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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
4
A Salina girl marries a man named Coldiron while local talk turns to politics. Mort Albaugh praises Henry Allen as an ideal governor except for one flaw honesty, indicating mixed views on leadership.
Farmers cheer the expected benefits from heavy rains for wheat though corn suffered from a lack of rainfall. The article notes optimism for wheat prospects amid prior corn damage.
The Jamestown Optimist asserts the Central Branch is the sole railroad in the state to operate trains on time, contrasting with Scandia which it says is not.
A school board member argues against omitting books for cost reasons. He contends that keeping books is essential for education and challenges the notion that eliminating books would be cheaper. The piece frames the debate over funding and access to instructional materials.
A Kansas City Post representative will traverse the Missouri Pacific tracks in Kansas. If he reaches the Prosser Branch he will encounter many rotten ties and cracked angle bars pointing to deteriorating railroad infrastructure.
A stark reflection argues that perpetual craving for more fuels chronic stress and early breakdowns among Americans, as people chase unattainable progress and status. The quote frames societal pressure as a root cause of mental strain and unhappiness.
The article notes railroads will control passes after adopting a two cent fare and cites opposition by many state officials to a special session to enact such a fare law.
A Clyde Republican column mocks a Standard Oil associate, saying less of a hogness would improve his health and earn more respect. The snide remark ties him to the oil giant and implies public disdain.
Governor Hoch finds a capable replacement in Judge W S Glass of Marysville to head the State Tax Commission. Glass, a former district judge for Riley, Marshall and Clay counties, is praised as a strong public servant choice.
A farmer told the Os worth Sentinel that town people set a pattern of foreign trading and that large posters promoting sales were printed at home while payments and bills appeared elsewhere. He noted city residents readily supported fake advertising schemes and urged the editor to lecture townsfolk and give farmers a rest.
Governor Hoch and railroad commissioners target freight rates with a two cent passenger fare. A new schedule of just rates will take effect in November, aimed at ending special privileges for large centers while improving service for the rest of the state. A separate note promotes Oring's New Pills as a remedy for digestive issues and appendicitis prevention.
Dispatches report L. B. Williamson of Lindsay Ohio admitted offering a juror US$1000 to vote not guilty in the Standard Oil trial held in Lindsay last June. The piece denounces Standard Oil methods and criticizes Kansas political figures linked to corporate influence and railroad interests.
Residents along the Rock Island line protest the practice of holding No 27 at Belleville until Novo arrives on No 3, causing late arrival of evening mail. They argue trains should move to avoid long holds within nine miles of home.
The Manhattan Republic argues that Senator Long will back favored legislation after battles and claim conservatism, while Senator Fong is deemed inadequate and unlikely to return to the senate except through sharp political moves.
The Concordia Blade notes Senator Caldwell in the Fifth district race for Congress relies on wealth as his main qualification. The Kansas City Star counters that Caldwell is not excessively rich.
The Journal will raise paper costs by 27 percent effective October 1, impacting all small papers. With a tight subscription department, higher prices seem necessary. a plan to raise rates likely takes effect January 1, affecting county subscribers and delinquents.
An elderly woman of eighty three extols Bitters from W. Bo. Brunson of Lublin Gal for two years claiming strength better sleep and relief from female weakness and debility. The ad touts Bitters as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles available from druggists.
Belleville Democrat reports G A R members in the county considering merging all ex soldiers into John Brown post. The plan would reduce annual meetings from 24 to 12 in Belleville and twice yearly in Republic Scandia Courtland Wayne and Cuba, including the women's relief corps, to better knit the groups. Republic City organizers back the idea and will mobilize veterans to join when ready.
The Junior League of the Swed ish Methodist church invites the public to a literary and social evening at the church on Friday night October 4. All are cordially invited.
Mumbled OCR text shows Ada Stewart returning to her home in Stockton. Rev Cait Nord of Obes Iowa reportedly involvement. Fragmentary lines mention a ceremony or event with poultry seed data and scattered names.
Out of sight out of mind with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as it heals sore wounds burns and piles. Chilblains disappear under its healing influence. Guaranteed by all druggists. 25 cents.
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