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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
9
A tale shows an editor giving free space to a merchant who refuses ads. The shop booms until crowds arrive, then the owner begs to stop the promotion, fearing the endless flow of customers and the need to rest. The narrator hoped for higher profits, but the merchant insists ads must go.
The poem portrays Joe Cannon as a dominant force shaping press and people, likening him to a sultan and the sun at noon. It layer s imagery of power and influence, calling him the ruling force behind the constitution and the United States, a figure both praised and criticized.
The article touts Cham berlain's Liniment as a rapid cure for sprains and bruises and chronic rheumatism. It claims a month or more of disability can be shortened to less than a week with faithful use. Sold by D. A Nywall.
A Republican Kansas river farmer hanged himself last week leaving a note on his coat tail. He said he had spent forty years raising corn to feed hogs to earn money to buy land and now owned more land than one man ought to own, so he quit the job. He stated he was not crazy but tired of life and seeking rest and peace.
Freeman recalls Pepperpot the airedale outsmarting burglars after a cottage theft. The dog allegedly carried a hoboes lantern on the train ride home, proving to Freeman that a clever animal can be trained to carry items and perform tasks.
Rev John R Clemons traveled the north middle states for about 30 years after the Civil War preaching to crowds with independent doctrine and a supercilious manner. His radical sermons led to church doors closing, and at a northern Ohio basket meeting he was escorted from the grounds after declaring against creeds and shouting a quip about riding toward the new Jerusalem.
Mr. Arnold Shanklin, back from Panama, says men there view wives as essentials but usually have sweethearts who are chaperoned or return home for them. Government builds six room houses for married men and a pleasant social set forms. He disputes Mrs Helen Varick Boswell’s claim that old maids are wanted there.
After a fierce gale and blizzard top-story office occupants report nausea from swaying tall buildings. The New York Press notes the earthquake like sensation causes stomach sickness among thousands.
London Lloyds News notes extreme wealth inequality in the United States with about 700000 deaths yearly and a large share of assets held by roughly 21000 individuals. The piece argues for a Commercial Club in Scandia to address distribution of riches.
A conversation notes a patient replying that the doctor expects him to be out soon. The punchline is the patient quips the doctor will be out the bill as the daily charge is sent in. The exchange reveals humor about medical care and costs.
A father recounts his ten year old son’s joke about a postage stamp and a prohibitionist, linking it to ongoing southern dry politics. The line shows a gleeful family scene amid debate on alcohol regulations.
In a prison scene a convict admits his aim to flatter a rich man by mimicking the man's signature on a check. A prison visitor reacts with disbelief at the audacious ruse.
Scenting a novelty remark from Philadelphia paper clips two British gents discussing Bruteley beating his wife. The blithe exchange notes queer methods and echoes a humor column tone without graphic detail.
Copeland County column notes a shift in the veteran vote from Cyrus Leland to W R Stubbs after a Kansas City encampment. It cites widespread letters and local signs in Jewell and Jewell City showing strong opposition to Leland and solid backing for Stubbs among veterans.
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