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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
3
A collection of quirky items from Scandia Journal including remarks on science in New Orleans, fears of a strict boss, Mrs Harry Lehr praising her poodle, and musings on liberty appetite. The column comments on racing drivers, Castro's rhetoric, new moons around Jupiter, and a Boston spinster authoring a male‑heavy novel.
A Philadelphia cow produces pink milk and shows it may be used for the city’s pink teas. Venezuela readies for conflict but has not named an enemy as of press time.
Sailors say the Gulf Stream current is as strong as ever, suspecting it reflects a fever for fast sailing. They note that after the war ends, rebuilding navies and preparing for the next struggle will begin in earnest.
An old note claims President Roosevelt occasionally dons a suit costing four dollars and that onlookers expect a matching collar shape to accompany the outfit.
A prophetic line from a hymn author suggests a written warning for motorists. The quip ties enduring faith with a call for movement beyond lingering. The piece blends religious reflection with road age nostalgia.
Readers see bold headlines likening car use to keeping an empty shotgun. The quotes imply high risk in everyday behavior and urge caution in transportation and gun storage. Period voice reflects public safety concerns of the era.
The empress dowager of China wishes to see Secretary Taft and is confident he will meet her expectations. The note suggests a cordial meeting is anticipated and Taft would fulfill the honored request.
American readers show cautious interest as Russia forms a new parliament. The term Gosudarstvennaya Duma faces low recognition and unlikely widespread familiarity in the United States.
A burglar warns that thieves who are superstitious will avoid a home employing a cross-eyed servant. He urges owners to keep such staff to deter crime.
A Philadelphia girl caught a hot foul off a baseball bat and saved her father's life. The incident shows one awake spectator in the city amid the crowd.
A Cleveland woman is held on a manslaughter charge after her car struck and killed a man. The report hints at local debates over chivalry and accountability.
A modern philosopher claims happiness cannot exist while conscience is harmed. Some individuals destroy their morals so quickly that their unhappiness lasts for a bright duration.
The piece argues Sultan Khan’s proposal to Miss Roosevelt was largely ceremonial, a polite gesture by an oriental potentate toward a lady. It suggests the act served as a formal courtesy rather than a serious engagement.
A Cincinnati judge finds bowleggedness common and not a reliable identification mark due to widespread prevalence from habitual hillside walking. The decision notes the constant strain of walking on steep Cincinnati streets as the cause.
An odd contemporary report notes infernal machines of deadly character were sent to New York millionaires. It questions why the would be assassin did not dispatch these devices or use harmless alternatives.
A violent quake struck the Catanza ro province of Calabria Friday morning destroying Pizzo Monteleone di Calabria and Martierano. About 400 people killed many injured as hospitals and prisons collapsed. Troops arrived to assist salvage efforts as communications failed.
A Chinese diplomat said China is near presenting claims for damages against Russia and Japan for wartime use of Chinese territory. China may also consider transferring the Liaotung lease to Japan. The tally of destruction runs high as homes crops and farms suffered, with many killed.
After a march through Balakhan, Armenian workers and residents faced fierce street fighting in Baku. Troops shelled the crowd at the hospital, killing many and destroying the building as artillery misfires added to the chaos. Reinf orcements attempted to retake guns amid engulfing smoke from burning oil.
Arrangements set for a religious service in St Petersburg to mark the Portsmouth treaty. The czar and the imperial family will attend. The czar approves granting M Witte the freedom of the city on his return home for his role in the peace negotiations.
Chicago Illinois reports over 247000 pupils in public schools on opening day. The first day tally topped last year and more than forty nationalities are represented. Domestic science household arts and manual training classes show large increases, with an estimated total rise of 3000.
St Petersburg correspondent argues Russia must secure free coastal access to the sea. He notes Russia’s Far East weakness after the war with Japan, Vladivostok’s limited value, and the need for a frank understanding with Japan to safeguard good faith.
