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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
3
The notice explains no fixed rule for ad copy deadlines in advance but stresses Wednesday afternoon submission is needed to appear in the current week's paper. It laments readers delaying submissions and cites a Spanish proverb to illustrate the issue.
A federal court in Kansas City found four large packing firms guilty of accepting rebates this week. The ruling highlights ongoing disputes in the meat processing industry as prices and practices come under scrutiny.
After next year foreign postage will be reduced to 5 cents an ounce for the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce. This will mean quite a saving to letter writers having friends in foreign countries.
A delegate nominated Albert Kimla for Coroner. presiding officer blocked the move. The editor comments on statehood and political fate, noting Oklahoma and Indian Territory deserve statehood and Speaker Cannon lost his fight. Western congressmen predicted to retain seats.
The governor named Benson to the U S Senate seat after D Coburn declined. Critics say Hoch has angered allies by snubbing friends and plans to curb newspaper support as several papers back his administration.
Courtland plans a grand Fourth of July with Judge Sims of Kan City and John A. Nordmark addressing crowds. Burr Oak and Courtland bands will play, a Formosa vs Republic City baseball game is planned, a steam riding gallery and balloon ascent are among attractions being organized.
A published biography of James Russell Jowell recounts a notable incident from his college life. It describes his senior year truancies from recitation and chapel, a provocative ebullition at evening prayers after being named poet of his class, and eventual consequences for habitual negligence.
A compact portrait of Benjamin Franklin, from poor boy to leading scientist and printer. The text highlights his self taught schooling, Poor Richards Almanac success, honesty in business, interest in electricity, and role in securing U.S. independence, noting his death on April 17, 1790.
Conference events run June 19 20 at Scandia Kansas with devotional sessions led by Rev W H Neil open parliament exercises glee club and educational talks by Emma Adamson Gladys Seaton Clara Bentley Daisy Smith Margaret Ross plus missionary addresses by Rev Ward and Mrs Ward and hospital notes from Bethany Hospital.
Community notes report Pete Hammer unveiling a new hay stacker. Mrs. Lill Scrivner has shown improvement after illness. Fishing remains a popular pastime as locals visit Scandia to watch the Bloomer girls play ball. Jens Stensons and wife return to Lindsborg after visiting here.
A brief dialogue vignette features Miss Dauber claiming facial judgment of a person’s profession. Miss Gushe responds while sitting for a portrait, joking that the speaker once predicted the artist’s vocation. The exchange captures a playful, observational moment about appearances.
Mary Gile recovering from appendicitis ready to leave hospital in coming weeks. The Ladies of the Western Star hold semi annual sale Saturday night June 16 at the church in Nor way with ice cream cake and coffee for all. Nearly one hundred attended Jens Stenson and wife reception Friday evening gifts given for those missing Ness City wedding. Thompson family visited west of the river Sunday and Arnie Thompson’s Monday. Gooseberries good for pickling Lat like. Mars G Hall hosted neighbors with refreshments. A good time reported by all.
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