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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
6
A new teacher asks a math question about four baskets of grapes costing a quarter a basket. Tommy answers that his mother is great at bargaining, prompting playful doubt from the class leader.
A collection of satirical lines on gender roles and social norms. Jokes compare hair, honesty, and love with clever wordplay, noting hypocrisy and vanity. The quips reflect social attitudes about marriage money and affection in a humorous bite.
Charles Frohman presents William Collier at the Willis Wood theatre during the week of November 8 in The Patriot a three act farce by J Hartley Manners and Collier. The comedian known for Caught in the Rain the Dictator On the Quiet and The Man from Mexico headlines plays that are clean wholesome and diverting. The Patriot marks what critics call Collier s most pronounced success and a memorable character in a heartwarming comedy.
The Bobbs Merrill Co of Indianapolis releases two gift books in holiday attire. The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch is a Western youth drama by Henry Wallace Phillips. The Yetter Treasure by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews weaves a heart warming tale for young readers with Christmas charm and decorative illustrations by Mr. Bunker.
A London Opinion quips about a would be kidnapper as the driver vows not to run away, joking about having a wife and six kids at home. The cartoonish exchange highlights public attitudes toward risky street encounters.
The doctor advised a simple diet plan for Knicker: cut out everything except clear broth and hydration. Becker notes the waiter’s tip was all that remained as the punchline.
A spendthrift races around like a buzz saw scattering dust and shows only a board as evidence of his efforts.
Officials of the Interstate Commerce Commission reacted to a Chicago circuit court ruling granting a temporary injunction in the Missouri rate case. The order reduces first class freight from Mississippi river crossings to Kansas City points by nine cents per 100 pounds and lowers other class rates similarly, aligning Kansas City rates with through routes to the northwest. The commission notes that Atlantic seaboard to Kansas City rates lacked through routing, while comparable routes to Minneapolis and the northwest already enjoyed lower charges. The final adjudication will aim to show the commission’s adjustments are fair to the railways.
Returns show Taft leading Missouri by 3 172 votes with complete data from most counties. Hadley’s governor race pages a 17 651 plurality, likely the state's highest ever for any office. Legislature remains Democratic on joint ballot. ten constitutional amendments appear defeated.
A Clay Center Republican club captured a young golden eagle on its farm and named it Taft. The club planned to forward the bird to William Howard Taft if elected president. On Thursday the members traveled to the depot and sent Taft the eagle.
Raleigh November 6 The Fifth district remains in doubt and claimed by both parties. The Eighth district goes Republican while the Tenth leans Democratic by a small margin. All other districts are Democratic.
An explosion at Col. W. P. Bond’s mine near Benton wrecked the shaft at 4 30 pm Thursday entombing four shot firers. Rescue efforts underway as authorities report the disaster and casualties in Benton.
Prof. Cris T. Mason head curator of anthropology at the National Museum died Thursday in Washington from paralysis. He was 70 years old and was the institution’s oldest scientist.
Lincoln Nebraska November 6 W J Bryan expressed pleasure at the Democratic win in his state and satisfaction at the election of many personal and political friends A nearly 100 member Lincoln delegation visited him at Fairview to offer support and confidence Bryan said running for office was incidental to his work and that big achievements can be done outside holding office
The American Industries magazine reports continued improvement in trade conditions based on 2600 member responses. It notes an average addition of 105 workers per plant by December 1 and estimates over 500000 potential new jobs nationwide if business confidence holds. Responses came from Democratic and Republican manufacturers across industries and regions.
New York reports Maryland split, with six electors for Bryan and two for Taft, raising the official electoral college totals to Taft 321 and Bryan 162. The count reflects the nationwide results as certified.
Democratic central headquarters claim Bryan carries Nevada by 150 to 200 votes. Judge Norcross concedes the state to the Democrats with only one regent not yet accounted for.
Panama rejoices at Taft victory with many followers of President Obaldia expressing satisfaction in the election results learned from Panama on November 7.
Word from the New York lightship district reports the safe arrival at Montevideo of the flotilla of United States lightships and tenders en route to Pacific waters. The message was received Thursday by the United States lightship board at Staten Island.
The William J. Scown Building company of Chicago submitted the lowest bid at 133000 dollars to construct six buildings at the naval training station in North Chicago.
Chicago officials cite a signed statement by Democratic chair Chas Boesch enstein asserting Adlai Stevenson has a plurality and will demand a recount to the legislature. Deneen’s alleged plurality ranges from 23400 to 26000 with errors noted in several precincts.
Official returns from the Tuesday election show Maryland's electoral vote split with Bryan receiving six and Taft two. Taft wins the popular vote in Maryland by 561, with Taft electors totaling 116,471 and Bryan electors 115,910.
William B McKinley chairman and H C Louden secretary of the Republican congressional committee released the membership tally for the Sixty first Congress. The national house will have 218 Republicans and 173 Democrats.
The jury to try Abraham Ruef for bribery was completed on Thursday.
Narrative fiction excerpt shows Adoniram Corntop lamenting modern thrift and manners as he recalls courtship era. He contrasts old gentility with contemporary prices and excesses, noting his son Si spent a dollar on simple outings. The tone blends humor with nostalgia for bygone courtship customs.
A dramatic exchange follows a couple on a barbed wire road as a worn sinner seeks redemptive torment. A passerby replies with a harsh joke about enduring a year in a boarding house as the supreme test of repentance.
A personal letter from a stock man explains two years of improved health after abandoning coffee for Postum. He suffered nervous spells, indigestion, and heart symptoms, spent on doctors, and regained weight and sleep. The testimonial ends with praise for Postum and a nod to the company’s ads.
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