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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
2
Local notes report heavy rain aiding wheat prospects in Kansas while politics draw mixed reactions. Farmers discuss corn yields, land transfers, and upcoming weddings. several residents relocate or renovate properties and customs.
Rev Jewett is in Nelson Nebraska this week. C A Kimball went to Manhattan Tuesday. Loyd Gilworth sold billiard tables to Mr Steiner who will occupy the Whitney building. Republicans from here attended a speaking in Kackley Tuesday night. A F Randall returned to Perry Oklahoma last Monday. Born to Mr and Mrs Harry Suariavant a boy on October 28. Emuma Ammeriman spent Friday in the country. Miss Ella Brannon returned to Iowa Saturday. Charley Moore celebrated his ninth birthday with a surprise party Wednesday evening. Work continues at the Christian church this week. A farewell dance was given Hilla Evnuon at Brown's last Friday evening. A very enjoyable time is reported.
Onion Freeburg Furniture Co advertises stove rugs in all sizes and at any price, highlighting a broad selection for home heating and kitchen setups.
The Pan American Exposition to be held on the Niagara frontier at Buffalo New York in summer 1901 will be unlike any prior expo though as large and beautiful it may be its purpose is clearer in the emblem showing North America extending a snowy arm toward South America to form closer trade and sisterly union.
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports that in the plan to Christianize China Russia is expected to consent to take the territory while other nations gain access to the converts. The item reflects early 20th century imperial religious aims.
In Peru noted as the driest place on earth the average interval between two showers of rain is seven years. The text praises DeWitt's Little Risers for their promptness certainty and efficiency as mentioned by AP.
The New York Sun argues the term gentleman once signified birth breeding courtesy and honor but has faded as the world modernizes toward a commercial form. It questions a strict definition, noting it has referred to farmers or morals and may be superseded by a simpler term like man.
A 1899 tally shows 2,481 train accidents in the United States, with 689 killed and 2,061 wounded. The figures exceed casualties in the Philippines over the preceding eighteen months, with 24 percent more deaths and 11 percent more injuries.
A fragmentary tale portrays Nero threatening captives with burning or a musical display. The tyrant boasts of a tadenza study and middle finger on the E strings as torches and spectacle unfold in a Coliseum setting.
Asphaltum or mineral pitch is described as a compact form of bitumen usually black or dark brown. Its odor is inherent and while masked there is no way to destroy exposure to the scent. the only method to rid clothing and bed linen of the odor is unknown in the text.
Airs are planned by Cooper and Miss Gualick visited last week. Ola Booze may start stump speeches soon. A teacher’s association meeting drew attendees from here to Republic Saturday. Miss Kate Smith was in Concordia three days. Grammar years visited High School Friday. Algebra studies radicals while B class covers factoring. A High School boy rivals a grammar teacher for a Daniels. Miss Larvinia Garman helped after recess Tuesday. Intermediates show improved attendance though some pupils miss due to whooping cough. One High School girl appears melancholy. No notable incidents among pupils.
The Convention of the Swedish Mission church in Scandia will meet in the Presbyterian church Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Center-school house. Sunday services at 1 ½ and 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. The Scandinavian people are cordially invited. Jos. Esterboig, Pastor.
NORWAY BULLETIN reports S J Z Summers visiting Missouri while Charley Moorehead moves to Smith county. Rumor says Oak Creek Olympian Society adjourned indefinitely. Dr L R White visited Gil ber Jenson then Scandia. Miss Shirley Shivvers and others attended events at Jamestown and Now M French’s. Roy Scott drove to Scandia. Joe Lehn improved. May Dickerhoof and Belden visit FFATCIS nickelan at Jamestown. Over two inches of rain. N C Christenson buys feed cutter. Jacobsen couple west of the marsh. P O Larson shipped cattle. local readers invited to share items.
The Philadelphia Record reports a new navigation rule requiring ships to carry a searchlight capable of lighting at least 4,000 feet ahead through the Suez Canal at night. Additional electric lights illuminate the circular area around the ship, described as about seven hundred feet in diameter.
The Rev. Edgar M. Levy of Philadelphia, who served as chaplain at the 1856 Republican convention that nominated Fremont, is expected to again serve as chaplain at the forthcoming Republican convention according to the New York Tribune.
A 1894 Paris Grand Prix entrant named Saw Better Days Mansour ran third in the race and a Match Box vehicle once selling for 75 000 dollars is now on a public cab tour through Paris’s gay capital streets.
Beginning Wednesday November 7 and continuing each Wednesday a new personally conducted tourist excursion is offered from Kansas City and Omaha to San Francisco Los Angeles and Pacific coast points via Denver and the Rio Grande Scenic Route. An additional Friday trip remains for the same destinations. Conductors are Rock Island employees who escort travelers including ladies and point out Colorado and Utah sights such as Colorado Springs Royal Gorge Tennessee Pass Glenwood Castle Rock and Salt Lake City.
Public notice details a final settlement in Republic County Kansas with publication dated October 26 1900. The notice lists involved parties and references a legal settlement proceeding under state law.
Cora Simpson and Hattie Muurphy traveled to a district event on Saturday to attend the Teachers' Association and stayed through Sunday. They returned home in rain. Clare Lewis visited Concordia, Highland hosts offered a box supper Friday night with entertainment.
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