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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1903
Page
1
The ad offers heavy discounts on French Ginghams Silkalines Percales and Wash Goods with reduced prices per yard. It lists Curtain Swiss Shirting and various undergarments, plus reduced corsets, sewing machines and ribbons. Also promotes shoe stock from Hamilton Brown and Douglas with many items priced below cost. Includes leather harness and overstocked workwear with substantial markdowns.
A miscellaneous grocery listing shows items such as White Russian Soap Arkee lye tomatoes coffee blackberries pumpkin hominy sauer kraut rice prunes and tobacco with outdated price notes. It reads like a catalog fragment with unit prices and quantities for several staples.
Excerpts from Longfellow and a note that coal prices are set to fall provoke little concern. The line about passing ships contrasts with the vague economic forecast, leaving readers unmoved as darkness returns.
The Comet arrives on desk this week as a neatly printed, newsy sheet from Courtland. Its fresh layout and accessible writing promise concise local reporting and timely community updates.
The quotation references John D. Rockefeller valuing a new stomach at one million dollars and comments on wealth. It hints at comments on press and the March weather with a note on sudden changes.
The North Central Editorial Association will convene in Beloit on April 10 and 11. A short excursion is planned as part of the program.
Newspapers push Concordia i to face Clyde's alleged defaulting treasurer. The frequent calls from editors urge action and accountability amid ongoing financial controversy.
A short editorial urges the Leavenworth Times to model propriety at home and set a positive example for the community, criticizing public displays of party cussedness and urging better conduct.
The column notes widespread cattle deaths on western ranges and predicts a price rise for hides and beef. It argues the extent of losses could trigger a market shift and affect ranchers and traders.
Members of the legislature could have taken a twenty mile drive over Republic County roads this week. Any passable road would have sufficed, suggesting a desire for swift unanimous action on road quality.
The legislature faces a dual test as a tax bill and congressional reapportionment move forward. If both succeed, critics may retreat. if both fail, newspapers will have ample material for critique.
A brief moral vignette recalls two little girls who set out to make sunshine one morning. Despite fog and rain, they bring happiness to the home, suggesting everyone should laugh and spread sunshine when the weather is gloomy.
A Kansas City Journal editorial denounces the Kansas Republican press for harming the party by criticizing the legislature and enabling graft. It contrasts with Populist loyalties and urges honest, independent press and voters to curb Pringleism amid saloon era corruption.
The article discusses the coming campaign battles over the state prohibition law. It argues that enforcement challenges and widespread evasion fuel reform efforts while praising Kansas for crime reduction and protection of youth. William Truttenhouse is cited on the saloon’s harm to children.
The Senate approved a $3,300 appropriation for printing Secretary Coburn’s biennial cattle and farming report, down from $4,300. The 1,100 page volume covers cattle breeds, 200 pages on wheat in Kansas, and over 100 pages on feeding cattle, with no cost to Kansas farmers within the appropriation. Opposition by Mr. Leland stems from personal animus and a demand to omit Coburn’s name from the leaf.
The Wichita Eagle criticizes Kansas lawmakers and questions funding to quit early, noting the paper backed Pringleism and accusing the current session of folly and graft. The editorial cites a potential $1,000 bonus per member to quit and suggests schemes and job shuffles through Saturday midnight.
Rural Kansas notes Jewell County tops state in poultry and eggs sales totaling 142302 dollars and 33976 acres of alfalfa. Republic County trails in per acre value but remains strong in swine, with Nemeha leading the state in that industry.
A Clifton News note objects to politicians punishing enemies and opposes actions at the expense of the Republican party. The remark names Cy Leland and others as examples.
One of the new 13 000 ton battleships will be named Kansas. Kansas people will take a greater interest in the navy and watch with pride the course of their favorite.
The bill reducing the stock yards charge at Kansas City has become law. The law for double liability for stockholders has also been repealed and Secretary Coburn gets part of what he wanted for postage. The legislature will adjourn Saturday.
A local commentary recalls how Leland W faced his 1900 defeat by taking his medicine without squealing. It notes a three column interview attacking Senator Burton and allies published during the campaign and calls Leland no god, saying he howls loudly when hurt, urging the Belleville organ to verify.
The House passed Leidy's compulsory attendance law by 64 to 43 after a tough fight. The measure provides for the appointment of truancy officers in every county and city to enforce school attendance. The previous law is described as a dead letter due to lack of enforcement.
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