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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
2
An announcement praises Mr. Schuyler Crummer of Kelleville as a candidate for State Auditor ahead of the Republican State Convention. The note highlights his qualifications, independence from faction, and work ethic, urging Republicans statewide to support him.
The article argues Webb McNeal deserves a room for Superintendent of Insurance and could carry the state with a larger majority than Roosevelt. It suggests he might win as an independent like Jerome in New York last fall.
A congressional member positions on trade with the Philippines supporting tariffs, backs statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, but opposes statehood for Arizona and New Mexico.
Several counties and cities move to appoint delegates for the Semi Centennial Convention in Topeka on January 29. Republic County and Scandia are expected to be represented. Local officials urge timely delegation before the deadline.
A Chicago judge has decided that a right to court a girl exists regardless of her father's objections. The editorial notes a shift in perspective, leaning toward the father's viewpoint in modern times.
The Honey family of Kingman County held a reunion last week. Attendees described the event as unusually sweet, surpassing all others except Homer Bushby’s apiary in flavor and charm.
The note mocks Senator Long sending garden seeds and warns of a coming panic tied to 911. The author jokes about haircuts and barbers, then hints at a looming moral earthquake impact and broader uncertain events.
A plan for a new newspaper organ in Clay Center aims to serve the community with useful information. Editors seek broad local support and persistent effort to establish the publication as a lasting civic instrument.
A critique of the U S Senate’s refusal to pass popular measures. It notes the statehood bill and Philippine tariff reduction bill advance in the Senate but fail in the House, and cites trade reciprocity and arbitration treaties blocked despite public support. It argues for popular election of Senators in Kansas under current laws.
A Concordia Kansas editorial notes that in many towns the postmaster's views mirror those of the local congressman arguing the two minds run in the same channel. The piece adds one exception noting a postmaster who no longer holds the job due to a replacement.
The New Era argues against absolute Free Trade but supports placing certain protected articles on the free list. It cites lumber and wood pulp as examples and suggests using Canada's surplus lumber to protect forests, claiming this would benefit Americans and help reduce trusts.
The Mid-Winter Exposition management extends invitations to delegates of the Semi-Centennial Convention to be held in Topeka on January 29. Courtesies from the Mid-Winter on the 26th and 30th lists will encourage visiting Topeka and provide ideas. The Mid-Winter opens January 22 and continues to February 3.
The Manhattan Republic questions the State Board of Railway Commissioners and disputes whether they receive a fair deal. The board must judge with justice to both sides and consider railroad rights to fair profits alongside the public’s right to low freight rates.
A distinct earthquake shock was reported in Kansas on Sunday evening though it was not strong enough to loosen J. R. Burton from his stance, Ness County News notes.
A second hand range is offered for sale at Guilers Hardware Store. The listing notes its availability for quick pickup and mentions the store location and contact details for potential buyers.
Local grain buyers announce Corn Wanted at the Rock Island Elevator seeking top market price. Farmers urged to bring corn promptly to secure best offers.
Fragmented classifieds note trade items including livestock and sewing machine, riding li ter and mower, with a mention of Walter Preble moving to Man kato. Old papers available and small journal bundle advertised.
L. W. Nutter announces a book collection contest to expand the county teachers library. Schools and individual contributors may win valued books, with weekly name publishing and a March deadline. Top collection receives a $2 book value and an individual a $1 book. overall goal is a 2000 volume library.
Deputy Bank Commissioner Crummer visited Wednesday and is weighing a run for Auditor of State at the next convention. The piece notes a potential second candidacy, with D Y Wilson also a likely contender, reflecting a repeat of the four year earlier convention.
The letter from Comet condemns shoving desert dust as salt and mocks Bro Kimball for editorial neglect. It questions journalistic shame and editorial standards in the Scandia Journal context.
The Republic County Teachers Association will convene in Scandia on January 20 with an 11:00 a.m. program. The agenda includes a review of A Manuel of Pedagogics covering chapters 2, 3, 9 and 10 led by Miss Gertrude Nutter and chapters 12 to 15 led by Miss Silvia Fogleberg.
A concise book review by C. T Kirk surveys A gentleman from Indianna, assessing style, characterization, and historical context. The critic notes prose clarity and period flavor while weighing the novel’s pace and thematic focus.
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