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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
10
Secretary Shaw issued a circular to national bank depositories directing that public money be loaned at regular local rates. He criticizes banks moving surplus funds to brokers in New York for speculative call loans and urges returning excess funds to the treasury if not absorbable locally.
In Goldfield Nevada Joe Gans defeats Nelson in forty second round after Nelson fouls Gans by striking below the belt. Gans leads on points and is said to be the stronger fighter as the referee D Siler awards the contest for a foul.
A group of Arizona rangers led by Capt. Tom Rynning raided a remote house near the international line in Douglas. Revolvers dynamite and incendiary literature were found. Twelve men alleged to be revolutionaries were arrested under the neutrality law as authorities warned of possible orders from Toronto for armed action into Mexico.
Oklahoma City hearing on Saturday prevents a roping contest planned during the national HooHoos meeting set for September 8 9 10 11. Humane society alleges cruelty and seeks to stop the event as cowboys and women supporters await the ruling.
Under the state constitution the next Kansas legislature meets one week before state officers are inaugurated. This rare timing has occurred before in 1895 during Gov Morrill’s succession and when Gov Lewelling began his term. The constitution fixes session for the second Tuesday of January in odd years and inaugurations for the second Monday, a mismatch not previously amended.
Workmen grading the hill west of Glen Elder uncovered a mound containing human bones. Locals debate whether it marks an Indian grave from a tribe that spent winters by Limestone creek or a Spaniard burial linked to Coronado’s expedition. The site will be opened again to search for relics and a clearer identification.
Governor Hoch assigns delegates to the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress held in Kansas City from November 20 to 23. Delegates include F. D. Coburn Topeka A W Smith McPherson G A Rockwell Junction City J W Wellington Ellsworth and others across Kansas.
The passage contrasts two aging paths. Some men become kinder and more charitable with broader sympathies and finer influence, while others grow bitter and harsh with sharper voices and colder eyes. The author then asks the reader to consider which path they follow as they age.
Colonel M. M. Murdock editor in chief has purchased the entire plant of the Wichita Daily Eagle and assumed charge. R. P. Murdock the paper’s long time business manager retires after more than twenty years. Colonel Murdock is noted as the oldest newspaper man in the state.
Robert McDaniels, transported by a Santa Fe agent from Ottawa to Topeka, confessed to killing C. G. Bodley a Santa Fe switchman during a freight car robbery at Ottawa. He exonerated A. W. Pierce and Jesse Bruce who were named in his first confession.
Chetopa forms a commercial club with J. F. Bornhouser as president. The town has completed an elaborate water works system and an electric light plant under municipal ownership.
Cloud County commissioners appoint A R Moore to fill the unexpired term of J E Wade who is reported as short five thousand dollars. Wade is said to be in default.
Fred W Harris of Chestnut Street Jefferson Ohio reports suffering from kidney disease for over a decade with swelling backache and bed confinement. After using Deans Kidney Pills he recovered physical strength weight and symptom relief and says he was cured after about ten boxes. Also note a Mexico mine sunlight photograph and Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething.
The soubrette questioned the performer about his absence last night. The comedian replied he was not exactly sick but felt unwell in an odd way, explaining the no show.
Experts note vast untapped tin in Cornwall despite historic mining since ancient times. High prices driven by global shortfall spark renewed interest, with Dolcoath operating and speculation rising as Cornwall’s share of world production remains modest alongside the Straits Settlements and Australasia.
A Kentucky woman credits Grape-Nuts with reversing indigestion and nervous prostration after switching from a varied breakfast to Grape-Nuts with cream. She reports improved strength and mental vitality, noting past heat flashes dizziness and chest pains diminished when avoiding rich foods. She remains in prime health since adopting the cereal.
A promotional piece extols Egg-O-See as the best breakfast food noting its merit as its own advertisement. It praises reliability, affordability, and ease of preparation and claims widespread use by wives and mothers. The ad offers a free book titled Back to Nature from the Egg-O-See Company in Quincy, Illinois.
Former high commissioner Lord Milner has received an address of appreciation via the Duke of Somerset. The document bears the signatures of about 370,000 individuals honoring his services in South Africa.
A creditor confronts a debtor about a disputed balance after a club confrontation. The debtor claims the accounts show 560 marks owed, while the creditor demands the remaining 40 marks. The exchange highlights a saturation of caution and insistence on exact figures.
Mrs. Rachel Gardner of Wilsey Kansas reports severe stomach pains and headaches eased by Dr Williams Pink Pills after other medicines failed. She campaigns their benefits for indigestion bloodlessness influenza headaches backaches neuralgia nervousness and spinal weakness. Pills are opiate free and sold 50 cents a box six for two dollars postpaid from Schenectady NY.
Mayme E. Smith endorses Peruna for catarrh and hay fever, noting it has helped her and recommending it to others suffering from the same ailments. The testimonial emphasizes the product’s effectiveness.
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