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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
5
Dr B Clark Hyde’s request for a new trial was denied by Judge Latshaw in Kansas City Missouri. He faces life imprisonment with an appeal planned to the Missouri Supreme Court. Latshaw ruled the evidence supported the verdict and found no jury bias or error in the trial.
McMurray of McAlester Oklahoma will draft a full disclaimer for the joint house and senate committees investigating contracts with the Choctaws and Chickasaws. He will file the statement after Senator Gore presents charges. Senate panel did not meet due to two absences. hearings likely in Washington while the house meets in Oklahoma City in August.
Attorney General West argues a second demurrer to Judge Huston's injunction against removing Oklahoma state books. He notes no federal intervention until state courts are exhausted and may seek a writ of prohibition from the state supreme court if the demurrer fails. Judge Buford returned from Chicago where he conferred with Attorney General Wickersham.
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture toured Ford county wheat fields, saying the prospects are almost perfect. Ford county has 74,000 acres in wheat this year and is expected to average 136 bushels per acre.
Alexander Preston reported the Preston oil pool six miles north of Okmulgee and struck two miles west of town. The well flowed for a time above a 72 foot derrick though it has not yet been drilled and daily production remains unknown.
In Kansas City Missouri after a day of deadlock between miners and operators the chances of an early settlement in the southwestern fields have diminished.
J W Wilson of Yates Center reports a peach tree bearing apples on a shared limb with an adjacent apple tree. The two trees grew close enough that pollen from apple blossoms may have fertilized the peach blossoms, producing apple fruit on the peach limb before decay.
City council orders improvement committee to secure bids and specifications for a traction engine and grader. Mayor Meunbenmayer authorized to appoint citizens to plan drainage for the northwest area damaged by heavy rains.
Orville Dudding, 12, son of Oliver Dudding, travelled from Ottawa to Kansas City for Pasteur treatment after a pet goat on the Dudding farm became rabid following a dog bite on May 27. The goat’s brain was sent to Kansas City Veterinary College where Dr. A T Kinsley confirmed hydrophobia.
W E Grimm a farmer living near Greenwich ten miles northeast of Wichita was instantly killed by a lightning bolt during a recent storm. He had risen to comfort a frightened child when the bolt struck the house killing him instantly with no injuries to others.
Osage City prepares to receive a new municipal waterworks system worth 80000 dollars. Freeborn Construction Company of Kansas City aims to complete turnover in early July after months of work on the project.
Superintendent J. D. Rickman of the agricultural college printing course will travel east to inspect technical printing schools. He seeks methods to improve teaching and the program at the college.
Wellington voters authorize a $30,000 bond issue to finance improvements to the city owned water works plant. City commissioners who assumed control in May report a deficit and urge the bond vote as needed for the system.
Mr. C. H. Hinman of the extension department resigns from the Agricultural College to become superintendent of the Colorado Agricultural College extension department at Fort Collins, succeeding Prof. H. W. Cottrell who came from Kansas State Agricultural College.
Theodore Scheffer of the agricultural college resigns his zoology teaching job to join the United States Biological Survey. He leaves after being ordered to report to Washington for field work on gophers and moles.
A two month coal strike has disrupted Junction City's coal supply. Major consumers feel the impact as the Union Light and Power Co plant runs out of coal and switches to burning oil.
An old advertisement promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney distress with a testimonial from Mrs. M. A. Gamblin of Russellville Arkansas. It claims rapid relief after two boxes and lists prices. The piece also includes a short church anecdote about a wax match incident and a hymn reference.
The Coca Cola Baseball Record Book of 1910 includes Casey at the Bat along with schedules and other baseball data compiled by authorities. The volume, sent by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta to buyers on receipt of 2 cent postage, also promotes The Truth About Coca-Cola and its refreshing beverage.
The piece recalls a rough moment in a game as a player named Bocker kicks an opponent on the skull during play. The remark questions whether the sport invites such aggression and notes the incident as part of the game’s history.
A Carlyle quote notes that while adversity weighs on some, prosperity proves harder on one man, as a hundred others endure hardship. The line highlights the paradox of success and resilience.
A compact 2 oz Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement urges grocers to stock the product priced at five cents. The slogan To love and to serve decorates the notice attributed to Downs, presented as a motto for loyal service.
An old advertisement touts Mrs. Winston’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gum softening, reduced irritation, pain relief, and wind colic cure. The piece mentions a location at 2504 Butte and a jab at dentists who spare no pains.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe testified before a Massachusetts legislative committee on the milk question. She urged fair pay for producers and emphasized the child in the cradle as the principal party, asserting milk is a matter of life and death and must be settled swiftly.
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