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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
5
The message outlines Democratic and Republican levy figures for 1911 to 1914, compares state expenditures under parties, and lists Republican candidates for U S Senate and governor. It urges economy over new taxes, cites public favors to the Murdock family, and condemns royal surplus costs.
The Kansas Bull Moose leader Bill White openly advocates a third party strategy to “get” the Republican party by drawing votes away from Republican candidates. Progressives react, saying a vote for Henry Allen risks aiding Democrats and could backfire on the plan. War and tariff notes surface as context, contrasting past spending with current Democratic governance while the governor seeks re election.
The Republican candidate Miss Euna M Arrasmith emphasizes permanency efficiency and cooperation in the education department She pledges faithful service and local engagement to improve the school system and asks voters to re elect her on November 3. A school rally and address by State Superintendent Ross are noted with attendance invited.
A fragment discusses belief that there are too many laws and officers and promises by leaders to use power to prune evils. It hints at taxation and governance priorities amid a push for reform.
Governor Hodzen claims Republican state departments increased expenditures by 45 638 60 during his term while avoiding mention that they also turned in 230 274 59 more fees in 1914 than 1912. He asserts increases were authorized by a Democratic legislature and approved by himself. He notes the profit but offers no proof of the claimed authorization.
A Lewistown Dispatch report says patrolman on No. 4 track in the Lewistown Narrows faced a violent copperhead that struck the reflector of his lamp. The officer killed the venomous snake with a knife after it measured about four feet long and as thick as an arm.
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