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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
The piece critiqued a reformer who opposes machine rule yet backs Stubbs for governor while voting as party bosses dictate. It claimed Kansas, including Republic County, harbors such politicians who fail to act on their stated principles.
The State Central Committee voted down the idea of a primary this year or any year, and by extension could bar future primaries. If the committee's leaders prevail, the current legislature's special session may fail to enact a primary law and the state convention could be manipulated to prevent one in the future.
The editor crawls from illness after Christmas including grippe and ptomaine poisoning. With postholiday obituaries piling up and printers scarce, the paper faces a slow week as political battles loom. A plea goes out for a reliable printer to help produce a newsy weekly.
The Scandia Journal expresses support for direct elections of local and national officers including tax assessors road officials judges and officials. It criticizes Calderhead and urges backing Reform candidates like Rees while noting reform requires gradual, targeted steps rather than indiscriminate action.
On January 29 1908 The Farmers Mail and Breeze Topeka Kansas celebrates Kansas Day with a one day half price subscription offer fifty cents for a year. The Journal and Farmers Mail and Breeze joint clubbing rate drops to 150 for a year. Back subscriptions may be paid at regular rates, with fifty cents added to cover a year in advance.
Fragmentary account notes Senator Long's self-styled presidential act and campaign rhetoric as he pursued a third term. The text shifts to reference Senator La Follette, implying a political transition or reaction within the era's leadership dynamics.
The Marquette Tribune reports ex Senator Burton accuses Long of being a Sugar Trust favorite and says his Cuban tariff speeches were inspired by the trust. The article suggests Long is in trouble from head to foot as he aims to secure railroad property valuation as the basis for rate making and to make it his chief objective when Congress convenes.
The Manhattan Republic warns voters in Kansas Fifth District that Calderhead allies with the Washington machine and pork barrel capitalism. It contrasts Calderhead with Senator Long and urges support for Judge Rees to preserve principled representation against post office building bribes. The piece frames the election as a clash of pork versus patriotism.
The Topeka Daily State Journal promotes a daily subscription for 1908 noting it covers state and national news, politics including a Kansas governor election, possible legislature sessions, and features a full Associated Press wire report. It bills itself as Kansas official paper with unique comic color pages printed on its own press.
A Kansas reader laments voter indifference and urges support for La Follette and Roosevelt over old political machines. The piece warns of economic distress, farm declines, and industrial power wielded by packers and trusts, urging readers to study platforms and seek equal opportunity and justice.
The State Journal states it does not engage in guessing contests to boost circulation and invites subscriptions on merit. Mail rates are 90 cents for 3 months, $1.10 for 100 calendar days, $1.80 for six months, and $3.60 for one year with a sample copy free from Topeka Kansas.
The letter challenges Calderhead supporters to refute claims about his stance on tariffs and railroad rates. It accuses him of opposing tariff removal on taber products, defending Standard Oil amid crimes, prioritizing wealthy corporations, and opposing direct democracy like primary elections.
Auction note lists four work horses and Hari implements for sale. Mentions a 1908 almanac and delivery readiness. Indicates strong value and beauty in editions related to Oscar Ki. Anderson and Reverend T R L RB Wicks.
The piece advertises Hicks weather forecasts for the year in a richly illustrated volume. It promotes Words and Works monthly magazine by Rev. Irl R. Hicks with month to month forecasts and family reading. Subscription costs 1.00 yearly with an almanac. mail 35 cents, newsstand 30 cents. address Word and Works Publishing Co. St Louis Missouri.
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