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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
7
The Gaulick's store announces a vast new dry goods selection including dress goods notions clothing blankets and furs. It touts a larger stock than ever with special bargains on suits from 10 to 15 dollars and a wide range of blankets shoes and fabrics in numerous colors and plaid designs.
Scandia hosted a return tennis series Thursday evening with the home team prevailing. Charles and Johnson beat Brigham and Ward 6 to 1, Bushoog and Morris beat Henry and Larson 11 to 9, Brigham and Ward won 7 to 4, Tienry and Larson captured 6 to 3 and 6 to 0, giving Scandia a total 29 games to Republic's 25.
A Belleville man with railroad connections told the Journal editor that the Rock Island would extend from Clyde to Scandia and that Fairbury shops could come within five years. He believes the cut off won’t hurt Belleville since bonds funded by townships require fast trains to use the old lines.
The ad invites readers to a mid October sale offering Queensware at substantial discounts to clear stock for Christmas. The piece also mentions the editor and family visiting Manhattan for grape tasting and reminiscing about childhood vineyard visits.
The Republicans of Scandia township vote this Saturday September 8 at 3 p.m. at the city hall to nominate one Township Trustee one Township Treasurer one Township Clerk two Justices of the Peace and two Constables. A B Kim Bau Central Committeeman urges every Republican to attend.
Scandia sees a number of trains passing through daily and stopping regularly, though many pass by other towns between here and Phillipsburg. The writer notes seeing trains stop at Scandia in both directions recently.
A local promotion offers Wasi goods dresses free at Scandia Cash Store. Shoppers line up to claim items as part of a promotional event staged by the store's management this week.
A notice states that a check mark after a name indicates that the subscription has expired and the item should be renewed. It underscores that marked names reflect lapsed subscriptions needing renewal.
O. W. Nutter, County Superintendent, invites Belleville area schools to prepare educational exhibits for the Republic County Fair. About sixty dollars is offered for school work. entries due soon with eligible teachers urged to bring exhibits and explain them to pupils. Free admission for under 15 on fair days.
The article traces Farmers and Merchants Bank of Scadina Kansas from 1878 to 1906. It notes capital surplus and profits around $35,000 and describes the bank as the oldest state bank in Republic County. It emphasizes ongoing operation without interruption and the bank’s ability to meet local business needs with well prepared resources.
A humorous ad copy offers Chase and Sanborns coffees with prices from 13 cents per pound to a higher rate. It suggests comparing paying more for value or paying less and receiving nothing, concluding a trial will settle the doubt.
A brief listing describes water color leaves or flowers as the primary work for sewing cards priced at 60 in 1.50 units. The fragment suggests a craft shop item or educational activity with limited details on source or context.
Scandia defeated Republic 17 to 15 in a Wednesday afternoon return game. Ward fanned 11 while Reed struck out 3. Scandia earned 13 hits as Republic's Bushong finished the last two innings with 5 strikeouts. An upcoming Republic game is planned in a couple weeks.
David Overmyer urges Republicans to avoid defecting from the party ticket while claiming a Democrat who votes the other way is a traitor to his party. He says his only hope for attorney general election rests on persuading many Republicans to become traitors.
Western winds bring social calls as Wm Hodge dined with John Garman. Mrs Jewett visited H H Johnson. Roy Evert stays with sister in Norway. Erickson Bros shell corn for J N Bettis. Albert Moe and family observed on this side. John Bowersox of Union visited Tuesday. Horace Osbourne and family visited Chrysonge last week. Theo Otto reports a cow killed by lightning Friday night. Victor Carlson and family were here Sunday. M O Brown and family left Monday for Des Moines Iowa to visit relatives.
An eight month school term starts at Rackley with Miss Della Booze as teacher. The Farmers and Merchants Bank note appears in the local pages alongside mentions of old newspapers and a bundle journal in the readable fragments.
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