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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
3
A collage of small town vignettes from Kansas includes an Enterprise Jersey cow sale ad, Chanute rail depot progress with elevator move, shale brick potential near Ottawa, and a Marquette banker swindle tale. Other items note an Iola clergyman’s river crossing for a wedding, Ottawa sacred band concert program curios, and tributes to Prof. Henry Worrall, Topeka born artist and engineer.
In Seward Nebraska at 6 45 p m A D Lange shot and killed John Hand then returned home and shot himself two bullets one in the head and one in the abdomen Both men had long standing disputes over alleged attentions to Mrs Lange Hand leaves a wife and several children Coroner Muir called for inquest expected to be held
A misfired shotgun at Brownlee, twenty five miles north of Thadford, wounded Goldie Steadman, five, daughter of merchant David Steadman. Mrs Steadman called Burdetto to shoot a cat. shell loaded as he neared the door, the discharge hit porch floor and scattered among bystanders. Goldie was gravely hurt in the stomach and may die.
A large East Dallas fire destroyed twenty three residences and left over a hundred homeless in two hours. Fireman Jack Clark died from heat exhaustion as eight others and one woman were injured but not seriously. Losses reach seventy thousand dollars with light insurance. Fire began in a remodeling home at Haskell and Simpson avenues and spread under a strong south wind.
Conferees reached a unanimous agreement to accept the senate amendment approving building the Panama Canal if a clear title to the Panama route is secured. The final conference lasted about thirty minutes after Hepburn sought a six month title perfection limit, which failed and the senate amendment passed as is.
Professor John C. Johnson of the Wisconsin State University at Madison died instantly Monday near Pier Cove Michigan when a wagon wheel crushed his head while he was moving goods to his summer cottage. He leaves a widow and three children.
The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Otis and Ralph Isham was solemnized at Trinity Episcopal Church in Rochester New York. Bishop W D Walker of Western New York officiated with Rev Edward M Parrett assisting.
Nebraska farmers report strong yields for winter wheat and rye in southern counties with most crops ready to cut in a week or ten days. Central areas turn white as harvest nears, but a shortage of harvest hands remains despite good wages. Weather has been cold and wet, delaying harvest yet crops remain in good condition with hay expected to be excellent.
A London dispatch reports King Edward’s condition improving after his operation. He can take nourishment, opened telegrams with his own hands, and the 110 o’clock bulletin is seen as intensely satisfactory. Doctors privately express hopeful feelings though several days remain critical to rule out complications.
Governor Savage and his military staff will attend the keel laying ceremony of the battleship Nebraska in Seattle on July 4. Protests from boycotting labor unions are noted. At least two state governors will be present and Nebraska party members will be accompanied by ladies. Depart Lincoln at 1:05 AM on July 1.
W H Lyon and Prof James Simpson of Sioux Falls conduct an experiment in winter wheat to prove it yields better in the region than spring wheat. Samples show plants over three feet tall with full heads and ready for the reaper by July 10, ahead of expected hot dry weather.
Arrangements completed to move the president's offices and quarters during repairs. The Scott mansion opposite Lafayette Square has been leased for a short time, housing the president's offices and, when in the city, his apartments in the same building.
On June 23 Lord Kitchener arrived in Cape Town to a great public reception. An electric line between Deadwood and Lead is nearly finished and expected to be in operation by August 1. The Retail Butchers' Protective Association of New York reports a new company formed with 1,000,000 capital to combat the beef trust, with deals arranged with western ranchmen to supply 2,000 head of cattle weekly.
Dr. Hartman offers Peruna as a cure for catarrh and female diseases. Letters from patients praise relief, with testimonials from Miss Lizzie Sneathing and Mrs. A Johnson. The ad invites inquiries to Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio, promising confidential, free treatment directions.
The piece touts Milwaukee to Okoboji rail trips in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with cheap summer rates from Omaha. It highlights boating fishing and cool weather at lakes and streams and notes F A Nash Western Agent of the C M & St P Ry handles full information at 1504 Farnam Street Omaha. A stray aphorism closes the item with a harsh proverb about not hitting a man when down.
Allen’s Foot-Ease powder is promoted to help wearers fit into tight or new shoes. It claims to cure swollen hot sweating aching feet corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents with a free trial by mail to Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY. A proverb cautions against trusting luck alone.
An old advertisement touts Defiance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality at 16 oz for 10 cents, claiming rivals offer only 12 oz. The copy also references a digressive line about life as a grand song.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to relieve catarrh symptoms. The message notes the product price and availability.
An OCR fragment lists Ball Blue laundry product and Defiance Starch with stray phrases about whiteness and repeat use. The garbled text suggests an old classified or ad segment featuring household goods and promoting laundry aids.
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