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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

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Gandia Journal Report on Sandia vs Kansas

The article details a game or match between Sandia and Kansas with coverage from Gandia Journal. Specifics such as scores and dates are not provided in the readable text.

Miscellaneous Observations From the Era

A collage of quips and short notes touching on smoke in rooms tastes for French counts and heiresses, a Copenhagen trust collapse, a graftless politician dream, Szechenyi in Hungary, Metchnikoff on sour milk longevity, shells Paris to London, Napoleon, an Ontario engagement ring, imitation diamonds, and Charleston harbor water levels.

Diplomacy urged as Italian royal family in talk

Mis Elkins expresses irritation at Italian royal rhetoric she sees as overblown comparing Italy to West Virginia. The remark underscores tension over national prestige and international perception.

Miss Elkins Italy West Virginia

Mumps Hit Majority of Idaho Crew Delays Battleship

More than half the Idaho battleship crew contracts mumps while the ship, nicknamed Fighting Bob, suffers widespread illness. The unit referred to as the 400 faces manpower strain as measures are taken to contain the outbreak.

Idaho Navy Bob

Faith healer Bishop Fallows vows to reconcile couples

The bishop claims he can reconcile estranged spouses and halt divorces through his faith cure. The article notes skepticism, suggesting such cures may be valued more for treating illnesses than for healing shattered marriages.

Fallows

Coffins in Vienna Costly Copper and Bronze Pieces

Vienna uses largely zinc coffins while copper examples reach up to 2500 dollars. A bronze and copper coffin crafted for a Russian archduke recently topped 5000 dollars.

Vienna

Roxana Pike Church Flower Girl in Lafayette Visit

Mrs. Roxana Pike Church who died recently at Evanston NL is reported as one of the flower girls who greeted Lafayette when he visited Boston for the laying of the Bunker Hill monument corner stone.

Roxana Pike Church Evanston, NL Lafayette Boston Bunker Hill Monument

Eminent Scientist Hopes to Reboot Good Microbes Against Aging

A prominent scientist argues that improving the performance of beneficial microbes could delay senility indefinitely. The plan envisions a moral shift among the microbes to become much better, altering the aging process.

Moonlight and Night Car Crashes Claim Over 100

An analysis of the past year reveals more than 100 serious automobile accidents occurring at night. Roughly half happened when the moon was bright, with about 25 attributed to optical illusions caused by the moonlight.

Alaska Seethes Over Gambling Ban While Liquor Lottery Persists

A new law bans gambling in Alaskan saloons but leaves liquor-related lotteries intact. The statute prohibits betting in bars yet permits ongoing liquor-based wagering, with phrases about nitric acid and whisky implying continued illicit or risky practices in some venues.

Alaska

Battleship Bluejackets Steady Cast at Magdalena Target Practice

The battleship fleet's bluejackets maintain their reputation by scoring highly at Magdalena Bay during target practice. While exact figures aren’t released, officials say records may fall, signaling exceptionally sharp shooting in progress.

Magdalena Bay

American typewriters drive rapid global sales growth

American typewriters and labor-saving machinery spread abroad as highly perfected devices, once known in the old world, now sell annually in significant numbers to manufacturers, signaling swift progress in industrial equipment adoption.

Archy Old World Jean

National Prosperity Association Formed in St. Louis

A new group the National Prosperity association of St. Louis formed after a three day conference. The organization aims to extend nationwide to uplift business, keep wages up and keep factories busy. Chairman E. C. Simmons and Vice Chairman W. K. Bixby lead the executive committee.

St. Louis National Prosperity Association of E. C. Simmons Simmons Hardware Company W. K. Bixby American Car and Foundry Company

Western Union Refuses to File Stockholders List

Lincoln Neb The Western Union Telegraph company refused to file the stockholders list with the Nebraska state railway commission Secretary Perkins was told the information must be provided or a suit would be started state law imposes 500 to 5000 penalty for each refusal to furnish data demanded by the commission

Lincoln Neb Western Union Telegraph Company Nebraska State Railway Commission Perkins

Lumber Merger Aims to Control Southern Pine Timber

Lumbermen representing firms with holdings of about 5,000,000 acres have met in St. Louis for two days. They reportedly seek to form a holding corporation to conserve timber supply and maintain equitable prices on yellow pine products.

