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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
3
The notice states yearly subscription costs of $1.00 with a $1.20 rate if not paid in advance. It warns no discontinuance by the publisher unless arrears are settled and explains that failure to renew at period end is treated as a new engagement.
The Friday October 19 1906 issue lists a full Republican ticket including Governor Ir Hoch Lieutenant Governor W J Fitzgerald Secretary of State C K Denton State Auditor Daniel M Nation State Treasurer Mark Tally Attorney General Bla Jackson and a full slate of judges and officials such as W A Johnston Silas Porter C B Graves Superintendent of Schools W T Pairchild Insurance Commissioners Charles Barnes Railroad Commissioners Frank J Ryan Ryker Kanavel State Printer A McNeal Congressman W A Calderhead Probate Judge S J Henry Clerk of Court Howard Zech County Superintendent W Nutter County Attorneys B T Bullen Sheriff W W A Lowell Coroner Dr W Ekblad County Clerk Peter Johnson Treasurer Wy Duskin Assessor of Deeds A W Sigerhammar County Surveyor C Price Representative M C Polley Com ist Dist James Ramsbottom.
An editorial note argues that publishing a paper in a third class city reduces the need to allocate excessive space to urging registration. The statement frames registration as a local matter with limited space implications.
A man recounts meeting his wife by advertisement and now seeks a divorce, arguing the outcome serves him right for not supporting home industries. The account frames the match as ill fated and warns against reliance on paid ads.
The piece notes Peter Johnson, a Republican candidate for county clerk, as the front runner with a large expected majority. It calls him a hustler who connects with many voters and builds friendships across the electorate.
One of the leading figures aiming high is S. J. Heary, candidate for Probate Judge. There is no criticism of him and most people do not realize he has an opponent.
The Journal states no need to urge voters to back Win Segerhammar for Register of Deeds as 99 percent are already certain to vote for him, a stronger endorsement than any editorial could provide.
The report notes seven year averages in Repub lic county of 20.6 bushels per acre Jewell 20.1 and Cloud 19.5. It argues corn farming is not profitable at current prices and urges a fifty percent yield increase through better seed selection and care by farmers.
Commissioners reviewed Duskin's books after his first year and found them balanced to the penny. The text urges voters to elect him to another term with a large majority on November 6, urging unity beyond party lines.
An old advertisement claims chronic constipation leads to blood poisoning and that Dr King’s New Life Pills remove poisons, renew energy, and cure stomach upset, nausea, headache, dizziness without griping. Sold 25c by druggists. also syrup with tar priced 25c at Palace Drug Store.
WHISLOGEL and GOOLD are noted in a brief item stating eggs were taken in exchange for meat.
The Belleville Freeman endorses Jackson as a strong candidate noting his brief time in the Attorney General's office since J. I. Close's death and his efficient record. Jackson, a Kansan from Eureka, faced speculation due to ties with Coleman and Tucker's preliminary campaign. His legislative record is portrayed as clean and progressive for Kansans.
An Irish World essay argues that drink and debauchery, not armies, felled Babylon Persia Greece and Rome. It claims kings and people sapped strength leading to downfall, with Rome’s softness and Athens’ decadence cited as factors that ended great powers.
The Telescope notes the delegate convention elected the county Republican ticket and drafted the platform. It says the ticket reflects the majority of county Republicans and urges party supporters to back the ticket to preserve party organization and majority rule.
R. T. Smith advertises a laundry pickup service sending to Clay Center every Thursday. Citizens are invited to mail or deliver items for weekly processing and return.
An advertisement extols a healing salve described as the quickest cure for cuts sores and all skin injuries. It claims Welch of Te konsha Michigan uses it in the family and recommends its effectiveness. Available for 25c at drug stores.
Notice of general election to be held in Republic County Kansas on Tuesday November 6 1906. Voters will elect four Supreme Court justices governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor state treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction superintendent of insurance state printer three railroad commissioners one congressman fifth district and three amendments to the state constitution. County officers include representative probate judge district clerk county superintendent county attorney sheriff coroner county clerk county treasurer register of deeds county surveyor and county commissioner first district. Township officers include trustees clerks treasurers and two constables per township plus two justices of peace per township. Polls open at the usual voting places. Dated Belleville October 11 1906 WM Hill Sheriff Republic Co Kans.
A notice states plans to take orders after holidays for nursery stock true to name from reliable firms. Contact from ForstrroM 42-4 in California.
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