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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
2
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The article notes Secretary Taft has endorsed tariff revision at once, praising him as a man of the people and predicting he is best suited for the 1908 presidency. It claims Taft aligns closely with the President’s views, more so than a recent letter to Representative Watson.
The piece argues tariffs allow domestic steel and related goods to command higher prices, citing $29.50 a ton at home versus $23 abroad. It urges voters to back Judge Alexander to end what it calls tariff absurdities, targeting Congress and Kansas farmers.
J L Bristow voices fury over lumber trust pricing, calls for charter revocation and prison for leaders. Bellevue Freeman notes reaction as Judge Webb enters race against Curtis in the First District. Norton County Republicans purge graft links, signaling improving Kansas politics.
The passage argues Republicans urge tariff reductions on certain imports, seeing political gain in such shifts. It contends high tariffs and corporate control raise costs for households, influencing voters to favor Congress candidates advocating tariff cuts over protectionist positions. Judge Alexander is hailed as representative of informed voters.
The Kansas Republican Central Committee criticizes Senator Long for his attacks on La Follette. The group says Long fails to win over thinking voters and labels him an ally of predatory corporations.
Official financial statement dated September 4 1908 for Farmers and Merchants Brook at Scandin Kansas shows resources loans and discounts 7 72 592 50 like loans on real estate 4 2440 cash 67 880 45 total 416 591 03. Liabilities capital stock 25 000 surplus 5 950 undivided profits 98 687 deposits 119 004 17 total 154 511 28. Cashier H S Cooper swears accuracy before Notary George B Smith September 7 1906.
Bank of Scandia Beandin Kansas presents a financial condition dated September 4 1906. Cashier N L M Brigham swears the statement true and no liabilities exist beyond those listed. Notary Charles C Winson certifies the oath dated September 7 1900 with directors J HeCullers W F Eagleison M Weislogel attesting.
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