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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
8
A western timber man introduces a drag saw guide that lets a single operator cut trees. The device uses a rod against the trunk, a suspending cord, and an adjustable clamp at one saw end, with the opposite end held by a handle and supported by the cord.
The piece argues that large land ownership yields cheaper eggs and dairy when farmers focus on poultry care and smart marketing. It contrasts farm pens with city settings, noting free-ranging hens profit more on small land, while costly buildings and fences waste resources. A sample farm with 75 purebred hens earned over 300 dollars, comparable to seven cows, suggesting two acres with fruit trees could boost returns further.
A 19th century guide outlines a home tanning method for sheep skins. It describes washing in warm water, scraping flesh, rinsing, and a tanning paste of salt alum borax rye meal. The flesh side is coated, folded, and left in a shady place for two weeks, then washed and scraped to finish.
A reader asks how to handle leaf spot after infection. The advice notes that once established the problem cannot be corrected and rarely arrested. Spraying is recommended only as prevention before blooming. applying remedies now is usually a waste of time.
A Quincy Onidia Kansas City passenger train derailed in Trenton yards and rolled down a six foot embankment. Twelve people were hurt including Mrs W S Osborne with skull fracture and internal injuries. Several others suffered fractures and internal injuries. cause cited as a defective car wheel and the train was moving slowly.
George W. Harrison of Topeka, who vanished from Hudson-Kimberly Printing in Kansas City in January, was located in San Diego with no memory of prior events. He claims the name A. H. Gresham, a ruse met by locals who sent a photograph to his wife. Funds are being raised to return him to Topeka.
Albert T. Patrick, life prisoner at Sing Sing, seeks U S Supreme Court review of Judge Lacomire’s denial of his habeas corpus writ in the murder of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered wide lumber rate reductions west of the Missouri River and a six percent cut in eastern advanced rates along with other tariff changes. The decision was announced on Friday.
The Mississippi at St Louis stood at 34.8 feet above low water for 24 hours. Weather officials said the flood would begin to recede on Saturday as the stage stabilized with no further rise expected Friday night.
Two more deaths in the post hospital at Fort Wadsworth Friday raised war game casualties to three. The dead are John Welsh James McDowell and George Harvey all members of the Ninth regiment New York National Guard.
The body of C. W. Roberts, drowned in the Delaware River about half a mile south of Perry, Kansas, June 11, has been found in drift near the accident site. The deceased was sent to Oskaloosa for burial.
The Philippine Assembly, near adjournment, declared by a 57 to 15 vote that independence is the Filipino people's aspiration and that they are ready for immediate independence.
Guthrie Ok Gov Haskell grants a 60 day reprieve to John Hopkins sentenced to be hanged in Miami June 26 for the murder of his sweetheart. The reprieve suspends the execution to await an appeal in the supreme court.
In Utica Tl on Friday James Sherman received the nomination with bells ringing cannon firing and flags displayed as the news from his home town celebrated the honor.
Muskogee decorates for the homecoming of United States Senator Owen arriving Saturday. A public reception is planned.
Gov. Hoch receives a government warrant for 97 466.02 to cover interest on state Civil War expenditures. The court of claims approved the claim last winter and Congress adjournment released the money. It may fund a memorial hall or arches or armories but requires legislative appropriation.
The Kansas State Agricultural College evaluates five hopefuls for its presidency. They are Eugene Davenport of Illinois, E R Hoston of South Dakota Normal, Willett M Hays of Washington, T Fairchild the state public instruction superintendent, and Frank B Dyer of Wichita ex assistant state superintendent and former Wichita schools chief.
Attorney General Fred Jackson holds that under the primary election law no name can appear on the ballot more than once. The opinion answers whether a man may run for county or township office and for precinct committeeman. The new law makes a precinct committeeman a public officer.
Thomas Morgan, one of the oldest convicts, is freed from the Kansas penitentiary after 20 years for the murder of his wife. He was brought from Montgomery county in June 1888 under a life sentence and worked 183 years making table legs without a single report of wrongdoing.
Public praise flows for Allen's Foot-Ease powder praised as clean wholesome healing and antiseptic. Citizens report relief for tired aching feet after walking with over 30 000 testimonials. Beware imitations that undercut the original product.
The article cites M. Marcel Prevost noting universal female indifference to voting. He argues women neither seek representation nor the vote, showing scant interest even when offered as a gift. The piece frames this as a key criticism of world parliaments' stupidity and inefficiency.
An old Murine Eye Remedy advertisement touts relief for red weak weary and watery eyes. It claims Murine soothes eye pain and is sold by druggists for 50 cents with a 48 page book included in every package.
The quote credits Henry Ward Beecher with saying no one prospers by luck alone, unless the luck is rising early, hard work, and steadfast honor and integrity. It emphasizes personal effort and ethical conduct as keys to success.
A vintage ad urging households to keep Red Cross Ball Blue in every home. Promotes a large 2 oz. package priced at 5 cents, urging readers to ask their grocer for it.
An odd mix of advertising lines notes Lewis' Single Binder cigars from Peoria and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. The text ends with a farmers joke about smaller potatoes than they raise, reflecting a muddled 19th century ad page tone.
An advertisement extols a health focused ideal home and promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted family laxative. It urges purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. and through leading druggists, praised by physicians and the Well-Informed of the World.
A four month old female chicken in Haviland develops early mothering instincts by adopting a large brood after the natural mother died. She clucks constantly and scratches flower beds, showing traits of a model hen.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Garth farmers from the north part of Ellis county were drowned in a Ravine near the Saline after attempting to cross a swollen creek following a friend's wedding. Their team and bodies were recovered downstream.
Three hundred farmers and business men attended the Pleasanton smoker as over 200 farmers from a 20 mile radius joined to discuss ways and means of cooperation for the general upbuilding of town and country.
Allen County shows a population loss this year per township assessor returns. The declines reflect shifts in local residents and economic factors affecting migration patterns within the county.
Congressman Campbell of Kansas urged the agricultural department to test oil road construction this summer in the Kansas oil belt. He proposes saturating the top six inches of dirt road with crude oil and packing with a heavy roller to create an ideal road. The department is considering the request.
State Bank Commissioner Royce announces that the full reserve required by law must be credited to every state bank. Some banks have not closely followed the rule, and where observed it is likely accidental. Royce will insist on strict continued observance.
The Kansas Retail Jewelers Association elected officers at its annual meeting. President is L. E. Armel of Holton, vice presidents J. W. Phillips of Chanute and A. Manifold of Beloit, and secretary treasurer C. C. Stevenson of Pittsburg.
Sallie French of Pancannla Ind Ter reports seven years of female troubles left her run-down and nervous. Doctors offered no relief, but after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she became strong and well.
A 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the standard cure for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervous prostration. It invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice.
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