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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
3
The Republican platform lauds Theodore Roosevelt and his era, pledges adherence to party policies, and champions protections for labor, industry, and agriculture. It argues for tariffs, currency stability, trusts, transportation regulation, and strong national defense while calling for equal rights and full citizenship for all Americans, including Negroes.
From Lippincott's: the youngest daughter in a Baltimore family laments not being told earlier that ice cream would be served at dinner. She exclaims that knowing in advance would have raised her anticipation and made the day more enjoyable.
A private in South Africa confesses to a wary widow that the most striking moment of his campaigns was the moment when a rain of bullets tore through the ranks. He recalls the insistence of the inquisitive lady and offers a plain, grim note on danger and endurance from service.
A fragment from the New York Weekly quotes a Great Editor musing on adding a religious department to Sunday editions. The managing editor agrees, recalling a scrapbook of jokes about bishops and church figures.
A steamship from China brought a ton of Chinese hair to Boston hair merchants. Officials say the import supports a thriving industry. Dealers plan to use pig tails for rats and puffs while noting that dead hair is cheaper but suitable only for lower grades. The article praising Chinese hair supply mocks the living workers and stereotypes women’s fashion.
In White Plains Justice Keogh heard Mary Rogardom Tower testify in a separation and alimony suit against ironmaster Albert Tower of New York. She alleged cruel treatment and threats, while Tower said he would support her but would not guarantee daily home presence due to business travel.
Dr Thomas Stillman of Staveng Institute in Hoboken reports finding valuable gold in dirt unearthed during excavation for a school annex. He notes the vein is thin and unlikely to be mined, but tests by his son Albert Bullman show pockets worth about 8.50 dollars per ton, with broader context on ore values in similar dirt.
In a fragmented dialogue, Ernest challenges a partner about running away and being left in a parlor. The exchange hints at pursuit and a plan to catch and restrain, with preparations implied for an attempted action.
A fragmented reader note comments on Dr Tanke with light sarcasm and mixed phrases about drinking and humor, reflecting gossip tone and newspaper voice from the era.
New York June court fined paper trust members one thousand dollars each for forming a combination among wrapping paper manufacturers. Judge Hough noted anti trust law violation yet allowed leniency due to extenuating circumstances. Counsel argued the union aimed to stave off bankruptcy and reflect consumer price tactics by agents. The association dissolved after discovery of its terms under Sherman Act provisions.
New York June 24 The richest woman in America or the world may not be Mrs Hotty Green. The greatest land owner in America may not be any Astor. Likely the social crown would go to Mrs Mary Elizabeth Jones of New York and Cold Spring Harbor G I if she claimed it. Her fortune is largely in land and she owns taxes on land in most Long Island districts and in nearly every New York county and in every state except today. She recently disputed the city over ownership of some meadows in the East River valued at about 1 million dollars. The grant to Jones likely traces back to Queen Anne and she may retain Hosswes son.
The Wisconsin and Minnesota storm left extensive damage with crops destroyed near Prairie du Chien and across the Mississippi in Mon Gregor. Four inches of rain and hail up to walnut size buffeted the region. Estimated losses reach $200,000 in Prairie du Chien area and $300,000 in Mon Gregor, with trees uprooted and buildings wrecked. A Northwestern line washout near Worthington and St. Paul reported further disruption.
In St Louis on June 24 Mrs Dan Kne Mer president of the Woman's Trade Union League declares silk petticoats corrupt the morals of girls. The league plans a campaign to abolish silk petticoats arguing deaf girls cannot hear the rustle and that such garments entice poor girls to buy worn outfits at rummage sales. She claims the rustle signals extravagance and leads men to distrust women who cannot afford such attire.
Boston receives delegates for the ninth congress of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs Sarah Platt Decker of Denver arrives with officers to begin the event, hosted by chapters from Illinois Ohio Texas and Missouri and other states.
A fragmented report discusses boosting waterways and river harbor improvements led by politicians and engineers. It argues a Missouri River rail freight link could shift freight costs, advocating federal planning driven by public sentiment and economic gains for farmers and industry.
In Jerseyville Oregon Daniel Mathews seed 24 known as the shy “smant bashfat man” again balked at marrying Miss Maury Bragier. The Rev J H Jones and others waited an hour and a half as Mathews failed to appear. He later said he wished to marry but feared the crowd. Miss Fragler offered another private ceremony to calm his nerves and they plan to try again.
Central City Neb June 24 Mrs O B Nelson of his city cured of rheumatism after a dog rested by her bed. Pain in a swollen arm lessened as it pressed against the bed legs, then left her entirely. Nelson credits the dog with curing her ailment while the animal suffered momentary distress.
In Wymers Nebraska on June 22 the jury in Judge Crawford's court could not agree on a verdict against George Leland the Burlington engineer charged with stealing 19 bushels of grain from a Burlington car. The case was set for a new hearing at 1 o'clock Saturday as the defense and prosecutors spar over representation duties.
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