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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
10
Store windows advertise big bargains across silks dress goods linens hosiery underwear and blankets. Shoppers pace aisles looking for value in fashion basics and home textiles. Local merchants promote limited time sale prices to attract steady crowds.
A list of progressive laws and reforms proposed in Kansas including anti-discrimination and anti-coercion statutes, blue sky and pure food laws, compulsory education, eight hour workday, women’s suffrage, labor rights, and corporate and railroad regulation across state governance and public welfare. The measures cover education, banking, charity, prisons, public utilities, and workers compensation with emphasis on gender and labor protections.
The 1905 Civil Service Act barred removals for political reasons, but Governor Hodges and allies fired hundreds of state workers across institutions to favor Democrats. Payrolls for December 1913 show widespread changes including superintendents, wardens, and physicians among hundreds displaced.
The piece argues the Democrats claim they paid nearly 14 million in debts left by Governor Stubbs. It notes that in December 1912 the treasurer issued a draft for 10 percent of the year's tax levy to cover part of November and December bills.
The report notes on January 13 1913 Governor Hodges took office with 152000 in general revenue funds sufficient to cover December warrants but by January 18 1918 taxes paid mostly to cover current administration bills. It warns 85 percent of yearly taxes already drawn leaves 15 percent for the rest of the year and predicts the treasury will go broke before October bills are paid with warrants marked Not paid for want of funds.
The article compares Governor Hodges and Governor Stubbs spending from contingent funds on enforcing prohibitory laws. Hodges spent 2.50 in 1914 versus Stubbs 5375.51 in 1912. Supporters expect Hodges to be more liberal if enforcing national prohibition.
The article alleges that Governor Hodges used state funds to influence prohibition enforcement and cites records from the state auditor. It notes payments in 1912 under Governor Stubbs and minor disbursements in 1914 for liquor shipment information used in a Columbus speech. It links whisky support to Republican gains and frames the race as a moral issue.
The Topeka conference of Democratic leaders pledged to back Hodges with the wet voters. A messenger told club and lodge members that Hodges would not interfere with liquor privileges, aiding his 29 vote margin in wet counties. RB Briles reports corn yields about 25 bushels per acre.
The Journal office announces new stock of large size carbon paper for transferring patterns now available.
A reader asks for tips or steps to share news and show thoughtfulness on the matter. The message invites phone calls or direct input to help ensure timely coverage and community engagement.
A revival rally hymn from Scandia declares allegiance to Christ. The looping chorus proclaims Scandia for Christ and invites participation to spread the gospel and rout evil, emphasizing bold youth dedication and global proclamation.
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