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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
5
Due to higher clothing demand the stock is relocated to the west room once used for groceries while groceries move to the east room. The shop now features a larger clothing selection including tailor made to order pieces at half price and new patterns in cloth with handsomely tailored suits ranging from five to ten dollars.
Haven reports growth in clothing stock while maintaining the largest and best grocery selection in the county. The listing notes grades of canned goods, package foods, coffees, spices, flour, and brands including BELOt FLOUR FANCHON AND ROCK ISLAND.
J G Isaacson of Scandia Kansas sent a carload of hogs to the Kansas City market sold at 6.50 per cwt, the highest price in over two years. The sale was through Star Live stock Commission Company and noted by the Drovers Telegram.
The Pawnee History Society will meet at city hall Republic Kay on Monday May 14 1906 to plan the big Centennial celebration in late September. Attendees include George W Martin secretary of the State Historical Society Mrs McFarland representing the Women’s Kansas Day Club and likely Mrs Horton representing the Daughters of the American Revolution and G A R members. Citizens of the county are urged to attend.
Mamie Sheridan Wolford and her clever company offer a performance of Dora Thorne at the Opera House on April 30 1906. The show is billed as a great production matching the fame of Was She To Blame.
Mr and Mrs A J Riley and Dr and Mrs Akblad entertained friends at the Riley home Wednesday evening. Whist winner Mrs Sprinker received a china prize while Cleve Ackley divided candy. Refreshments included salad sandwiches pickles cake strawberries and coffee. Attendees listed include Mrs J A Probothie Woodstock Ont Mrs Clara Duncan Folly Goby Miss Iva Nelson Courtland Miss Nell Sullivan Chicago Mr and Mrs IL Cooper Mr and Mrs B Beckman Mr and Mrs A B Kimball Mr and Maus J Weistogel Mr and Mrs W D Brotchie Mr and Mrs N Sprinker Mrs W Be Guliek Mrs Oberia Ryan Misses Lou Conner Lottie Stover Olga and Tan Hugos etc.
Concordia reports the proposal to discontinue the mail service on the Prosser Branch with nearby officials suggesting steps to register a major change. The item follows notices of disasters including a devastating earthquake and fire in San Francisco and updates on regional shipments from Downing Bros and D N Wood and M Weislogel loading cattle and wine cars to Kansas City.
Spring cleanup urged for Scandia with households asked to haul away or burn refuse. Mayor Hagleson appeals to all residents to prepare for Kansas City Commercial era visitors arriving Monday morning May 14 to showcase the town.
The Mayor and Councilmen of Scandia Kansas authorize Farmers Independent Telephone Company of Rydal to erect a main telephone line along streets and alleys to serve offices and business premises. Wires must meet safety standards with minimum clearances and no dwelling connections except for the pavement or surgeon’s residence.
The sale listing advertises a complete street sprinkler tank with pump and horsepower by Tth J. D. Fuller.
One thousand rods advertised with prices per rod for various lengths and wire products. P Paupson of Concordia Kansas lists 18 inch rods at 15 cents each, 24 inch at 9 cents, 26 inch heavy stay wire at 46 cents, indicating a rural hardware or farm supply ad from a historical page.
A fragment discusses Osteopathy and its science as a possible aid to relieve physical suffering. It suggests sharing the principles may help others understand and benefit from osteopathic care. The wording is tentative and reflective on the potential impact of osteopathy.
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