Public sale at Van deveer farm near Scandia
T L Vandeveer and J R Stofer will sell at public sale at the Van deveer farm 5 miles north and 1 west of Scandia on Tuesday Jan 26. Sale includes 9 head of horses and mules 15 head of cattle 60 hogs and farm implements alfalfa prairie hay seed corn and more. Sale begins at 10 o'clock cash under $10 otherwise 10 month time at 8 percent. Also report of a town incident with M Carter May and Floyd Campbell detained then released. Fresh oysters at the Up-to-Date Restaurant and notes on violet growing in Dutchess county Red Hook Rhinebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Vandeveer
J. R. Stofer
Vandeveer
Scandia
M. Carter
Tucker’s
May
Floyd Campbell
Carter
Eight monoliths prepared for St John the Divine cathedral
Eight monoliths ready for erection in New York City for the cathedral of St John the Divine. The columns cost $250000 total and each weighs 310 tons with rough shafts measuring 64 by 846 by 7 feet. Only St Isaac's Cathedral in St Petersburg has columns of similar size.
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Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
New York City
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
St. Petersburg
Rapid Shoemaking Record Set in Lyon Massachusetts
A historical rapid shoemaking feat reports fifty six operations and forty two machines used to assemble one pair. One pair was completed in thirteen minutes, described as a grace focused pair ready to wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Mass
Literary Giant Appears Locked in Time
A fragmentary note describes a renowned literary figure, noting his influence in historical novels and a sense of constraint as if his hands are tied. The text hints at admiration and reflection on his long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser Gin
Puck
Cooperative Experiments in the United States Falter
Fragmentary notes describe socialist cooperation attempts with limited success. The text references seventy two societies and a capital amount around 12 dollars, indicating a historical context of early cooperative experiments and their decline.
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United States
Foe of Ritualism Clergyman Hullabaloo Sparks Controversy
The English cleric Rev. R. S Frillingham, noted for clashing with Bishop Potter of New York over ritualism, is described as short portly and pleasant looking. He travels the world on a rest while leading a zealous crusade against ritualistic practices he condemns as idolatrous worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S Frillingham
Potter
New York
Trummer
Picnic for 26,000 by Tammany Leader in Central Park
Senator James John Frawley hosted a large picnic in Central Park for 26,000 children in the 32d assembly district. The event, aimed at all colors and creeds, used 80,000 lemons, three tons of candy, 25,000 sandwiches and 1,000 gallons of ice cream.
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James John Frawley
New York
Central Park
Prospects of Longevity and Rare Lifespans
The text provides probabilistic lifespans per million births: 312000 reach 70, 107000 reach 80, and 8841 reach 90 years. It further notes 245 reach 97, 119 reach 98, 54 reach 99, 23 reach 100, 9 reach 101, 3 reach 102, and 1 reach 108 years.
Wheat in European Russia in satisfactory condition
Consul General W. R. Holloway reports from St. Petersburg on May 15 1908 that data from the Ministry of Agriculture show a satisfactory wheat outlook in European Russia. Winter wheat is fair, especially in the southern provinces, with a unusually mild spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Holloway
St. Petersburg
Ministry of Agriculture
Russia
Lord Minto Rumored to Resign Dominion Lieutenancy
Rumor resurfaces that Lord Minto will resign as lieutenant governor of the Dominion of Canada. He admits a social failure at Ottawa due to his inability to grasp Ottawa elite social lines.
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Lord Minto
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Chellbergs to Visit Sweden in Spring
Mr and Mrs Otto Chellberg plan a two month visit to Sweden in spring. He has lived in the United States 18 years and will visit his mother, still living. Eric Johnson purchased Caroline Anderson property on Kansas Ave for 300 dollars and will reside in town. Blank notes at the Journal office.
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Otto Chellberg
Sweden
Mr. Chellberg
Eric Johnson
P. BK. Boman
Caroline Anderson
Kansas Ave
Mrs. Johnson
Gold found in Tunis sparks debate on its value
Reports from Tunis claim gold deposits in Sousse and Bizerta with samples from two to three ounces per ton and even three to four pounds per ton near Kairouan. The regency mining department reportedly issued permits after initial reluctance, while a reviewer doubts the discovery citing Tunis geology and recent conglomerate claims.
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Tunis
Sousse
Bizerta
Kaircuar
Regency
Sane
London
Paris
Woman seeks husband missing thirty years in Kansas City
Mrs. George R. Smith of Lancaster writes to Kansas City police asking for information about her husband last seen thirty years ago. She says she believes he is hunting buffalo in the city and asks authorities to locate him and send him home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Smith
Lancashire
Kansas City
Excursions on Rock Island Route Dates List
Rock Island Route announces excursions on January 19 February 2 16 March 1 and 15 April 5 and 19 1904 all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory One fare plus two dollars round trip Return limit twenty one days from sale date Information available from J A Merritt agent CR I and P Scandia Kansas
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Rock Island
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. A. Merritt
P. Scandia
Kans
Travel Offers From Scandia to California and Los Angeles
May 1904 rail specials to California and Los Angeles listed by the National Association Retail Grasers of the United States. Round trips from Scandia, Kansas via CR 1 P and GLR rail lines priced at $50.09 and $50.00 with tickets on sale April 23rd to May 1st 1904 and return limit June 30th 1904. J. A. Merritt, agent.
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National Association
United States
San Francisco
Cal
Scandia
J. A. Merritt
CR 1
Joie Scandia
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Ghurth
Los Angles
CR 1&P
Kans
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