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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
The Clay Center Republican notes the election result with a quip about meeting the foe. The Manhattan Republic comments on a prank involving empty whiskey bottles left in the editor's hall, describing the act as a low down trick.
A Concordia Kansan item tells of a man who penned his name and address with a request for a letter on an egg. Months later he received a reply, from the chief steward of one of the institutions involved.
A reader dismisses the idea of romance in naval dispatches about battle ships of the Pacific fleet noting the focus on war rather than romance. The remark highlights a tension between military reporting and personal sentiment.
The article notes reduced Republican majorities in several central and western states due to local issues. It argues the trend is away from Democracy toward Republicanism, with New York and Missouri no longer safely categorized by their prior majorities.
Taft argued that the southern states could become competitive political terrain. His southern visit aimed to show respect for voters and encourage argument and campaigning as in other states. The reception and GOP gains in southern states indicated a shift in attitudes toward Republican outreach.
The text argues the presidential dispute centers on methods rather than ideals. It suggests a referendum on Mr. Bryan's general purposes would reveal broad support, while stressing democracy requires sane, right actions as Gov. Hughes notes.
The piece argues that voters favor honesty and fair practices in business and politics and reject Rockefeller and Foraker style methods. It says democracy requires conservative reforms to protect legitimate enterprise and prosperity, endorsing Taft and Hughes as leaders aligned with Roosevelt era policies.
Mrs. Wm. H. Serig of Wheeling West Virginia advocates Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children noting its success curing her daughter’s cold and preventing her son’s croup. She reports giving it for three or four days at first signs of croup. The remedy is sold by D. A. Nywall with a store ad for cooking wonders at Cullers & Goodwin.
Weekly poultry market notes feature A. J. Kiley. Majestic Manufacturing Co of St. Louis will display at Cullers & Goodwins store next week. Demonstration shows how to bake biscuits brown top and bottom in three minutes. Don’t miss this cooking wonder.
Wanted Success Magazine seeks a man in Scandia to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business by effective methods. Permanent position with salary 1.50 per day plus commission. Apply with references to Ek C Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Blog New York.
A 320 acre Kent farm known as the Churchill farm lies about four miles west of Talmo with about 100 acres under cultivation and the rest in pasture alfalfa and a good orchard. It has a stone house on the property and is tied to L'uquire at Bank of Scandia Scandia, Ke.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court at Belleville the estate of Ira W Robins deceased will seek a full and final settlement on Wednesday November 18 1908. The executor C G Bulkley requests allowance of services attorneys fees and discharge of duties and release of sureties.
Ordinance No. 137 grants rights to Republican Valley Norway Mutual and Rydal Telephone Cos to construct and operate a city telephone exchange in Scandia Kansas. It authorizes pole and wire placement with City approval, sets a twenty year term from November 6 1908, requires construction within defined deadlines, imposes annual franchise tax of one dollar rising with usage, and states non exclusivity. The ordinance takes effect after publication in the Scandia Journal.
R M White of Turtle Bayou Texas says his store stocks many colic and diarrhoea medicines but Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sells more than all others combined. For sale by D A Nywall.
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