St. Louis South

Kansas Prohibitionists Nominate for National Convention

At a two day session in Peabody delegates elected 34 to the national convention at Columbus Ohio on July 15. They chose Rev. E C Shouse of Parsons for United States senator and Rev Albert L Hope of Abilene for governor. A campaign fund of seven hundred dollars was raised.

Kansas Peabody Kan Prohibition Party Columbus E.C. Shouse Parsons United States Albert L. Hope Abilene

Norther Grips North Texas As Snow Falls in Wichita County

Reports from North Texas and the Panhandle indicate a strong norther with temperatures dropping as low as 88 in Fort Worth area. Snow touched Wichita County for about three hours Wednesday, further chilling crops believed to have suffered minor damage.

Texas Fort Worth Tex Panhandle Wichita County

Treasury Deficit Report for April 1908

The April 1908 monthly statement shows receipts of 43,919,321 and expenditures of 59,888,784, yielding a 15,969,463 deficit. For ten months the deficit totals 51,644,615 versus a year-ago surplus of 56,475,751, with receipts down 41,397,562 and expenditures up 66,722,804. Customs receipts fell nearly 7,000,000 from April 1907, while internal revenue declined 2,648,000. The year-end deficit may reach around 125,000,000.

Washington, D. C Treasury

Attorney General Sues 16 Railroads to Bar Liquor

Ardmore Oklahoma Attorney General Charles West filed an injunctive suit in Carter County District Court against 16 railroads and express companies to stop liquor shipments into the former Indian Territory. The action rests on a prestatehood agreement between carriers and the federal government and Indian treaties forbidding sale of intoxicants in Indian country.

Ardmore Charles West District Court Carter County Indian Territory

Railroads Notified To Face Civil Suits In Freight Rate Case

Seven railroads subpoenaed to testify before the federal grand jury in Kansas City Missouri regarding freight rates were told not to report. U S district attorney A S Van Valkenburg dismissed criminal proceedings and announced plans to file civil suits.

Kansas City A. S. van Valkenburg United States

United Christian party nominates Turney and Coffin

The United Christian party held its national convention in Rock Island Illinois and nominated Rev Daniel B Turney of Decatur Illinois for president and L S Coffin of Fort Dodge Iowa for vice president. The platform urges the decalogue and the golden rule as the basis of laws and supports female suffrage.

United Christian Party Rock Island Daniel B. Turney Decatur, Ill L. S. Coffin Fort Dodge Iowa

Federal Judge Resigns to Resume Law Practice

United States Judge Ralph E. Campbell of the eastern Oklahoma district has forwarded his resignation to the attorney general stating a wish to resume private law practice.

Muskogee United States Ralph E. Campbell Eastern District of Oklahoma

Atlantic Fleet Enters Monterey Bay for Historic Cruise

The Atlantic fleet of battleships steamed into Monterey California on Friday adding a dramatic page to naval history as the mighty ships entered the harbor. Initial reports describe the docking and public interest along the peninsula as the fleet prepares for a record breaking cruise.

Monterey Cal Atlantic Peninsula of California

Royal Swedish Prince Marries Grand Duchess at Tsarskoe Selo

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden wed Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, cousin of the Russian emperor, at Tsarskoe-Selo in a ceremony marked by five gun salutes and grand court display. The event followed a day long sequence of festive cannon fire and public acclaim in St. Petersburg.

Wilhelm Sweden Marie Russia St. Petersburg Gustave America Marie Pavliovna Paul Alexandrovitch Tsarskoe Selo Europe Tsarskoe-Selo St. Peter and St. Paul

A New Refinery Promised for Tulsa

At a Tulsa Boosters banquet on Saturday night a telegram from oil refiner Robert Galbreath announced that Galbreath and associates have secured a site in west Tulsa to build one of the nation’s largest independent oil refineries. An eight inch pipeline will run from Tulsa to the Bald Hill pool, passing through the Red Fork and Green fields where the group holds substantial interests.

Tulsa Oklahoma City Tulsa Boosters Robert Galbreath Galbreath

Postal Progress Meeting to Back Legislation

Washington planners announce that leading senators and representatives will address Tuesday night’s gathering urging postal reform. The event backs Postmaster General Meyer’s proposals, including rural route parcel post and a postal savings bank.

Washington, D Senate House Postal Progressive League Meyer

Grover Cleveland Shows Daily Improvement in New Jersey

Former President Grover Cleveland, ill with acute indigestion, continues to improve at Lakewood New Jersey hotel per Mrs. Cleveland. She hopes his recovery allows an early return to Princeton as the patient enjoys a calm Sunday with progress noted by physicians.

