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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
6
In Alliance Ohio poet Will Carleton while on a lecture tour is delayed by a Jewish clothing dealer who pretends to aid him securing a seat. The dealer jokes about Carleton’s debts while Carleton prepares to go on stage and the pair enter together as the crowd awaits.
The republic of Goust sits on a mountain top in the Basque Pyrenees south of France with 114 square miles and about 140 people. It dates to 1648 and is recognized by Spain and France. Its twelve peasant elders elect a president who also acts as tax collector and judge. If unhappy, residents appeal to a bishop in Laurus, whose ruling is law. The country has no church or burial ground. deaths, baptisms and marriages occur in a valley cemetery below.
During a House speech, Col Hill delivers wry lines on honesty and motives. He quips that openly boastful honesty hides dirty deeds explaining a $10 bribe vs a $100,000 bribe. He contends a free citizen selling a vote often stands in the market place and politicians rarely face self honesty.
The Revenue Marine Service Flag, authorized by Congress on March 2, 1799, originally had sixteen perpendicular red and white stripes with the United States union in dark blue on a white field. The stripes matched the states admitted to the union at the time. Prior to 1871 an eagle in the union was replaced by thirteen blue stars in a white field, with the eagle and stars retained.
An old advertisement asserts most backache stems from kidney issues, warning of urinary derangements if ignored. It cites Joseph Calmes of Fostoria Ohio endorsing Dean’s Kidney Pills since 1896, claiming cure for kidney complaints and lumbago, with a free trial offer and nationwide mailing from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
In Indianapolis News a German witness testifies the defendant was not drunk. Attorney Henry N. Spaan persists with a blunt query asking how many drinks it takes to get drunk, prompting the judge to excuse the witness amid cross examination.
A collage of wry observations on weddings money medicine and impulse. The lines hint at love money temptation and the quirks of human behavior without a single narrative arc. The tone is lightly satirical and observational.
The article notes a shift in European behavior toward the United States over Venezuela. It cites earlier negli gence and hostile tones, contrasted with modern assurances that the Monroe doctrine guides actions. Key factors include the Spanish American War’s impact, the new US navy, and leadership under Cleveland Olney and Hay, reflecting a growing American power with about 80 million people.
A dialogue contrasts prosperity and adversity with Cynicus noting most prefer prosperity despite ruin, while Sillicus counters that prosperity has ruined as many as adversity. The exchange reflects a wary view of fortune and misfortune in human affairs.
A humorous exchange centers on Nell remarking that her husband was a perfect nobody at their wedding and now his status is tied to Mrs Rittenhouse Squeer as his wife. The quip turns on social title changes and reputation.
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