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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1906
Page
3
During the campaign debate critics question Kansas railroad law saying it remains ineffective after two years as freight rates stay high. They urge action by the people and rail attorney efforts to yield results.
The notice outlines subscription rates and payment timing. It warns that discontinuation can occur only by publisher option once arrears are settled, and that renewal may be treated as a new engagement. It mentions actions by a compstess and a president in a partial context.
An unusual local item from Watertown notes a free delivery offer linked to a long-term ailment claim. The fragment references epilepsy and a product or method named AWatermat in a casual, period-voice style.
The article notes farmers still short of corn huskers should check the JOURNAL. It mentions huskers finishing, seeking new locations, and comments on Kansas politics. Also references Tarvester Trust shipping 3 000 carloads of machinery valued at 5 000 000 to Russia and a plan to reduce print paper tariffs.
The Chicago Inter Ocean predicts the Republican candidate will be Vice President Fairbanks or Speaker Cannon. The Topeka Herald mocks this and notes the Kansas paper’s ties to the Railroad Trust Publicity Bureau funding. It argues the Democrat option would likely prevail despite editorial bias.
Report from Bowie notes a local hill named Hill doubling in size since last year. W L Hill, once 90 pounds, reportedly grew to 180 through a tonic claim. An advertisement touts King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with a money back or free bottle guarantee, urging sufferers to try it.
The Jewell Republican notes that telephone girls avoid Christmas layoffs by having a holler day year round, implying continuous time off or light workload. The remark uses humor to suggest generous leaves for workers in the exchange.
The report notes Editor Hale of Formosa may dispatch for an expert to guide the new press preparation to secure first-page placement. The detail hints at technical needs for timely front-page production.
Congressman's lone Kansan vote for higher salaries drew praise for courage and conviction. The piece notes Calderhead stood by a just proposition despite likely criticism and earned respect from supporters.
A short quote from the Jewell Republican reflects on wealth, suggesting wealth is measured by contentment and sufficiency rather than material possessions. The piece emphasizes perspective over monetary status.
Chas Sandell, now located in Zillah Wash Ne, opens a new barber shop with Bays business thriving at 800 dollars per acre. A two acre patch yields net 2400 dollars. Chirley recovers from malaria and is now well, as is his wife Freeman reports.
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee reports curing a severe nasal catarrh and facial swelling by applying Isucklin Arnica Salve to the sore area. He notes the swelling subsided and did not return after using the salve. The advertisement promotes the product as best value and available for 25 cents at druggists.
For sale two pedigreed Shorthorn bull calves. Inquire at ft Wu Bell.
An Atchison resident known for gambling ran up 750 dollars in one night, borrowed to cover losses, and mortgaged his home. The debt climbed to 1200 dollars over years, causing ongoing worry as he aged. The Globe questions the morality and harm of gambling.
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