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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
6
The Leavenworth Times notes a rise in counties represented at the state penitentiary with 23 out of 105 counties no longer sending inmates as of January 1, 1908. Chaplain McBrian says most incoming prisoners are wanderers who drift between places rather than long-time residents.
A Columbus tax payer meeting ended with the collapse of the Indiana Columbia Voting Machine contract after a five member committee, aided by Attorneys Tracewell and Moore, found it illegal. County Commissioners, advised by County Attorney Morgan, voted to rescind the contract and record the action.
The board of control announces three building contracts funded by legislative appropriations totaling 118000. On February 27 a custodial building at the Winfield school for the feeble minded will be bid at about 60000. On March 6 a new laundry for the same school and an addition to the Topeka hospital for the insane east main building will be bid, totaling about 50000 and 8000 respectively.
The 49 cavalry and artillery recruits from Jefferson Barracks join Fort Riley raising total strength of officers and enlisted men to 2,069. It is the largest garrison size in months.
The Atchison Globe faults a Collier's Weekly story praising a Santa Fe brakeman who works the Chicago to Topeka route, claimed to be on duty three days in seven and described as a freight train brake man.
A Barnard court found a deputy fish warden and a con stable guilty of killing and selling fish illegally. Each was fined ten dollars for the warden and five dollars for the other, reflecting penalties for wildlife violations.
A Western Kansas paper reports a husband agreeing to pay his wife 25 cents daily for each mile she walks. Though she was weak, she persevered and rarely sick afterward, while he spent less on her care than he had paid for doctors.
Blanche Owens files libel suit in district court against the World Company and W C Simons seeking damages of 25000. The suit follows public reports connecting Owens to the Vancil poisoning story in Lawrence newspapers.
Authorities plan to apply a fund set aside by a special session to exterminate gophers and extend its use to ground hogs. Officials hope the appropriation will become operative for these tasks and bolster pest control efforts.
Mrs James M Long of Staunton Virginia testifies that Doans Kidney Pills cured her back pain urinary trouble and bearing down sensations in January 1908 and she reports no kidney trouble since June 1907 over four years later. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A playful exchange unfolds as Cholly asks Willie if his sister has mentioned him. Willie responds that she said Willie's head resembles a lemon, signaling a lighthearted, teasing tone between the speakers.
Agricultural seed promotion touts Salzer varieties Emperor William Oats and Silver King Barley as high yielding from 1907 trials. Claims 50 bushel per acre gains and $3,500 on 50 acres, urging readers to send 10 cents for a catalog and 14 cents for extra seed samples.
Two messenger boys outside an Army building haggle over cigarettes. One asks for a smoke and offers to pay later, but the other refuses, noting cigarettes cost more than a cent and credit isn’t good. The exchange ends without a sale.
Frank J. Cheney and Co claim a reward for every case of catarrh cured by their product. The ad features a sworn oath from Cheney as senior partner and notes the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It urges readers to buy Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In a 19th century hearing, a member questions the cause of unrest among the Indians. Comanche Pete, famed scout, puffs smoke and then answers with a single word fleas.
The report notes over nine million in sales for the year 1907 and more than 9,200,000 sales in 1906. It highlights a 700,000 gain driven by quality as a key factor in the binder business.
The Methodist Episcopal church property in this country is now worth about 187000 on which there is an indebtedness of 12127248. Of course there is nothing new under the sun but almost any druggist can give you something just as good.
Kitchen cleanliness starts with walls and consistency. Clean alabaster coated walls reveal dirt, prevent contamination, and keep food safe. Regular spring and autumn coatings, annual pantry brushing, and sealing holes protect against insects and mice.
Mrs Marble, grieving death of her husband, sought an inscription from dealer Mr Stone. She asked for lines claiming companionship in heaven but found the engraving altered to a grim phrase that suggests a final farewell. The misread message leaves the widow shocked and distressed at the cemetery.
An ad touts chocolate pie as healthful and nutritious with easy preparation using Our Pie chocolate flavor. It markets ready to use ingredients and grocer pricing at 10 cents, plus a closing quip about Hawthorne and Garfield Tea.
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product as the best option for money savers. It markets a two ounce package for five cents and suggests frugality in managing money alongside the work of earning it.
Wealthy aunt jokes about death as niece questions the idea in a brief illustrated magazine note. The exchange centers on indifference and dark humor within a domestic vignette.
Grocers offer large 2 oz package of Red Crossall Blue at 5 cents to keep whites bright.
Editorial note presents a French proverb about value in wisdom and counsel, asserting that sound advice is invaluable beyond any reward. It frames prudent guidance as priceless and universally worthy.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled ad fragment mentioning bromos quinine laxative and E W signature phrases, with stray aphorisms and product hints. It references Mrs Winslow and child teething, Danish, and miscellaneous lines.
A remark notes it would be a blessing if Xantippes diary existed, suggesting 2000 years of potential revelations about Socrates and his wife. The comment hints at literary speculation about hidden writings and their impact on ancient philosophy.
Pazcointment offers to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or refund. Advertisement claims a guaranteed cure with a money back promise. The line about a man's ideal woman appears as a separate, unrelated item.
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