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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
1
The Providence Journal notes 1911 corn prospects fall short of earlier promises. A continued large crop last year kept prices down, but current information signals higher costs for beef, hogs, poultry, eggs, and fowls. Weather and drought may not yet ruin the crop, and prices could ease if conditions improve.
Shoemakers in Boston report women’s feet are enlarging, prompting higher leather use. Chicago retailers confirm the trend, attributing it to increased outings and athletic activity, noting more walking and games among women.
An editorial note compares last year's US tuberculosis deaths to India's plague figures, estimating about 180000 American deaths and suggesting that civilized America should do better. It frames the consumption tragedy as comparable in scale to the Indian plague over six months and calls for improvement.
A prankster at Atlantic City attempted a drowning scene to frighten spectators. The incident escalated, requiring about an hour to revive the distressed man after the scare turned real. Water proves unkind to such dangerous humor.
The highest paid woman in government service is revealed to lead money making. She is in charge of coin production at the mint and will oversee operations.
A wealthy New York woman refused to become a hotel patron in Los Angeles after learning her dog would be barred from massages in the barber shop. The exchange raises questions about hotel policies and independence of proprietors.
A San Francisco woman jabbed a man in the eye with a hatpin and then scolded him for letting his eye interfere with her accessory. The incident suggests she belongs to a class of women who view men as brutes.
A St. Louis chicken collided with a motor car causing damage while a dog also shares the spotlight in a lighthearted note. The quip hints this may solve the old riddle why the chicken crosses the road.
A New York woman laments the shortage of great poets and argues poetry is not produced fast enough. She says poets are born but cannot be expected at the rate of over a minute.
The Illinois Central strike threat ends after the Federation of Mechanical Employes agrees to reorganize. The International Association of Machinists executive board at Ravenport Ia refused to authorize a strike citing improper negotiations and a 30 day notice breach. Other lines including the Chicago and North Western remain on hold.
Topeka Kansas plans a week of events to mark the semi centennial of Kansas. A new White Way along Kansas avenue from First to Tenth streets features 12 iron poles per block and five lights per pole, a permanent city improvement.
Surveyors for the Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad completed the Henryetta to Oklahoma City segment through Shawnee and will immediately begin surveying an extension to Pittsburg Kansas to connect with the Kansas City Southern line.
In Portland and across the state, Monday's special election on repealing constitutional prohibition remains in doubt as unofficial returns trickle in. Secretary of State reports show an apparent repeal majority of 155, but tallying continues.
F D Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture started a popular subscription fund in Topeka Kansas to aid the attorney general in paying rewards and prosecuting 15 men and boys accused of taking part in the tarring of Miss Mary Chamberlain of Shady Bend on August 7.
During army maneuvers the dirigible balloon M.8 caught fire and fell near Berlin. The crew escaped by jumping as the airship was destroyed.
In Pittsburg Kansas police under Mayor Graves direct raid the McCormick hotel across from the station swept out about 20 people including an airborne theatrical company members. Beer and whisky were found in every room and a case of beer hid in a folding bed. Lizzie Mansell labeled a white slave was among those taken to the station.
President Fallieres approved the French reply to Germany over Morocco and the document was to be sent to Berlin at once. Foreign Minister de Selves hurried to Paris by car with the note, which stresses Morocco's commercial equality and France's free hand politically.
Topeka reports a Cherokee county plan where women on trial borrow babies to gain court sympathy and win parole, a tactic aimed at avoiding jail sentences for violating the prohibitory law.
Springfield suffered extensive damage as three windstorms hit in succession. Streets blocked by fallen trees, and the copper dome roof of the statehouse was ripped away.
The formal opening of Pettis county's part of the state highway is scheduled for September 20. A ceremony will take place at Lamm's Crossing, six miles east of Sedalia, on the Smithton road.
A 61 pound watermelon was brought to Atchison by Joe Kulbrook a Missouri farmer from Mud Lake. It is described as the largest melon seen at the market in years.
Mrs. Edward Brothers, 52, was electrocuted at a Telephone in Wellington Kansas after grabbing a telephone wire that had been crossed with a 2300 volt line.
Lightning struck the Eng Het Luthéran church at Moray and, before the fire was discovered, the building was nearly destroyed. Local authorities investigated the blaze as crews contained the flames amid the destructive weather.
Warren D. Vincent postmaster at Holsington Kansas faces a three count federal indictment. He was bonded at 2500 dollars and slated for trial in September. Creditors claim a 2000 dollar registered package from Brinkman Co Great Bend to Brinkman Bank State bank at Oimitz was opened at Holsington after a five inch slit appeared in the mail sack.
Secretary of State office shows six towns remaining with Limestone Martinicus Isle and Topsfield recount may reverse results. Prohibition repeal currently uncertain with Portland figures suggesting a possible anti repeal margin of 336 if the listed towns are corrected. An official recount is likely to determine the outcome.
Excelsior Springs Missouri reports heavy resistance from farmers on the Liberty to Excelsior Springs corridor over proposed electric line routes with prices deemed excessive. Condemnation proceedings may be used to secure the right of way, delaying construction. Also eyed is a trolley extension to Vibbard in Ray county and surveys near coal mines.
An agreement reached between rival building trades factions ends a nearly year long Chicago strike that halted construction and cost the city millions in losses.
Believing Lancaster area lands hold oil or gas, a company and capitalists lease many farms for ten year rights and will begin tests in the near future.
Chicago officials report J J Carrigan president of the International Brotherhood of Railway Clerks has ordered a general walkout of Illinois Central clerks at East St Louis affecting about 500 bill and yard clerks.
Cherokee Oklahoma mayor A J Titus was arrested by a deputy U S marshal during a council meeting. He was ordered to Enid to answer an indictment for misapplication of funds of a national bank. The case stems from a Justice Department probe into the First National Bank’s affairs and liquidation earlier this year. Titus appeared before U S Judge Cotteral in Enid.
Chickasha Oklahoma reports the town of Alex with about 500 residents has been sold for 40000 dollars to the Washita Valley Improvement Company. The town lies nine miles east of this point on a branch line of the Rock Island.
Philadelphia health authority Professor James M. Munyon promotes his new treatment system claiming cures for rheumatism stomach troubles and nervous ailments. He says his methods are modern science with no cure all promises and invites sick people to visit Munyon's Laboratories in Philadelphia for free consultation.
A neighbor jokes about Clarence the chauffeur proudly driving Mr Hillside’s costly car in the Taft parade. He says he didn’t carry the president but did have a reporter aboard, claiming Taft might have talked all night unseen without him and the reporter.
Distemper cured and prevented in all ages of horses and dogs with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Over 750000 bottles sold last year. 650 cents or 1.00 per bottle, 5 or 10 per dozen. Written for free book by Spahn Medical Co Goshen Ind USA.
A Distinction notes Mrs Flubbit appears cold and distant since Mr Flubbit’s wealth increased. The discussion compares her to show girls in musical comedies, labeling her unbearably haughty.
Cold on the chest weakens lungs and allows tubercular germs to attack. The ad urges quick cure of colds with Hamlin's Wizard Oil to prevent consumption and keep lungs healthy.
A terse exchange reveals a shelter with no bed space available. The unnamed speaker pleads for a place to stay while staff reply they are fully booked, highlighting a harsh night of lodging scarcity.
A short tobacco advertisement for Lewis' Single Binder extra quality to bacco cigars notes the price higher than other 5c cigars and adds a reflective line about duty and friendship as a witty aside. The fragment blends marketing copy with a social musing.
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