Four Scored Years: William R Goodwin Dies in Scandia
William Riley Goodwin aged about 87 died at his home in Scandia after a two week illness. He served in the 35th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, fought at Pea Ridge, and later moved to Kansas. Survived by a widow and ten children, his funeral was held at the M E church with Rev. Raby officiating.
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William Riley Goodwin
Scandia
M. EH
Raby
Assyria
Kansas
Belleville
Mr. Goodwin
Tiago County
Pennsylvania
Hocking
Vinton Counties
Ohio
Vermillion County
Illinois
35Th
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Pea Ridge
Section 11
Standia
Goodwin
Elizabeth Crawford
Vinton County
Mary Bryan
Ford County
Henry
Albert Goodwin
Paxton
Elisha
Purdueville
Sarah Smith
Oregon
Cyrus Vawter
Colorado
F.C
Elijah
Joseph
Frank
Edward C
M. E
Republic County
Church
Lumber for Sale by Frank Larsen
Gottonwood lumber offered by Frank Larsen in lengths from one to thirty feet for sale.
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Gottonwood Lumber
Frank Larsen
For Sale Wood and Cobs Inquire at This Office
Classified notice states several loads of wood and cobs are for sale with instruction to inquire at the office for details and pricing.
It Does Pay Advertisers Report Strong Weekly Results
The Gulick Mercantile Company sold out the $1.50 black silk at 98¢ in one week with a cautious reader traveling twenty miles buying two silk dressers. John Olson advertised Friday and Saturday grocery offers and said trade was heavy both days with Saturday egg receipts tripling prior totals. People followed the paper’s list and bought everything, proving advertising pays when prices and goods are visible.
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Gulick Mercantile Company
Journal
John Olson
Temperance Views in India and the Pledge Tradition
A clergyman recalls how temperance pledges were once illegal in India under early English rule. Medical opinion claimed white men needed daily liquor, and abstinence was forbidden, with arrests and fines. He notes modern India now favors total abstinence to better endure heat.
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India
Open Air Treatment for Young Tuberculosis Patients
An Aland Institution experiment in Vienna tested open air treatment for 48 children ages four to 13 with tuberculosis. After five months 40 appeared cured, six had minor traces, and two remained similar to entry, though healthier. All gained weight, and the program will continue with more patients next year.
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Aland Institution For
Vienna
Bright Color Street Names Stamped In Sidewalks
American cities explore sidewalk art with color spelled boulevard names formed in cement. Kansas City trial uses lettered stones set in walkways to avoid wall signs and lamp post fixtures, creating mosaic effects on main boulevards.
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Kansas City
Why Girls Don't Marry Delays in 1907 Deliberate Courtships
Cassell's Saturday Journal notes that modern educated women increasingly decline quick marriages. The 1907 girl with brains seeks a secure future before consenting to wed, showing discernment and selectivity in matrimonial choices.
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Cassell
Saturday Journal
Woman questions dress goods and petitions at Journal office
A dialogue fragment shows a girl mishearing terms about a Wall Street dress goods shop and a nomination petitions matter at the Journal office. The exchange hints at local newspaper processes and social commentary.
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Journal ‘Office
Regular meeting of the town ship board announced
L E Cooper trustee states a regular meeting of the town ship board will be held on Monday April 27. The notice appears as an official takeaway alert for local governance and municipal matters.
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Town- Ship Board
L. E. Cooper
Stove and Oven for Sale Cheap by Acd Riley
A single good three hole gasoline stove and oven is offered for sale at a low price. Contact Acd Riley for details and price.
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Acd
Riley
Boat Building and Engine Service Ad Notice
Advertisement offering boat building, engine installation, and motor services. Mentions contact by writing or calling on Phone 315 and refers to OTB Pane RF D 3 Concordia. Includes scattered dating-like remnants and place cues from the OCR text.
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Pane
RF. D
Concordia
Political Meetings with Leland and Bristow
Cyrus Leland with W J Bailey will speak in Belleville Saturday afternoon and Courtland that evening inviting voters to hear the opposing side. Hon J L Bristow of Salina contesting Senator Long will speak in Belleville Monday night and Courtland Tuesday night urging audiences to hear a straight from the shoulder talk.
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Cyrus Leland
W. J. Bailey
Belleville
Courtland
J. L. Bristow
Salina
Senator Long
United States
Senate
Horse buggy and spring wagon inquiry
Inquire of L. Bor N. 8S. Cooper about a horse, buggy, and spring wagon.
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L. Bor
Cooper
Modern Woodmen form county log rolling group at Belleville
Members of the Modern Woodmen of America in Belleville organized a county log rolling association. Officers elected were President C B Rickel Vice president H S Cooper Secretary J M Doyle and Treasurer Oscar Murray. Scandia is favored to host the first log rolling possibly in August drawing a large crowd.
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Wood
Belleville
C. B. Rickel
H. 8. Cooper
J.M. Doyle
Oscar Murray
Scandia
We Do Sawing Lumber Subcontractor Notice
Timber owners urged to contact 15 21 F H Larson for on stump contracting and lumber conversion services. Local sawmilling notice highlights timber processing and pricing options.
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F. H. Larson
Livestock Market Reports Weak Trade at Kansas City Yard
The Kansas City Stock Yards note a weak cattle trade last week with small daily runs about 000 head. Beef grades dominate supply lifting prices 5 to 15 cents. fed steers 6.65 to 6.80, down to 4.25 in some lots. Hogs drop nearly 20 cents last week, markets opening higher then slipping 10 to 15 cents today, top 5.70, typical 5.50 to 5.60 with light and butcher weights leading price shifts.
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Kansas City Stock Yards
Thorebred Hereford Bull Sold by J T Webber
A three year old Thorebred Hereford bull is listed by J T Webber for sale. The item notes the animal’s age and breeder.
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J.T, Webber
Nywall Introduces Alabastine Color Card for Walls
Nywall releases a new color card for Alabastine sanitary wall coating offering updated hues and finishes for home interiors. The card highlights durable moisture resistant formulas suited for bathrooms and kitchens and promotes easy application.
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Nywall
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C. W. Gullick Merc. Co
Wall Street
Wrigley’s
Olson Cash Grocery
Joseph G. Cannon
Robt. M. Lafollette
Livestock Letter
R. I. Elevator
E. W. Belfield
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