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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
2
The fragment alleges Col Cooper and Senator Carmack face political accusations and a contested prosecution style attack. It hints at past vetoes and public receipts but lacks clear details or corroborating facts from the text.
In a brief capitol move Governor Stubbs named a new state public works chair. The appointment comes as part of a broader reshuffle affecting legislators from Wisconsin and neighboring districts.
The religious fanatic Adam God offered to forgive Kansas City and quit preaching if released. He pledges to apologize to the police department and pray for the souls of the murdered officers, arguing that his Christian disposition warrants asylum rather than county jail confinement.
Kansas readers learn the Senate approved the Stannard bill to shield the bald eagle from slaughter. It raises the cost to hunters to kill one of the birds from ten to twenty five dollars, seen as a priority measure amid late-session activity.
The piece argues that regardless of Republican pledges, Gov. Stubbs cannot be blamed for stalled agenda as he has used all powers to secure promised laws and even faced accusations of overstepping office but finds a governor is not omnipotent.
Discussion returns to a $2000 yearly figure for legislators with pay set at 330 per day for 50 days. Since the session has elapsed members are now unpaid. Some say $500 is fair for Kansas district representation, while others complain some members have done little but oppose measures.
A bill allocating 50000 for foreign seed wheat to boost state yields has passed the Senate and likely will pass the House. The Regents of the State Agricultural College will import the seed with the fund, and farmers may obtain seed by paying half upfront and signing a five year contract for the rest. After five years the sum is to be returned and profits reinvested.
The text outlines penalties for sale or free distribution of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors and for minors smoking in public places. It imposes fines from 5 to 100 dollars for various offenses and classifies violators as misdemeanants.
RB Riley argues in state’s Weekly that business success hinges on detail focus and imagination. He contrasts college training with business practice, saying a top executive blends imagination with practical routine, and must risk losing everything rather than cheat to survive.
An offer to subscribe to a state capital newspaper priced at thirty cents monthly or a year for one dollar. The notice invites readers to subscribe by mail or in person at the Topeka Daily State Journal office in Topeka Kansas.
When egg prices rise, farmers stock up at Nywall's and Nywall spots Dr. Hess and Clark's Poultry Panerea offering 230 and 600 package quantities to support flock feeding amid market highs.
Semadia man aimed to secure business by expiring subscriptions and speed a sales approach. Position needs memory and experience, with pay around 81.50 per day plus commission. Apply with address and references to HLC0 Poncock Rooan Tl Saeesss Maeagsine Bldy New York.
Unclear OCR fragment lists several names and terms. Mentions Alvin Johnston and Gene, plus references to a company and numbers, but readable context is minimal. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the legible text.
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