Rock Island Railway plans new Clyde to Scandia line progress
May 8 order from the chief engineer of the Rock Island Railway Chicago directs locating engineer Balato after work to locate an air line from Clyde to Scandia with a grade not exceeding four tenths of one percent. The move indicates Rock Island intends to ascend the river from Clyde. timetable changes and new through trains from St Louis to Denver expected. road relocation shortens tracks between Broughton and Riley. excursion train to Denver carried 526 passengers last week including Mrs Brotchie and several others.
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Rock Island Railway
Chicago
Balato
Clyde
Scandia
Rock Island
Thru
St Lewis
Denver
St. Louis
Broughton
Riley
Bala
J. A. ‘Brotchie
W. D. Brotchie
Lysholm
L. Riggins
Frank Chadwick
John PS
Onge John Locke
Pete Miller
Mike Kallman
d/ A. Weir
Bazaar of beauty transforms city hall by Presbyterian ladies
A Friday morning bazaar at the city hall featured the Presbyterian church ladies transforming the venue into a display of beautiful and useful items. Receipts topped 125 dollars with refreshments contributing over 32 dollars, pleasing the organizers with strong financial support.
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Presbyterian ‘Church
Baseball doubleheader at Scandia May 18 19
Scandia hosts Webber on the Scandia grounds next Friday and Saturday May 18 and 19. Webber reportedly fields a strong team and will make the Scandia Sluggers work for wins. Admission is 24 cents.
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Scandia
Awebber
Webber
Market Note on Egg Prices and Availability
The notice highlights that the market remains at its highest level for eggs including 2D grade and other varieties. Vendors emphasize current prices and potential ongoing demand pressures with limited supply signals.
Baseball doubleheader at Scandia grounds May 19
The Scandia grounds host a two game baseball doubleheader on Saturday May 19. First game vs Webber aggregation and second vs John s Giants, the Topeka Negro league star. Sprinker will pitch first game Wade the second. Admission 35 cents for both games. Starts at two o clock. Local notes mention Julius Olson returning from Europe and Adolph Nelson planning a summer trip to Christiania.
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Scandia
Webber
John’son
Giants
Topeka
Sprinker
Wade
Scandia Saturday Business Boom Despite Wind
Scandia shoppers filled the town on Saturday, and local merchants report strong trade. Businessmen praise the town as an enduring trading point with a motto to keep sales active, signaling sustained commerce ahead.
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Scandia
Farmers and Merchants Bank Vaults Promote Security
Bank vaults described as absolutely fire and burglar proof are advised to safeguard valuables. The notice urges customers to bring papers and secure their valuables at home or office.
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Farmers&Merchants
Republican Primary in Scandia May 29 1906
Republican voters in Scandia precinct are urged to attend a primary at City Hall on Tuesday May 29 from 3 to 4 PM. The election selects 16 delegates and 16 alternates to the county convention to be held in Belleville on Friday June 1 1906. Committeeman A B Kimpat urges turnout.
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Scandia
Belleville
A. B. Kimpat
Santiago home talent dramatic company at Scandina House
The Republic City group presents the home talent dramatic company at the Scandina House Saturday evening May 19. Reserved seats 35 cents, general admission 25 cents, children 1 cent. Tickets at Ruthie's.
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Republic City
Wedding at the Leofburrow Home Unites Clarence Simpson and Cecil Leofbourrow
On Wednesday the 9th at 8 o clock in Scandia Rev Pasley joined Clarence Simpson and Cecil Leofbourrow in marriage. The bride wore white silk and the house was decorated in green and white. Over 70 guests attended with a supper and gifts. The couple will reside in Sheridan where Simpson plans a mercantile and elevator business.
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I. Leofburrouw
Bernice Lewis
Clarence Simpson
Cecil ‘Leofbourrow
Pasley
Scandia
Cecilis
A. L. Loofbourrow
Mr. Simpson
Anna Simpson
Local residents travel and candidate in town notes
Grandma Pinney visited Clifton on Sunday while Mrs. Clarence Kirk and Mrs. John Gunter returned home to Belleville and Clay Center respectively. Henry Nan Natta Natta appeared as a candidate, with unclear details about his role or event on the weekend.
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Clarence Kirk
Belleville
John Gunter
Clay Center
Hammar Paint Advertises Thick Claim Of Longevity
An advertisement touts Hammar Condensed Paint as superior and long lasting. It argues oil freshness determines paint life and promotes buying pure linseed oil for mixing. The copy claims one gallon mixed with oil covers 600 square feet in two coats and lasts five years, with a local exclusive agency offering demonstrations and 25 percent savings.
De Laval Cream Separator Ad Promises Superior Service
An old advertisement for DeLaval cream separators touts modern design and reliability. It claims the unit requires minimal repairs and offers superior performance compared with other separators.
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A. J. Bipy
DeLaval
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Beloit and Fanchon
Gulick Mercantile Company
Rock Island News
Hggs
Vaan
Scandia High School
City Hall
Wm. L. Burdick A. M
Kansas University At
Lawrence
Edith M.sanders
Anna M. Porter
Pearl Wohlford
John Hopper
Merle Paynter
Anna Hansen
Myrtle Beth
Alexander “C. Johnson
Arthur Wilson
Holzmann
Scandia Band
Nevin
Merle Loofbourrow
Alexander
Johnson
la Reveil d’Armour
Troubadour
Valse
Chopin
Glara Kallman
Parker Mrs
H. S Gooper
Mr.h. S. Cooper
Powell
Glass
the Bar
Runyan
Nelson, Sandell, Loofbourrow
Thorpe
W.L. Burdick
Freeman
REV. S. L. Seamens
Dri Julius Olson
Europe
Germany
Norway
Mingland
Adolph
Nelson
Christiania Nor Way
Kacklay
Big
Santiago
Grandma Pinney
Clifton
Henry Nan Natta Natta
R. I. Elevator
E. W. Belfield
Hemar
D. A. Nywall
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