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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
2
An exchange notes Duke's Mix tobacco habit and Hepies size brown paper habit amid rising paper prices. It hints a cloud on the horizon tied to President Roosevelt’s policies and growing disagreement with his temper in public debates.
A Kansas concern criticizes millers for raising flour prices by two cents whenever wheat climbs and failing to lower prices when wheat falls. The speaker says they will not be sorry until Mr. Jackson acts against the millers' trust, noting wheat flour impact is greater than sugar in Kansas.
A reader notes a tobacco company posted many large signs along the Rock Island right of way. They question whether any person was induced to visit a store by such road signs, asking if any instance of influence has ever been heard.
The sentiment for tariff revision has reached a point where even manufacturers favor it. If those who benefit admit the tariff is unjust, the consumer and taxpayer should push for reduced duties and demand from any candidate support for tariff relief.
Fragmentary text mentions Farm Union aid and rising railroad property assessments. It references Taft and a governor figure, with unclear context and several garbled names.
A report from the Superintendent of Indian Schools describes a policy combining industrial training for Indian children with preserving native handiwork. In shops, boys learn general mechanical principles while tribal designs and dyes are taught where cultural arts exist, such as blanket weaving for Navahoe and Moqui students.
Reading fragments indicate a school event with pupils planning a surprise party for Miss Bliss on Wednesday evening. The notice mentions items in stock at Cullurs & Goodwin and a bundle from Journal office.
Summer excursion rates from all Rock Island stations on sale June 15 include round trips in first class with long return limits and stopovers. Special fares to Los Angeles San Francisco June 22 to July 5 for National Education Association, return by Sept 15. Portland Tacoma Seattle Vancouver and Epokate routes offered with limited dates and modest add-ons. Tickets suggest planning with agents for assistance and travel options. May mention of conventions at Endeavor Beattie Spokane and optolis via California.
A fragmentary note advertises flowers for sale at Newels's and mentions an invitation to obtain a sample copy of the journal. The readable text hints at a promotional attempt within a local shop window.
B E Carpenter finished a cement arch culvert 172 miles north of town in Rose Creek township. Onlookers deem it the only kind of culvert to install and the man who can do any cement work. Few culverts are built each year and Rose Creek will soon finish its culvert program.
A fragmented notice touts Dr Anderson dental care promising lasting results and savings from repeated fillings. It lists deputies and duties with old names and mentions a Memorial Day printing tied to a local journal.
Fragmentary lines describe poultry items including hens ducks and turkeys with prices, cash payment request, and noting attention to a notice. The text is garbled, but references poultry sales and a dealer or seller named Riley in a local market context.
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