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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
7
The retailer reports moving clothing stock to the west room previously used for groceries and shifting grocery stock to the east room. They note a larger clothing inventory with new patterns and midrange suits priced at five to ten dollars, plus a broader selection of footwear and accessories.
In optimistic notes the shop states it increases clothing stock without reducing groceries. It vows the county’s largest grocery assortment including canned goods coffee tea and spices. The message ends with unclear brand-like phrases.
The piece explains the custom of firing a volley over a soldier’s grave, linking it to ancient beliefs that loud noise drove away evil spirits. It notes the passing bell as an example and states that with firearms the salute symbolized the soldier’s profession and death in battle.
Dr William Dudley a missionary bishop describes traveling his diocese with a tent a bundle of blankets and a Gladstone bag He notes cooking washing and mending for himself and managing without excess load while serving in the mission field.
J D Puller offers a complete sprinkler pump and horsepower set advertised for sale. The item is described as street level equipment ready for purchase.
An elderly speaker recalls youth at Gorham Academy in Maine during Polk era. Reverend Caleb Bradley of Scarborough Mass visit. remarks contrasted rising political sentiment then with present. He urged boys to become good men, warning some could become a Washington Jefferson or even a Polk.
Spring cleanup urged for Scandia households to haul away or burn refuse. City leadership asks residents to work together to keep alleys clean and town attractive this summer. Mayor Bikgleson signs the notice.
Old soldiers and all interested are requested to meet at City Hall Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock to make arrangements for Decoration Day. A full turnout is hoped for by order of the committee.
Farm for rent the David farm ten miles south of Scandia offers 2136 acres for $250 per year with two share crops. Address J. J. Davis Hamilton Mont.
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