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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
5
Observation along the streets of Scandia notes that a man’s size does not determine the jag he can carry. The quip reflects local humor about strength and bravado in daily life.
The Colorado public shows little knowledge or concern about the Kansas Colorado water dispute, paralleling Kansas attention and indicating minimal reader engagement with the legal action across the two states.
The remark notes a public affront to Russian naval losses provoking broader discussion about the Mikasa incident. It frames critics of prior jokes and invites readers to share views on the battleship's destruction and its implications.
The Kingman Leader and several Kansas papers warn that if state tax measures reveal no loss, editors fear disappointment. They suggest critics would rather see taxpayers lose money than permit Kelly to emerge unscathed, highlighting political blame and fiscal tension.
The article outlines how travelers pack by status. A single woman takes fourteen dresses plus apparel. a married woman adds smelling salts. A single man brings two shirts and six collars. a married man carries a handkerchief and money for expenses.
The article reports Kansas City black residents seeking legal access to the public school with white children. It notes white parents’ resistance, while a national figure invites unity, illustrating tensions over racial integration and social honors extended to the community.
A Denver foundry proprietor denounces unions as a burden that cost business leaders about one million dollars to break yet yielded high returns. He laments conditions that hindered basic construction and argues unions become an insult to American freedom when used to hold people up.
Rumor spreads that Joseph L Bristow may seek the congressional nomination for the district. The note suggests the nomination was taken from him about twelve years ago and that such a move would be surprising yet possible.
Rumors about a 300 pound man boasting of holding up a Bellevue joint during the Fair spread through Public county. The tale ends with the man jailed by Lowell and the sheriff, illustrating why residents back Billy Hill for sheriff and hinting at another election decision next year.
The column accuses Congressman Calderhead of backing railroad interests to win re nomination and oppose Roosevelt railroad regulation. It argues railroads dominate the 11th District and may swing nominations while opposing the president could release Republicans from supporting him, risking an intelligent community’s vote.
Sedan Times Star notes a protracted revival by the JLolineys sect closing in Sedan. It describes meetings as an interesting study of wandering minds intoxicated by religious frenzy. Effects resemble those from liquor with aged men and women dancing on the platform like schoolchildren.
The report details intense public display as worshippers stiffened against a wave of cries and imprecations. Men shouted praises and pleaded for the whole experience, while women sobbed and lamented former sins in a Kansas City Star feature.
W. H. Toothaker born January 8 1841 in Ohio died at 8 30 last night at 1908 Allis street Kansas City Kansas from apoplexy after nerve prostration. A Civil War veteran and long active in Kansas politics he aligned with Republicans Populists and Democrats, served in the state legislature and as superintendent of the state school for the blind. Survived by six children including Marie Kimball Courtland KS and W W Toothaker Colorado Springs. Brother George W Toothaker of Argentine is state oil inspector.
Rev Maurice Nichols and family of Hoisington are visiting relatives and friends here.
Rob Nyland and his wife are in Topeka this week attending the State Fair, seen as a highlight of their travel schedule.
The Toledo Blade touts its new building and modern plant as equal to any in the region. It claims broad nationwide circulation with over 185000 yearly subscribers and unique content for both daily readers and people who avoid daily papers.
The article states rubber is not confined to a single tree species and that about a thousand species may contain rubber though commercial quantities come from only forty or fifty. It clarifies the common belief that rubber derives from one tree species is incorrect.
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