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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
1
The Washington Post quotes a critique of the United States as lagging in cultivating crops for perfumes. It argues the nation should develop odorant plants like ylang ylang and rose attar to spur industry, but notes a cultural bias against perfumes as a measure of national vigor, praising soap and sanitation over fragrance.
The article notes Germany’s rising population surpassing France and England in growth. It cites a 64,896,881 population figure and highlights the empire’s natural increase and perceived future strength, contrasting with Britain and the United States.
The London Chronicle reports an extraordinary statute from 1547 allowing any able-bodied person found idle for three days to be seized and branded with a V on the breast, then sold as a slave for two years. Runaway second offenses could incur the brand S or death for a second escape.
A Virginia judge holds that a man choosing to marry a widow must regard his wife’s mother as part of the family. The ruling suggests solo men might celebrate the decision as a sensible outcome.
A fragment notes a horse may be displaced by a motor truck for draught work, suggesting a shift in labor toward mechanization. The text hints at tension between traditional animal power and new machinery in rural practice.
A proposal suggests reducing the Ten Commandments to a concise form to improve recall. Proponents argue a shorter version would be easier to memorize and apply in daily life, while critics worry about losing nuance and meaning.
An expert claims bad air fuels crime in large cities while hot air explains why many criminals go unpunished. The remark links environmental factors to social harm and law enforcement challenges.
A satirical column questions stage curb on baseball related acts and performers. It muses on where limits end, suggesting broader controls over entertainment and sports in public performances.
The remark predicts a repeat of the familiar ice shortage narrative next summer, suggesting caution about recurring supply concerns and potential public reaction to shortages.
Bullets rain in El Paso as insurgents attack Juarez in an unauthorized assault. Gen Madero withdraws troops amid American casualties and property damage. Col Steever protests across the border and seeks U.S. directions while insurgents seize customs houses bridges and a bull ring.
The Kansas Live Stock association plans an inquiry to uncover how money is split from feeder buyers to consumers. J H Mercer says cattlemen suspect others than stock raisers profit, including packers and wholesalers, and the group aims to identify who truly benefits from meat prices.
In Washington D C progressive Republicans fail to block regulars for president pro tempore after seven ballots. Gallinger of New Hampshire caucus nominee seen as blocked by progressives with 73 votes on first ballot. Bacon Clapp and other names appear as candidates while absences are paired.
In Douglas Arizona the widow Tala mentes becomes an insurgent commander after her husband and two sons are executed on Col Chiapas orders. Chiapas is lured into an ambush at Tala mentes camp and is pursued captured and executed. The Talamentes family once influential in Sonora faced a federal raid before their execution.
Joseph Stewart told the House civil service committee that a walkout by mail clerks would face criminal obstruction charges under law. He noted most of 17 000 clerks are content, while disputes are fueled by a few discharged workers and outside agitators.
Representative Knowland asked the Department of Commerce and Labor for three years of Japanese migration data. From spring 1908 to Feb 28, 1911, 7,501 Japanese arrived in the United States and 14,015 returned home. in Hawaii 4,348 Mikado subjects arrived and 6,266 departed.
Washington hearing on the Canadian reciprocity bill drew opposition from farmers led by George S Laud of the Massachusetts state grange who urged annexation instead so Canada would share burdens and benefits. Several farmer representatives voiced opposition to the agreement.
After removing parliamentary obstacles Senator Borah of Idaho moved to have the senate consider the house joint resolution to amend the constitution for popular election of U S senators. The move makes the resolutions unfinished business and gives them preference.
Secretary Knox favors a reciprocity pact with Newfoundland but will not begin negotiations until Congress acts on the Canadian bill. He says pursuing talks now would be pointless if the Canadian arrangement fails.
Eight great parliaments for discussion and conservation of American institutions the home the school and the church will be held in Kansas City and seven other western cities from May 1 to 24 by the Western Methodist Episcopal churches.
Arguments before a board with final jurisdiction on Cunningham Alaska coal land claims were heard in Washington D C. Secretary of the Interior Fisher sat with the board including Land Commissioner Bennett and the land office board of law review.
Washington signals the richest coal land dispute has reached the U S Supreme Court as the government appeals a federal court ruling quashing the Stracey group indictment in Washington.
Daniel Jones, convicted of murder in the Indian Territory 26 years ago and later confined in Leavenworth, was pardoned by President Taft in Washington D C.
El Paso report lists the cabinet for Mexico's provisional government with Vasquez Gomez as foreign relations minister Gustavo A. Madero as finance minister Venustiano Carranza as war minister F Conzales Garza as interior minister Jose M. Pino Suarez as justice minister and Juan Canchez Azcona as private secretary. The Juarez capture yielded about 1000 Mauser rifles 500000 rounds of ammunition two machine guns field pieces and howitzers boosting army efficiency four to five fold.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma introduced a joint resolution declaring the Philippine Islands should gain independence, form a republic, and be protected by neutral-law status. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee.
One hundred thousand dollars was found in a tin box in the home of Frederick Patterson 74 who died in Akron. Patterson had lived a recluse for years in a boarding house and was believed to have been very poor.
A faded line calls the tombstone of an automobilist and notes his record and where he has gone. The brief cryptic fragment hints at a memorial or obituary item's terse phrasing from a past issue.
John F. Williams of Dorchester Boston states his scalp dandruff scales itching and hair loss were cured after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He shampooed twice weekly and finished with ointment to achieve a thick hair growth and no further dandruff. He recommends the products to customers.
In front of a building housing a barber shop and tailoring shop an outdoor sign announces suits cleaned and pressed while you are getting shaved. The notice is a new long familiar “while you wait” variant seen on an uptown avenue.
The article quotes Rev. R. S. MacArthur of New York City urging reverence for voting. He says he removes his hat before casting a ballot and notes others in booths laugh at his strict stance, yet he believes the voting privilege deserves solemn treatment.
Resinol Ointment cured a stubborn summer neck eruption described as eczema after other treatments failed. Barbara Carpenter of Ogden, S. C. reports relief and notes the product is sold at all drug stores.
A dialogue contrasts a city dweller seeking purpose with a country resident aiming to earn an honest living. The urbanite asserts there is no competition in the city, hinting at a simple, observational vignette.
Try Defiance Starch for both hot and cold starching. If you think you do not work better, in less time and at smaller cost, return it and your grocer will refund your money.
A brief exchange contrasts optimism and cynicism over Jim’s prospects. The optimist insists he is full of possibilities while the cynic notes he is only out of probabilities, highlighting differing views on potential and outcomes.
A daily fly killer promises to prevent disease by killing thousands of flies each season. The ad urges readers to contact a dealer or mail 20 cents to H. Somers at 150 DeKalb Ave Brooklyn NY for the product.
A compact reflection quotes Heraclitus noting that as a person steps in waters keep flowing and changing. The line emphasizes perpetual change and the impossibility of repeat moments.
Questioning the idea of taking Wamlins Wizard Oil at night to prevent a morning cold. The reader suggests keeping a dose ready to take at the onset of cold symptoms.
A Parker quote urges using amusement to fill life’s gaps rather than becoming enslaved to routine. The remark contrasts leisure with servitude and promotes personal balance.
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