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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
A humorous Washington Post column recounts a New York husband accused by his wife of non support and domestic strife. The local magistrate accepts dubious tea reading, leading to a masculine defense of “armed neutrality” and a wary, unresolved peace at home. Morals about strainer use.
The Holbein portrait of Queen Christina of Denmark sold for 300000 dollars to a German buyer, while the Duke of Norfolk earns praise for gifting a 60 acre park to Sheffield. The park is the city’s only green space and valued higher than the painting sale proceeds.
The estate of Christopher Magee, deceased Pittsburg politician and publisher, totaling 5 000 000 dollars, is redirected to establish a hospital for women. The Elizabeth Steel Magee Memorial Hospital will include a women in distress department offering free treatment without questions, honoring Magee’s philanthropic intention despite past political criticism.
The April fire loss in the United States and Canada reached 19,345,300, bringing the first quarter total to 72,006,700 for 1909. This compares favorably with the same periods in 1908 and 1907, which stood at 90,804,000 and 86,426,200 respectively, offering hope for continued improvement.
An 86 year old almshouse resident in New York who had never seen an automobile fainted in the street as a car sped by with its horn tooting. After revival she told her attending doctor she had been in hell and seen Satan, a remark some bystanders agreed with in light of the incident.
A young man claimed his Yale education harmed him only because he wasted time not doing Yale work. The remark critiques the student’s effort rather than the institution.
A poetic note envisions future air travel as a cleanly loud business emblem. The writer suggests industry should emit a more refined sound than a simple honk. The piece uses satire to critique noisy aviation norms and market hype.
Ottawa Kansas and Springfield Missouri report severe flooding with lives feared and extensive property loss. Pattonsburg Missouri endures six to seven feet of water with 60 boats aiding rescues as residents seek higher ground and aid arrives from Kansas City St Joseph Chillicothe and others.
A Wabash railroad bridge over the Grand river at Chillicothe collapsed at 2 pm yesterday. Five men were last seen clinging to wreckage as they floated downstream. Joe Willard and wife drowned two miles west of Chillicothe. The Burlington bridge nearby has been abandoned.
Trenton Missouri endures rising Grand river flood with refugees pouring into the town. Volunteers patrol lowlands rescuing people from roofs and trees. A family of five rode a tree top for nine hours while a 16 year old ferried a baby. Farm lands stay underwater for days and railroads remain damaged.
In Kansas City on July 9 the Missouri River rose to 24.9 feet at noon from 8 p.m. last night, a gain of 1.4 feet, with gauge readings at Hannibal bridge. The Kaw stood at 21.45 feet and stationary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is little danger of a Kaw overflow as the river declines toward 26 feet if rainfall remains moderate.
Northwest Missouri endures its worst floods on record as the Platte and Grand rivers surge to five to eight miles wide in places around St Joseph Missouri on July 9.
Washington reports House action on the tariff bill with 178 voting for the rule and 151 against, disallowing 847 Senate amendments. Republicans split, Democrats accuse violated pledges, Payne calls for unhampered conferees and strict amendment reporting. A conference committee shift follows heated debate.
Washington reports the Senate approved the Philippine tariff bill and the bill renewing the Puerto Rican budget after a four hour session. Minority opposition was nominal and the chamber agreed to three day adjournments until the conference report on the tariff bill is ready, with no new legislation enacted when it reconvenes.
John Madsen, sought for bigamy in numerous cities, is in custody in San Francisco. Authorities say he has married ten women and engaged or possible to marry 14 more, with 24 women affected financially by his conduct.
Judge William J. Robinson grants a temporary injunction forbidding the Nippu Jiji, the strikers’ official organ, from publishing inflammatory articles aimed at inciting violence among the strikers or their followers.
Denver educators wrap up with department rounds round tables director conferences and a monster mass meeting in the Auditorium marking the end of the association gathering.
Heavy fighting reported between Spanish forces and tribesmen around Mellila in Morocco. Skirmishes described as intense with ongoing exchanges of fire near the town and surrounding regions.
General investigation into operation of civil service laws authorized by a senate committee. The resolution allows sittings in Washington or elsewhere and calls for persons and papers to ensure a complete inquiry.
Thomas L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America urged railroads and large manufacturers to raise coal prices. He proposed a minimum of $1.25 per ton to cut the burden on ordinary consumers.
Mrs. Caroline Kessler of Paw Paw Michigan endured long suffering from kidney disease including back ache rheumatism dizzy spells urinary disorders and dropsy before a complete prostration. After using Deans Kidney Pills she is now well and urges others to inquire. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A playful implied scene shows He-Darling asking what to pay to a father while She-Darling suggests a direct proposal to Mr. Munn, then dodges. The fragment hints at social customs and parental oversight in a courtship scene.
A stammering suitor named Harry Chaterton-Harry woos Mum-Maud with repeated stuttered requests and affectionate phrases. He asks to be her husband as she humorously navigates his speech impediment and surprise proposal. The scene centers on playful verbal misfires and tender intent.
Senator Beveridge mocks a hot headed congressman who defends shabby ink stained crash trousers as sturdy attire. A constituent urged better trousers, the reply claims the shabby pants conceal a warm and honest heart.
A reader letter recounts health benefits from replacing coffee with Postum. The woman cites relief from nervous dyspepsia and improved brain and nerve power, noting her husband also switched and improved. The letter promotes Postum as steady and non stimulative with a Road to Wellville booklet promo.
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