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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
6
A wizened charcoal burner of Kent reveals skill and pride beneath a shabby exterior. He tends the pit with rapid, precise actions to quench, balance air, and produce smokeless charcoal for hop kilns, while recounting clan lore, dangers, and the enduring demand for charcoal across industries.
The article explains milk production in cows as a manufacturing process driven by the cow's blood and nervous system. It notes that milking is not fully voluntary and external disturbances stop milk flow much like digestion, as described by Indiana Farner and the scientist cited.
A quip contrasts marriage with single life noting that before marriage a woman swears she will never speak to her partner when angry, while after marriage she keeps him from peaceful moments with renewed temper and demands.
The telephone industry recorded strong demand and marked a significant advance last year while other industries declined. The sector showed resilience as productivity and sales rose amid broader economic weakness.
Wilbur and Orville Wright received the Aero Club of America gold medal from President Taft in the East Room after a welcome by Representative Herbert Parsons. Taft praised their air achievements and their impact on civilization, while the brothers offered brief modest remarks.
Andrew Carnegie reports via Col lier's Weekly that he funded 1 800 public libraries with total donations of 51 596 963. By December 8, 1908 he built 959 US libraries with 208 branches costing 34 875 745, plus 329 buildings and 65 branches in England and Wales costing 7 859 550. Canada received 86 buildings and five branches at 2 059 415, with overall satisfaction in library spending.
The Missouri supreme court issued a writ of prohibition stopping Judge George Williams from proceeding with Attorney Jones's injunction action to block a three-cent passenger fare by several railroads. The decision followed a similar finding when the court refused contempt for a railroad that defied Williams' temporary restraining order. Circuit Attorney Jones had been enjoined from continuing the suit by the U S district court in Kansas City.
John C. Radford former Kansas state grain inspector was arrested in Kansas City on a warrant sworn by Assistant Attorney General John Marshall charging misappropriation of state funds. The amount is unknown as the six year investigation led by Gov. Stubbs continues.
Great Western New York reports Morgan & Co plans a reorganization of the Chicago Great Western Railway. A new company would issue 328 million dollars of first mortgage 60 year bonds at four percent, 50 million dollars in preferred stock, and 46 million dollars in common. Total cash needs are about 25 million.
Dr. Andrew Walker McAlester resigns as professor of surgery a dean at the University of Missouri School of Medicine where he served since 1873. He graduated from the university in 1865.
Washington DC engineers report a 14 foot Mississippi waterway from St Louis to the Gulf not desirable with a $128 million construction bill and $6 million annual upkeep. They find current river depth ample for expected commerce and favor dredging and bank protection over major canal substitution.
The steamer Perry C Walker carried away the lower gates of the canal lock. The Crescent City sank after taking the impact, the Walker began sinking, and the Assinabola sustained minor damage. Water gushed through the lock as crews raced to shut off flow. engineers fear the lock will be out of service for the season.
In Memphis Tennessee during the ninth annual Confederate Veterans reunion a frenzied welcome greeted General Frederick Dent Grant son of the man who defeated them. A cavalry division led by a seasoned officer charged the reviewing stand to greet the Grant family as veterans overwhelmed the stand for handshakes. The scene left Grant moved with tears and gratitude as the parade ended.
New York reports that Emperor William in recognition of his good offices for the German contemporary art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum presented a portrait bearing his signature to J Pierpont Morgan, president of the museum.
A playful dialogue notes a family party where Bill is marked by a humorous “baseball fever” while relatives mingle. The exchange frames a light community moment with neighbors and kin.
Winchester Indiana report shows Mrs May Deal praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors warned of dropsy. The ad claims hundreds of letters from grateful users and urges women with painful periods backache or indigestion to seek advice and use the product.
Boston mourns as Rev. Edward Everett Hale D D chaplain of the United States Senate Unitarian divine philanthropist author journalist and peace advocate dies at his Roxbury residence after a long illness.
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