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Newspaper
Republic County Chief
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1885
Page
3
Local notices recount a busy scene in Scandia with plans and hopes for railroad surveys and future lines. Citizens cite talks of Missouri Pacific and Rock Island routes, potential division stations, and rising capital interest fueling a bright municipal future.
News notes the Sandia firm of Bulkley and Gruek occupies a large two building complex with a 20 000 stock of groceries dry goods and clothing. It highlights new stone and brick structures, extensive warerooms and a two story addition with offices. The piece urges Democratic caucus participation and criticizes Republican graft while urging unity and activism for democracy in the county.
Seandia offers inducements to locate here amid rich farming and stock country. The town boasts education, a three-department common school, an academy, and plans for a large academy building. Water power, mills, grain elevators, stock dealers, and lumber yards support growth. local merchants report broad stocks and new motorized industry on the way.
Peterson and Reid advertise farm loans at seven percent interest with prompt closures and favorable terms. Funds available on chattel security, with offices in Scandia and Concordia, Kansas, urging applications now. Also promotes farm equipment, lumber, and home goods from local suppliers.
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