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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
2
A 1907 report estimates over 2000 Kansas children work in mines and factories in violation of child labor laws. The piece urges local officials to act, arguing the governor and attorney general should intervene to protect minors and keep classrooms for education.
The piece discusses Democratic voters considering quitting the Republican ticket and voting Democratic, contending the Democratic organization is more corrupt and under corporate influence. It argues Democrats must distance themselves from leaders such as Ryan, Waggen, and Pepperill to gain independent votes.
The Brown Grand Theater opens with a 1000 seat dress circle and two galleries. White and dark green decor suit the venue and modern conveniences suit patrons. The stage fits four full grown automobiles and a company of twenty five. The Vanderbilt Cup is a musical comedy akin to Ben Hur with an auto race finale.
The Marion Record discusses the public reaction to a proposed 2 cent rail fare and how special rates affect travelers. It argues that railroads offer lower rates for non travelers and long trips while standard fares remain high for commuters, prompting questions about profitability and stock clearance.
You will be sorry if you miss the many bargains offered at J W Havens auction Saturday. Septem ber 21st, afternoon and evening. Have a look in.
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the happiest combination of Arnica flowers and healing balsams. It cures old sores ulcers and promises relief for burns scalds cuts and piles. Guaranteed by druggists at 25 cents.
The October term docket lists cases from murder and criminal appeals to divorces and partitions. It includes The State of Kansas vs Frank Svojer and Pearl Haines appeals, civil judgments, annulling marriages, and naturalization petitions for Adolph Zeman and others.
A man complains after finding a woman’s delicate lingerie in his suitcase at home. He suggests rail commissions order a gendered luggage rule to prevent misidentification and mix ups on trains.
The editor attended the county fair after twenty five years and found the romance gone yet noted improvements. Fine hogs corn horses cattle sheep and poultry impressed, but the barker gold jewelry prize wheel and two headed calf failed to charm. The merry go round was noisy and dusty, and adults should focus on horse races and political chat.
Lost item references a bilious attack with nausea and headache occurring between 9 30 p m yesterday and noon today. The note mentions finding at a drug store a box of Dr Ring s New Life Pills advertised as a cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice priced at 25 cents.
The Washington Republican Register claims Calderhead remains the people's choice and criticizes Brother Ingalls for siding with railroads. It argues corporations back his renomination and questions the district's integrity if Calderhead is considered the purest option.
Claim favors high wages lure young artisans to Panama Canal work but malaria fears hold many back. Electric Bitters advertised as safe against malarial influence and blood poison, with benefits for stomach and liver troubles. Guaranteed by druggists at 50 cents.
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