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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
3
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News notes a Salina girl marrying a man named Coldiron and joking about his name evening up for her feet. Mort Albaugh comments Henry Allen has ideal governor qualities except political honesty. Optimists praise rain for wheat, while rain damage is forgotten. Jamestown Optimist claims Central Branch is the only railroad in the state running on time through Scandia.
A Topeka Journal article quotes a school official arguing that current books are inexpensive and necessary, while noting the provocative suggestion that education could proceed without books, highlighting the debate over costs and library materials.
A Kansas City Post representative plans to walk the Missouri Pacific tracks in Kansas and inspect the Prosser Branch for rotten ties and cracked angle bars, signaling potential rail conditions.
A remark notes that many men feel compelled to achieve more than they can and this constant striving leads to widespread nervous breakdowns among Americans. The observation reflects a cultural strain pushing individuals toward unsustainable achievement.
The two cent fare policy triggers opposition from state officials who favored a special session to enact the measure. The note explains the railroad plan to capture all passes and links it to political resistance to the session.
The Clyde Republican mocks H. H. Rogers calling him hoglike and questions respect for anyone connected with Standard Oil. The editorial frames Rogers as arrogant and paints Standard Oil ties negatively.
Governor Hoch names Judge W. S. Glass of Marysville as chairman of the State Tax Commission. Glass, a strong district figure, previously served as district judge for Riley, Marshall and Clay counties and earned praise for his record. The governor and state earn kudos for the appointment.
A Bosworth farmer told editors that locals set the example in foreign trade. He noted posters advertising in town, checks and bills printed elsewhere, and the townspeople's quick support of counterfeit advertising schemes. The editor was urged to lecture residents and give farmers a break.
Governor Hoch and the Railroad Commissioners push a two cent Kansas fare and a new schedule of rates deemed just and equitable. They intend to implement the plan in November and argue the changes will aid most communities while removing long enjoyed privileges of the big jobbing centers.
An editorial note praises Dr. King's New Pills as a remedy for liver torpor and prolonged constipation. The ad claims the product prevents digestive issues and promotes regular bowels, priced at 25 cents at a dalrug stage.
Article accuses Standard Oil of criminal tactics and political influence in Kansas. It cites L. B. Williamson of Findlay Ohio admitting a $1000 bribe offer to juror in the June Standard Oil case. It lambasts Senator Fitzpatrick and railroads allied with the company. The piece calls for public action at state and county conventions to curb corporate power.
Residents along the Rock Island line complain about No 27 being held for No 5 from Omaha causing late mail. They urge allowing 27 to proceed to receive nearly daily evening mail and reduce long delays near home.
The Manhattan Republic argues Senator Long lacks clear public positions on current debates. It predicts he will back legislation only after opponents lose and label him conservative. The piece claims Kansas voters see him as unreliable and swayed by corporate allies rather than principle.
The Concordia Blade casts Senator Caldwell as wealthy, citing wealth as his main qualification for the Fifth district Congressional nomination. The Kansas City Star notes Caldwell is not exceptionally rich.
The Belleville Freeman reports a wealthy man who avoids paying by using his son’s name on newspaper bills. The tactic highlights a pervasive fraud method employed to dodge debts.
Effective October 1 the Journal raises the paper price by twenty seven percent affecting all small papers. With the subscription department running at a loss, higher subscription rates seem inevitable. A plan, likely to start January 1, targets out of state subscribers and delinquents.
An Ohio reader praises Electric Bitters for his eighty year old mother who has used them for two years and reports strong appetite vigor and sleep. The ad claims benefits for female weakness general debility and weak children and guarantees relief of stomach liver and kidney troubles. 50 cents.
The G A R in the county considers uniting all ex soldiers under John Brown post with twelve meetings a year across Belleville Republic Scandia Courtland Wayne and Cuba to include the women relief corps and form strong local chapters. The plan originates at Republic City and aims to bring members closer and increase activity.
The Junior League of the Swedish Methodist church invites everyone to a literary and social evening at the church on Friday night October 4. All are welcome to attend.
Miss Ada Stewart has come back to her Stockton residence. Rev. Carl Nord Brom Ottaine i plans to preach a Swedish service this afternoon. The town notes a local gathering and a call for fair competition and a planned afternoon event.
An old saying about out of sight out of mind is applied to Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It quickly eases sores and chilblains, leaving them out of existence under its healing influence. Guaranteed by all druggists at 25 cents.
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