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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
3
A collage of fleeting opinions and curiosities touches science gossip crime and fashion. Notes on astronomy poetry drink prices and a hint of social spectacle mingle with references to Mary Anderson and a light appetite for news of daily life.
Korea states that being labeled a protectorate does not lessen the suffering from political extermination. The testimony emphasizes the harm caused despite the terminology.
A cautionary remark reassures bald-headed men that their appearance does not indicate disease. The saying suggests that balding is harmless and should soothe those who worry they suffer from consumption.
A New York policeman is said to have lost his sense of smell but there is no reason to believe he has lost his sense of touch. The report notes no broader impairment or cause.
The remark suggests that wealth proves health comes from sunshine water and fresh air rather than medicine. It frames Rockefeller as illustrating a belief that true well being lies in natural factors rather than pharmacology.
The fragment notes that iconoclastic scientists have dismissed the nebular hypothesis and predict that the theory of gravity will suffer a setback soon.
The article quotes Sir James Crichton-Browne suggesting people might live to a century if they slept fifty years of their life. It questions the value of existence if one spends so much time asleep.
Unrest fears surge over potential Boxer uprising in China as headlines spark public unease about future stability and order. Officials urge calm while observers note historical patterns of regional tensions impacting nationwide sentiment.
A Butte preacher won $1500 during a one night event described as a battle with the devil where a fiery display accompanied the performance. The Florida Times Union notes the preacher’s bold approach to spiritual confrontation.
A Pittsburg heiress loses her inheritance after marrying a young city attorney. Her parents reportedly preferred a marriage to an Earl or Marquis and had potential matches arranged at a bargain.
A New York girl vowed to marry within a month after a jilting and achieved it in fifteen days. She claims no records are broken and that speed remains unchallenged.
The chorus girl who, after marrying an old gentleman, became a widow in a year and inherited a fortune of five million dollars is now believed to think that skill in choosing matters more than luck.
The piece notes that if sunspots drive heat, a total solar eclipse would be a very hot meteorological idea, as scientists suggest. It presents a speculative view on how eclipses could influence weather conditions and public interest.
Magazine writers debate the idea of public service as a sacrifice and note that accepting a public trust carries a salary, reflecting the self sacrifice expected of average Americans when called to office.
A tornado struck northern Carbondale at 8:50 Wednesday night demolishing a score of houses barns and railroad cars but caused no fatalities. The funnel shaped luminous center moved 200 feet wide with buildings blown in opposite directions. A cow remained unharmed in a demolished barn and a horse lay injured on a porch 200 feet away.
The public remains uninformed on the Portsmouth peace envoy agreement with terms on Sakhalin and reimbursements. Tokyo reports a quiet empire while New York notes Tokyo's silent response and evidence of a censor at work after the Portsmouth news.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire members of the Japanese mission note no news from Tokyo suggesting peace accords under the agreed terms between plenipotentiaries.
Telegrams of congratulations flooded in from kings and statesmen worldwide praising President Roosevelt for peace between Russia and Japan. King Edward of England led the greetings, with messages arriving from many high officials and eminent individuals.
New York reports that John D. Rockefeller plans gifts of millions for education and charitable causes, far exceeding previous contributions. He will largely rely on guidance from his son John D. Rockefeller Jr., who learned new systems while in Europe recently.
Consul Hismida of the Japanese consulate informs Baron Komura that the steamship Dakota will depart Seattle for the Orient on September 20. It is believed the Japanese peace party will attempt to finish their affairs to connect with the Dakota.
New York, Robert J. Collier plans to restore and preserve Abraham Lincoln's birthplace in Kentucky after purchasing it at public auction. Collier has not decided the exact plan for the estate's future use.
A Seattle milling company reports from Hongkong that the Chinese boycott of American goods has halted flour trade between Pacific coast ports and China. No sales since July 15 and September orders canceled as Canton and Hongkong bakers refuse American flour, with small dealers avoiding it.
New York reports that both Russia and Japan will issue substantial loans in New York after peace. American bankers will lead the flotations with terms long prepared for Russia and a second Japanese loan also planned. Estimates place Russia’s at about 100 million dollars, with no figure given for Japan.
London reports confirm that an Anglo Japanese treaty was signed August 12 by Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne and Minister Hayashi. The agreement promises mutual protection of British and Japanese interests and upholds the status quo in the Far East, contributing to global peace.
The state of Kentucky appeals its case against Caleb Powers over involvement in Governor Goebel's murder, docketed in the U S Supreme Court. The issue is only jurisdiction, with Powers' attorneys including former Governors Black of New York and Yates of Illinois.
Colonel William C Gorgas reports a bubonic plague case in the Panama Canal Zone with one death at La Boca. Contacts are isolated and he will burn buildings if needed to stamp out the disease.
A special courier arrives from Fez claiming Bouzain, a French Algerian merchant, has been released but is ill due to harsh prison treatment. His imprisonment prompted a French ultimatum to the Moroccan Sultan about a month ago, threatening invasion to secure his release.
San Francisco reports Sir Patrick Manson medical adviser to the British colonial office warns that yellow fever may challenge public health with new trade shifts after the Panama Canal. He condemns current quarantine practices against yellow fever and bubonic plague as futile.
The American steamer Peonie was struck by a fierce gale off the Florida coast. Twenty of the twenty two crew members were drowned as a huge wave toppled the vessel and it sank with a coal cargo aboard.
The item surveys a broad mix including religious orders to found a Chicago Heights convent, raids on Russian villages, a missing girl in Central Park, a fatal cloudburst near Trinidad, rising diamond prices, and public notices of labor disputes, bank authorizations, and a yacht caper. It also notes indictments of crime, weather harm, and notable deaths.
A reflective citizen questions why burglars risk danger for a few dollars while safer moneymaking paths like politics and life insurance exist, as Senator Sniffkins adds. The dialogue contrasts reckless crime with supposedly profitable civic or financial schemes.
In a sharp quip the commentator notes Count Cassini doubts Russia will accept a clever peace. The exchange mocks Cassini as a divider who treats a transfer from Washington to Madrid as a promotion.
Mrs Woodby Stilish accosts a book agent at the door asking if she should order him away. She delays, noting he may be selling that delightfully swell Fads and Fancies.
A reflective note on saving for a vacation then spending the saved funds despite knowing it is unaffordable. The speaker analyzes the paradox of delaying gratification yet choosing a costly escape. The piece frames vacation as a temptation that tests financial discipline.
Mrs. C. B. Earnest of Jersey Shore Pa. credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after five weeks of bedridden sickness. She reports now able to work and travel without pain and urges women to consider kidney care, stating the remedy consistently helps healthy kidneys.
Advertises Defiance Cold Water Starch as a laundry aid that never sticks to irons and comes in a full one pound 16 oz package. Warns grocers may push 12 ounce stock to clear shelves and asserts the product has no harmful chemicals. Promotes saving time and money by choosing Defiance.
A New York burglar who attempted reform now practices law. He cautions that superficial change remains, while noting the odd contrast between a better starch and the cost of others. The piece wryly comments on those who did not live up to their obituaries.
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