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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
8
A fragment reflects on weekly reviews by R. G. Dun arguing the Republican party has no stronger case. It quotes industrial and trade progress with steady demand, high home consumption, and weather-driven farm value, claiming domestic conditions outpace foreign commerce.
The Erie Republican Record notes Craddock pledging higher railroad taxes and lower overall taxes, while Bailey argues for equal taxation and condemns taxing one property class unfairly. The piece also surveys beet sugar production in the U.S. with 124,859 tons produced last year and 2,372,316 tons consumed, enough supply for about 200 days, noting 37 beet sugar factories across several states.
Report shows September 1902 enrollment 23 with 12 boys and 11 girls. Average attendance 19 with 10 boys and 9 girls. Names of pupils neither absent nor tardy include Myrtle Anderson Clinton Anderson Frank Jensen Willie Ellingson and Lillie Ellingson.
The report shows carrier Caldwell delivering a total of 6 878 items in September including 1 033 letters 297 postal cards 624 circulars 97 packages 6 money orders 12 packages and 2 newspapers. This marks a year over year increase from 1 199 in the prior September.
For sale listing reads Jennie Campbell property near Saint Ngguire road. House and lot described with contact details for Wilson. Fragmentary text limits full particulars.
A Kansas era analysis shows labor friendly laws cluster in Republican states across labor bureaus factory inspections shorter hours for public work child labor bans and sweat shop controls. It contrasts Democratic state records and lists major capital appropriations totaling nearly 1 million dollars for state institutions and facilities.
The opposition attacks the record as extravagant while Republicans defend large appropriations as necessary. They cite growth of state institutions, new buildings, an asylum, and a new heating plant as justified costs and promise long term savings for the people.
A town education board member disputes Mayor Craddock’s figures on school taxes and funding. He argues 1902 levy is near a mill lower than 1899, cites back taxes and library expenditures, and notes eight to nine months of school terms due to past settlements and new school bonds.
Barnhart defends the school board's levy decision as minimal and duty bound, arguing the republican majority and democratic minority both supported keeping debt in check. He urges Craddock to clarify remarks affecting reputations amid gubernatorial bids.
Public notice lists names Claude Christensen Irwin Haines Rev Jas A Miller Win Starr Mies Ellen Westbrook A B Kiwpath P M and warns material not claimed will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in thirty days dated October 1 1902 disclosed by postal officials in a formal notice.
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