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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
1
Whitney's Department Store proclaims a confidence in value with a bold slogan Our prices are right reflecting a retail posture aimed at attracting shoppers seeking bargains and dependable pricing across a range of goods.
This section highlights a broad millinery and home goods display urging shoppers to view hats and bonnets before spring, with prints of wall paper paint and fabrics. It lists discounted items from sugar to coffee and canned goods, noting low prices and new embroidery pieces from Chicago.
The Topeka Journal asserts wheat conditions are satisfactory and suggests its outsider stance yields clearer judgments. Ed Howe praises blunt honesty in criticism while noting the Republican convention coverage by Charles and the Bush Boyd feud as standout moments.
H Clay Evans steps down as pension commissioner to take a reportedly better position. The move prompts speculation on what he may gain and what rivals may face in his exit from the commission.
An old-fashioned farmer who gets mail weekly would vanish if rural free delivery is properly organized. the piece suggests such reforms could render him extinct as a social figure.
A narrator describes post office signs aimed at helping patrons but notes some confusion. A native of Erin misreads labels foreign city domestic and declares he will write three letters to ensure one reaches his sweetheart Katie, then jokes about honesty of the postmaster.
A group of men discusses a town boy noting his honesty, thrift, and reliability. They praise his habit of saving, paying debts, and buying his own clothes, claiming such conduct leads to future success and respected conduct in the community.
In Junction City the Union Republic reports a curious link between falling populism in the county and a drop in insanity cases. The paper notes many previously vocal populists have regained steadiness, suggesting a possible connection between political climate and mental health trends.
A reader proposes starting a fund to send missionaries into Leavenworth, pledging liberal support and claiming a greater need there than in the South Sea Islands. The letter emphasizes urgent missionary efforts locally.
The Populists break with Democrats and plan a state convention. Republic County will receive 9 of 760 delegates, reflecting the new distribution as the party moves forward alone.
A sharp remark from Anna Carlson criticizes why marriage fails, noting that many men and women are failures, a claim she makes despite lacking personal experience.
A Republican candidate visited Concordia for a banquet last week and faced strong criticism for his public drunkenness. The four-NAL says they feel no obligation to support him, arguing a man unable to control himself has no business seeking office in the commonwealth.
Poem-like excerpt attributed to Mapheume S Bridges urges giving love to others and faith in doing good. It states life mirrors one’s actions and that generosity yields reciprocal blessings, ending with the call to share the best one has with the world.
The article outlines Roosevelt’s likely preferences on appointing Leland or Metcalf, with the senator bearing responsibility. Burton’s supporters frame a Kansas campaign as an attack on the President, suggesting a future swing if Leland’s group prevails. The piece urges Burton’s defeat this year and a stronger stance in the future.
Readers urge Charley Manley to reverse the newspaper’s print order so that the home edition appears on the outside, while praising the paper's overall quality and content.
Nortonville News last week ran three full page advertisements that drew attention for their size. The issue highlighted the striking scale of the ads and the printer’s reaction to such prominence in the edition.
Brief letter notes Betsy Ross sighting and seeks correspondence. Mentions Dr Garton Pitts an eye and ear specialist located on Francis and Frederick avenues in St Joseph Missouri.
For the month ending March 28 1902 the district reports 26 enrolled students: 13 boys and 13 girls. Average belonging is 25 with 13 boys and 12 girls. average daily attendance is 23. Names not absent or tardy include Phoebe Mary Esther and Albin Isaacson Frank Jensen and Sophia Peterson. Eva Woods is not absent but tardy. Teacher Vui A Bullen.
The Republic City News reports Carry Goodrich had a runaway Sunday but still made his usual trip to Scandia. W. K. Walters of Cuba plans to run for county clerk. D. A. Davies sold his livery stable to S. Eddy who will move the barn on the south side. Geo. W. Wylie, son in law of Dr. Philippines, has completed a six month U S Army furlough and will return to service for about two more years before retirement.
J T Seifert advertises wood for sale including 16 hedgewood stove length cards and 150 posts at the A E Riddlesbarger farm.
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