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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
1
Railroad men warn northwestern dealers and consumers to order coal now to avoid delays from traffic congestion and car shortages. They cite 260000 idle cars nationwide and a rising volume in all freight, with a likely heavy grain movement as winter approaches.
Paul Morton advocates an export tax on American heiresses who marry foreigners and travel abroad. The idea echoes a bill by Representative Sabnot h of Illinois and reflects concerns that Americans worship titles. Supporters seek a practical remedy aligned with American liberty.
The British government orders a full squadron of cruisers to participate in the Hudson Fulton celebration this fall. The event aims to show the world the American era of steam navigation since Fulton's Clermont. Great Britain will be represented by part of its navy, with ships from other nations also attending the pageantry.
Hiram Percy Maxim will test his large bore noiseless cannon in Hartford Connecticut and travel to Europe in October to demonstrate the invention. His patents cover Japan and Europe, while reports from Berlin cite wireless telegraphy used to trigger mines, a development officials say could revolutionize modern warfare.
Government bulletin indicates cotton at 63.7 percent of normal, projecting about 10.25 million bales for this year versus 13.8 million last year. World consumption is 13.6 million bales, suggesting little risk of a damaging surplus and no need to curb next year's growing.
President Taft told a 20 000 strong Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition audience in Seattle he would urge Congress to pass a ship subsidy law to build up an American merchant marine He compared subsidies to tariffs and government aid for rivers harbors and irrigation and warned of neutralities hindering use of foreign ships in a crisis.
In Boston the Massachusetts Democracy met at Faneuil Hall to name its state ticket headed by former State Senator James H. Vahey of Watertown. The brief platform backed tariff reduction on essentials, a reciprocal treaty with Canada, income tax pledges, popular vote for U S senators, and direct nominations.
Topeka Kansas E J Smiley secretary of the Kansas Grain Dealers association has prepared an estimate of Kansas 1919 wheat and corn yields and acreages. Wheat yield is put at 75 011 137 bushels with 74 337 797 from winter sowing and 673 340 from spring planting averaging 11.6 bushels per winter acre and 10 bushels per spring acre. Corn yield is 119 445 320 bushels with an average 15.3 bushels per acre on 17 691 311 acres.
Winchester Kentucky district Burley Tobacco Society board votes unanimously to pool the 1909 burley crop. Of 94 000 acres unpledged 36 000 are outside the belt and 30 000 in Missouri West Virginia Indiana and Ohio. With weight yield below expected the board claims power to set prices by controlling 75 percent of the crop.
Washington reports that a potential water power monopoly aims to seize national sites. Gifford Pinchot warns that remedial legislation at the upcoming Congress session is needed to safeguard water power and prevent consolidation by a growing trust.
In Coffeyville Kansas Elmer E Stubblefield Montgomery county treasurer is found by W D Atkinson to have misused about four thousand dollars His alleged conduct is described as corrupt and unlawful and the findings urge his ouster from office A suit began while he was serving a prior term and he was re elected last fall by a large majority The findings published today uphold the allegations in the suit
Mexico City officials warn of a corn famine after frost damages crops worth millions. Cyclones, floods, and droughts devastated areas, triggering high prices as imports may be taxed relief. Ninety percent of vegetables also ruined, prompting calls to suspend import duties on corn.
The Ozarks apple picking season is in full swing as the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad plans to move fruit to cold storage. Officials expect about 2500 carloads will be handled from the Land of the Big Red Apple over the next two months.
Unprecedented cold in valleys near Mexico City destroys corn crops. Estimated losses reach 20 million dollars as the thermometer sits two degrees below freezing.
Treasury monthly reports indicate an excess of about 8.5 million dollars in disbursements over receipts for this fiscal year to date, a roughly 1 million dollar per month gain in internal revenue, and nearly 19 million dollars more in customs for July through September compared with the prior year. Treasury officials express gratification at the figures.
Gifford Pinchot chief forester of the United States arrived in Chicago en route to Washington. He said control of the water power resources of the country is the greatest task facing the people and that no private corporation should obtain perpetual grants of public resources in the future.
The Cunard liner Mauretania arrived from Liverpool and Queenstown cutting 44 minutes from the trans Atlantic passage. The Lusitania’s best voyage remains four days 11 hours 42 minutes.
Washington census officials announce November 3 as the practical test date for applicants seeking appointment as special agents for the thirteenth census statistics of manufactures mines and quarries. Blank applications are available from the bureau of the census and must be received by October 25.
Vincennes Indiana Knox County joins ninety two county vote tally as thirteenth to approve wet status. Sixty two counties are dry and eight stay dry by remonstrance law. Nine counties remain where no action has been taken.
Lawrence Kas E H Echerer of New York city has been selected to take the place in the university medical faculty formerly occupied by Dr C S Emley, who is now traveling with the state tuberculosis exhibit.
Lawton Oklahoma reports broom corn selling for 172 50 a ton on local streets. The price tops last season by more than 100 dollars, signaling a strong market for the crop this year.
In Los Angeles, the Southern Pacific Railroad pleaded guilty in federal court to rebating and was fined 1000 dollars by Judge Wellborn. Through Attorney Co M Durbrow of San Francisco the company entered a plea of technical and unintentional guilt. The maximum penalty would have been 20000 dollars.
George S. Crowell of 1109 Broadway Helena Montana reports a disordered kidney condition with backache and night awakenings. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills he says the remedy strengthened his kidneys and corrected the problem. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A historical note recalls England's use of lotteries from the seventeenth century to the reign of George IV. Government lotteries yielded profits and funded projects such as harbor repairs and art acquisitions, with a shift away from gambling not occurring until 1826.
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that Hall's Catarrh Cure pays one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by the remedy. Notary public A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall's Family Pills for constipation with a 75 cent price.
Town tale in the Atlanta Constitution describes a man swallowing a pint and a half of snakebite remedy before a fishing trip. The snake bite causes comic antics as the remedy goes to his head and the reptile tries to swallow its tail, forming a hoop while children roll it.
The article notes white wash goods gain appeal from proper laundering and starch. It advises home laundering with strong starch to stiffen without thickening and recommends Defiance Starch for improved appearance.
An American official urges Prince Bismarck to recommend his son for a diplomatic post. Bismarck quips that the son is a remarkable fellow who speaks seven languages, while noting his distrust of linguistic prowess, calling him a fine head waiter instead.
A playful exchange notes poets from prior eras mentioning the automobile in light verse. It cites Macaulay’s Lars Porsena and Poe on air density to suggest an early reference to a passing auto.
Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder. It relieves sweating, callous, and tired aching feet. Helps with new or tight shoes. Sold by all druggists. Trial package mailed free. Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.
A dialogue questions wasteful spending citing an unused fire extinguisher bought last year and a wife’s remark about repetitive purchases.
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