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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
W E Livingood announces a veterinary surgeon and dental service schedule with appearances in Scandia on Wednesday and Thursday Porinoss on Friday and Saturday Courtland on Monday and Tuesday. Specialties include ridlings and lump jaw treatments.
Day 1 attendance was slim. Officers reported past year costs around 2500 dollars with 399 treasury and 112 in warrants. H. S. Cooper elected clerk for next term. Nine months school approved. An 18 mill tax approved. A 250 dollar brick sidewalk to be built and about 100 dollars for repairs. Principal remains, teacher corps unchanged.
I offer my entire stock of goods for sale for cash. The seller is Mrs L M Wheeler. The notice is a concise sale advertisement typical of a local shop in a historical newspaper.
J. W. Hall & Co. of Belleville Kansas offers farm loans with a small commission. Call or write for details.
A historical account recalls Verdi’s early breakthrough after Nabucodonosor at La Scala on March 9, 1842. Merelli offered 30 000 francs, then 50 000 after Verdi asserted his price, and Verdi soon faced jaundice and renewed acclaim for his talent and character.
The new owners D. A. Nywauti & Co invite former customers and the public to trade at The Palace Drug Store. They pledge courteous treatment and fair prices and request continued patronage.
Scandia Cornet Band announces a July dance at the city hall to raise funds for the band. The Scandia Band will provide first class music and ensure orderly conduct. Refreshments will be available at the hall.
Terry's Uncle Tom Company performed in the city last Monday evening after a daytime parade that drew many residents. The show received creditable production with fresh specialty acts, a strong company, and a first class band that entertained from entrance to departure in Pella Iowa.
Homesteads advertised to raise broom corn barley and wheat with rent-free setup. Contact Clement L. Wilson attorney Colby Kansas for information. After 14 months on the homestead a $200 government payment grants deed. Soldiers widows should mention this fact.
A wide array of local updates include visits between Salina and Scottsville families, re election of D Wait as District 9 clerk, and plans for a nine months school. Wheat prospects look strong with several local growers listed. Mrs Lina Wrigley, graduate of Kirksville Osteopathy, will attend June 25 commencement. Weather favors weed killing and corn cultivation as alfalfa hay remains a priority. The Poplar Grove district reports annual school meeting June 15 with Wm Hay re elected for 8 years, mills levied for school purposes, and a planned second Monday start. A death in the community prompts a funeral at 9 am and Children’s Day exercises at the Chapel on June 21 with a large attendance. Worms begin devouring alfalfa leaves in some fields, sparking concern for late planted crops.
Mr and Mrs L Williams of Belleville mourn the death of their two year old son Ivan on Sunday evening June 21 1908 from scarlet fever. The family language expresses heartfelt sympathy as the child had been ill only a short time in Coney.
As we go to press reports say eastbound train No 10 due at 3 28 a m derailed two miles beyond Ry dal. Five cars off the track but no injuries reported.
The Journal notes an alleged mute in town who begs and also sells alfalfa for two dollars a day, arguing that anyone can earn money. It criticizes those who support tramps and beggars as unwise and foolish amid current hardships.
265 head of white faced cattle including cow calves heifers and steers. Private sale option with one registered bull named Holmstrom. Also an advertisement for Kidney-Ettes kidney remedy by D A Nyway Co. Druggest.
A list of names with credits shown in dollars is presented. Names include Gus Jensen Lars Larson Nathan Garber and Frank Smith with amounts of 1.00 each, plus T. EB. Thornburgh and S. Herdahl with varied credits. The text marks new subscribers with a star and quitters with a dagger.
The Wednesday night performance of Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin drew a large audience. The show is described as clean and well received and likely to be welcomed back to Winfield in the future.
Notice of letters not called for will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in 30 days. Names shown include J. D. Goss and Ww. Langford. time and date reference June 1 1903.
The Rock Island System offers a personally conducted trip from Chicago July 4 on SS Manitou and Northland to Lakes Michigan and Huron resorts plus Detroit Cleveland and Buffalo. Depart early July with comfortable travel and few crowds. Obtain full information from Rock Island ticket agents or A B Cooper Topeka Kansas.
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