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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
4
A sale of Ginghams and prints with varied quality levels offered at 4c to 20c. Ladies' shirt waists heavily discounted with Soc and Hoc stock marks, new stock described as nice and bright. Prices capture a wide range including 35c to 75c and higher tagged pieces.
A brief sale note lists denim skirts in multiple price points from 25 to 2.00. Items described as 6oc, 75c, 50c, and 1.25 to 1.40 indicate discounts on various sizes and tag lines. Prices include 75c, 1.25, 1.35, and 1.40 with several entries at 2.00 or higher.
Local sale offers women’s vests in multiple price tiers. Sixteen items priced from 5c to 30c per vest, with varying quantities and color options. Buyers can choose smaller sizes at 5c and 7c, mid ranges at 10c and 20c, and higher-priced pieces at 25c and 30c.
A full line of ladies muslin undergarments including skirts drawers corset covers and gowns offered at greatly reduced prices for quick sale.
We have nearly sold out and what is left goes at cost and less. 17c and 15c. Dimities at 10c 17c and 76c. 45c Laces and Embroidery. As nice a line as ever shown in the county at greatly reduced prices.
The notice promotes remaining millinery stock with strong appeal to ladies to buy new hats and babies to wear new bonnets, inviting purchase now as a time-limited opportunity.
Local discount event features shoes priced from 1.00 to 3.50 with men’s and women’s styles. Harness items are being cleared out for less than their usual sale value as stock moves to final clearance.
Hats offered at 25c and 50c as a sample line. Customer urged to buy now for a new hat option.
Local notes record Mrs. Jay Cooper visiting N S Coopers and warm weather. Plowing for wheat advances. turnips grow well. Andrew Stromberg rumored to have whooping cough. The Ward brothers own about 160 red pigs and hogs. School election passed quietly. J G Claflin plowing on Ben Lervold place. A new floor installed in Pleasant Grove schoolhouse. Weed cutting and hedge trimming discussed. Al Bird and son plowing near Randall. Ed Murcer and wife from Colorado visit Albert Ratlidge's home. Elmer Myers and Bert Morris appointed Union Valley Sunday School superintendents. B L Ewing returns from Agricola. County carnival anticipated. Union Valley Sunday School planning a joint picnic with two other schools. Visitors at John Mahan home include Grandma Kephart, Mrs Fridel, Mrs N S Cooper, Mrs Jay Cooper, Mrs N C Deaters, and many children attending a denominational picnic.
Local notes report Jacob Deitrich shelling corn last Thursday and Truman Bailey’s business trip to Concordia. Ed Wilson touts a Mary-go-round in Belleville this month while Mr. Wilson of Pawnee City visits daughter Mrs J W Wilson. A fishing party fared well but caught few fish. John Thorn plans a mid August mail route start. A burglary by two youths in a wagon damaged nothing but bread syrup sugar and dishes. A couple sought a Probate Judge’s certificate but failed. we wish them better luck. Rev C B Early left for Pueblo Colorado. Theressa Nelson visited Belleville. 25 stock cars shipped from here in July. J F Stanton of Kackley attended church. Anna Rimol Clarence Owen Brewer and Chas Pehrson returned Tuesday.
A roundup of social visits, teaching appointments, and community updates from Scandia and Belleville. Residents include the Murphys teaching in area schools, recent travels by the Shivvers and Johnsons, and graduations ambitions. A young man named Ernest Hedges died suddenly northwest of James town, with unclear cause. Primary election urged for Aug 8 with emphasis on county delegate selection.
An advertisement invites readers to brighten walls with designs and colors at the Palace Drug Store. The copy compares the available decorations to a Vale of Cashmere roses and nature’s beauty, urging shoppers to visit for contrasted aesthetics.
Advertisement notes a safe quick cure for cholera and diarrhoea suitable for all ages, titled Mull's Lightning Specific. It urges keeping it handy and lists a price of 5 cents and seller A White.
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