Scandia Field Day Ends with Losses and Odd Claims
A Saturday field day at Rack ley saw several Scandia sports lose money amid rumors of a fraudulent healer operating locally. A Sunday ball game ended 22 to 10 in favor of Scandia. Mrs Geo L White hosted Republic City guests including Rev F L Cox and Van Rockhold at a Wharf Day gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rackley
Scandia Sports
Scandia
George Miller
Geo. L. White
Republic City
F. L. Cox
van ‘Rockhold
Stover
Lois ‘Holliday
Lotta Stover and Clark
Harry Goodrich
D. A. Davies
Gousman
Clark
Cause of the Grip A Queer Theory About Influenza
London Truth cites a bizarre theory that Krakatoa dust from a volcanic eruption forty years earlier could influence influenza spread. The piece humorously suggests atmospheric cleansing, possible anti influenza masks, and even muzzled constables patrolling the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pacific
Krakatoa
Food Work and Sleep A Vital Life Guideline
The text argues time from toil for sleep and recreation is not time lost but essential. It states food work and sleep sustain life, with contentment and cheerfulness as oil for the body’s engine. Denying sleep and nourishment harms longevity. a well oiled body runs longer.
Calculations on Ocean Wave Heights and Speeds
The piece notes that in strong winds waves can reach 260 feet long moving at 360 feet per second. Four hundred foot waves at 28 knots occur only in heavy storms, with potential rises of 600 feet in 15 seconds. Typical trade winds yield waves five to six feet high, while average heights are under fifty feet. The report emphasizes exceptionalism of very tall waves.
As a Matter of Sympathy in Washington Star
A brief quote recounts Mr Meekton and Henrietta discussing temper. He admits losing temper when Henrietta reads aloud something she deems unjust. The exchange captures a moment of candid emotion and frustration.
A Card of Thanks for Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Mrs. S. Tety of Des Moines Iowa expresses gratitude to the Chamberlains Cough Remedy makers for relief in coughs lung troubles and whooping coughs. She credits the remedy with perfect satisfaction and asks the manufacturers to accept heartfelt thanks. Sold by Happer the Drugist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tety
Destoines
Iowa
Happer
Drugeist
HERE AND THERE. Local notes and social updates
Jonathan Taylor paints his renter’s new house. N A Williams goes to Topeka for eye treatment. Bradley heads to Salina for work. Oscar Peterson returns from Salina after Wesleyan University. Beatrice excursion planned for Sunday. Mrs. Jas McGowan and daughters back from Nebraska. Lester Bowling visits from Nebraska. Mrs. Fulecomer returns from Jewell county. Chapel children’s day exercises postponed due to whooping cough. Orvis Shaw visiting from Salina reports family thriving. Scandia set for Fourth celebration if weather allows. large crowds expected. A social gathering Friday with ice cream and cake at Turnipseed home. List of attendees includes numerous local families and names. Low shoes on sale at Whitney’s.
Advertised Letters June 1 1900 Names Listed
Advertised letters appear for Emma Anderson Tom Cragall Jack Carbaugh Edwin B. Wingate Mrs M A B Winter and P M Kra i with initials. The notice records names to claim at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Emma. Carbaugh
Tom Cragall
Jack. Wingate
Edwin B. Winter
M. A. B. Krai
P. M
Cuban postoffice retrenchments trigger reforms
Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General Bristow urged drastic retrenchments urged by Postmaster-General Smith to cut expenses. Smith sought Cuba Director-General approval for requisitions, but reports to him were never sent. In January he began independent investigations, found expenditures far exceeded receipts, and ordered retrenchment, which was not followed. External oversight by President McKinley and the Governor-General is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Smith
McKinley
Cuba
Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure advertised in boxes
A vintage ad promises Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure for dropsy diabetes and Bright's disease. It claims a bank draft is included in each box and offers 25 cents and one dollar cash benefits. Sold by A. J. White at First National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Mull
A. J. White
Beaver Township Personal Property Tax Records Summary
The list itemizes personal property holdings in Beaver Township with names such as Anderson, Bergstrom, Carlson, and Jorgenson among many others, amounts totaling 51310 and noting 11800 exempt leaving 34510 taxed, with 21125 taxed last year and 71 families paying then, and 112 taxpayers this year. The notice ends with an unrelated health ad for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
