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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
8
An unsolicited testimonial touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for lumbago and kidney issues, with a Denver man claiming five months of relief and urging readers to request a sample and booklet. Garfield Tea and a quip about a play’s ending follow the ad-like testimonial.
In a playful Telegram exchange from Youngstown, Schmidt and Schmaltz debate the newborn. The chesslike guessing game ends with Schmidt claiming a girl, as they exchange lighthearted banter about the surprise arrival at their house.
A London Option cartoon portrays a diner accusing a singing proprietor’s wife of out of tune performance. The proprietor reveals the wife accompanies herself, sparking humor about the discordant dinner ambience.
In a city discussion, a former opposition figure admits abandoning the fight for a smoke-free city. He now runs a family stake in a major machine shop after leaving salaried work, saying smoke cannot be abolished and the question is no longer worth harping on.
A reader cites relief from stomach distress after stopping coffee and starches and using Postum and Grape-Nuts. The letter, attributed to a man in Yon a, claims weight gain and improved digestion, praising Postum Co. products and the book The Road to Wellville.
Bert Whitaker while plowing eight miles west of Ottawa uncovered bones likely from an ancient Indian skeleton. Only arm bones and lower jaw remained, with a metal bracelet on one arm and numerous beads suggesting a necklace. Settlers recall no local burial ground in Greenwood neighborhood. the grave is believed to predate settlement.
Kansas and Oklahoma grain dealers and millers will gather in Wichita on June 6 and 7. The Wichita board of trade will cover travel expenses. Past conventions drew 300 plus attendees. this year for 500 participants is expected. Topics include wheat harvest prospects and prices.
Midland Valley Railway proceeds with buying property along its planned Wichita line without eminent domain. About $40,000 in parcels acquired, with remaining parcels under negotiation. Graders set up camps south of Peck in Sedgwick County as work continues toward fall operation.
A surveying party begins work to map a route for the Arkansas City Wellington Northern railroad. The initial line runs from Wellington southeast to Arkansas City via Geuda Springs along Slate Creek valley. Multiple routes will be surveyed and the most practicable chosen.
J J Johnson's orchard three miles from El Dorado selected 400 apple trees. Prof C V Holsinger of Kansas State Agricultural College will care for the trees this summer to demonstrate proper orchard methods to local orchard men. He will return every two weeks during the season to supervise care.
The bonding company protecting the county deposit in the failed Abilene State bank has paid the full sum of 5724. It will join other depositors in the settlement of the bank's affairs. The bank has not yet collected the 8000 bond of cashier J A Flack. A separate suit seeks damages for a death linked to a coal mine incident. Ivy Glover sues Central Coal and Coke company and John White pit boss No 16 near Scammon for 10000. The death stemmed from a coal dust explosion that killed David Glover on February 20.
Baker University announces a six week summer session beginning June 9. The program runs through early August with classes available to enrolled students.
At Chapman annual meeting Frank Childer was elected treasurer and residents voted to raise 3500 dollars to sustain schools for another year. The board was instructed to investigate and install a modern heating plant as plans for an additional classroom and a new teacher ward were discussed.
The Florence Business Men's Association offers $50 in cash prizes for the best kept lawns this year. First prize $25, second $10, and three prizes of $5 each. Three inspections will be made about May 1, July 15, and August 31.
Dr J Howard Stough former head of Latin and Greek at Midland College Atchison has been chosen to head the Latin department at the State Normal School Chadron Nebraska effective immediately.
Topeka reports the Kansas grain inspection department struggles to fund operations under the new self-sustaining law as fees lag behind expenses. Changes at the State Historical Society shift duties following Miss Zu Adams’ death. Movable schools for men expand via the extension department. G A R membership grows to 10 873 with pensions routed through Kansas. State banking moves toward civil service reform under Commissioner Dolley.
State health authorities will inspect all private and denominational schools to determine whether they are sanitary and compliant with health standards. Findings will guide closures or required improvements by the health board.
Ed Geers praised as a trusted figure in horse racing while Joe touts SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE for 12 years, claiming it cures all forms of distemper and helps prevent disease in stables. Available at 50c and 1 per bottle from druggists or Spahn Medical Co. Goshen Ind. A quote attributed to Benjamin Disraeli closes the note.
Nature's laxative Garfield Tea overcomes constipation and is ideally suited to tone up the system in the Spring.
A fragment notes that a ship transporting fond hopes ends in courtship. It references Lewis' Single Binder cigars as a 5¢ option with rich mellow notes for smokers.
Ralph Rust of Willis Michigan endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a long standing household remedy. He claims spring use cleanses the blood and expels humors from winter, noting exposure to bad weather as a farmer. He recommends the liquid form or Sarsatabs chocolated tablets.
Dialogue reflects two speakers noting Gab bleigh talks too much and is gentle, contrasting with quiet interruptions. The piece captures a witty backhanded characterization in a brief exchange.
A vintage caution urging mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature and seal, noting the product’s use for infants and children for over 30 years and encouraging reliance on Fletcher's Castoria.
Jack questions landlord about children as Henry hushes and says they call it Fido in a brief Harper's Bazaar style exchange.
Antiseptic powder for tired aching swollen feet promises rest and comfort. Claims to make walking a delight and urges readers not to accept substitutes. Free sample offer via Allen 8 Olussted Le Roy N Y.
A quotation from Mrs. Humphrey calling dress as a social curse follows remarks that drinking and gambling are major vices in the country. The line underscores concern over fashion’s influence in society.
An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy claiming to relieve sore eyes strengthen weak eyes and ease eye pain. It urges trying the product for babies with scaly eyelids and granulation. The quote by Terence appears as supporting text.
A short note warns that pine scratches can cause blood poisoning and suggests Hamlina Wizard Oil as an instant remedy. It asserts the oil draws out infection and makes blood poisoning impossible while offering a moral aside about kindness and friendship attributed to Basile.
A collection of vintage advert lines notes laundry blue, 2 oz package at five cents, a spring move warning about new noises and neighbors, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething gums and wind colic at 25 cents, and Garfield Tea touted to aid digestion and liver function.
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Public notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for indigestion constipation biliousness and related stomach troubles. The ad claims testimonials from Worthy of Forsyth Georgia and Kasner of Moline Illinois and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Dr Caldwell president Caldwell & Caldwell Weath cello Tennessee.
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