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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
7
Americam Oil Co. arranged a lease on Missouri Pacific tracks near the depot to build an oil station. Tanks and wagons are on site and a company representative will visit this week.
The Wells Fargo Express Co. and American Express Co. establish free express delivery for family patrons on Main Street Scandia from Mg Pac tracks west to Washington Ave east and one half block each way. Outside this zone a 10 cent charge applies. G. J. Schafer Mo-Pac Agent J. B. Croft RI Agent.
The Band boys travel to Nor way this Thursday evening for a concert and plan further stops in Republic and Courtland to advertise the big Picnic and extend invitations to residents of sister towns.
Last week farmers and businessmen in Norway purchased the Bank of Scandia, reorganizing it at a Monday night meeting. Officers elected include Quincy Blosser president Geo W Cowle vice president Bert Ainsworth cashier with C O Hugos C J Ingebretsen as directors. The bank will join the Bankers Guarantee Law and operate through the First National Bank of Concordia, cutting ties with the Bank of Scandia. An ordinance sets the 1914 city tax rate for Scandia Kansas.
Ordinance sets two mills for general property tax and three and a half mills for water bond interest within Scandia city limits. It takes effect after passage and publication in the Scandia Journal. Publication dates listed.
The Journal reports a clash over the Belleville County Fair events led by the Secretary of the Republic County Agricultural Association. Critics call the pricing scheme a failure to please the public, noting fees to enter grounds and sightlines. The Chester Herald echoes concern about the fair's impact on residents and public property. The Belleville races on the 4th drew strong attendance.
The music program lists H. L Scott Grand Overture Desideratum, Vanessa St Clair selections from Tannhauser and Wagner Evening Bells, Rosenkranz March, plus Stars and Stripes Forever, The Love Dance, Old Black Joe March, and Campaign Invigorator. Intermission and selections include Sousa pieces and a band stand for Saturday night.
A marked copy of the Neue Kansas Staatszeitung, published by Carl Geeser in Kansas City, portrays J. B. Billard known as Hon. Billard as an independent candidate for governor. The article argues he is a whiskey candidate and warns of ruin for Kansas if he wins.
The party who attended the Upworth League Convention in Kansas City last week has returned and reports a very nice time.
Mrs J B Henry and John returned from Westmoreland Wednesday afternoon.
Orlando flawast reports Chas Nystrom was struck by lightning and is showing improvement in his recovery. Local officials provide updates on his condition and ongoing treatment as he remains hospitalized.
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