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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues that old maidhood is a risk for those who cling to youth too long. It contrasts female aging with male aging, noting men gain experience while women must focus on life’s meaningful goals to avoid stigma and shine in true womanhood.
Venice municipal government plans to replace romantic canal lighting with incandescent gas lamps. Critics warn the glare will erase the twilight atmosphere that has long charmed visitors and inspired poets and painters to savor the lagoon city’s historic beauty.
Canada plans a 4 million relief scheme for Alberta and Saskatchewan farmers whose crops failed last year. The move surprises many who have believed the northwest to be prospering and may affect immigration perceptions and Kipling’s idea of bringing in British settlers.
A long debated plan in Ceylon resurfaces to span Adams Bridge and the gaps between Rameswaram and Tallaimanna. The South Indian Railway extends toward Rameswaram, risking only a water gap to join the Indian and Ceylon lines. If built, Colombo would serve southern India as a port, and tea and rubber sectors would gain from easier Indian labor transport.
A fragment suggests debate over a church building valued at a million dollars and its relation to a growing number of private homes. The text hints at scrutiny of extravagant church spending within a community context.
Former Governor William OConnell Bradley a Republican won a sixyear Senate term beginning March 4 1909 by 64 votes amid a factional floor scene in Frankfort Kentucky four anti Beckham Democrats H S McNutt Albert Charlton and Representatives Chris Mueller and E W Lillard revolted aiding the outcome. Beckham withdrew after a brief crisis leaving Bradley with the margin.
United States Circuit Judge A P McCormick in Fort Worth appointed Judge T J Freeman of Dallas as receiver for the International and Great Northern Railroad. The action follows a petition by Mercantile Trust NY trustee for many bondholders claiming a default of interest totaling 494,620 dollars and alleging insolvency and inability to meet operating expenses and ongoing improvements.
Denver police Chief Delaney announced a letter by Giuseppe Alio found in his Colorado Springs jail cell shows six U S cities had men connected to him in Father Leo’s killing. The report also noted six arrests in eastern cities of men suspected as his murder accomplices.
Whisky and beer valued at $1,000 seized from county joints were destroyed in Girard's public square before a large crowd. Bottles and glassware were broken and removed, with $5,000 worth of fixtures to be destroyed later. The county attorney reports 125 convictions this term. school funds rise from fines.
After more than two hours of debate the Ohio House passed the Rose county option bill 79 to 36. The measure sends the bill to the governor, who is expected to sign it. It allows counties to vote on banning saloons via petition of 35 percent of qualified voters, with a county majority deciding the policy and dry counties not affecting neighboring townships.
B L Winchell president of the Rock Island system telegraphed Governor Haskell asking that no action be taken without an opportunity to discuss the situation before the governor and attorney general. Haskell and West agreed to meet Winchell and representatives next Wednesday for a conference.
Paris police investigate an ingenious scheme. A New York individual obtained a letter of credit from a major bank and, using photographic forgeries, sent replicas to accomplices in London Paris Rome Vienna Marseilles Genoa Hamburg and Munich who cashed them at once, netting about 100000 dollars.
The House adopted a special rule restoring to the army appropriation bill the provision for an increase of pay for enlisted men and commissioned officers. The measure moves to ensure higher earnings for service members.
Letters from Coaldale and Warner describe grain production in 1907 and 1908. W. H. Pawson Jr. reports wheat and oats yields, hay, and potatoes with economic values, while F. S. Leffingwell notes winter wheat yields and local conditions in Bod. Both letters praise the country and provide farming details for investors and settlers.
A Boston group led by W N Hartshorn selects weekly lessons for Sunday schools and distributes 600 million leaflets annually in scores of languages. Europe Africa and Asia receive vernacular materials including 40 dialects for India, with Hawaii and Pacific islands also served.
At a London Mansion House fete Queen Alexandra paused to greet a young flower girl, who cheekily offered a kiss. The mother gasped as the girl received a smile and a kiss, later promising to tell grandchildren the amusing moment from Harper's Weekly.
A humorous exchange has an amateur motorist describing his new automobile as ugly yet powerful. The car's noise, dust, and clumsiness are praised by the enthusiastic onlooker who asks where to buy one.
Edmund Clarence Stedman, famed poet banker, loses a rare volume after hurling a book at a rude servant. A passerby pockets the flying volume. Later in a shop he buys back the exact book for forty dollars, only to find his own card in the leaves. The episode cures him of casting books at servants.
American tourists in a German hotel found a quirky sign written in three languages. The French was flawless, the German nearly so, but the English warned guests to turn the right handle to switch off the lightning or pay the price.
Important guidance urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria to ensure it is a safe and reliable remedy for infants and children. The notice emphasizes careful product authentication before use.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt captures a tongue in cheek exchange about poker for fun and betting as essential to enjoyment. The dialogue frames casual gambling as harmless entertainment with a sly wink at risk and stakes.
Promises relief from itching and bleeding piles in 6 to 14 days. Offers money back guarantee if not cured. Includes bold claims of rapid healing and a testimonial tone.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative for all ages. It highlights cleansing and gentle relief without debility or dose escalation, noting physician approval and urging purchase of genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from local druggists.
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