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.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
5
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.
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 offered in bleached and unbleached scrim with patterns. Prices start as low as from a dollar to four fifty per pair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A dispute between Courtland and Formosa about smallpox escalates to a silent standstill with no actual disease cases reported in either town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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