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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
2
A 1906 item notes the motive behind Europeans trips for shopping abroad. It claims American made goods are cheaper overseas, enough to cover travel expenses, explaining a surge of such travel despite distance and cost.
AWA Fraser J sold the Clifton News to P. M. Harmon and headed to Canada to file a claim. A post office order bans postmasters from attending political conventions or participating in politics. Several postmasters in Republican county may face explanations when questioned by the department.
W R B Stubbs drew a larger vote than even his optimistic backers expected in the Legislature nomination. Critics who oppose Stubbs tend to come back worse than before. A future move to the U S Senate could bring unpredictable developments.
Bank statements published this week show an increase in deposits over January figures despite large sums paid out on land and other deals since that time. The note highlights Scandia growing as a business hub and a better place to live with 1906 poised to be another record breaker across all lines.
The Wellington News argues against blindly supporting a bad candidate for office. It says beating a bad man improves the party and may lead to a future good candidate. It urges readers to think independently, vote for the best interest of the country, and avoid simply echoing party positions.
Mr and Mrs Miller traveled from Lincoln to visit Mrs Jennings and her husband Mr J Jennings over the weekend. Mrs Miller is best known locally as Jessie Jennings.
The Republic County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at Belleville on April 2 1906 with all members present. They approved township clerks and treasurers, authorized tax sale certificate assignments, set road view of a Jefferson township route, and audited numerous county claims including bridge work and poor relief.
Churches held special Easter services Sunday with the United Brethren drawing the largest crowd. The service filled the church with standing room at a premium as an excellent program was presented in the evening.
By order of the Republican County Central Committee a convention will be held in Belleville at the Court House on Friday at 11 o clock a m to nominate officers including Representative Sheriff County Treasurer Clerk District Court Register of Deeds Probate Judge County Attorney County Superintendent County Surveyor and County Coroner. Representation is based on votes for Secretary of State in 1904 with listed precinct totals. Primaries are urged for Tuesday May 2 from 3 to 5 p m in voting precincts.
Peter Johnson from Lincoln Township announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican County Convention. HLA Paulson of Belleville Township also declares candidacy for County Clerk subject to the Republican Convention.
A candidate declares entry for the office of Sheriff of Republic County subject to the Republican County convention decision. The statement outlines intent to seek the party’s nomination and dispute over the convention outcome.
A fragmented notice seeks a Wanrep Gentleman or Lady with good reference to travel by rail or with rig for a capital of 250000 dollars. Salary 1072 dollars yearly plus weekly expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jos A Alexander Scandia Kansas 14 176 Governor Frantz of Oklahoma contributes an article titled The New State to the Southwest magazine published by Rock Island Frisco Passenger Traffic Dept. 1021 Frisco Building St Louis Mo.
A short shopper note directs readers to visit the PsnAce Drua Store with a focus on fragrance options and store ambiance. The snippet emphasizes selecting a perfume and exploring available scents at the labeled location.
Riley reports fragmented phrases including hens and ducks with scattered names Cox Geege Tee and other garbled terms, unclear event or outcome.
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