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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
8
In a Civil War scene, John Emmett endures an interrogating planter who suspects him of being a Federal spy. The planter offers a life-saving but deadly choice, while Emmett remains calm, acknowledging the danger yet signaling willingness to face death if needed. The exchange highlights the era’s brutal justice and the spy stigma.
A Confederate planter presses John Lyndhurst to marry Mollie Granger to spare Lyndhurst from a Yankee raid. Mollie offers a self sacrifice in exchange for immunity for Lyndhurst while a signed contract binds John to be Mollie’s husband in name only unless she chooses otherwise. John agrees to sign, weighing the peril and intrigue of the unusual bargain.
John Emmett, a Federal colonel by marriage, is held by the squire and his men to save Lyndhurst. The ceremony proceeds with a parson and a cold Mollie Granger watching as Emmett accepts a risky bargain. He outmaneuvers by signing as colonel, while the squire hides the true rank, planning to guard him overnight prior to transport.
Numerous Kansas snippets cover figures and events from Ellin or Bt Et Et Et to Topeka. Topics include a rabbit cannery at Ellinwood, suspensions of homestead proofs, rail rate disputes, and local deaths. People named include David M. Bowman, Robert Blairs John Detten, and Governor Hoch. A Wichita Union Magazine probe, shootings in Muscotah, and raffles in Scottsville are noted.
The people rose up against fast and loose politics and elected a district attorney who targets wrongdoers. Jerome flaunted the banner of the political party as the people's choice. Pillsbury's Vitog is presented as the first choice for breakfast, praised as dainty delicious and nourishing.
An urgent appeal recalls Paul Morton’s remark that good advertising benefits all business. A West Coast agent asks what makes advertising effective, Morton replies it must feel friendly and reassuring to the reader. He cites a Detroit grocer’s memorable ad from boyhood as an example.
Eugene J. Leany of New London Conn is thought the sole living Manila Monitor fighter from the famed engagement with the Confederate ram Merrimac. The other survivor, Thomas B. Viall, died recently in Providence R I.
In Wyvonderful Mississippi Jan 1 Special the husband Mr Pearson relates his wife Mrs C W Pearson suffered kidney related illness with spasms. After doctor diagnosed disordered kidneys and failed meds he gave Dodd's Kidney Pills a trial. She improved rapidly gaining weight and is now well.
In a brief Argonaut note a young wife watches her husband gaze at their newborn crib and remarks how remarkable it is that such a crib can be bought for ninety nine cents. The scene captures a tender moment and a humorous reflection on affordable baby gear.
Advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch as a no stick laundry starch with a full 16 oz package for the same 10 cent price as 12 oz competitors. Warns grocers to avoid undersized 12 oz packs and highlights chemicals free formula. Encourages customers to demand Defiance to save time and prevent iron sticking.
The text notes Joseph G. Cannon as the oldest man elected speaker of the U S House of Representatives and the longest serving presiding officer to date. It compares him with R M T Hunter of Virginia, who at age 30 was the youngest speaker in the house during his second term.
An early advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gum softening, pain relief, and fever reduction with a focus on soothing effects and product use.
A brief domestic exchange features a daughter confessing thoughts of a man named Charlie Town and Country and a mother advising on beauty and sensible priorities. The dialogue hints at romantic speculation and parental guidance in a light, characterful tone.
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