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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
1
A Kansas news item reports engineer George Peck of Cherryvale TEe company nearly killed at an ice plant when a revolving shaft tore off his clothes after oiling machinery. Peck freed himself after the shaft ceased, a dramatic industrial accident detailed with names and place.
Leavenworth county farmers report a record cucumber harvest last year and optimistic weather may push this year’s crop beyond that. Many new and expanding patches are in use and profits from cucumbers rival or exceed income from other crops. The local pickle factory has contracted to buy all cucumbers grown.
Gen. J. W. F Hughes of the Kansas National Guard receives a detailed order for state troops encamping at Fort Riley from August 5 to September 30. About 8,000 government and 2,000 state troops will rotate through an eight week camp to learn drills and warfare from regular soldiers.
A hesitant candidate at the Iola W O W initiation grew frightened mid ceremony and resisted. Members carried on without him, inciting his anger as he fought like a demon and was escorted from the hall to await a calmer time.
Postoffice stamp and stamped paper sales for the year ending June 30 show a rise to 199 706 28 dollars, up from 186 032 56 dollars in 1905, a $13 673 72 increase. The note mentions the postmaster's salary would rise to 3600 dollars if annual sales reach 200 000 dollars.
Governor Hoch says a letter from James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture confirms Kansay will receive 102 dollars from Garden City forest reserve. Congress passed an agricultural bill granting 10 percent of state forest revenues to county treasuries. Garden City reserve revenues this year totaled 1,020 dollars.
Frank Pennypacker, 20, of Argonia, died instantly when a pistol with a patent safety attachment discharged as he demonstrated its safety to a friend. He pointed the weapon at himself and pulled the trigger, the bullet entering his heart.
Sam Wiler of Chanute a naturalized citizen receives a cousin's letter from Odessa claiming the Russian army near St. Petersburg and Odessa is near revolt and that a snap of a finger could trigger revolution The cousin warns against visiting Europe to avoid civil war against the government.
Charles Collins 61 who served as Reno counties sheriff and Topeka city marshal died in Hutchinson from Brights disease. He helped survey Hutchinson and built the Hutchinson & Southern road to Manchester. He was a U S deputy marshal and served in the Fifth U S artillery under the name Michael Crook. He fought in the Civil War after being recruited in two Kansas regiments by his father before enlistment.
Joe Speck accomplished over 1,000,000 miles on Missouri Pacific passenger locomotives in his 30 years of service. His distance surpasses a hypothetical round trip for every mile of railroad worldwide, marking a remarkable career milestone.
Captain Tom Halls explains that coin testing by ringing is not foolproof and cites metal flaws, cracks, and heat damage as reasons for a coin to lose its ring. He notes the standard dollar contains 412.5 grains of silver with 900 percent fineness, describes mint locations, edge reeding, and the process ensuring consistent weights through careful inspection by experienced workers.
Sam Bernard jokes at a New York wedding breakfast about brides and trousseaus. He recalls a washerwoman’s son about to marry and being in bed while his mother cleans his trousseau. An American returns from London notes the smart set’s silly slang and its mispronunciations.
Captain J W Hogan formerly of Indianola now in Austin Texas says years of pain across the loins hips and shoulders neuralgia headaches and urinary symptoms ended after using Deans Kidney Pills The remedy cured him and left his eyesight perfect today sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
An OCR fragment lists Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup claiming teething relief and wind colic cure at 250 a bottle. It mocks Heaven by burglar proof vaults for halos. It advertises Dr Klines Nerve Restorer with free trial offer and address in Philadelphia.
The Order of St Michael and St George, conferred on British colonists, was described in London as having the lowest rank marked C M G after the owner’s name. Flippant Londoners nickname it Colonial Made Gentlemen.
A new cultivated fruit from the common taypop passiflora incarnata promises significant value. The improved fruit is larger than a hen's egg and forms a palatable harvest. It is ornamental, easy to grow from seeds, and suited for arbors and verandas.
The parson questioned Elmer about his morning routine and usual wake time. He replied he is always ready at breakfast, saying they do not have to call him.
A literary young woman faces noticeable pressure as soon as her maiden poem appears in print, with the laurel of recognition pinching her and shaping expectations.
The saying contrasts effort and genius noting hard work yields slim odds but consistency, while genius is likened to a 100 to 1 shot. It frames motivation and talent as differing paths to success.
A Washington PA man says Dr Williams Pink Pills cured his stomach pain and facial pimples after years of illness. He reports dizziness back pain heart discomfort and later complete relief. The ad claims the pills treat bad blood and a range of diseases and offers pricing from 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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