A rear end collision at Brush Colorado injured and killed Missourians aboard a westbound passenger train. Three died and twenty one hurt as Fast freight No. 77 collided with No. 18 near a station, derailing a chair car and two Pullmans. victims include W P Cook George Mannin J P Keister H P Scruby and H M Bridan among others. Injured were taken to Denver hospitals with head chest and bodily injuries reported.
The pension roll peaked at 1,004,196 on January 21, began falling February 1 and dropped below one million by May. For the year ending June 30, 1905, the roll stood at 998,441 with an annual value of 136,745,295 dollars.
Secretary Taft and party arrived in Hong Kong but will not proceed to Ganion. The stop in Candon has been scrapped due to anti American sentiment and the city is posted with hostile placards signaling the protest.
Ex President Grover Cleveland plans a permanent summer residence near Tamworth New Hampshire after purchasing two farms in the adjacent town. The new estate lies about a mile from his current Tamworth farm where he and his family have spent the last two summers.
The Japanese emperor sends gratitude to President Roosevelt for mediation that ended Far East hostilities. The cablegram credits Roosevelt's disinterested efforts and his role in securing a peace based on permanent welfare and tranquility in the region. It dismisses rumors of dissatisfaction with terms and regards Portsmouth as likely permanent.
The War Department receives Brigadier General Theodore Wints annual Western division report. It notes many saloons near posts fall outside military control and suggests a post exchange saloon run under fixed rules could help. It commends state officials efforts to improve conditions and recommends abandoning several small, costly posts, notably Fort Washakie Wyoming.
At the national encampment meeting in Denver a resolution was adopted urging Congress to pass a general service pension bill. It would grant every man who served ninety days in the Civil War and earned an honorable discharge a $12 monthly pension from age 62, with widows married before June 27, 1890, receiving the same amount.
The Rev. P. K. Yoon, in Portsmouth observing the peace conference for Korea, said Koreans sympathize with Japan and fear Russia will cause trouble again in ten years. He blamed Japan for letting Russia off too easily and judged the outcome unsatisfactory.
Washington reports militant Japanese disapproval of the peace terms with rioting in Tokyo. A stoning of Marquis Ito and Harriman, and the minister of the interior’s residence burning, signal grave sentiment. A Harriman apology demand could arise, and Emperor Matsuhito might reconsider his approval.
Joseph Hornblend, famed courier to General Miles and Hopkinson Smith, hails from Constantinople with diverse heritage. The Levantine, celebrated for travel and language mastery, was once decorated by the sultan for leading an expedition into Asia Minor. He prints on business cards his role as courier to notable figures and rulers.
An advertisement promises Mull's Anti-Belch Wafers cure stomach troubles by absorption with no drugs. It offers free samples and a special deal of two boxes for 75 cents, or one sample via coupon, claiming immediate relief and medical science support.
Free box of Mull's Anti Belch Wafers offered with a coupon showing name address and druggist not selling it. Mull's Grape Tonic Co. address 148 Third Ave Rock Island Illinois. Advertisement notes 50 cents per box in druggists. The rest is personal travel chatter and Chaunce Depew reference.
Mexico Missouri enacts hour limits on automobiles allowing a maximum speed of three miles per hour. The measure is described as practically prohibitive, with motorists preferring to walk rather than drive at such a slow pace.
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News features a quip about thoughts returning only if stamps are enclosed, attributed to an originator of silly questions. The exchange plays on wordplay and nostalgia in a light literary style.
Relief for Women writes that a nurse named Mother Gray of New York discovered a remedy called Australian Leaf for female ills. It is claimed to regulate monthly cycles and cure backache kidney and urinary troubles. Sample mailed free from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
The Washington Star quotes an indicted graft suspect saying he has the next best thing to a clear conscience a good lawyer. The exchange centers on defense strategy and public perception of graft cases.
A dialogue shows Maided Lady thanking a gentleman for giving up a seat and Pat O Brady replying that the debt is owed to the Sox. The exchange includes dismissive remarks about social behavior and references to sex and individuals in a ribald tone.
A brief note describes subjective comfort with temperatures in a kitchen scene. The narrator contrasts hot soup with cold ice water and considers the balance of heat and cold in daily routines.
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