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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
2
Readable snippets mention the Cooper murder case the Hetty Green daughter marriage and Kansas Legislature. The text shows public interest divided among those topics with no clear resolution or narrative.
A recent Senate action enacts a blue law prohibiting sale or giving away cigarettes and cigarette papers and imposes a severe penalty for any establishment that allows smoking on its premises.
The Missouri legislature remains deadlocked as Senator Stephenson loses strength in votes. Friends send a certificate to Washington stating he received no majority in either house on separate ballots. Stephenson remains determined to secure value tied to his admitted rapid spending in the printary.
The primary law was amended to rotate ballot names so no candidate always leads. It found in last August’s primary that the first name enjoyed advantage, and the change requires each candidate to appear at the head of the ticket in turn.
The senate refused the administration bill to merge state boards, eliminating the Hutchinson Infirmary managers and penitentiary supervisors and placing institutions under the board of control. Speaker Dovey pushed the measure in the house, but senate opposition prevailed amid job cuts and political pressure. Governor Stubbs supported passage.
The forthcoming administration is expected to appoint Whilander C. Knox of Pennsylvania as Secretary of State and Geo. W. Wickersham of New York as Attorney General, with J. M. to head the War Department.
The speaker lists Dickinson, Meyer, Nagel, Ballinger, Hitchcock, and Wilson as cabinet members and notes that aside from Hitch cock and the long-standing appointees, most citizens have heard little of them before. The remark implies limited public familiarity with many officials beyond top names.
The bill creating the office of State Engineer has passed both houses. The State Engineer will earn 2500 yearly and be based at the Agricultural College. Duties include supervising all state engineering work, furnishing road plans and specifications, aiding county engineers in highway improvements, preparing bridge plans and approving bridge specs over 5000 before contracts. He will attend Farmers Institutes and provide instructive literature for the department.
St Francis Kansas serves as an example of community effort in a sparse region. The town, county seat of the northwest, bonds funds for a sugar beet factory and irrigation projects, demonstrating loyal civic spirit and determination to improve Western Kansas.
Readers seek clarity on Kansas House member Mr Boyd regarding roads, adjournment timing, prohibitory measures, bank deposits, and public utilities bills. Constituents deserve his positions plus a notable achievement in Topeka or public service for Republic County.
A sales pitch for a daily paper from Topeka Kansas promising first class news at 30 cents a month by mail and 100 days for a dollar. Readers are urged to subscribe for comprehensive state news from the capital.
When egg prices rise, Nywall’s promotes Dr. Hess and Clark’s Poultry Panacea feed. The store lists 25e and 600e package sizes as a cost-saving option for chicken keepers.
Job ad from Success Magazine seeking a man in Scandia to dock after expired subscriptions and secure new business. Prefers experienced applicants but will consider those with good qualifications. Pay 60 dollars per day plus commission. Address with references Ro C. Peacock Room 142 Success Magazine Blog New York.
Adolphe Nelson returned Saturday from the AQUW Grand Lodge and notes a lively session. The Grand Minister's salary was reduced and the Grand Lodge seceded from the National Organization.
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