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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
5
Here are bold savings on Ladies wear and underwear below cost. The ad lists prices for rice, corn, beans, peaches, prunes, coffee, crackers, oats, tobacco, salt, and sugar with promotions like “with every dollar's worth of other goods.” Notes include ready made skirts and waists and a claim of perfect fit at lower prices.
Men’s felt boots and Arctics offered at discounted prices with savings from 25 to 75 cents per pair.
The Minneapolis Messenger notes Junction City may abandon a project soon, joking about sinking it in the ground. Jewell county papers begin carrying county office announcements as prospective candidates are urged to file early for more advertising.
A Kansas writer argues JW Jd Bailey should marry before running for governor, warning that a bachelor would not deserve the new executive mansion bought by the state last year. The piece questions the propriety of a bachelor in the governor’s chair.
The Cloud County Optimist notes that if a state office candidate were available, opposition to D. Wilson of Republic County seems unlikely. Wilson is described as a first class man, with the paper suggesting Cloud County should consider backing him over rivals.
A Business Men Only excerpt argues a town’s worth is reflected by its paper. It warns merchants that advertising reach and moral impact influence growth, citing the Indianola Independent as a benchmark. The note emphasizes indirect effects of ads on town perception and business vitality.
A quirky editorial warns against spitting on the post office floor, noting that such behavior would harm the postmaster’s estimation of a patron. The tongue in cheek rule underscores proper conduct in a public building.
An editorial asserts readers act on newspaper ads and spread word of them. It cites a February 7 anniversary bargain sale drawing 125 buyers, urges honesty in pricing, and warns against misleading claims. The piece also notes postal cautions about haste, delivery, and posterity of mail.
A New Guide Warns Writers About Stamp Placement and Reuses. Officials Say Poster stamps in the upper left corner can signal disguises and feeble mindedness in public displays. Inspectors view reused stamps as a serious clue in investigations.
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