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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
2
The Tax Commission Bill creates a three member governor appointed commission and places county assessors under county commissioners and state audit. Township trustees become deputy assessors and must assess property at market value under penalties. Effectivity date unclear with reports suggesting immediate or next year.
A Western Advocate excerpt argues that editors must bear financial hits for standing by principles. Citizens may advocate freely, but editors lose pass privileges or advertising revenue for anti pass laws or opposing mail order ads. Support for or against candidates provokes boycotts, with the paper risking cash when taking a clear public position.
The Supreme Court rules against Governor Ilock and Kansas in the Katy case. The Kansas City Star claims vindication, while noting the state Republican machine loses credibility. If the legislature misses major goals this week, many lawmakers may leave the state house in two years.
A reader quotes a biblical prophecy from Ecclesiastes about music and cites Evelyn Nesbit Thaw as fitting the text. The passage claims Mr. Yapp of Jewell County is not an auctioneer.
J A Uarmon of Sizemore West Va says he has found the perfect pill that never disappoints for torpid liver and chronic constipation. He recommends Dr King’s New Life Pills guaranteed satisfactory. 25c at all druggists.
A brief local notice offers old bogeys for sale at low price from H A ZnMferman, located in the 9th quarter. The fragmentary ad indicates basic sale terms with no further details provided.
Classified brief notes a seed sale for durum spring wheat with contact phone 210 Scandia attributed to Albert Sandin.
An advertisement lists poultry offerings including oysters, ducks, and turkeys at Up-To-Date Restaurant. Prices are subject to change, and A. J. Riley notes cash payments year round.
Mr. D. N. Walker notes a quick healing after toe wound when Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was applied. He reports no inflammation afterward and describes the salve as healing every sore burn and skin disease. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
A 1907 letter to the editor questions railroad criticism, argues for fair treatment, and warns against harsh attacks harming investment. It defends pass laws and Kansas rates while noting profitable rail operations depend on balanced regulation and honest management. News is cited from the Topeka Daily Globe.
The speaker denounces railroads for preferring rule or ruin over fair treatment and claims they refuse to allow Kansas residents to operate their own enterprises.
A fragment notes the Kansas Senate action on temperance measures urged by the governor and reports a majority in favor of booze limits and rail road control of politics.
Governor Hoch traveled to the legislature to press for action on widely demanded measures the article highlights as pivotal for current policy. His push emphasizes urgency and broad public support behind the proposals.
Mrs S Ruppee of Ava Missouri says her son suffered serious lung trouble last year and could not be helped by a doctor. After a druggist recommended Dr King’s New Discovery his health improved in weeks and he has worked steadily since as a carpenter. She credits the remedy with saving his life and urges trial with a free trial bottle.
The cattle market closed last week in fairly good condition with air classes showing a moderate advance. Supply remained smaller than usual and is moderate at 11,000 head today. Market for beef steers cows heifers stockers and feeders is steady to strong.
Run slackens but demand remains healthy with steers topping at 6.40 and typical beef prices from 4.60 to 5.50 for cattle. Cows trade 3.00 to 4.50, heifers 3.50 to 4.75, calves 3.25 to 7.50, and feeders 4.00 to 4.85. Hog prices ease with top 6.95 and most sold 6.90. J AVRICKART L. S. Correspondent.
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