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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
3
Scandia Journal explores how etiquette prompts polite prevarication in daily interactions. It cites Wilbur Larree and Mr. Roundabout to illustrate advocating honesty tempered by tact within family and close relationships.
The school garden idea flourishes with 389,985 one cent seed packages sold to Cleveland children. Beautifying yards, vines on fences, and potted plants spread across homes as district interest expands. A small city points to a flower show funded by ticketed lectures and seed proceeds.
The essay discusses how profitable vanity publishing is with magazines and puff pieces. It notes libraries of memoirs and biographies that elevate notable local figures and the economics behind creating revered reputations.
At the Toronto exhibition tensions rose as opponents objected to the U S flag being shown on American day. Managers called police and declared the Stars and Stripes would fly beside the Union Jack to welcome Americans, warning arrests for troublemakers.
Havana reports indicate US intervention to begin Saturday with 30 marines landed to guard the treasury and further reinforcements to follow. Secretary Taft to issue provisional military governor proclamation while Cuban congress adjourns amid resignations and political realignments. General Rodriguez cooperates with American forces as plans to occupy Havana unfold.
The tropical hurricane moving through the Gulf of Mexico and into North Alabama causes massive property damage with extensive washouts and disrupted communications. Mobile has not reported in 24 hours as Pensacola records about 3 million dollars in losses and unconfirmed casualty rumors amid failing wires.
Richard C Patterson as trustee for Union Portland Cement pays 150000 dollars for 10040 acres of cement shale and gas land and 2540 acres of gas land northeast of Iola Kansas. The plant will cost about one million dollars with capacity 3000 barrels daily and 500 workers. The Arizona based company has 3500000 dollar capital with 1500000 preferred and 2000000 common. John H Mickey of Nebraska is president. R C Patterson of Omaha is VP and GM Joab Mulvane of Topeka is VP John A Wakefield is secretary treasurer.
Wogan, a prominent Iowa lawyer, and ex Senator Bolter were among Western Iowa figures in mourning after Bolter accidentally shot himself Friday while out hunting. He cannot live.
A series of strong earthquakes struck San Juan and Porto Rico starting at 10:47 a.m. Thursday. The population faced nationwide alarm but damage was reportedly slight and there were no fatalities.
A typhoon visited Maizila after ample warning but caused no damage to the city or harbor, according to local authorities. Residents heed alerts and remained indoors as weather officials tracked the storm’s path.
The first frost of the season arrived Wednesday night in northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota. Farmers report crops in the region are safe for now, with continued cautious weather awareness across Norfolk and surrounding areas.
The Pulajanes continue operations in the islands of Leyte and Samar, avoiding open fighting and relying on night attacks. Small depredations maintain a constant state of alarm across the country.
Frost was reported Thursday morning from a dozen Iowa cities but not severe enough to damage the corn crop. The dispatch notes light frost early morning in Des Moines and surrounding counties with no notable agricultural losses.
The United States proclaims a provisional Cuban government under Taft with aim to restore peace. Brig. Gen. Funston leads disarmament talks with Generals Guerra and Castillo as U S troops mobilize from Newport News and New York to Cuba for precautionary deployment.
In St. Petersburg the final step of the government land plan was published with regulations to local agrarian commissions. They will oversee sale of 11 million desyatines in European Russia, evaluate land, fix sale terms, and arrange emigration. Prices under two dollars per acre with 50 year payments.
Robert M. Snyder a Kansas City capitalist indicted here on a charge related to the Central Traction bill surrendered in St Louis obtaining release on a $10,000 bond. He arrived Saturday after the grand jury returned the indictment Friday and was released.
Washington D C Attorney General Moody directed suits against a large number of railroad companies for violation of the safety appliance law due to failure to keep their equipment in proper condition.
Sixteen balloons from seven countries sailed from the Tuilleries gardens in Paris on Sunday in the first Gordon Bennett Cup competition for international aeronauts. Each airship averages over 2000 metres capacity as they embark for the race.
A testimonial from Mrs Rosa Adams of Louisville Kentucky endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female troubles despondency and the blues. The letter claims restored health buoyancy and relief from nervousness and despair, urging others to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A lighthearted sports note suggests nature favored the camel in a recent animal race, with bookmakers hinting at a surprising victory. The result remains a playful rumor amid crowd chatter at the event.
The article notes fine wash fabrics gain beauty from laundering and starching. It recommends Defiance Starch for strong stiffening without thickening, promising improved appearance of home laundered items.
A man ponders how a wife can wake bright and cheerful after an awful headache the previous night, reflecting on lingering tensions and daily life.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co of Toledo endorse the firm’s honesty and solvency. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
British jewelers report a dip in demand as shoppers wear less real jewelry and accept imitation pieces. The note urges trying Defiance Starch for hot and cold starching with a money back guarantee if performance isn’t better.
The article notes Henry IV died in Westminster Abbey in 1413 and claims no other death occurred there until a minister named Shepherd collapsed and died during a speech at a meeting led by the Dean of Westminster.
Advertises Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois selling Single Binder cigars priced at five cents. Notes many amokers prefer them to 10c cigars and promotes the dealer as the source.
In Paris a tale unfolds of Viscomte Jacques de Gruart and his bride who wagered 60 000 dollars that the vicomte could finance a world tour with the earnings of his brush. After ten years they return to Paris having traversed Europe America Africa and Australia on meager profits.
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