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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
2
A patchwork sketch of Kansas society and politics with cheeky mentions of labor appointments, odd local tales, and colorful observations. Notes include Charles E. Lobdell named district judge for the thirty third district, quirky bits about Topeka beer rebates, and a humorous take on civic life from Hiawatha to Emporia.
The death of President William McKinley elevates Theodore Roosevelt from Vice President to President of the United States. Born October 27, 1858 in New York City, Roosevelt stems from Dutch and Scotch-Irish stock and is portrayed as a natural leader with a family history of public service. He later led civil service reform efforts and pursued New York City mayoral politics after a Republican endorsement did not secure victory.
A historical overview traces Theodore Roosevelt’s rise from Harvard to New York politics, Civil Service reform, and his roles as West Point cavalry leader, Rough Rider commander, and New York governor. It notes his family life, two marriages, six children, and prominent public image. The piece also mentions his literary works and travel to Paris.
The article notes aluminum's rising use due to its low price and high strength. It now substitutes for copper brass tin and sometimes iron, offering weight savings. It is increasingly used as a spectrally efficient conductor with near copper conductivity, weighing half as much and cheaper. The market shows rapid growth: price down from 30 000 to 650 700 per ton and output rising from a few tons to about 5 000 tons annually.
A. B. E. Ayers, once given four days to live in Minneapolis by four physicians due to Brights disease, recovered after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Now living at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Bath, he proclaims the pills saved his life and declares them the greatest medicine. The piece ends with a quip about friends lending money.
The fragment markets De fiance Starch at ten cents per 16 ounce package and Cross Ball Blue for 2 oz at five cents. It touts magnets and home remedies while quipping about opinions and dentists, ending with a Mrs Winglow’s Soothing Syrup note for teething and cramps.
A pamphlet on painting offers guidance on durability appearance and protection. The ad claims Devoe ready paint meets all three goals and urges readers to contact their dealer and mention the newspaper to receive the pamphlet for free.
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