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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
1
The notice lists officers to be voted on in the November 6 1900 general election in Republic County Kansas. It names positions from Presidential Electors to local township offices and judges along with a proposed constitutional amendment. The sheriff’s office date is September 26 1900.
A promotional note by A. P. Happer extols Kédol Dyspepsia Cure as the only preparation that completely digests all foods, offering relief from indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims effectiveness in all conditions and suggests it cannot fail to do good.
Charles Curry reports a ten month stomach disorder cure after trying Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. He says three eminent physicians recommended surgery for appendicitis but the remedy improved him from the first dose, helping him gain 65 pounds and recover health. Sold by A. J. White.
The auctioneer Porter is prepared to handle inquiries and calls regarding his business, signaling readiness to manage forthcoming auctions and client needs.
Personal notes list B. Dawes at city hall and Glenn Preble renting the Sherrard house on Kansas Ave. Families Robb and others head overland to Colorado. A Republican meeting is planned at district 48 schoolhouse Friday evening. Merritt Sigsbee reports a Monday lumber yard runaway. John Kalin visited from Clay Center last Thursday. J. D. Sterling and family move to Concordia for their future home. Mr and Mrs B M Lernold welcomed a 12 pound boy Sunday Oct 21. A J Riley digs for a new brick building by the Bank of Scandia. C Strand finds a ten pound nugget near Randall. Mrs M C Lervold to return in two weeks. The girls express relief after eight weeks of baths. John Olson buys lot 15 from A B Wilder and will add to his house.
John Kalin moved his household goods to Clay Center this week to start a photograph business. His friends here wish him abundant success in the new venture.
Mr Lervis Lervold had the fortune to shoot a white crane weighing over eighteen pounds and measuring five feet six inches tall from head to toe. Lervold is never idle and is a shopper in all weather, always busy like a bee.
Hon. W. A. Calderhead addressed a crowd in Cuba on Wednesday afternoon with a turnout more than double what greeted his opponent earlier. Republicans of Cuba feel confident they can reduce the fusion majority in the township. He spoke at Wayne to a crowded house and gave a masterly exposition of current issues.
An old note extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the best liver cleanser. The pills are described as easy to take and never gripe, attributed to A. P. Happer.
In London the Mansion House reports record relief contributions totaling about 7.2 million dollars in six months. Of this, 4.5 million supports war sufferers, 1.15 million aids the Indian famine, 0.9 million assists Transvaal refugees, and 0.6 million funds imperial volunteers. An Ottawa fire fund adds nearly 250 thousand dollars.
Advert says the forty eight hours cure for a cold with Krause's Cold Cure. The copy claims it aids digestion, eases stomach upset, and is pleasant and safe to take. Price noted as 25 cents.
A women’s story writing competition attracted about 990 entries with judges reporting a unanimous decision on the winning works. The event highlighted the reach and quality of women’s storytelling across regions.
W W Massingill of Beaumont Texas expresses gratitude for Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy calling it a wonderful medicine. He notes thousands of mothers credit it with saving children from dysentery and cholera infantum. The product is for sale by Happer the druggist.
The piece argues rural free mail delivery could end if Bryan wins. It claims Democrats oppose extending the system while Republicans push expansion. The author warns voters to trust only allies and links Democratic success to a possible loss of the service.
The Filipino press commends Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan for his stance against McKinley’s policies. It notes Bryan traveling by train to speak across towns, advocating constitutional spirit and humanitarian traditions amid calls to sell the Philippines cheaply.
The Kansan editor questions 25 Republic County Republicans about voting for Mr Close. He notes Close dodges questions and claims others can decide, while Davies says it is not his business. The editor asserts 25 Republicans who will not vote for Close remain unproven.
The exchange argues that strikes widen under all administrations, but under Republican leadership workers typically win higher wages, while under Democratic rule strikes target wage reductions and workers often must accept cuts. The discussion cites partisan differences in labor outcomes.
The report indicates Vincent trails by about 3000 votes as counties Republican Washington Marshall and Riley appear to favor Calderhead by a wide margin. Only one remaining county is conceded to Vincent suggesting a possible swing of an additional thousand votes.
The Belleville Kreeman accuses Mr Calderhead of ignoring constituents at the capitol. He pledges ten dollars for any business letter from a district resident to Calderhead that was not given proper consideration.
The Territory of Arizona shows a population of 1y2,212 with a decade rise of 62,592 people or 104.9 percent. Proposals suggest joining with Nevada to form a single state, or achieving statehood independently in about ten more years.
Chas L. Darrow, a Bryan orator in Moline Illinois, warned that Swedish voters lack political sense and fear heaped insults. He claimed such talk would provoke division among Swedish Americans and spark further disputes.
As election time approaches, voters learn more about candidates including Judge Alexander and the Sturgis contest. Hite and Close are mentioned among the figures shaping the race, with four years since the last decision.
Fragmentary text suggests criticism of private monopolies and self-trust. The garbled lines mention Mr Bryan and a battle against monopolies, implying political or economic critique in a dated style. The source is too damaged to extract a clear event, date, or names beyond Bryan and monopolies.
A fragmentary quote discusses expectations of loyalty from Mr. Crokker during an election. The speaker comments on a statesman’s willingness to grant desires, citing wine de Bryan as a referenced figure. The text is incomplete but implies political advantage and voter persuasion.
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