Narka News Reports on Wet Oak Pelts and New Year Trade Hopes
The Narka News notes damp oak pelts and New Year blotters. Editors express hope these items will prove strong trade con vincers for the season.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1902
Page
5
Local Notices Spark Debate Across Kansas Papers
The Kansan previews a Concordia Tom show as a rare treat while noting skepticism. Mrs Getman of Randall reportedly receives a pension, which could be forfeited if the claim is true. Wardy-terald editor Nill faces accusations of piano purchases harming his profession. Courtland Register quotes a defense of Senator Burton and backs Bailey for Governor. Topeka State Journal questions D Y Wilson for State Auditor, boosting his GOP profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nill
Wardy
Terald
McNall Likely Governor Candidate Hint in Republican Ranks
A daily paper notes talk of resurrecting C. W. Smith as a potential governor candidate before the Republican convention. It asserts the party prefers a McNall slate and frames other contenders like Webb and McNall in a competitive field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Smith
Smith
Webb
McNall
Local newspaper jabs at past JourNAL edition
A reader recalls finding a nine year old copy of the JourNAL with sparse local news and questions how the paper managed to keep subscribers. The remark contrasts pride with feverish impulse and hints at magazine nostalgia.
Fragmented editorials on old newspaper exchanges
A provincial editor notes some papers have not received the JOURNAL for over two years. He mocks readers who might skim long issues hoping for a good item, implying many pages hold little value unless stolen.
Belleville Freeman Critiques Legislation Unconstitutional Ruling
The Belleville Freeman notes that both Republican and Populist laws have been declared unconstitutional. The paper questions any belief that Populists alone hold folly in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville Freeman
Freeman
Gold production report for 1901 totals 30 million
The 1901 gold production statement shows a total of 30,218,800 dollars with Colorado leading at about 29,000,000 and 22 other states contributing the remainder. Kansas is oddly listed with no value, prompting questions about Trego County’s omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srs
Colorado
Kansas
Trego County
Panama Canal Route Favored Over Nicaragua Locks
The article argues that securing the Panama canal route with existing work for 40 million dollars would be quicker and cheaper than building and maintaining locks at Nicaragua. It suggests blasting Panama hills with high explosives could save time and money despite uncertain water supply concerns at Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
State Convention Dates Favored Early in 1902
The state committee will meet in Topeka on Kansas Day to fix the state convention date likely around corn-planting time. A county convention for electing delegates should occur before spring to avoid multiple conventions and to support the Republican candidate for state office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Congressional Committee
Republic County
State House
Kansas Day Club near end as political event
The Kansas Day Club, once a social institution, has fallen into politics in recent years. The speaker laments it is now a political event with no genuine membership rights, admitting anyone willing to pay two dollars as the club fades away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Day Club
Trobson Plans Return to Politics After Navy Career
The article notes Trobson leaving the navy to pursue Congress from his district. It highlights his appeal and readiness for a door to door canvass, emphasizing his public persona and political ambitions without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trobson
Navy
Congress
Preachers Target State Dailies in Topeka Writings
The Rev Countermine of Topeka critiques the daily papers as rotten and hopes for improvement as preachers push for reform across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countermine
Topeka
Congress man Bowersock bill to remove court from Leavenworth
supporters claim the federal court in Leavenworth should be removed as the Kansas city faces opposition to federal presence. The quote argues the court deserves neither existence nor further function in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowersock
Leavenworth
Kansas-Guyean
Local workers consider new calling as traveling evangelists
One worker earned $260 for a week’s labor at Holton the other day, reflecting a shift in thinking toward itinerant ministry.
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Holton
City Council Minutes January 3 1902 Proceedings
City Council met in the Council Chamber on January 3 1902 with Mayor G L White presiding. Rolls called showed J W Pinney A S Mahan L M Johnson and A Be Kimball present W I Gulels absent Minutes from December 6 were read and approved. Claims were presented to the Claims Committee including janitor work P Tingstrom publishing ordinance 108 4.2 R Engle marshal salary A B Mahan labor on street Oscar Johnson drayage A E Riggins labor with team Alfred Anderson labor on crossing Mullers and Johnson Moise total 31.90 The committee recommended full pay except Riggins 11.00. Council approved claims as recommended and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. White
J. W. Pinney
A.S. Mahan
LM. Johnson
Kimball
W. I. Gulels
P. Tingstrom
Be Kimball
Ordenance
R. Engile
Mar ‘Shal
Mahan
Oscar Johnson
Drayage
A. E. Riggins
Alfred Anderson
Little by Little by Little by Little
A poem fragment reflects on time, growth, and aging as years pass. It contrasts small gradual changes with the passage of life, noting how objects and life advance little by little from acorns to rocks and cities beneath the sea. The verse links labor joy and sorrow in the long days of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Mexico
South America
New York
Island of
Reunion
Postoffice Box Rentals Highlight Local Education Value
A discussion on box rentals at post offices argues they provide independence, convenience, and educational benefits for families and students. It notes box holders can receive mail earlier, addresses rental terms, and stresses prompt payment to ensure continued service.
Post Office Box Locks and Mail Responsibility
The text argues that people who habitually leave their post office boxes unlocked lose the right to complain if mail is stolen. It calls for strict law compliance requiring postmasters to place such mail in general delivery until renters lock boxes, refit the box, pay rent promptly, and keep the box locked.
The Fool and the Gun Accident at Club Grounds
Orlo Owens suffered a serious toe injury after testing a gun’s muzzle on his toe while waiting for a shot at the club grounds. Dr. Thomas treated the wound with twelve stitches and removed the remaining toe portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlo Owens
En ‘Club
Thomas
Republic City News
Railroad rule bans smoking while drinking at work
The Missouri Pacific Railroad adopts a rule forbidding employees to smoke while drinking at work. The Belleville Freeman notes such rules push drinking misconduct toward obsolescence and claim corporations increasingly prohibit alcohol-related conduct, arguing it will curb drunkenness more than laws or moral suasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Belleville Freeman
Handsome Gift To Mail Carrier From Local Patrons
Patrons of R. KF. D. No.1 presented mail carrier Mr Carpenter with a fur robe a pair of horse blankets and a fur listening for a Christmas present. Carpenter has served the route nearly fifteen months seldom missing a day and is praised for punctuality and courtesy by his patrons. Cuba Daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. KF. D. No.1
Carpenter
Ife
Cuba
Not Many Wives and Daughters Save Bread Earner’s Christmas Joy
Lindsborg News notes a quip about frugal Christmas shopping and the bill collector season. The piece observes how few wives and daughters are so prudent as to spare the bread winner from financial stress when the first of the month brings the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsborg News
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
If troubled with a weak digestion belching sour stomach or it you feel dull after eating try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Price 25 cents Samples free at Happers drug store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happer’s Drug Store
Properties of Ballard's Snow Liniment Advise Usefulness
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment helps many households daily, noting its value with children and a price of 25 and 50 cents. This endorsement by A J White, a druggist, is circulated as consumer guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. J. White
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment Ad
Whosoever has suffered from piles knows how painful they are. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is guaranteed to cure piles. Price fifty cents in bottles or seventy five cents in tubes. A J White, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
A. J.white
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Ehapper
Journal Notions
Concordia
Courtland’ Register
Burton
Leland
Bailey
Register
Statie
Journal
D. Y. Wilson
Wilson
Council Proceedings
Ren A
Ng Stationery
Wheeler’s
Fairbury Laundry
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