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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
7
A farmer’s review argues that fly prevention is not just a ledger matter but a humane duty to cattle. It urges shelters, screens, and sprays as practical, affordable protections, noting modern dips and tar-based sheep dips as effective options supported by agricultural bulletins.
The piece discusses rising farm tenancy in the United States and its social impact. It argues tenants feel less attached to communities, while landowners favor childless tenants to avoid school tax burden, presenting a new problem for rural districts.
Proclamation opens 3,000,000 acres of new lands for entry on August 5 1901 by free drawing. Registration starts July 10 for all, including ex Union soldiers via an agent. Limited number of entries. address to editor bankers or territorial officials in Oklahoma. Dick T Morgan land attorney Perry U T advising.
The death of William Woods, born May 13 1837 in Farmington Tennessee, ends a storied career. He served as Circuit Judge Indiana, on the State Supreme Court, then United States District Judge and seventh circuit judge until his passing. He leaves a widow and two children Floyd A and Alice of Indianapolis. He was known for issuing the 1894 injunction against railway strikers and sentencing Eugene V Debs and others.
General Maximo Gomez arrives in the United States carrying thanks to Americans. He says if Cubans had better understood certain issues the Cuban convention’s delays would have been fewer. He describes Cuba’s struggle, aims to develop possessions and live peacefully freed from past oppression.
Economists and students of industry note alarm at labor-saving machinery while Kansas and Dakotas farmers beg for harvest help. Agencies and railroads lure the unemployed with high wages and free transport, yet idlers flock back to crowded cities for uncertain urban livelihoods.
Edward Mullvehill a bag gage master saved the life of Madame Schumann-Heink on a New York to Germany steamer. After the danger he received a kiss from the famed singer and speculation arose about proper reward versus cash value of her kiss.
A 13 year old from Matte son Illinois was jailed in Chicago on a minor egg theft accusation. Officials misapplied law with a bungled charge of larceny and breaking a nest, prompting release by Judge Tuley without trial. The incident sparked calls for better protection and legal knowledge for youth.
An American countess, widow of the Earl of Strafford, remains popular and may return to society after mourning Queen Victoria. Her first husband, Colgate of New York, left no male heir. The Earl died in a railway accident, and the estate passed to his brother the Rev Francis B C Byng. The countess visited her mother in Lakewood New Jersey last summer. She has one daughter from her first marriage.
Miss Kathleen Graham of Washington D C writes that Peruna relieved her dyspepsia after one bottle and recommends it to others. Florence Allan of Chicago praises Peruna as a tonic restoring energy and preventing fatigue. Dr S B Hartman of Columbus announces he will take cases of female catarrh in summer and offers free advice by mail.
The Washington Star quotes a Illinois citizen describing a dairy magnate who runs 160 creameries and churns 14 million pounds of butter annually. He relies on 120000 cows across 600 tons of salt yearly and supports 6000 farms feeding those cows. A self-made successful entrepreneur.
A scientist observed a monarch butterfly far at sea about 600 miles from land. It hovered around a ship for a while and then vanished. The expert said the butterfly would likely aim for land, similar to his own expectation.
Study finds women who receive praise maintain composure after annoyances. Researchers note self esteem boosts tied to positive feedback correlate with steadier emotional responses in real world tasks. Implications suggest praise can reduce conflict escalation in social settings.
A collage of vintage cures and quips listing patent medicines and humorous quips. The ad mentions Balls Catarrh Cure priced at 7c and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with teething relief. It touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer and Red Cross Ball Blue detergent with price details and customer quotes from the era.
The New York Press reports a Paris horoscope book from 1885 predicting King Humbert of Italy would die on July 29, 1900. The same sibyl allegedly set future deaths for other sovereigns including Belgium’s king on March 5, 1907 and Austria’s emperor’s life to 1911.
In Raleigh North Carolina Judge W S O B Robinson warned grand jurors about indicting for disturbing religious worship. He suggested a capable preacher draws attention and may not warrant convictions, noting many indictments fail to lead to proper convictions.
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