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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
2
A sixteen page county fair edition with a colored cover drew interest for a full week of fair coverage. The note questions railroad timetables as trains ignore them and cites labor data showing nearly a million dollars in wages lost to strikes in Kansas, asking what gains strikes produced.
A two cent railroad fare takes effect in Kansas on October first. The note warns that if Mr. Stubbs continues his reforms, he may achieve them without attaining the offices of Governor or Senator.
The Standard Oil Company circulates a 32 page pamphlet with editorials from daily papers defending the firm against the $29,000,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis. The pamphlet appears to enumerate papers owned or controlled by the corporation across the country.
Kansas AG Jackson warned the Missouri Pacific Railroad may face a receiver if it does not end its dispute with the state and improve service. He suggested George Gould might be attempting to wreck the line, a claim discussed with a Journal reporter nearly a year ago.
The Bank of Scandia reports deposits rising from 111 049 at year's start to over 153 000 after continued advertising in the JourNAL. Nearby banks show mixed results with some declines.
The piece argues last spring's touted school books are a cheap, low quality replacement for the old readers and arithmetics. It suggests governors should appoint a hard headed textbook commission focusing on pupil benefits over cost.
A community note defends Japanese laborers who have lived in camp on Rock Island for six months, praising their discipline, lack of disturbances, and savings. The piece argues they deserve full citizenship rights and even suggests Japan acquire the Philippines to maintain Pacific peace.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the happiest combination of Arnica flowers and healing balsams. It promises to cure old sores ulcers burns scalds wounds and piles with guaranteed effectiveness by all druggists.
The piece argues that timber from National Forests acts as a safeguard for future supply and helps stabilize prices. It notes public land sales prompt higher early values, then curb speculation as private timber becomes scarce, while fires and growth balance affect long term availability.
The Belleville Telescope notes lawmakers criticizing large grants while many funds go to education and charitable institutions. It cites rising costs and says inmate totals grew from 2,614 ten years ago to 3,949 currently.
Lost between 9 30 p m yesterday and noon today a bilious attack with nausea and sick headache. Found at a drug store a box of Dr Ring s New Life Pills guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice 25c.
A satirical protest text declares a saloon lease in Lovemoney’s block at Ruin Street and Perdition Avenue to ruin lives. It lists alleged harms from drunkenness including poverty, crime, family breakdown, and death, promising to corrupt families, workers, and youth with bad example and debt. The piece labels the effort as backed by law and portrays a grim warning about the consequences of alcohol.
The Jewell Republican reports Nebraska voters pushed reforms by limiting railroad rates and passenger fares, electing a U S Senator, and enacting a new direct primary law with no statewide conventions. Kansas faced delays as a resistant Senate blocked similar measures.
High wages tempt young artisans to join the Panama Canal project while fears of malarial fevers keep many away. Electric Bitters advertised as a safe tonic against malaria and related illnesses, claimed to cure blood poisoning, biliousness, weakness, and digestive woes. Sold for 50 cents.
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