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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
5
An old time ad lists large clearance sales in shoes and dresses with 175 ladies waist values at cost. It promotes belts, belt pins, summer dress goods, and percale yardage. It urges bringing butter and eggs for top market prices and markets a wide range of groceries with prices for rice, coffee, lye, vinegar, prunes, crackers, and canned goods.
A humorous note mocks John Bull and Pierreport Morgan over a faked island claim. The writer admits rusty vocabulary and jokes about oiling the Telescopt device while referencing West Indies tensions.
The note muses on where the Telescope will advance next as it appears around many questions and cannot pick a single popular issue. Basye may not realize a straight line is the shortest path between two points.
A caustic tirade targets a local newspaper figure and county GOP supporter. The writer ridicules the editor's intellect and ethics, claiming his public commentary poisons civic discourse and demeans residents with vitriolic, venomous prose.
Wanted reliable man for manager of a branch office to be opened in this vicinity. Good opening for the right man. Please give solid references when writing. The A T Morris Wholesale House Cincinnati Ohio illustrated catalogue stamps.
The writer warns Basye may seek an office as crowds cheer with a war cry while Indians supposedly rally at a county convention. The note condemns Basye’s advertising favors for a Nemaha ally and laments a sharp political fall and unraveling support.
The Advocate asserts Roosevelt is a patriotic American and a president of the people not the politicians. It credits him with backbone and the ability to align with the right side of issues, while noting disagreements on policy and party branding.
The piece promotes Cloudcroft in the Sacramento Mountains as a healthy, refreshing mountain resort with cool nights and pine forest air. It notes travel via the Great Rock Island Route and offers a free booklet obtainable by writing to EB. W. Thompson in Topeka Kansas.
Proclamation for a special city election in Scandia Kansas to fill unexpired terms. Polls open at City Hall from 9 AM to 4 PM. Ballot includes two council seats. City Clerk and mayor signatures dated May 1902.
A short verse describes a child centered garden teaching values. It lists Honesty Truthfulness Energy Helpfulness Gentleness Love and a blessing for all. Patience and Joy are added to nurture the heart of each girl and boy.
Dr Barton Pitts eye and ear specialist based in St Joseph Missouri invites correspondence. The note mentions Francis and Frederick and requests contact for professional inquiries.
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