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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1903
Page
3
An old ad lists lace stripes in many colors per yard, various linens and crochets, new Valencines Laces, and embroidered trimmings. It promotes Oxfords and shoes for all ages, a meat market with beef, and common grocery items like soap, coffee, rice, and canned goods.
A long Victorian tirade contrasts old fashioned fare with modern haute cuisine while condemning political bossism. The piece lampoons reliance on leaders who coerce votes and urges voters to reject bossy figures, citing Hoch and Hoch supporters, and urging independent judgment.
In a district meeting the Republicans plan to nominate a Burton County man for state senator and seek to keep this secret. J M Doyle led anti Burton campaigns before and Republicans in Republic and Cloud counties now see Doyle as weaker. Thousands of Republicans tire of Burton scandals and will back any honest candidate pledged to oppose him. The party aims to beat Doyle two to one or better with a Burton free ticket and a strong GOP slate.
The fragment reflects an editor remark from the Iola Register about political bosses. It questions the lack of apparent accountability amid discussions of their wickedness and notes the odd silence in the passage.
President Roosevelt asserts law cannot create bravery or character. He argues true strength comes from the individual, not force or training alone, and that only what is within a person can rise to the occasion in war or duty.
The brief note praises the weekly editorials from Courtland Registey and suggests C. A. Kimball should be in a larger field, referencing the Hoch-Marion Record’s view. It captures a printer’s whimsy about editorial talent and newspaper mobility.
The Concordia figure W. W. Caldwell is described as a potential candidate to succeed Senator Ward Clyde in the state senate. Reports note Caldwell may have earlier chased a senate seat but was blocked by county opposition and delegate choices during a convention.
Courtland Register notes how language carries both honesty and deceit. He reflects on how daily we dissect happiness and misery, identify friends and foes, and fashion walls that let good words pass while keeping evil out.
A quotation notes that many people feel misfit yet remain static in life while it could expand and mature. The author contends most men's lives are too small for their potential if they realized it.
The Topeka Herald notes that the merchant who confidently advertises his wares offers the strongest proof of their value. Hesitation to publicize what he sells would cast doubt on quality.
Brief excerpt notes Topeka police focus on drug stores that sell liquor, warning of wide spread disorder if the issue becomes an epidemic.
A provocative statement decries the power struggle between trusts and labor unions, suggesting ordinary citizens should leave the nation amid ongoing economic tension and unrest.
The beef trust suffers another federal court setback while beef prices stay high and cattle prices decline.
A St Louis court orders the wife fully emancipated from her mother. The decision challenges traditional family control as the court grants independence and legal separation within the household.
The season for tornadoes has passed the northern states and most future reports will come from areas along the northern tier. Kansas is expected to be practically exempt from such reports.
President Roosevelt says states that favor him should endorse him and those opposed should refrain. He notes several state conventions this year and warns political figures who oppose him will not be easily identified, adding the president will hardly know where they are.
The Counselor argues that advertising only builds for a meritorious article. Poor goods cannot rely on ads to sustain sales, for eventual quality fails will reveal the truth. Intelligent buyers choose well advertised, reliable articles and trustworthy sellers who persist.
P K Bogdan plans a noticeable enhancement to the home of Mrs Lembke, a recently purchased property. The addition is described as a tasteful improvement that will enhance curb appeal.
Beginning Monday June 1 and closing Saturday June 6 Concordia merchants host a free street fair and carnival with Abilene based C W Thaker Amusement Company backing a 50000 investment. Free attractions cost 1500 weekly include balloon ascensions high dive cow boy band and more. pay rides offer Ferris wheel miniature train and captive balloon. Special railroad fare 1 1 third to 75 miles.
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