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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
6
The article notes Senator Newlands proposed a $20,000 appropriation to fund the inland waterways commission through January 1, 1910, aiming for a broader plan to develop U S waterways. It also cover Tillman returning to his senate seat and other Congress items.
Kansas bankers meeting in Kansas City Kan approve the Vreeland bill creating national clearing houses and authority to issue emergency currency backed by commercial paper. Resolutions urge Kansas senators and representatives in Washington to back passage of the measure.
Five suits in action of debt totaling 1 750 000 and damages of 150 000 were filed in Sangamon county circuit court Friday by Attorney General Wm. M. Stead and Gov. Charles S. Deneen. The suits target sureties of former state treasurers and one former state auditor for fees retained during their administrations for collecting interest on county municipal and district bonds.
New York financial brief reports Union Pacific declares 2% quarterly on common stock and 3% semiannual on Southern Pacific preferred stock, with 1% quarterly on Southern Pacific common. Directors announced the dividends after Wednesday meeting.
Officials of the Standard Oil company on their annual U.S. tour visited Glenn Pool south of Tulsa on Wednesday and then proceeded to Bartlesville to inspect fields.
Washington D C The Vreeland currency bill cleared the House under a special rule by a vote of 184 to 145. Fifteen insurgent Republicans joined Democrats who opposed the measure as the Williams substitute bill was rejected. Ninety three Democrats voted present triggering Republican satire. Senators will likely see a conference between Vreeland and Aldrich bills.
Southbound Katy Flyer No 5 from Missouri Kansas Texas railroad arriving 11 20 Friday morning ran 50 minutes late and collided head on with a northbound freight three miles north of Muskogee at noon. Two trainmen died and 15 passengers were injured. Ed West of Parsons Kansas express messenger and James Lanahan engineer of the freight were killed.
Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry arrives in San Francisco after six months abroad as a Hague conference delegate and assumes command of the United States Atlantic Fleet. Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas relinquishes flag at 10 40 a m aboard the Connecticut signaling the change in first class fighting ships era.
The armored cruiser Maryland was named the trophy winner in a recent target practice at Magdalena Bay. Navy department announced the result on Thursday and directed transfer of the trophy from Illinois to the Maryland, under orders to the Atlantic fleet commander.
Toronto Miss Clara Burett Martin declares her bid for the Ontario provincial legislature in Toronto east opposing Education Minister R A Pyne. She is Canada’s first woman lawyer and aims to be the first Canadian woman in Parliament.
San Francisco's Atlantic fleet entertainment ends as ships near departure. After three days at sea, officers look forward to a respite from recent social duties, with set sail for Puget Sound Monday morning at ten o'clock.
Acting Governor XX O Pindall returned to Little Rock and issued a proclamation revoking the previously called special session of the Arkansas legislature two hours after arrival. The call had been issued by Acting Governor Allen Hamiter during Gov. Pindall’s absence from the state.
A Republican National Committee sub committee voted a rule for the Chicago convention placing the Coliseum in the prohibition column. No liquor shall be bold served or brought into the convention hall during committee meetings or convention week.
A homemade coop run provides exercise for old mother hens. Build from a packing box with a slanted roof or a plain box with a front hole and roof, painted and roofed. Use tree box beard sides one foot high, netting on top, durable and rodent resistant, storable for winter.
A practical guide explains how inverted jug fountains in a pan create an automatic water supply for chicks and fowls. A homemade version can match store bought systems, using air exposure to regulate flow and keep water fresh for days in broods.
Advice from Farm and Home stresses breeding only vigorous stock to raise strong chicks. Ensure vermin free breeders, clean dry quarters, ventilation, lice control, and constant fresh water. Start feeding at 36 hours after hatching with grit and soaked bread or prepared chick feed for best profits.
A columnist argues urban breeders dominate prize poultry shows while farmers ignore standard bred stock. He notes poultry is a major national industry with profits comparable to wheat and urges farmers to invest in high quality birds for future gains.
A Bee Culture writer promotes a ladder system for hive swarms eight to ten feet high. The device places a hive on a top platform, shakes bees into the hive, then lowers the platform by spreading legs. It folds like a step ladder and proves convenient for seasonal use.
The poultry house should be dry and built to prevent rats from entering. Provide dust for fowls to burrow in to reduce lice. Check that birds come from disease-free flocks and keep orchards alfalfa or cotton fields within two miles of an aviary for best advantage.
Kansas Supreme Court backs mayor in quo warranto case over appointing authority for old soldiers. Five men in Kansas City hold appointive city jobs after the mayor rejected all veteran applicants as unfit. The court ordered judgment for defendants, allowing them to keep posts and denying removal to favor veteran applicants.
J H Carkuff sold his 100 0 deres farm east of Abilene on the Enterprise road for 12000 to GC W Miller of Franklin county. Carkuff moves to Colorado irrigated district. He bought seven years ago at 35 an acre and sold at 120 making an 8500 gain plus income. no improvements were added.
Highland's long effort to secure a railroad culminated in a successful celebration with about four thousand attendees. The town, among Doniphan county's oldest, has prospered despite lacking rail access, a goal pursued for 40 years by local residents.
The new Kansas tax law prompts surprises as Mount Pleasant township trustee in Atchison County reports about 150000 in personal property, tenfold over last year, and 750000 in real estate, seven times the prior year’s total.
BK Shoaf Barber and J A Jeffries sentenced by Judge Dana in Shawnee county district court for liquor sales violation. Shoaf fined 900 dollars and 270 days in jail. Barber and Jeffries fined 500 dollars each and 150 days in jail.
Attorney General Jackson says he will recommend in the biennial report that the legislature direct the state insurance commissioner to organize a department to secure and set rates on fire insurance.
The University of Kansas runs a wood working department with 28 female students who learn to use saws and drive nails without injury. Instructors say they perform as well as the boys in tasks and skills.
A bolt of lightning struck a Winfield home, melting the gas pipe and starting a fire. Neighbor Dave Leahy comments on the odd coincidence that the bolt did not burn the breakfast.
Kansas editors condemn a new primary election law that lets candidates buy newspaper space to advertise their candidacy. The Wichita Beacon calls the idea “horrible” and questions when debauchery might begin.
George B Smith formerly of Bennington and now a member of Uncle Sam's signal corps is said to wed Della Nelson. The couple plans a honeymoon en route to Alaska where Smith will erect the first wireless telegraph station in that region.
A spectator notes a contrast between the Ottawa Rod club and E. H. Harriman the club waters the stock while Harriman seeks to stow waters. The Rod clubs establish a fish.
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