State Normal Students From Republic County Attend Emporia
Twenty three Republic county youths were enrolled at the State Normal School in Emporia over the past year, the largest share from Republic and neighboring areas. Named attendees include Ray Patterson Don L Patterson Lida Bowersox Minnie Bowersox Elmer Myers Lissa Myers W L Bowersox Georgia Sheldon Belleville Gracie James Delpha Fogelberg Grace McClure James Hurst Milton B Sherrard Ollie Fisher Lewis Vance Julia Tiller John R Rimol Anna Rimol Harvey Weary Ralph Madden Bes sie Steenblock Charles W Rundus Mundeh Charles Baters Emeline Baier Hattie Jewell Talmo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
State Normal School
Emporia
Ray Patterson
Don L. Patterson
Lida Bowersox
Minnie Bowersox
Elmer Myers
Lissa Myers
W. L Bowersox
Georgia
John R
Anna Rimol
Norway
Harvey Weary
Ralph Madden
Agenda
Bessie Steenblock
Charles W.rundus
Mundeh
Charles Baters
Emeline Baier
Narka
Hattie Jewell
Talmo
We Are Ft According to statements publish ed last week
Bank deposits show where the business is and reveal money in Cuba, Narka, Courtland, and Scandia. Scandia leads with 184260.14, followed by Cuba 40936.84, Courtland 38512.75, and Narka 59930.61. The writer bets Belleville and Republic have less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Narka
Courtland
Scandia
Belleville
Republic
Headache cure praised in local letter
Mr Jno N Wilkie of West Detroit writes that Krause's Headache Capsules provide a speedy permanent cure for severe headaches. The letter praises the remedy as unrivaled and notes A J White sells it. An advertisement also promotes Mull's Lightning Specific as safe for children and used for diarrhoea and stomach pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
N. Wilkie
Adams
West Detroit
Mich
Krause
A. J. White
Perpetual Motion in Promises and Furniture Quality
The ad touts constant motion in business promises and labels the company a reliable source of Willow and Rattan Furniture. It highlights Bamboo Couches Piazza Chairs Hanmi mocks and other items as examples of the latest style and solid quality backed by the name.
Excursions on the Rock Island Route
The Rock Island Route announces excursion fares for the Democratic National Convention trip from Sandia to Kansas City at 6.25 dollars round trip with sale dates July 2 to 4 and return any time by July 9. Additional fares apply to Colorado cities with one fare plus two dollars round trip, sale June 21 to July 10, with final return October 1900. An Beatrice Nebr Chautauqua excursion departs Sanadia June 24 at 9:25 AM returning 6 PM the same day, round trip 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Sandia
Kansas City
Kansasity
Colorado Springs
Denver
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Cole
Beatrice
Nebr
Chautauqua
Seanadia
P. D. Scuorrmn
Subscription offer and odd court note from Idaho divorce case
The Journal offers new subscribers two papers for seven cents until January 1 1900. A Idaho divorce case reveals the husband testified he feared water and baths, claiming seasickness amid indigestion. The ad cites Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at A J White's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borth
Idaho
Dr. Caldwell
A. J. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jonathan Taylor
N. A. Williams
Topeka
Bradley
Salina
Oscar Péterson
Wesleyan University
Jas. McGowan
Jessie
Ruby
Nebraska
Lester Bowling
Jennie Fulecomer
Jewell County
Orvis Shaw
Mr. Shaw
B. Turnipseed
J. Scott
Ed. Goodwin
Christie
J. Currie
W. A. Johnson
Martha
Ida
Nellie Kallman
Lizzie
Maggie
Anna McGowan
Lola Singer
Mary Maxton
Jary
Kate Hay
Mary Louden
Ada
Lillie Burandt
Messrs “Lester
Chas.Bowling
G Maxton
W. Currie
W. Burandt
Robert Doctor
Be Seifert
Wm. Gilbert
O. Turnipseed
W. McGowan
D. White
Win
Alfred, Albert
Ed. Kallman
Whitney’s
Beaver Township
Bosh Scice
Bergstrom
Olof
Barricklow
Berg
John
Gorn Co
Asati
Carlson
B.a&o
Creager Estate
Carlson, Frank
SWAN
Blead
G-E
Ellingson
Elmberg
Engwall
Fred
Holbergy- Lew
Florell
J P
Fitzgerald
Gorenson
Peter
Gabrielson
Moyea
Hanson
Chas
Houghton
Holgerson
F H
Hendrickson
F.G
Hedges, W H
Hageman, S A
Hansen, Albert
Reese
Hedstrom
Pie
Hall
Hansen
Frank
Hedges
Ernest
Hansen, Hane Witde
Jorgenson
Aebapattos
Johnson, & Wes Awash Saet
Andrew
Pal
Arthur M
Lindberg
Tanger
Lundblade
Larson
Lindy Gas
Monson
Nils
Methregor
Clara
Madson
Nelson
Leonard
Elmer
Niel
Daniel
Paniat
Magnus
Olund
Olson
Erick
Petees
Christina
Pearson
F K
Pears
Phillips, WR
Poage, John
Yoneieeel
Rodde, Iver I
Rosenquist, A H
Robertson
Sederlin ‘Estate
Tebow
H'D
Coos
Thudin
Gust Tega
Williams, T J
Wass Swith
Rey ZO
Erk Paeths
M. Oscar Olson
Egg, Proprietor
State Normal Students
Olson Furniture & Carpet House
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