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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
3
President Roosevelt lauds Judge Taft in a letter calling him an honest and law abiding businessman who defends the honest worker and small trader. He asserts Taft despises demagogues and corruption and will represent the common man.
The article notes the transformation under American occupation with growth from 525 schools and 25,000 pupils costing $285,000 to over 1,500 schools and about 1,700 teachers at an annual expense near $1.5 million, illustrating education aligning with constitutional civic aims.
A Kansas farmer cites price comparisons from 1896 to 1908 showing higher returns for wheat corn oats rye hay and live stock, arguing farmers are content with current conditions and will vote straight party tickets, despite local county issues.
The piece argues that every man on the county Republican ticket is as good as his Democratic opponent and highlights the broader importance of candidates for representative and state senator. It stresses that local races matter for state and national legislation, framing a vote for Bowersox and Caldwell as support for Gov. Stubbs' Republican legislature and a vote for Bristow as backing reform efforts.
Analyzes Bryan's potential to reach 213 electoral votes by combining states carried in 1896, 1900, and 1904, with Oklahoma adding 7 votes. Discusses Kansas and shifts in party support, noting the evolving value of the Free Silver plank and Republican gains since McKinley.
Chairman Dolley of the Republican State Committee urges county workers to focus on state senate and house races with the same intensity as presidential and congressional contests. He argues a Republican legislature is essential to back reforms and to implement a progressive governor’s agenda.
The passage argues that J L Bristow won the Republican nomination fairly and deserves solid party support. It states he represents progressive reforms supported by Roosevelt Taft and Stubbs and is needed to help Taft push reforms in the Senate.
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