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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
6
Civil War veteran George W. Atchley declares Swamp Root helps kidney and bladder trouble and back pain. Druggist A. R. Hansen confirms Atchley signed the testimonial in his presence. Notary E. J. Fisk records the sworn statement dated March 23, 1909.
A dated promotional note from Dr Kilmer and Company of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It directs readers to mention the local paper and notes two price points fifty cents and one dollar.
The first charity stamps appeared in Boston in 1862 for Civil War soldiers relief. The Delaware Anti-Tuberculosis Society used a stamp in 1907, raising $3,000 in three weeks. The American Red Cross launched the first national TB stamp drive in 1908, yielding $135,000, then $250,000 in 1909, with 1910 hoping to raise one million dollars.
A firewatered father raises a boy taught to hate England. While the family hosted a genuine English lord, a child’s cry from the kitchen echoed the giant's chant Fe fi fo fum and a taunt about smelling blood of an Englishman, witnessed by the noble guest.
A historical quote questions the idea that a wife must promise obedience in marriage, challenging expectations of truthfulness and submission within the wedding ritual. The remark highlights gender roles and social norms surrounding marriage.
Walter Baird promotes Western Steel and Iron company to build a rolling mill in Pittsburg Kansas within months. The firm plans a three year 200 man employment contract starting November 1 and aims to move a mill from Louisville Kentucky. Charter application filed with Kansas officials and signed by local citizens once approved.
The Kansas Baptist state convention held in Atchison to mark the semicentennial elected officers led by President H. E. Sullivan of Winfield with vice presidents Robert Stone Topeka L. E. Chase Hiawatha and L. E. Lawson McPherson, recording secretary A. D. Phelps Topeka, acting secretary H. G. Frasier Ottawa, and treasurer Wayland Campbell Topeka.
A parcel of about 14 acres one mile east of Clay Center sold for 2850 dollars, equating to just over 200 dollars per acre. Purchasers plan intensive farming with alfalfa on part of the land, noted as a rare low price for unimproved ground in the area.
Experts from the state entomological commission survey trees near Hutchinson and adjoining counties for San Jose scale evidence. Significant damage has occurred in Sedgwick county, but the pest has not yet appeared in Reng in large quantities and is being kept down locally.
The Kansas Municipal League in Wichita re elected Mayor C L Davidson of Wichita president and Mayor J B Billard of Topeka vice president. Prof R R Price of Lawrence named secretary treasurer with trustees Mayor Frank J Hess Arkansas City Mayor F L Martin Hutchinson and Mayor Omar Abernathy Leavenworth. Topeka to host the 1911 meeting.
Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 1 as Big Chief Bender dominated on the mound. Attendance reached 26,891 with receipts totaling $37,424.50 and player shares of $20,209.23. The Cubs misfired against Coombs, leaving 14 on base in a 4-1 loss.
A farmer displays two monster ears of calico corn at Smith Center. Seed came from Lincoln Neb experimental station. The largest ear measures 12% inches long with ten inches circumference at the butt. Together the ears weigh five pounds.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders the long and short haul provision of the recent act to become effective February 17. A through rate above the sum of intermediate rates is deemed prima facie unreasonable. The commission will enforce this principle and grant exceptions only in extreme cases.
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria bought twenty four carloads of “fancy grade” tobacco for Lewis' Single Binder Cigars. The lot, sourced from the finest crop in years, is enough to sustain production for over two years with an extra price paid for select quality.
In a New York interview Lloyd C. Griscom describes party dissensions as animated by a nasty tit for tat spirit and worsening. He likens it to a seaside dance analogy where a jealous fiancé asks whom he kissed at supper and the fiancée answers with a playful aside about timing.
A Philadelphia reader asserts that Resinol ointment is as essential as matches in daily life. The letter praises its quick relief from bruises cuts burns and skin irritations and urges continued use as a household staple.
The dialogue portrays Mrs. Wadsworth and an unnamed caller exchanging remarks about introductions and divorce. The speaker jokes about knowing Mrs. Wadsworth’s past name, implying public awareness of her divorce and social curiosity.
Fred I proposed to Miss Dingley last night. Joe doubts the match and asks if she is well off. Fred answers she refused him.
Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder for feet relieves tired aching feet and eases corns and bunions. Useful for breaking in new shoes and dancing parties. Sold everywhere. Sample mailed on request to Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy, NY.
The Osage city council accepted the new waterworks system completed weeks ago by the contractors. City water is now accessible to residents of the city.
A woman asserts she does not want to be kissed and the scene implies a silent, nonconsensual act. The remark frames a social tension over boundaries and polite behavior in romantic advance.
A tale recalls a man noted for settling his debts promptly, yet his current address is forgotten. Neighbors recall his punctual payments and quiet habits as the mystery of his whereabouts lingers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an old patent medicine notice. Mentions Mrs Winslow's Sootching Syrup for teething pains and relief of coughs. The garbled text includes nonsensical phrases but clearly markets a child remedy. No verifiable dates or organizations present.
Sheridan Plougne president of the Apple Growers Association says Hutchinson will ship 400 cars of apples this season.
A leading miller estimates 40 percent of Kansas wheat remains with farmers as the price, 88 cents a bushel, lags behind dollar wheat. With weak prices, farmers slow selling and only moderate shipping is expected in the coming weeks.
At a Marysville Commercial Club meeting the group committed $500 toward the public highway improvement into the city from the east. The city council had previously appropriated $300 and Marysville township $500 for the project.
Alexander Simpson, attorney for James Gallagher, says his client who tried to assassinate Mayor Gaynor last August suffers from nervous trouble. Alienists who examined Gallagher report he has long suffered a form of dementia.
The U S Supreme Court declined to review land fraud convictions in Nebraska against Bartlett Richards Will G Comstock Charles C Jameson and Aquilla Triplett Richards and Comstock each drew one year in prison and fines while Jameson and Triplett were sentenced to eight months plus fines.
A case of infantile paralysis is reported in Salina at the home of Howard Burke, the first in the county. Two young girls, grandchildren of state representative J. W. Burke, are the victims and hopes for recovery are held.
Senator Stephen B. Elkins remains ill at his home in Elkins West Virginia suffering from a nervous affection that has reached a critical stage.
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