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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1907
Page
6
The piece laments clergy failing moral leadership while noting clergymen sometimes appeal to women over men. It argues reform may be hindered by powerful interests using pulpits to pressure mayors in battles against corporate influence and Sunday closing ordinances.
Walter Wellman, the Arctic explorer, sails from New York and plans a summer airship attempt to reach the north pole. He stresses cautious testing and minimal risk after prior expeditions. Some doubt remains about balloon methods, while Peary and the Roosevelt voyage are also in public view.
The Congo Free State opens two rail lines. One runs east from Stanley Falls to Mahagi along the Albert sea, about 1120 kilometers. The other begins at Stanleyville and travels north to south by boat then rail toward Katanga, with a 127 kilometer section from Stanleyville to Ponthierville already in operation.
Gen J K Hudson a Topeka editor publisher and soldier dies at his home from heart disease with dropsy complications. Born May 4 1840 in Carroll County Ohio he served in the Civil War and rose to major. He founded the Topeka Capital and later became state printer and brigadier general of volunteers in 1898.
Andrew Carnegie is awarded commander of the Legion of Honor by the French government for his eminent services to peace. Baron d Estournelles de Constant conferred the decoration in the president's name, noting Carnegie's world citizenship and devotion to amity among nations.
In the last decade Scotland has grown wealthy in business more rapidly than England. Income tax on securities shows 18 million dollars from American securities, with rates rising by 50 percent in Scotland and 41 percent in England.
The Interstate Commerce Commission rules the United States Express rate from New Jersey to New York City is excessive and must be cut from $1 to 60 cents per hundred pounds. The decision, delivered by Commissioner Franklin Lane, states express firms may not justify high rates with railroad contracts and must charge a reasonable fee for service.
The Chicago board of trade sees renewed activity and traders expect higher business for weeks. Severe cold across the west and southwest damages winter wheat, with an expert predicting a crop about 100 million bushels below last year.
The body of Horace Marvin IX was found Saturday in a pool of water less than half a mile from his last seen location while playing on March 4. The coroner's jury identified the body and authorized funeral arrangements as speculation on the boy wandering away and falling exhausted into the pool continues.
Japanese residents of Western Montana gathered at the railroad station to greet General Khroki and the Rugpo-Japanese war hero on his Washington-bound visit, escorted by General Arthur MacArthur and staff. The scene marked a holiday welcome for the notable figure.
In Guatemala City authorities report a second mine of explosives discovered near the national assembly area. Police cordon off the vicinity as investigators search for further hazards and potential accomplices.
A speaker claims men should abstain from smoke and drink while a vegetarian contends women are superior and more virtuous. He ridicules male indulgence and lauds women's supposed nobler nature, prompting astonishment and mixed praise from onlookers. The Cincinnati Enquirer cites the exchange.
A famed author, traveling for local color, stays in a lone Arkansas hotel. The frame structure hosts a third floor room with a deadly drop by the window. A sleepy night watchman dispenses crude advice about escape in a harsh local tone.
The 29 volume Munhon Pigo revision, ordered by the government months ago, is finished at a total cost of 47,500 yen.
A terse exchange centers on forgiveness and a feared kiss. He asks for pardon for kissing her, she resists, and he promises not to repeat it. She questions why this matters, leaving the motive unclear and the mood tense.
A St Paul Park reader notes lingering headaches stomach trouble and chronic dyspepsia linked to coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee several women including a former WCTU president report relief from asthma and dyspepsia and overall improved well being. The caller cites multiple testimonials and mentions a pamphlet titled The Road to Wellville.
A library clerk recalls a peculiar patron who asked for dialect books and explained his plan to study Scotch dialect for a stern father, then dialect for a sea captain and perhaps a duke and his dropped h sounds. The anecdote appears from a New York Sun column.
A Iowa City reader reports his wife recovered from years of facial eczema after using Cuticura products. He notes he gained hair and his baby’s hair improved with Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The letter cites experiences from 1905 and 1906 and mentions using the regimen on a sensitive heat condition.
Washington figures show a divorce suit filed every ten minutes during court hours and a divorce granted every three minutes in the United States, a rate rising over two decades. Census officials warn the trend is increasing at an alarming pace.
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