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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
5
A maritime incident brings Captain Higbaen back into view as a pivotal life preserver figure. Details outline his crucial role in aiding survivors and stabilizing the vessel after the emergency. The report emphasizes his decisive actions and the ongoing rescue operation status.
A line from a public celebration proclaims the Prince of Siam will visit, praising the nation’s greatness and reach as far as the earth’s corners. The note highlights international ties and ceremonial goodwill.
The quote likens Tracy’s capture to catching a flea, noting the moment of thought you’ve seized him only to find he’s gone. It emphasizes the elusive nature of Tracy and the challenge of securing him.
The Courtland Register notes a strong pull toward shady nooks in current sentiment and ponders whether the writer’s charm alludes to chiggers, inviting a readerly debate about the term's meaning.
A brief reflective note from the Court land Register urges restraint toward those who err. It suggests that some may have overcome temptation and deserve consideration rather than harsh judgment, in the light of Heaven.
A Clyde Republican snippet claims a Philadelphia eatery alternates Bible verses with epigrams and menu notes. Examples include lines about bread, bread prices, hats, umbrellas, and a whimsical lobster dish, suggesting the place blends scripture with commerce.
The Republicans last week nominated J C Christiansen for Riley County treasurer and predict a large majority. The piece extols his youth under thirty, describes him as studious and honest, and notes his family background. Dr Ekblad of Scandia is mentioned as a cousin.
Preliminary census data show corn planted acreage up 8.52 million acres or 3.9 percent from last year. Among 25 states with million-acre harvests Iowa Nebraska Michigan up 1 percent Pennsylvania Indiana Virginia Louisiana up 2 percent Georgia Arkansas Wisconsin Missouri up 3 percent Ohio Illinois Mississippi Indian Territory up 4 percent Kansas Kentucky Tennessee up 5 percent North Carolina South Carolina up 6 percent Texas Alabama up 8 percent Minnesota up 9 percent South Dakota Oklahoma up 11 percent. The July 1 average crop condition is 87.5 versus 81.3 in 1901 and 89.5 in 1900, with ten-year average 86.2. Illinois 91, Nebraska and Indiana 90, Kansas and Oklahoma 99, Missouri 102, Ohio 87, Texas 41. Winter wheat condition improved June to 9.1 but remains 11.8 points below July 1 1901 and 8 points under 1900. ten-year average 84. It fell 4 points in Kansas, 2 in California and Oklahoma, 1 in Illinois, while rising 2 in Pennsylvania and Ohio and 3 in Missouri. Special field agents report a 4-point decline in Indiana and Illinois since July 1. Crop Reporter Washington DC.
A narrator recalls a two day outdoor journey through northern Kansas visiting Clifton Idylwild and wheat country. The trip highlights rural life, rising infrastructure like telephone rural mail boxes and creamery milk can, and the humorous misadventures of an Enthusiast and Cynic in unfamiliar country settings. Nighttime fears and open air camps, breakfast outdoors, hedge fences and scenic Peet creek valley are noted with local hospitality from Mr. Smith.
The narrator describes a camping spot with shade grass and water, calling it a pleasant outing after traveling through Leonardville Riley Keats. Rain dampened the final two miles, and the journey notes two drawbacks mosquitoes and chiggers, yet the trip remains favorable.
The Fifth District Congressional Committee met in Manhattan on Tuesday with Senator Fulton of Marysville elected chairman and W S Elliott of Manhattan as secretary. The gathering adjourned to resume August 25 to map the campaign. Congressman Calderhead attended.
The article argues that voters should not fixate on electing a U S Senator in Kansas. It cautions that other issues deserve greater attention, comparing the Senate focus to chasing a shadow while important matters, like Pikes Peak relative to a dung hill, are overlooked.
The passage discusses Kansas dairy expansion led by a state dairy commissioner, calls for dairy institutes and better cows, and notes dairy papers praising Kansas. It includes a Belleville school board address by Frank Nelson on rural school consolidation, plus a travel diary entry from Co. Supt. Barrow and reporters visiting towns in Kansas and Colorado with irrigation notes and camp experiences.
The Olson Freeburg Furniture Co. is dissolved and all who have due notes and accounts in favor of said firm are requested to settle, John Olson and J A Freeburg.
A farmers family debates the value of a college education for their son. The narrator predicts John will bring back knowledge that makes the family rethink encyclopedias and gazetteers, while Mandy doubts college improves hands for work. A Harvard student from Jones’s family is noted for a reckless pumpkin-kicking incident.
The Hotel at Hesdrt Waconda Springs, about 200 miles west of Atchison on the Missouri Pacific Ry, is refurbished for guests with new bathrooms and a complete waterworks system. The baths are promoted for rheumatism and similar ailments. Waconda is advertised as an ideal health resort with excursion tickets at reduced rates on Saturdays and Sundays. agents of Missouri Pacific Ry can provide full details.
An advertisement states 100 envelopes printed with your name address and a Rural Route are available for 50 cents at the Journal office.
An old advertisement invites shoppers to The new corner Grocery for groceries and meats offering a full line of staple and fancy groceries flour feed butter eggs and hides. Come and see us Weislogel and Goold.
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