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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
1
The notice lists annual advance price of $1 and advertising rates: 10c per column inch display, 5c per line first insertion, with six words per line. Special contract rates and mail order advertising offered. Payment options include cash with copy but personal checks not wanted. A 25c charge applies for a card of thanks and fund raising announcements follow regular rates.
J M Livingood announces for Probate Judge of Republic County subject to Republican primaries and August primary voters. A A Burk also announces for Probate Judge of Republic County subject to the August Primary.
The announcer declares candidacy for Clerk of the District Court subject to voters at the August primaries. The statement notes Republican party voting in the August 1914 primary.
In Republic County a race for sheriff advances to a Republican primary with Alex Scott among the candidates. Scott seeks to win the party nomination and lead the county law enforcement effort.
We are authorized to announce C. G. Aspegren as a candidate for county commissioner from the second district, subject to Republican voters at the August primary.
In Emporia Kansas May 8 fifty one members of the state central committee met with the party executive committee and Henry Allen and candidates for state and congressional offices to assess local conditions. Full county tickets are announced in forty four counties and a full congressional ticket is in the field. Candidates were ready to run for every state ticket office.
Henry Allen heads the state ticket and rebutted reports he would retire from the governor race. He vowed to stay in the contest through November if nominated, while Helen Backer of Lawrence indicated she would consent to have her name used for auditor after pressure from party committeemen. Several other candidates announced for lieutenant governor treasurer secretary of state attorney general superintendent of insurance and state printer as the Progressive group plans township as well as state and congressional tickets to broaden the base.
The piece condemns Huerta as the most treacherous figure since Roman times, accusing him of cruelty and betrayal for seizing power during the Madero regime. A separate travel scene describes a midwestern mirage seen from a moving train, with passengers puzzled by the floating town appearance and a child asking what a mirage is.
A long verse narrates how a crooked calf trail from antiquity becomes a city street and a major thoroughfare. Generations follow the zigzag path, illustrating how societies persist in established patterns, even to their own harm, and hinting at the value of independent thought. The tale ends with a caution about blindly imitating precedent.
A Missouri exchange notes a playful list of things never seen by a baldheaded woman. The column riffs on stereotypes and comic scenarios women supposedly avoid, concluding with a tongue in cheek remark.
A fragment notes that a Rock Island train journey across the plains preserves some pioneer era romance for passengers, illustrating how travel still carries charm despite modern times.
Ned Kimball of Manhattan, a Scandia visitor last Friday, was out circulating his petition for a state office. The report notes his local stop as part of his campaign activity.
A Republican gathering is planned at the Belleville courthouse on Friday afternoon May 22. Governor candidate Arthur Capper will speak, with invited candidate for Lieutenant Governor W. Y. Morgan expected to attend and address the meeting. Several state officers may attend. committee to issue further notices. Jno Griffin, Secretary.
Segrid Wallin executrix seeks full and final settlement of Lars L Wallin deceased in Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville on May 23 1914 at 10:00 am. She requests discharge of duties and release of sureties and asks for heirs to be found. First published Scandia Journal April 30 1914.
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