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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
6
Traveling salesmen witness a Christian Endeavor group aboard a St. Louis to Pittsburg sleeper. Oratory, hymns, and a prayer meeting aboard provoke reflections on popular preachers and genuine spiritual hunger among listeners and passengers.
The narrator notes traveling drummers quickly shifting to upper berths to spare women aboard, revealing a hidden sentimentality beneath rough exteriors. He reflects as a salesman, listing little beyond surface details of the men’s business lives and vague home life, and ponders how preaching stirs deeper human nature.
A Wednesday morning fire in Springfield Missouri destroyed the Baldwin theater and office building and damaged the Colonial hotel, with total losses around 250000. Gas explosion in the basement sparked flames fanned by wind, spreading to the adjoining Dr Nixon office building and forcing 200 guests to flee. Novelist Opie Reid stayed at the hotel during the incident and was uninjured.
Kansas City authorities freed John Martin Speyer after six and a half years in the county jail. The Supreme Court had reversed his three prior convictions for threats against his six year old son. Prosecutor Virgil Conkling urged dismissal, Judge Porterfield granted it, Speyer thanked officials, and left the courthouse a free man amid well wishes. Deputy marshals gave him a purse of money.
Gov. C. N. Haskell presented the annual message in person to both houses, reviewing a year of state progress and urging lawmakers to pass a few strong laws rather than a broad program. The address was read in a joint session.
Cleveland Y M C A general secretary Glen K K Shurtleff died Tuesday of Brights disease. He was a well known YMCA figure in the United States. Shurtleff came to Cleveland from Denver where he led the association and earlier served as secretary in Syracuse New York.
Guthrie Oklahoma Fred Cahiwill state prohibition enforcement attorney resigned after a conference with Governor Haskell regarding the confiscation of five barrels of beer at a leading hotel just before the legislative reception ball Tuesday night.
John Walden, 62, of Jasper Missouri, died of apoplexy at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Congregational-elect Charles H. Morgan while seeking a pension increase before the next Congress. He served with General Sherman on the march to the sea.
In Van Buren Arkansas growers fear hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses as a severe storm following a mild winter hits peach orchards with swollen buds. Local owners assess damage and potential economic impact.
In Springfield Edward D. Shurtleff of Marengo was chosen as speaker of the Illinois house. The election followed an alliance of Governor Deneen's foes in the house and Democratic members.
Henry C. Watson editor of Dun's Review died at his home in Knnglewood New Jersey on Wednesday aged 88 He was a nationally renowned authority on commercial topics and economic conditions.
William A. Bryan was Tuesday night initiated as a member of Lincoln Aerie No. 147 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Lincoln Nebraska.
The Kansas State Teachers Association elected officers led by Risden of Independence as president and Miss Sisie Maddox of Emporia as first vice president. R. G. Mueller of Seneca and J. E. Stokesberry of Fort Scott were named as other officers. An auditing committee was chosen, and the executive committee will pick the secretary and treasurer. A resolution argued against state publication of school textbooks and urged the next legislature to study the issue. The annual meeting time shifts to late October, and a suffrage resolution for Walcott was adopted without comment.
At a Topeka meeting of the Kaussch Horticultural Society officers for the coming year were elected. President Edwin Snyder. vice president E G Hoover. secretary Walter Wellhouse. treasurer Clarence Holsinger. Trustees named from districts one through eight include F W Dixon Holton second G V Halsinger Rosedale third Joe L Kenoyer Independence fourth C C Cook Eskridge fifth Albert Dicking Manhattan sixth Wed Mexander Norton seventh CA Blackmatk Sharon eighth George A Blair Mulvane. Entomologists are Professor S J Wintery Lawrence and Professor K J Treacher Manhattan. microscopist Professor Lernard Smyth Popova.
In Mulberry a 12 year old boy Charles Swigert believed a pistol was unloaded and fired, killing his 7 year old cousin Willie. The incident occurred while they were hunting after the boy allegedly said shoot away. Willie was the son of the city marshal of Mulberry.
Attorney General Jackson, responding to Coffeyville city clerk, ruled that women are entitled to vote in primary elections. The earlier ruling by Hayes, contending women were barred by primary and general election law, is overturned.
Andrew Logan of Tavistock Canada named dairy instructor at Kansas State Agricultural College and began duties in January. Logan is a graduate of Reading Agricultural College England and the Midland Dairy Institute Derby England.
A permanent Kansas university alumni organization was created at a Pittsburg banquet at the Elks Club. C. O. Pangrey was elected president and Mrs. J. B. Wheeler of Hillsburg was named secretary.
Agents for wholesale liquor houses shipping to Wichita devised a method to dodge inspectors. Liquor is ordered in carload lots and stays in the sealed car until delivery, with a daily demurrage of one dollar. Officers cannot break the seal, and sale directly from the car to buyers makes it interstate commerce. an appeal to railroads may halt the practice.
A Kansas Music Teachers association was formed at Wichita with officers Charles Carter president Theodore Lindberg secretary Reno Myers treasurer and active directors W S Vandoran B S Hoagaiu and O P Barbour. The next meeting is set for December 28 29 and 30 1909 in Wichita.
Testimonial letters from Mrs Horethy Hall Chase and others claim Peruna cured severe head and chest symptoms. Ad invites use of photos and testimonials in publications. Product made by The Peruna Drug Mfr Co in Columbus Ohio. Almanac offered for 1909.
A garbled era baseball note jokes about a game where pitching and bases on balls are in focus, contrasting with a longer walk and odd phrasing that hints at a casual, lively ballpark scene from a bygone day.
The piece records overheard remarks about a Black man’s character and his brother in the South. Two Black women chat near Eyrlth Avenue and One Hundred and Penns-ish Streets. One remark notes his “zenith” in a wary, cautious tone.
A playful exchange among robins observing an airship crew. The birds ask for a ride while the roosted robin sidesteps, claiming the airship chappies will blow atoms into the air and let them sneak a ride later.
A Louisville reader recounts nine years of coffee caused nerves nearly prostrating her daughter. After quitting coffee and tea, using Postum and Grape-Nuts, her daughter recovered, became healthy, and now heads three charity groups while raising five children. The letter, labeled There’s a Reason, is from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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