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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
2
A brief note states that the publisher may discontinue the periodical after arrearages are not paid and that subscribers may face a new engagement if renewal terms are not met. The notice underscores continuation only upon sufficient payment and adherence to the subscription period.
A fragment references congressional district 5 and gubernatorial candidates GALDERHEAD and W J BAILEY with other ticket members. The text signals a political listing or endorsement context without clear dates or full names.
A list of individuals holding teaching certificates in Republic County. The fragment mentions certified teachers and references a local school context with no additional details on names or numbers due to incomplete text.
Notice is hereby given that I H B Swinson, Treasurer of Republic County Kansas, will on Tuesday September 2 1902 and subsequent days begin at 10 am sell at the courthouse Belleville Kansas portions of land and town lots listed to pay 1901 taxes penalties and charges. Bids by others not received. sales in the county name.
The text shows a listing likely from a county record noting names and a figure 1 86 HW B Swan son as county treasurer. The readable fragment suggests an archival notice or ledger line with a misread or garbled name.
Concurrent Resolution No. 21 submits a constitutional amendment for voter approval in 1902. It would set legislative pay at 500 dollars per regular session plus five dollars per day for special sessions and three cents per mile with a cap of 150 dollars per special session. The measure, approved February 28 1901, takes effect on publication May 1 1901.
Notice of Sheriff sale stating that by order of the District Court of Republic County Kansas sheriff will sell at 2 PM September 16 1902 at the west door of the courthouse in Belleville the southwest quarter of section 26 township 3 south range 4 west for cash to the highest bidder. The sale is conducted by W T Dillon and Brown attorney for the plaintiff.
A brief classified note announces farm loans with a five percent rate and a small commission. It invites readers to write or call J W Hall and Co. located in Belleville Kansas for details.
Advertisement lists railroad excursion offers from Rock Island to Des Moines and other Midwest points. Includes one fare plus 2.00 for Sept 12–16 with return by Oct 15 1902, and August 18, 22, 23, 28, 29 trips with 2.00 limit. Mentions National Encampment G A R in Washington Oct 2 with 30.55 roundtrip and extended return to Nov. Notes Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Michigan destinations and agent Schoffielp.
Wil Gulick and wife of Scandia visited EF Craft last week. Frank Nystrom is the young son’s proud father. John son reports mother and child are doing nicely. C W Gulick of Scandia accompanied his nephew and family to Republic last Friday. Mrs Katherine Swift and daughter visited on their return from the east to spend a few days with Mrs Walker.
Advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a winter safeguard that heals sore throats and sore lungs. It urges timely use to prevent chest infection and lung irritation during cold weather.
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