Republican county convention nominates several Superintendent candidates
The Journal notes MN M Nelson of Norway Township, Mass Lacey Howard, and Edgar E Baird among those entering the race for Republic County Superintendent of Schools. Howard Moore of Albion Township also seeks Public Instruction, all subject to Republican county convention decisions.
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Journal
MN. M. Nelson
Norway Township
Republic County
The
Mass Lacey Howard
Howard E. Moore
Albion Township
Edgar E. Baird
Richland Township
County Attorney Candidate Declarations At Republican Convention
Charles A. Kimball of Courtland township seeks the County Attorney post subject to the Republican county convention decision. John Hogin of Belleville is a candidate for County Attorney subject to the Republican convention decision.
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Concordia
Charles A. Kimball
Courtland Township
John ©. Hogin
Belleville
Rising Letter Urges Road Repairs and Weed Cutting
In a Scandia postmaster letter, Hon H G Rising urges patrons of the proposed route to have road graders patrol and repair where needed, trim hedges and weed growth, and enforce state road laws. The Journal hopes both new and existing routes will implement these suggestions as Rising may tour the current route.
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H. G
Scandia
Rising
Scandia Scandia Lambs Baseball Mismatch Recalls Local Novelty
Local teams Scandia and Courtland Lambs played a lopsided game with Scandia scoring 50 to 60 runs while the Journal lost count. The Lambs admitted their novice status and were invited back after learning the game. Township board to meet July 30 at Smith and Wilsons office. Luther League picnic set for August 7 at Charlie Webber’s Grove with speakers N M Nelson and Rev T Ekblad. refreshments to follow.
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Scandia
Courtland
Luther League
Charlie Webber
Grove
N. M. Nelson
Norway
Rev
T. Ekblad
Leonardville Mansas
Fire Destroys Wheat Fields Across Regions
In multiple reports fires erupt in wheat fields burning large quantities of grain. Local authorities warn of ongoing risks as drought and low moisture levels contribute to spread. Farmers assess losses and seek firefighting support to protect remaining crops.
Local News Roundup From Sunny Kansas Farmers
Moe Bessie West returns home from Carsons. Widespread farming activity includes wheat plowing and alfalfa cutting. Notable notes: Win Wells of Belleville yields 30 bushels of wheat per threshed load. Birth announced for Thomas Hay and Mrs Hay of Liberty Two. Residents discuss dry spells, cow pasture rye sowing, and hope for timely rains to boost corn yields. Portland plan and Swedish Mission pastor changes noted.
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Win. Wells
Belleville Two
Builders Hardwar Inducements From Lervold and Mahan
LERVOLD AND MAHAN offer extra large line of Builders Hardwar at close contractor friendly prices with special inducements to contractors and builders. Store emphasizes low figures and value for industry customers.
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Hardwar
The Word Butcher Of The Helleville Freeman
The piece alleges Major Boyd misused state funds for a meeting he did not attend and hints at Republican crookedness. It notes the post office now routes island mail domestically and comments on political expansion, duty of liquor laws, and memory's reliability with anti-memory reflections.
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Butcher
Helleville Freeman
Boyd
Post Office Department
Democratic Party
Government by consent versus tyranny in political discourse
The quote frames government as by majority will rather than minority consent, contrasting Democratic Platform wording with views on black and urban politics in New York and Kansas. It critiques Tammany Hall influence and Republican governance as reflections of majority rule versus minority rights.
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Nlow
South
New York
Tammany Hce Trust
Kansas
Island of
Reunion
Political jab and moral reminder in local opinion
The Scandia Journal defends Republican imperialism by accusing Democrats of oppressing Black southerners. The writer counters with a Sermon on the Mount quote urging self-examination before criticizing others.
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Scandia Journal
Helleville Freeman
Hoffman Urges Democrats to Embrace Socialism at Fort Scott
In a Populist state Convention speech, C. B. Hoffman of Enterprise attacked the Republican party. He claimed removing Republicans would unify the people with Socialist doctrine, arguing thinking men will not desert the grand old Republican party for such a conglomeration.
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C. B. Hoffman
Enterprise
Fort Scott
Republican Party
Tdilieka
Mien
Farmers praise four year gains in grain and hog prices
The Journal notes that since 1892 grain and hog prices have risen significantly with No 2 wheat in Chicago climbing from 644ge to 77e, corn from 24e to 421ge, oats from L5e to 23 percent, rye from 29e to 57, and live hogs from 2.50 to 4.25. The piece argues this improvement should deter a return to Democratic hard times by backing McKinley and opposing Bryan and free silver.
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Chicago
MacKinley
Bryan
Freeiver
Prize Eating Contest at Pin Hook School House
An old item notes a recent prize eating contest at Pin Hook school house. Ben won by eating nine heads of cabbage before the crowd, then cooled his stomach with a spoonful of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. An A J White's mention appears in the brief report.
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Pin Hook
Ben
Mull's Pioneer Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old time ad promotes Mull's Pioneer Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure with a money back or cash draft promise. It urges relief from stomach trouble and dyspepsia with a 25 cent or 1 dollar price and notes A. Jo Whiter as the seller.
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Mull
A. Jo Whiter
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sale Ad
Local advertiser promotes a sale on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a money back guarantee if not as represented. A booklet about the product is available from A J White.
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Dr. Cald
Pepsin
Gall
A. J. White’s
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