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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
5
Incomplete OCR fragment shows an advert style line about our entire stock and inventory. The text is cut off and lacks dates prices or vendor names. Further readable details are needed to produce a proper headline and summary.
The notice outlines sale price cuts on novelty dress flannels and plaids. Fancy dress flannels drop from 60 cents to 45 cents and 50 cents. dotted Heineke flannel and home spun plackets reduce. gray home spun listed at 1.39 dropping to 1.08. skirting fabrics from 1.75 down to 1.45.
A fragmented listing shows several skirt styles with prices altered during a sale. Black Brocade skirts move from 1.50 to 2.75 or 3.75, Plaid Flannel drops from 4.50 to 3.25, and Black Silk variants range from 6.50 to 7.00, with unclear additional amounts.
Readable product note shows discounts on heavy knit woolen skirts. Items include a long heavy knit woolen skirt formerly 125 now discounted to 75 cents and another heavy knit woolen skirt previously priced at 60 cents.
Advertises discounted fancy colored flannel waists with bold price drops from 1.25 to 1.00 and 1.75 to 1.00, 2.25 to 1.75, and 3.00 to 2.00, highlighting substantial markdowns on stylish women’s garments.
Fragmented remarks discuss Mrs Nation Wichita and Miss Helen Kimber as debate prompts. Five House Taxation Committee members in the Fifth District prompt tax reform talk. A Legislature resolution pushes Leavenworth outside the state, framing the city as a modern Sodom to be rid of.
The Journal editor continues to produce copy despite being laid up, with the task heavy and demanding as many other duties call for attention.
Reports describe the Queen of England suffering a stroke leading to paralysis as her illness is hourly expected to end her long reign. The era noted as the longest and most brilliant in English history nears its conclusion amid official updates.
Residents discuss a dispute between the Belleville Telescope and Scandia Journal over smallpox signs. The Cuba Daylight notes no visible spots in either office and mocks anyone claiming otherwise. No signs of illness were observed.
The piece argues Carrie Nation is not insane but has method in violence against Wichita saloons. Backing by W C U of Kansas is cited, claiming a joint is like burglars tools or counterfeiting gear and could be demolished by private citizens if legality fails. Saloon men fear court testing and foresee more joint smashing in coming weeks.
Sedgwick county reportedly has more mules than any other county in the state though it is not stated whether Marsh Murdock and Carrie Nation are included among these kickers.
The newspaper announces its new status as the county’s official paper and signals plans to publish Republican editorials as part of its expanded editorial slate.
The Mankato Monitor notes Davies of the Concordia Kansan argues honesty fails for office but fidelity is rewarded. It praises J R Burton for remaining loyal to the Republican party during populist waves, contrasting rivals who changed sides for money or power. Senator Burton’s stance is hailed as principled.
A Topeka man traded a ring opal and then tried to replace it with the old set. After locating the original stones he swallowed the new stone and told the jeweler to keep the old one. He then admitted the mishap and accepted the new opal. A.J. White sold Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin in DeWitt, Iowa.
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