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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1901

Page

5

Art Squares line promises cheap room carpeting

Ad copy touts a line of squares for carpeted rooms at about one third the cost of carpet. It claims 3x2% yards priced around 4.25 per yard, with a note about a car.

Carpet Closeout Offers Bargain Prices on Wool, Jute

A local ad promotes carpet savings with All Wool Ingrain formerly 85c now 60c and 86c now 5c per yard. It highlights durable Jute carpets at 25, 30, and 35c per yard with emphasis on low wear and right prices.

Lace Curtains for Sale in County at Bargain Prices

Lace curtains offered in bleached and unbleached scrim with patterns. Prices start as low as from a dollar to four fifty per pair.

Goc

Chinelle and Tapestry Curtains Offer Wide Color Range

An assortment of Chinelle and Tapestry Curtains in all colors is available, with prices starting at 3.00 per pair. The ad highlights a good selection of both styles.

Spring opening set for late March

The announcement states a spring opening scheduled for the last part of March. Organizers emphasize a welcoming event atmosphere and community participation to mark the season start.

New Muslin Underwear and Dresses Arrive Around March Fifteenth

The store announces latest muslin underwear shirt waists and summer dress goods in new styles and colors arriving around March 15. The announcement highlights a line that will appeal to customers who plan spring purchases and invites shoppers to view before buying.

Vintage grocery discount items listed in ad

A scanned ad lists dried apples for 25c a pound, prunes and peaches at 25c, three cans of fruit mix, grapes, apricots or pears, bird seed at 5c, eight bars of Diamond C soap at 25c, two cans of salmon at 25c, and tea cut from 30c to 20c.

Tobacco price reductions at local shop noted

Advert readoud shows discounts on plugs and tobacco products with price drops. Out of Sight plug now 20c down from 46c trade, Fruit of Wine 20c and Strike Plug 25c from 40c, 1 lb smoking tobacco listed at 20c.

Bargain Shoes Sale Highlights 1000 Pairs at Cost

A local store announces a sale of 1000 pairs of Tadies men’s and children’s shoes at cost. The event emphasizes bargain pricing and wide selection for all ages.

Headquarters Note on Wall Paper and Paints

For wall paper and paints the Oils Turpentine and Brushes division confirms ongoing supply and catalog updates. The memo highlights responsive restocking and regional availability for contractors and homeowners.

After next Monday it will really be Senator Burton

A clipped line notes a political shift implying Senator Burton gains prominence after the upcoming Monday. The brief hints at a change in leadership or title in a local political scene.

Senator Burton

Women Vote for Presidential Electors Proposed

The article notes a bill allowing women to vote for presidential electors, introduced by William J. Bryan and discussed in the State Senate. It clarifies the measure is unlikely to become law but argues for its approval.

Topeka Capital Seeks Decency in City Government

The law abiding element of Kansas voices support for General Stughes in the mayoral race and for decency in Topeka's city government as the campaign advances.

Kansas Topeka Stughes

Quarrel Over Smallpox Rumor Reaches Silent Clash

A dispute between Courtland and Formosa about smallpox escalates to a silent standstill with no actual disease cases reported in either town.

Courtland Formosa

Local Cuba Advocate Delivers Health Update

The Cuba Advocate notes thanks to Dr Hall for sharing sickness reports among residents. The passage hints at a medical discussion but lacks clear details or names beyond the doctor. The fragment suggests a casual, informal health bulletin.

Hall Cuba

Kansas Makes It Crime to Steal a Ride on Trains

Kansas passes a law making riding a railroad train without paying a crime. Trainmen are authorized to arrest offenders and turn them over to authorities. The measure aims to curb trespassing and theft on rail lines.

Kansas

Tragic Local Suicide Sparks Widows Trend Question

A Bonner Springs young man named William Dunlap killed himself after a quarrel with his wife. The remark implies a rise in widows if such acts become common, underscoring social concerns over domestic strife.

William Dunlap Bonner Springs

Bryan urged to see Kansas yeomanry at work

The writer in the Commoner says prohibition is a dead letter in Kansas and urges Bryan to visit Kansas towns to observe the yeomanry spitting cotton, claiming such an experience would teach him better.

Mr. Bryan Kansas

Wives Deserted Over Cooking, Writer Says

A county writer blames deserted wives on poor cooking. He argues bad meals drive men to the devil and offers a point for girls to improve.

Judge Slazen Rules Private Citizens May Not Abate Nuisances

A court ruling states private citizens have no right to abate nuisances. The writer suggests Shawnee County residents might seek to take action against a judge, noting any protest would be ineffective.

Slazen Shawnee Conny

Farmers Advised On Sowing As Weather Turns Cold

Six years ago the JOURNAL urged farmers to sow outs but cold weather persisted until mid ess is. The paper now says Kansas is uncertain and the only safe advice is to pay taxes as they always come on schedule.

Journal Kansas

Pity the Looter, Week Long To Him Says Jewell Republican

An unsigned quotation from the Jewell Republican condemns looters and praises the diligent worker. It contrasts a man who labors daily with a thief, arguing that the latter’s life is filled with doubt and sorrow while the steady worker finds happiness.

Jewell Republican

Intolerance of Opinion and Ignorance Discussed

A brief note reflects on intolerance as a twin of ignorance and questions the infallibility of opinion. It argues for granting others the benefit of the doubt and acknowledges personal fallibility in judgment.

Mariin

Saloons Prepare to Close as Liquor Stock Is Moved Out

The Red White and Blue, Tulip, Rourke and Longtin, and Lanoué-owned saloons are packing beer and fixtures for permanent closure. Their owners plan to shutter operations as the town trends toward prohibition, with the stock moved and premises emptied.

Prank’ Tulip Y Rourke & Longtin Paul Lanoué Concordia Blad

Sale of church property in Scandia Kansas sealed bids

For Sale evangelical mission announces offering their church and out buildings including lot 77 block 18 Scandia Kansas to the highest bidder. Sealed bids received at C C Wilson office until March 2 1901. Key to building at Mr Wilson's office. Bids opened 3 PM that date. Sale excludes furniture. Looe St.

Vangelical Mission Scandia Kansas C. C. Wilson

Doctors Oyen and Runberg Return to Work After Illness

Doctors Oyen and Runberg each had a sick spell but are now ready for work again. They will handle country calls and office work, with attention to difficult chronic cases of long standing.

Revival speaker to address mass meeting at United Brethren

Rev H G Fraser field lecturer of the State Temperance Union will speak at a public mass meeting at the United Brethren church on Tuesday evening in March with the subject Do Joints Pay.

H. G. Fraser The State Temperance Union United Brethren Church

Auctioneer J P Porter Ready for Business Inquiries

J P Porter, a local auctioneer, states he stands ready to answer any calls regarding his services and business operations. The notice emphasizes availability for client inquiries and potential auction listings.

J. P. Porter

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Whitney’s Broadhead Woolen Mills Chinelle and Tapestry Patent Medicines Whitney's Department Store Wagoner Journal, Notions the Empire Wiliam J. Bryan Oyen and Runberg March Ding Agency For Fairbury Berry Perfymel Good-Books
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