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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
The Kansan mocks political tempers over Oklahoma direct primaries and hints at gubernatorial contenders. Editorial quips remark on Scandia Distinct opinions, an July speech by E V D Brown, and a beauty contest snub in Topeka Capital.
The letter cites Calderhead and a second Kansas congressman, Mitler, described as the one-horse representative from the Fourth of July district who urged tariff revision supporters to join the Democratic party. The remark implies party bosses were unsettled by the split.
A ten dollar bill circulates through a village dinner table from Mr. Brown to Mrs. Brown to Mrs. Andrews to Mr. Jordan to Mr. Hadley and back, settling debts and illustrating how spending locally keeps money in town. The tale ends with the moral to spend at home rather than send funds away.
Prices in cool weather jees are the leading attraction at Newell’s, drawing shoppers with seasonal bargains and a buoyant display. The feature emphasizes value and variety as crowds browse apparel, footwear, and home goods in a seasonal push.
Miss Bertha Fogelberg visits her parents near Scandia. Rev H E Sandstedt and his class and three Misses Olson had photography at Cochranes. John Rundus plowed rough roads after rains and smoothed them with a float, urging others to improve Kansas highways.
New postal rules require quarterly box rent billing ten days before quarter end with notices placed in each box. Boxes not renewed by the quarter end are closed and offered for rent with mail moved to general delivery. The A O U W lodge welcomed five new members Milton Hillery John Loring Burl Nelson Clinton Ogg and M A Paul last Thursday evening with more to join tonight.
Arthur Wilson and Werbert Cooper joined others Tuesday evening to watch the Belleville tennis tournament. The gathering included local residents and tennis enthusiasts along the streets of the city. The report notes attendance and community interest in the event.
Old and new shop items list cut flowers poultry prices and market notes. Local individuals listed with moves and visits. A coroner case and a railroad accident verdict dated June 17 1907 are noted with names and details.
In a verbal exchange, Grace questions if Myrtle broke the engagement. Myrtle recalls his claim that she was the only girl he had kissed, prompting Grace to wonder if he is truthful or foolish and whether worth pursuing.
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