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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
5
Mrs C W Florence of Rockfield Indiana testifies that a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her summer complaint after twelve years of illness. The advertisement notes the remedy is sold by all dealers.
Hon Charles Curtis long served in the House and Senate, praised as a consistent Republican friend of Kansas farmers workers soldiers and Indians. The piece credits his fights against railroad pooling and Union Pacific funding, saving the treasury and Indians over 25 million, securing land for Kansas Agricultural College, and advancing rural mail delivery, irrigation studies, and protections for workers and farmers. It contrasts Democratic pledges in 1912 with actual state appropriations and taxes, noting rising levies and state payroll increases under Democratic administration.
The speaker notes Colonel Roosevelt would raise another Rough Riders regiment if the nation enters war and could form a Progressive reserve force, making a new party useful or ornamental.
A public discussion notes excessive regulation and policing, arguing for streamlined governance. Citizens urge lawmakers to curb overreach, reduce staff, and simplify statutes to improve efficiency and accountability. The debate focuses on balancing safety with individual freedoms and fiscal restraint.
The document lists state expenditures for all purposes in the first full fiscal year under Democratic administration 1914 at 4 904 886.04 dollars and last full fiscal year under preceding Republican administration at 4 426 432.03 dollars. It notes an increase in 1914 and provides the average monthly increase for the Democratic period at 39 871.16 dollars.
The article compiles the Republican state ticket names with designations from United States Senator Charles Curtis to state offices, plus district congressmen, and critiques Henry J. Allen on the so called Royal family of the Murdocks funded by public favors totaling $333,500, highlighting Wichita political turmoil.
Republican House leader Mann argues there is no need for new taxes now citing possible European war revenue and government economy. He says treasury funds already in banks can cover expenses, with temporary delays acceptable and imports reduced through duty policy if needed.
Bill White, Bull Moose national committeeman, openly declares a third party movement in Kansas seeks to “get” the Republican party. Progressive voters desert the scheme citing risk of electing Democrats. critics in Emporia report Kansas City Star and Topeka State Journal privately scolding White for his admission.
War halts all imports making tariffs seem irrelevant, but normal conditions still raise questions about tariffs and umbrellas as economic tools. Northwestern Agriculturist notes the wartime distraction from tariff debates.
A political appeal requests backing for a candidate. The writer offers personal support and services, noting the impracticality of meeting every voter in the county and asking for assistance in the campaign. The message closes with a personal signature Mont.
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