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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
9
A fragmented excerpt shows Mrs. Hid Adams, wife of Theo, addressing a Prohibition era audience about suffrage. She emphasizes personal privacy, reserves the right to share views publicly when appropriate, and rejects active campaigning while remaining open to future statements through proper channels.
A fragmentary Cooperville Observer item surveys diverse views on women’s suffrage and political influence, noting dissent over voting rights while lampooning editorial gatekeeping and media satire. It juxtaposes quotes about consent and change with a humorous line about Peter the editor.
Creditors and all interested parties are notified that G. W. Nimocks administrator will apply to the Republic County Probate Court at Belleville on Monday November 13 1916 for a full and final settlement of the estate of Ida Wohlfurt deceased including allowance of fees and release of sureties. First published October 19 1916 in the Scandia Journal.
A humorous verse about an editor who dies and hesitates at heaven’s gate waiting for others to enter. He watches the vast procession pass through the portals, hoping to slip in when others go ahead.
A polemic listing who backed Hughes at the Republican convention and criticizing Taft Roosevelt and Wall Street. It accuses party bosses of corruption and catalogs supporters from bankers to munition makers while highlighting Hughes's vague policy stance and proposed repeal of Seaman's bill, tariffs, and other reforms.
In a Fifth District message Lloyd Johnson argues rural credit legislation now on the books moves farmers toward economic freedom. He credits Woodrow Wilson for the Federal Reserve act and Helvering for identifying and fixing defects. The plan links regional land banks to avoid bond marketing issues and preserves government support for capitalized banks. He urges voters to reelect Helvering to continue aligned policy.
The passage argues that Hughes’s election would mark a triumph of reaction and a reversal of progress. It links this shift to Good Roads, Alaska development, Tariff Commission, FTC actions, shipping bill, Philippines autonomy, Clayton Act limits, neutrality, peace, and a larger armed forces.
Frederick Ayer of the Union League club, a Republican financier and NY Tribune director, sends a 1000 check to Democratic National Committee chair Vance McCormick for Wilson's re election. He notes Wilson's war opposition and patriotism in a letter accompanying the donation.
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