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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
2
The note reports corn at 19 cents higher than last year amid a corn shortage. Minneapolis editor calls for cleaner alleys and sanitary reforms for hen dealers as spring arrives. State Journal predicts W. W. Caldwell will win the State Senate seat, though current Republican sentiment might hurt renomination or reelection chances.
Gomer Davies critiques last week's state convention at Topeka as the starkest example of machine politics. He notes Bailey's apparent support for Governor, who withdrew from nomination, and argues delegates were appointees of machine committees. He predicts the August primary will reflect public will.
The article contrasts Joseph L. Bristow and Chester S. Long, praising Bristow as progressive and anti machine while accusing Long of embracing patronage within the bourbon faction. Bristow vows to ally with younger Republicans and govern without a political machine.
Mr Rimel is very low. Ames made a business trip to Concordia Saturday. Highland school out Wednesday. 48 out Friday. Ben Bartlett and Will Lewis shelled corn at Persinger's. Geo Cowle marketed wheat in Rydal at 90 cents. Brady Bowling has rheumatism. Mrs Clark Murphy's nephew Carl Reed from Missouri visiting. Polly Tate to Belleville for Will Kent's baby's funeral. Eva Ainsworth helping at Will Lewis's new home. Independent Telephone Co held annual meeting at Geo Bowling's. lines join Rydal and Norway and new phones installed. Belle Hartman hospitalized for operation. Miss Jennie Gowle sick at Jewell City. Willy went out Tuesday night and returned Thursday. Bro Cory preached at Highland. Wolf hunt in Lincoln township not as successful. Earl Kelley buys farm from Chester Lewis. Lewis moves to Norway. Rev Wagner of Wakefield Kansas preached in Highland. Cheerful Givers donate 50 for pastor support and bought hymnals. A J Kelley family released from smallpox quarantine. Belleville banker notes 183 cases there. W T Adams kicked by horse. G W Cowle to Oklahoma. Will recovering.
Ordinance 134 grants The Norway Mutual Telephone Company a ten year franchise within Scandia Kansas with prohibitions on parallel lines within six feet and minimum five foot clearance for crossing lines. Annual franchise tax of one dollar plus five cents per phone in use. subject to city safety and street use regulations. takes effect after publication in Seaindia Journal March 13 1908.
Wm. Beames will run the Belleville store this week while J. B. departs on a trip to Cincinnati.
The first candidate's petition to be circulated in Scandia is that of Peter Johnson, candidate for county clerk.
The Epworth league will present a literary and social gathering at the Swedish Methodist church on Thursday evening March 19.
A local shop announces a clearance of wallpaper remnants this coming week to make room for new stock. Large line of wallpaper designs and colors offered at buyer’s price to move inventory quickly.
H S Cooper and A J White visit Kackley on Thursday morning to arrange installation of a new switchboard to serve Scandia Telephone Company patrons. The improvement is expected to be appreciated.
Advertises Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for lame shoulders whether from sprain or rheumatic pain. Advises liberal application and vigorous rubbing each time with a quick cure claimed. Sold by D. A. Nywall as the maple trees bloom and bees hum in the land.
A Wayne town Indiana resident Harry Wilson extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unmatched for croup and cold throat troubles. He notes it can prevent severe coughing fits when croupy symptoms first appear.
Ordinance 135 requires laying and maintaining sidewalks within 90 days in Scantlin Kansas. Sidewalks must be vitrified brick or artificial cement stone and funded by adjacent property owners. Areas include Grant Street sections and portions of East Scandia with details in Block, Lot numbers and street sides. Passed March 6 1908. Published March 13 1908.
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