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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
1
Cincinnati public schools test a classroom for highly capable students as a companion to the class for backward pupils. Proponents argue fairness favors advancing rapid learners and mirror business world promotion. Educators say the old one size fits all method retards bright pupils and seek a more equitable approach.
The board endorses eliminating shared drinking cups to curb infection. Individual vessels, including folding metal rubber or paper cups, can be carried for personal use at low cost. Scarlet fever diphtheria influenza and tuberculosis can spread via communal water glasses and tea cups.
The auto expert who broke his neck pursuing speed records may have sacrificed his life for a cause that offers little practical warning. The author argues humans should seek to enjoy life rather than push for ever faster experiments, noting the knowledge may be of little use or warning to others.
England laments 75 million dollar yearly losses from rat damage. Officials fear pests mock control efforts as methods fail and rodents greet measures with indifference.
Doctor Young argues the rat is the original and busy conveyor of germs, warning against hurriedly abolishing a common symbol of pest control. The piece stresses careful consideration of disease vectors and public health implications.
A New York official states cabs in the city are driven by criminals after just taking his first ride, suggesting a broad safety concern based on a single experience.
A witty jab targets a controversial figure as the press reignites conflict before the upcoming canoeing season. The remark hints at intent to curb disruption prior to spring events.
A scholarly note claims shapespeare used about 21 000 words, with only a fraction seen in modern usage. The statement suggests a long tradition of linguistic creativity and sparse reuse of many terms since his era.
A beautiful woman marries a homely millionaire, and neighbors doubt the instinct guiding the union. The excerpt frames gossip about fate versus perception in a small community.
Pusata proposes spending 75 million dollars on a navy. After the expenditure Rusma will have a large amount of scrap iron to sell.
A Chicago woman thwarted a burglary by swinging a broom, driving the intruder away and ending the crime attempt. No injuries reported, and police are reviewing the incident.
Francisco I. Madero Jr enters Mexico City's government seat amid mass celebrations. Tens of thousands cheer as he rides through decorated streets, with banners of his likeness and the word Order to calm unruly crowds. His special train leads a parade of allied groups through the capital.
The Kansas Attorney General warns Hunnewell officials that continued trifling will not be tolerated. Council members may be compelled to attend meetings by mandamus, ousted for neglect of duties, or arrested for dereliction with fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in jail.
The moving picture shows here continue open as usual on Sunday. Several even advertise they will be open and no attempt is made to close them or arrest the managers.
Fred W. Woebmann of St. Louis has been named chief prosecutor for the United States Steel Corporation as part of a Department of Justice move in the steel trust case.
The Kansas public utilities commission is asked by the state board of health to issue an order forcing railroads and express companies to provide shelter at country stations. The aim is to protect milk and other country produce from sun and weather after complaints that goods spoil while left on platform areas.
Col Joseph Garrard of Fort Myer was reproved by President Taft for reporting against a soldier's claim to take examinations for promotion due to Jewish parentage. The president urged patience and restrained language in addressing the issue.
United States district court has impaneled a special grand jury under Judge K M Landis to pursue criminal probe of the so called lumber trust. The inquiry will focus on alleged methods used to steer Chicago mail order houses away from buying lumber directly from manufacturers.
Navy dispatch reports John K. Atkins of Chetopa Kansas, a seaman aboard the cruiser New Orleans, killed James L. Saunders of Cincinnati a fireman on the Saratoga, at the naval hospital in Yokohama Japan. Atkins enlisted from Chetopa four years ago and has served aboard the New Orleans throughout.
A Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific passenger train of seven coaches derailed after an open switch, hitting two switch engines. All three locomotives were wrecked. engineer Robert Atkinson was fatally injured while all passengers remained uninjured.
William Stuart Reyburn of Philadelphia is about 27 years old and elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joel Cook in Pennsylvania's second district. His father is Philadelphia's mayor and previously held the seat now occupied by his son.
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific will run a nine coach wheat demonstration train across Kansas and Oklahoma to show summer fallowing and better tillage. Demonstration plots at Hays compare green fields to ordinary plots, with potential yields of 20 bushels per acre. The train includes lectures, family spaces, and equipment to show soil preparation to double yields.
Missouri Pacific railway fires Hudson agent W R Windsor for publicizing names of men who had received beer shipments. Twelve men including Mayor Charles arrested for neglect in protecting editor R H Albertson who was attacked by anti prohibitionists over his jointist reporting.
Atchison Mayor Walker says the Atchison and Eastern Bridge Co will arbitrate toll questions after an inquiry found last year’s net profit of 141000 on a bridge with 18000 in expenses. Congressman Anthony will seek War Department action if arbitration fails.
The receivers of Third Avenue Metropolitan and New York City Railway propose a compromise totaling 73 million dollars, with 200 thousand dollars in cash, for settlement of claims. The proposal has apparent approval from the public service commission.
Three Holden children Jean Maude and Eva aged 15 13 and 11 were drowned in a pond near the Holden farm eleven miles northwest of Medford Oklahoma.
General Wood proposes a six month enlistment to popularize the army and attract high school and college graduates who would not commit to longer terms. He seeks public discussion and plans to push legislation in the next regular session.
The short chatter mentions Smokers and a cigarette brand, a quick scene of a boy mentioning a circus visit, and a family moment where the father Pa wanted to go and the boy went along with him. The reading reflects casual dialogue and product mention in a newspaper fragment.
Spohn Medical Co reports Distemper cured in all ages of horses and dogs with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Over 600,000 bottles sold last year at 50 cents to 1 dollar. Trade inquiries invited. Roiks wanted. manufacturers address Goshen Indiana.
Johnny Williams, labeled “bad” again, prompts a sigh from his Sunday school teacher who fears a reunion in heaven. The storied quip, from Harper's Monthly, records a wry exchange reflecting moral judgments in a light, humorous tone.
Australia’s Victoria region marks its 500th free library opening amid heavy patronage. The libraries collectively earn about 340000 dollars from halls, subscriptions, and grants. About one million books exist, with an estimated 3500000 annual visits. Fiction enjoys the most reads, though general literature and history also attract readers.
A New England woman and her southern cousin discuss railroad pricing on a small branch line. They contrast five cents per mile with cheaper hourly rates, noting about thirty five cents per hour.
Historian George Bancroft recounted a Massachusetts road tale noted by Percy H. Epler. An elderly gentleman, nearly blind, tossed pennies toward a flock of geese gobbling on Lincoln street and called them his children as he blessed them.
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