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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
1
The passage reflects lighthearted comments on international affairs and everyday life. It notes Dutch events in May and tax timing while mentioning American travel protections, a New York police find, Mount Etna, British fears of slang, and evolving fashion and transport ideas amid public opinion.
A commentator argues that small annual spending by governments on mosquito and insect control would prevent disease spread and reduce the burden of outbreaks. The piece frames this as a prudent investment with broad public health benefits.
A humorous saying notes that a man who sheds heavy clothing early in spring is quickly claimed by the undertaker before doctors can assess him. The quip implies risk in early warmth and hasty, unready actions.
If airships remain in general operation, they would be in a year or so, but prevailing winds could push them off routes, making aerial news of interest.
Automobile drivers appear afraid of trolleys and, by extension, of any authority. The remark treats this fear as a sign that they may eventually fear the law enough to obey it.
President Gomez backs loosening laws to permit freer foreign entry. The move aims to bring in those likely to aid regional development. The text hints at possible naturalization abroad to enter Venezuela as foreigners.
Nevada mines produced two million dollars in gold across two camps in March triggering a surge of prospectors. The fresh gold finds could shift state focus away from silver and renew Nevada’s prominence in precious metals.
The passage notes many women dislike current hats yet feel no alternatives exist. It suggests women take part in governance by regulating fashion rather than being ruled by trends.
The American zeal for ancestors creates work for genealogists and is largely harmless. Vanities of lineage unite families more than vices like drinking or gambling divide them.
Examination of a closed Los Angeles private bank reveals the vault is a false front a steel door with glass knobs and fake dials masking no real access. Question lingers how such a sham could be constructed without drawing comment or raise suspicions.
Treasury reports May deficit of 5.45 million dollars with 11 month shortfall of 97.86 million. Cash balance about 119 million, working balance 40.33 million. May receipts 53.33 million, disbursements 58.79 million. Officials expect full year deficit to fall short of 112 million and may seek funds from banks as money conditions ease. Congress may authorize bond issues tied to tariff bill.
A company has received a charter to build an electric interurban line from Kansas City to Topeka with a $1,000,000 capitalization. It would absorb the Kansas City and Olathe Electric Railway and extend service via Lawrence to Topeka.
Francis E. Bowman, business agent for the Structural Iron Workers' Union, was indicted on perjury charges in Chicago. The indictment relates to his testimony for the defense in the Madden Pouchot and Royle labor leaders’ trial, where they were convicted last week of grafting.
Washington officials consider design for a medal to honor soldiers who served with the army of Cuban pacification between October 6, 1906, and April 1, 1909.
An automobile carrying two Americans struck and killed a child on the Venice Rome route. The driver Wilfred Dunne of Boston was arrested in connection with the incident.
Atlantic City N J speakers at the United States Brewers association final session urged proper regulation of the liquor traffic and strict enforcement of saloon laws. Percy Andreas blamed low dives for anti liquor sentiment and urged members to help authorities, while Carl J Hoster of Columbus pledged to push for regulation enforcement and separation of beer dispensing from vice.
G W Woods Fred Torgensen and James Gordon were bound over to the next grand jury and held under 25000 each to answer the charge of holding up and robbing the Overland limited mail car on the Union ERCane railroad May 22 Judge W H Munger presiding Twenty two witnesses identified the prisoners including train crew and postal clerks who singled out two or more men in the dock.
The 24th annual meeting of North America health boards calls for local control of tuberculosis and more vigilance on milk supply. Dr. Foster urges municipalities to educate the public and "get after" the milkman while leprosy policy stalls at the national level.
The Nashville gunboat arrives in Chicago amid a ceremonial welcome by the Illinois naval militia and guests. It sails from Boston under Capt Warren F. Purdy with 110 sailors after a voyage through the St Lawrence Canal and the Great Lakes. The visit features a harbor reception and a sail past by yachts and vessels.
The Philadelphia strike ends with workers to be paid 22 cents per hour starting Friday and a ten hour day. The swing system is abolished, uniforms sold in open market, and future disputes go to a grievance committee. If finances permit, further raise may follow. elevated workers to gain one cent extra per hour.
In Kansas City Missouri a mixed shipment arrived at the stock yards. C A Menke of Texas delivered ten carloads of southern steers Gene Lobo wolf and four young alligators prompting amusement and amazement among veteran yardmen.
About 500 delegates from the National Grocers Association joined a 50 mile boat ride up the Columbia River. They visited a cannery where the process of canning royal Chinook salmon was shown.
The Kansas state board of railroad commissioners agreed at a conference to join with Oklahoma Texas and the Southwestern Shippers association in asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to reduce freight rates to Gulf of Mexico ports. The move argues current rates are unjust compared with Mississippi and Missouri River routes and would base new rates on cost of service.
Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister to the United States leaves New York on the Panama for Cristobal en route to Peru to inspect conditions of fellow countrymen There is also recognition of his role as minister to Mexico Cuba and Peru and other Latin American nations
A new drive in Washington aims to repatriate the coffin of William Penn from an almost deserted English cemetery in Buckinghamshire. The plan calls for interment on the Delaware river’s banks in the United States, rekindling a historic repatriation effort.
Trials of a wireless telephone system by Naval Lieuts Jeance and Con were conducted between the armored cruiser Conde at sea and its shore station. The conversation was carried on perfectly over a distance of 110 kilometers.
The California Fig Syrup Co publishes a full statement of ingredients in Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to reassure physicians and consumers about purity and ethical manufacturing. It notes California figs create pleasant taste while medicinal principles come from beneficial plants and urges buying only their genuine product through leading druggists.
A golf caddie asks to enlarge the hole after Mr. Toozle misses his fifteenth shot. The incident captures a moment of casual coaching and golf course banter.
A Chicago reader describes intense itching and skin tearing from a dermatitis outbreak. After trying doctors and many products, use of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cleared itching in days and eruption in about three weeks with no recurrence.
A compact fragment includes quotes on benevolence and public virtue alongside brief advertisements for Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product and Lewis' Single Binder cigars. It mentions 2 oz packages priced at five cents and a discount on lower quality cigars at ten cents.
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