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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
The notice outlines 10c per column inch for display plus six words per line for first insertion and special contract rates. Payment options include cash with copy and mail order methods. personal checks are not wanted. A 25c charge applies for a card of thanks, with regular rates for all other announcements including socials.
A. A. Burk announces candidacy for Probate Judge subject to August primary. J. M. Livingood announces for Probate Judge subject to Republican primaries. Wm. Hay runs for Clerk of the District Court subject to August primary. Eugene Simmons seeks Clerk of the District Court subject to the August 1914 primary.
We are authorized to announce the candidacy of C G Aspegren for the office of county commissioner from the second district subject to the will of Republican voters at the August primary.
M O Reitzel of Washington Kansas declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District subject to the August primaries. He emphasizes his office as congressman and appeals to Republican voters.
The text mocks both parties in New York State as promising efficiency and economy while implying dishonest motives. It cites Tammany Hall as manipulation behind reform slogans, signaling cynical political maneuvering.
In April a special election costing nearly 1.9 million was held to decide on a Constitutional Convention. Tammany won with little turnout, prompting concerns the convention would be dominated by Tammany and draft a powerful long lasting constitution. The piece urges people to rise, reject bosses, and notes the recall could help.
A fragment from a Jersey column discusses suspicion as a moral and social force, criticizing wartime distrust and outing a caller for asking the nation to fund an army while neglecting local concerns. It notes Paul Gilebert's weekend trip to Agra, Jersey for a visit with his brother.
The writer argues that the United States is at war despite official denials. He notes repeated deployment of troops to Mexico and the return of fallen Marines, insisting evasions of diplomacy cannot change the reality of conflict. He warns that without clear war status, the nation appears as rowdies in a neighbor’s yard.
A fragment argues self government and independence against Huerta's regime. It condemns drunken leaders and questions wartime actions by a marine unit in Tampico, noting the arrest of marines and the need for respect and patriotism.
The writer argues aggressive American actions in Mexico are justified by a belief in civilizing Mexico through force. They claim Mexican resistance is futile, comparing India’s civiliz… and insisting blunt domination is necessary to impose order and self government. The tone is hawkish and confrontational.
The article notes boys trap nesting crows along creeks to protect young chickens. They raid nests containing four to five young crows, earning 20 to 25 cents per nest. Old crows retreat after nests are robbed, reducing future thefts.
A request invites readers to phone or step in with news tips and thoughts, encouraging community participation and appreciation for timely information. The notice emphasizes appreciation for reader engagement and suggests convenient avenues for sharing local insights.
The Journal Office reports stock availability of large sized carbon or transfer paper. Readers are invited to purchase at the newspaper office.
Secretary Daniels announced Admiral Fletcher's report that six thousand American sailors and marines landed at Vera Cruz showed not one drunk or intoxicated. He called it a navy record and said the order banning intoxicants aboard ships or at naval reservations would take effect July 1.
A Missouri crowd presses petitions to repeal the Sunday Closing Law appealing to voters. They seek a half day Sunday window from 1 PM to 11 PM to aid saloon profits, while critics denounce the move as immoral and harmful to families.
Attorney General Dawson and ex-Wardhen J. K. Codding filed a new suit in Leavenworth aiming to end the liquor problem in the county. The complaint accuses all gate liquor dealers of delivering liquor from Drydale Mo to Leavenworth.
The plea seeks a broad injunction to bar delivery of liquors to all named wholesalers, jointists, bootleggers and cabs in Leavenworth. It cites Mahin and Webb law violations and argues federal rulings could end border-town deliveries to dry areas, aiding prohibition enforcement nationwide.
Scandia Kansas ad from Marple and Son Well Drillers invites readers to write or call about water troubles. Phone listed as 166 for Scandia.
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