday in a somber setting.
Mrs A L Grant died at her Washington home on Tuesday morning. She was 73 years old.
A historical note suggests a printer’s devil inspires a benevolent gesture as a man presents a Bible. The scene hints at community charity and moral themes in a period setting.
Workers in printing offices prefer snow on the ground if the sky must remain cloudy, a small comfort amid bleak weather. The remark reflects practical mood among laborers during overcast winters and damp days.
A brief note from the Jewell County Republican party endorses Tryabita and Swigh as breakfast items, rejecting the proposed grid dlecaka-wifabaka as the preferred option.
The Blade notes there is not a single case of contagious disease in Concordia, excluding the ongoing perennial newspaper scrap and unrelated items.
Area producers report turkeys selling at two dollars each as printers forecast a busy Christmas season, while Bologna Sausage vendors anticipate strong demand for festive meals.
The Clyde Republican praises W A Calderhead and writes a strong case for his U S Senate bid with cogent reasons supporting the opinion.
A report suggests John D. Rockefeller plans a further benevolent school endowment following recent coal oil price increases, prompting questions about motive and impact.
A local postmaster admitted a 475 dollar deficit in his accounts, expressing surprise at the discovery of the shortage and prompting a formal review of the small office’s financial records.
J. L Hill, a Great Northern magnate, declares prosperity has peaked and that the era now is an ebb, with hard times ahead for any man in debt. He notes that the debtor always faces a difficult road if he strives to do right.
The Journal suggests creating a single congressional district for Leavenworth Shawnee Wyandotte and Jefferson counties to group the source of political trouble, hoping such a merger would neutralize infighting. The idea imagines these counties mixing to exhaust each other like kilkenny cats.
The Kansan reports strong support in Cloud County for E W Iloch as State printer and urges district representatives and the senator to back him rather than follow the state machine by voting for its choice or a creature.
The reader notes a mix up in reports claiming Representative Curtis was recalled to Congress for urgent business while another passage credits Congressman Long as essential to the President’s ability to govern. The exchange highlights conflicting newspaper accounts.
Morton Albaugh, chairman of the Republican state central committee, fell on the south steps of the state house Saturday and fractured his thigh near the body. His condition is very serious.
An optimist notes that a local paper has one clear purpose in a town where no need exists to fill pages with rival claims. The quote emphasizes the value of presence and community focus over competing voices.
A quote from the Jewell County Republican contrasts a man filling a newspaper with dirt to Shakespeare’s prowess, noting that such excess would provoke the ladies' Shakespeare club to an indignation meeting.
The Iowa governor is described as aligned with Cummins men while Wisconsin's red headed governor resists La Follette pressure. The piece portrays intra party tensions and machine politics without graphic detail.
Senator Burton and Congressman Curtis met President Roosevelt recently for a private dinner. The report notes a special guest from Kansas attended the gathering, highlighting the state’s connection to the White House visit.
A pithy remark from the Jewell County Republican notes that when a newspaper seems to imply all town merchants are dead, the likelihood is they are no longer in business. The comment underscores local merchant fears and satire in the paper’s stance.
A reflective note urges kindness and discretion this season, advising to act with compassion while keeping personal intentions discreet. It emphasizes heartfelt generosity without boasting or public notice.
Fragmentary lines reflect ambiguous remarks on conflict involving Venezuela, suggesting potential prolonged tension and a caller’s speculation about sustained impact or fear of future war. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret as a coherent report.
An Octob er traveling solicitor in Kingman sold magazines at half price to many residents, mainly women, taking cash for 1 to 5 publications. After weeks no issues arrived, James Murray alerted a publisher, which exposed the man as a fraud named R. J. McDonald. The publisher warns patrons to verify credentials and prefer local dealers to avoid losses.
The Lansing man locates Eden in Kansas altering the Adam and Eve exile narrative. The discovery adds fresh frightful probability as the story of their misfortune deepens with the winged sword imagery.
A fragment cites guardianship as a duty and mentions a closed gate encountered behind a frontier path in Missouri. The line appears attributed to the Manhattan Nationalist, suggesting a regional or publication reference within a political or moral context.
A collection of wry aphorisms and quips on life work love and society. The snippets poke fun at health wealth matrimony loyalty and public manners with a humorous tone and sharp wit. The pieces reference common sayings and literary touches from a vintage newspaper voice.
Scandia merchants tout tax and press coverage this week claiming old fashioned business might. They head the procession, offer mammoth stocks and low prices that beat city shops. Local farmers benefit from nearby trading emporiums and strong competition.
Readable fragments claim Congressman Curtis attacked Mort Albaugh on state house steps to stop him from opposing Curtis for Senate. The text notes ongoing charges against Curtis and references similar accusations from papers of the era.
A three years drought in southern Colorado ends as rains come, bringing relief to farmers and communities long strained by arid conditions. The line captures renewed soil moisture and hopes for crop recovery after extended dryness.
A Western Advocate remark notes the challenge of producing fifty two roval papers annually. The quip underscores the strain of yearly publishing and the relentless schedule.
The Lindsboro News editor wonders if any issue could be printed to his satisfaction as criticism always arose afterward. He recalls that whenever he felt sure of a flawless paper, someone would complain and spoil the satisfaction.
Editorial writers warn against alarm over Venezuelan events and insist the Monroe doctrine offers no immunity from local stubbornness. The piece argues the doctrine is not being violated or even tested.
A reading suggests Germany rates its soldiers as morally superior to American troops. The piece questions morality courts' effectiveness in war and posits Germany would lament its own troop deaths more if pitted against the United States.
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