Grover Cleveland Lakewood N. J

Campaign to abolish racing in Louisiana launched

A movement backed by wealthy residents plans to abolish all betting at racing tracks in Louisiana and seeks to close the tracks permanently. The campaign will be presented to the legislature in Baton Rouge in about a week.

New Orleans Louisiana Baton Rouge

Unidentified man commits suicide by leaping into Mississippi River

A well dressed, unnamed young man stood with bared head and raised hands in a prayerlike pose before jumping into the Mississippi River at Tyler Street foot, resulting in death by his own action. Local authorities investigating the incident in St. Louis, Missouri.

St. Louis St. Shouis Mississippi River Tyler Streets

Methodist Episcopal Conference Heads to Baltimore Quadrennial Session

The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will assemble in Lyric Hall Baltimore at ten o'clock Wednesday morning for its quadrennial session. The civilized governing body convenes to conduct church affairs and set policies for the denomination.

M. E. Conference Baltimore General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church Lyric Hall

Russian Certificates Recognized Hereby by Finance Minister

St. Petersburg reports the minister of finance announced that the United States has agreed to recognize the Russian bourse committee certificates fixing customs values on Russian goods imported into America. A similar privilege was already granted to German chambers of commerce.

St. Petersburg United States America

Fire Devastates Fort Wayne Hotel Killing and Maiming

A fire at the new Avelina hotel in Fort Wayne Indiana killed ten people and left many missing while thirteen were seriously injured. Police chief Anchenbruck said Sunday afternoon he believed about 20 bodies remained in the ruins.

Fort Wayne Ind Avelina Anchenbruck

Eulogies In the House Sunday for Mallory and Bryan

Washington reports briefings on eulogies in the House of Representatives honoring the late United States Senator Stephen R. Mallory and Senator William J. Bryan of Florida for their life character and public service.

Washington, D. C United States Stephen R. Mallory William J. Bryan Florida de Ripe Borday Repre

Bushels of oats to the agreement from Regina letters

Writing from Regina Saskatchewan Mr A Kaltenbrunner reports on homesteads and three car loads of cats shipped for sale. He describes 70 acres of wheat at 20 bushels per acre, 30 acres fallow at 25, and 9 000 bushels of first class cats from 160 acres. He notes fall plowing yields 90 bushels and stubble 80 bushels per acre and predicts strong Western Canada crop prospects despite adverse weather.

Regina Saskatchewan Central Canada A. Kaltenbrunner Moose Jaw Western Canada Manitoba Alberta

Sufferer Cured after Cuticura Remedies for Sores

After rheumatism, sores covered a man’s legs from knees to ankles causing extreme pain. Three doctors failed to help until Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent were used. Within three weeks sores crusted and pain eased. after three months he was well. Testimony dated July 21 1907 from Mrs. V. V. Albert of Upper Frenchville Maine.

V. V. Albert Upper Frenchville

A Redeeming Feature in Gossip

A dialogue contrasts falsehoods and gossip with a plea for discernment. Miss Cayenne notes the harm of accepting all rumors as truth, while the Washington Star quotes the sentiment as a caution against credulity and slander.

Miss Cayenne Washington Star

Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for Hot Aching Feet

An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet. It claims relief while you walk and markets at 25 cents with a trial package free. Sold by all druggists and addressed to Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Yi

Of Little Experience Love’s Seriousness in Youth

A brief aphoristic note on romance suggesting that only those who have loved once can judge love as a serious matter. The line contrasts experience with idealism and hints at the caution of affection.

Garfield Digestive Tablets Ad from Garfield Tea Co

An ad notes Garfield Digestive Tablets available from your druggist or Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn NY priced at 25 cents per bottle. The brief notice highlights a sale point and contact source for the product.

Garfield Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn

Deep love Elevates Goals Beyond Selfish Greed

An eloquent reflection insists that profound love can lift a goal from selfish motives and greed when all other forces fail, transforming it into a noble pursuit despite worldly temptations.

Red Cross Ball Blue Offers White Clothes Aid

An old advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product. A 2 oz package is priced at five cents, claiming to whiten faded clothing.

Wrapper reads "the fact that some men are self"

A note on the wrapper claims some men are self. The readable fragment includes a tautological statement about identity and self, with no clear event or attribution beyond the phrase.

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