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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

5

Desert chase ends in siege with O Rourke and Chambret

O Rourke and a guide flee across a desert pursued by Touareg horsemen. A night battle erupts around a camp as sharpshooters hold the line. Chambret, dying from a mortal wound, urges O Rourke to secure his wife’s happiness.

Louis Joseph Vanceege- Tattiss O'Rourke Touaregg O’rourke Chambret Mon Ami

Sunrise at the Oasis Ends In Final Farewell

Preparations for breakfast fill the camp as troops busy themselves with chores while a detachment digs graves. Chambret lies dying in the light, O'Rourke kneels beside the improvised litter, and a last greeting passes between old friends. Mon ami.

O’rourke O'Rourke

Special Trains and Two-Cent Fare At State Fair

Secretary N I Cook of the Kansas State Fair notes Western railroads will not cut fares below two cents this year. Fairs will share the same excursion basis and more special trains are needed to serve visitors to Topeka. State residents inquire about party rates and schedules as fair parties form and sentiment supports multi-day attendance.

N. I. Cook Kansas State Fair Western Railroads Topeka

Prices for Printing and Stationery Offerings

A list of job printing items with per unit costs including letter heads on linen finish paper 84xidi at GOL, 100 for £0 500, 1000s at $3.50. envelopes matched 6Oc per 100 and $2.00 per 500, $3.50 per 1000. Post cards on good stock printed 75c per 100, 200 for $1.25, 500 for $2.50. Calling cards printed with name 85c per 60 pack, 100 for 60c. Business cards round cornered 75c per 100. Milk tickets 50c per 100. Shipping tags 50c per 100.

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C and Rt. L and P Westward Timetable Arrives

The listing shows daily westward and local passenger trains with numbers and times. Notable entries include the Rocky Mountain Limited at 3.15 AM and 8.00 PM, Jersey stops, and freight services with Sunday exceptions, all under J. A. Merrill as agent.

Colo. Pas Rocky Mt. Limited Colo. Pass the Jersey Chicago Pass Rocky Mountain Limited K. C J. A. Merrill

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