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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
8
Rural expert outlines concrete eight sided silo in a basement barn corner with 12 by 16 foot space. He details a six inch thick concrete wall atop a heavy foundation with iron reinforcement and overlying old wall, plus a 26 by 30 inch door, wide bottom trench, and brush finish.
The passage stresses that successful dairying hinges on healthy cows, lush pasture in summer, quality feed in winter, shade and shelter, clean water, attentive care, and reliable machinery such as separators and chaffers. It frames good eyesight as essential for farming efficiency.
During a thunder storm six boys east of Glasco were caught in rain. A wagon with some boys sheltered under a tree while others jeered. Lightning struck the tree killing the horses and a boy named Hardy. Two others were unconscious. the remaining two escaped to raise the alarm.
Dr J M Hamme state senator for the Twenty third district was found dead in his Cot tonwood Falls home. Heart disease is listed as the probable cause. He came to Kansas 15 years ago, lived in Peabody then Cottonwood Falls, coached for the University of Kansas for part of a season, and was elected in 1904 to the state senate. His only known relative is his mother in Pennsylvania.
The University of Kansas projects about 2000 new students to enroll within two weeks after fall term start in September. Last year 1700 enrolled at the start and about 2100 by year end. This year officials expect around 2400 to 2500 at peak, with optimistic figures reaching 4000.
Plans presented at the Commercial Club of Great Bend call for a straw board factory with $100,000 capital, funded mostly by local residents. The plant would produce 25 tons of straw board daily and require 40 tons of straw daily, paying at least $4 per ton to farmers for the straw.
Engineers led by H. K. Doane of Kansas City prepare a city report on the cost of taking over Salina's water works. A house to house canvass gathers data on monthly water charges for each consumer.
A Kansas man visiting London attended a commercial exposition where 128 showcased items were made from Kansas corn.
Robbers smashed the Rushville post office safe and stole 100 dollars in stamps and money plus 50 dollars in merchandise. The incident occurred 15 miles south of St. Joseph along the Burlington railroad. Police investigated the break in.
Trustees from six Leavenworth Masonic bodies bought 421 and 423 Delaware street to construct a new temple. They already own 425 Delaware and plan a four story building with the top floor set for a large Masonic lodge room.
Since S. J. Crumbine, secretary of the state board of health, began a strong campaign against the house fly, the old motto "God Bless Our Home" is replaced by a large placard with the bold inscription "Swat the Fly."
John A. Greisel editor of the Golden City Register alleges he was injured when resisting branding attempts and that four ribs were broken. He sues unnamed Modern members for damages in a civil action.
Mrs. Mary E. H. Rouse of Cambridge New York describes a five year struggle with kidney pains back and hip aches and weak collapse before Dean's Kidney Pills gave rapid relief and complete recovery. She praises the product and notes it is sold by all dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Artist Mrs. Rhoda Holmes Nichols recounts visiting Aunt Sally a longtime resident of a Gloucester cottage. The elderly woman, known to locals and students, remains frail from rheumatism unable to sit or lie comfortably.
A dialogue features Miss Sentimental questioning Milton about being the first asked to marry. Mr. Manyack clarifies whether the proposal refers to the current month or also a prior one.
A mother writes personal letters to teachers after monthly school reports. She expresses thanks when children learn something surprising and offers help when reports are unsatisfactory. Teachers respond with appreciation for the gesture.
In a courtroom exchange the defense asks Mrs. McCarthy to recount her version of the affair. She denies disparaging Mrs. Callahan and asserts she spoke only of Callahan’s nose and complexion, calling the accusations false.
An Ind lady describes quitting coffee and adopting Postum for a year. She and her husband report stable taste, no caffeine, and health improvements including fewer gall colic attacks and headaches. The letter ends with the product’s slogan and publisher credit.
The article promotes Defiance Starch as a superior laundry product that provides greater strength so it can be applied in a thinner layer. This avoids hiding fabric beauty and preserves wear while delivering desired stiffness.
A Georgia legislature proposal would void a marriage contract if a woman wheedled a man with cosmetics or artificial adornments. The writer mocks the idea, suggesting even husbands deserve a ten mile head start to avoid deception.
Frank J. Cheney and Co of Toledo swear as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each and every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A meek-looking man with a large pasteboard box climbs aboard a car and clashes with a sleepy passenger. The box rubs him again and the passenger complains while the box holder retorts that the car is neither his freight car nor a cattle car.
An advertisement urges mothers to examine every Castoria bottle for the Speed signature, claiming the product is a safe and proven remedy for infants and children. It touts over 30 years of use and the familiar brand known to buyers.
An observer laments minor injuries from falls in coal holes and uneven pavements, noting the difficulty of securing damages from the city when harm is not severe enough to warrant a suit.
Ad copy promises red cross ball blue powder for every home asking customers to request it from their grocer. It promotes a large 2 07 package priced at 5 cents.
Advertisement notes Lewis' Single Binder costs more than other 5c cigars and hints smokers know why. It includes dealer contact and Lewis' Factory in Peoria Illinois. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease with over 30,000 testimonials and offers a free trial package from A S Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
It claims the syrup soothes gums reduces inflammation and cures wind colic for children. The copy suggests a measurement of twenty five cent bottles and remarks on women’s judgment and social standing.
Mrs A Gregory of 2355 Lawrence St Denver Colorado writes that six years of female troubles left her nearly invalid and after an operation she worsened until Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health. She urges other women with backache bearing down and periodic pains to use the remedy.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills and has cured thousands of women troubled by displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities medical pains backache bearing down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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