This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
16
In Scandia Kansas the editor appeals to residents to share news items and names for publication. The piece urges frank contact with reporters and explains why local publicity strengthens the paper and benefits readers.
Rates include 10c per color per inch for display and 5c per line for local classifieds. Advance subscription price $1.25 per year. Accepts cash with copy, post office money orders, or drafts. Personal checks not accepted. Card of thanks charged 25c. Special rates and contracts available for fundraising announcements and socials.
Advertises stock of large carbon or transfer paper available at The Journal Office. Describes material and venue without extraneous details. No prices listed.
A local editor declares that free boosts for Scandia and others will end. Business boosts will be charged per boost, aligning contributions with revenue needs. The piece laments overextension of expense accounts and the need to monetize promotional help.
The piece argues that sham behavior exists in all walks of life and that the public, including journalists, dislikes those who appear overly modest while hiding deceit. It critiques a culture of pretense as a broad social disappointment and mistake.
The piece praises Norway for timely school news reporting and paying for advertising. It contrasts with rural districts where teachers fail to report to the home paper and implies lack of local public exposure. It notes Norway’s appreciation and business support through patronage.
The Journal accepts the principle that all people have a right to buy on any market they choose. Local merchants push for home patronage but a business firm demands mail order pricing and in print work at home if possible. The exchange highlights price competition and potential shifts in purchasing from local to mail order sources.
A Topeka man writes the Journal expressing desire for the State Treasurer post. He says he is honest and eager for the job, noting the attractive pay and his awareness of Kansas newspapers’ influence to secure advertising space.
Rodney Cameron editor of the Courtland Register spent a brief visit in town on Monday, meeting local readers and discussing community issues during a short stop.
The Courtland Register defends its Belleville report as inaccurate and notes a May term replevin case Galbreth versus Cameron et al may have been settled or continued. An apology is issued for errors including misnaming Rodney Cameron and misplacing editor ties to the case.
R Cameron of Courtland Register visited Republic on Tuesday seeking work. A two column article in HIS paper last week claims he is about ready to quit business in Courtland Republic News.
Miss Carlson started work at the hotel this week. J Rogers returned from Missouri Monday. Mrs. W H Wilson hosted dinner guests Wednesday including Mrs. Quincy Blosser and daughters Nadine and Vivian along with Mrs. Nhinman and Mrs. Norvis and Ruby. The Norway State Bank directors held their regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Miss Alice Anderson of Zendale visited her sister Mrs. Roy Scott Wednesday. The Golden Rule Club met with Miss Clara Melhus Thursday. Dr Shearard’s car accident last week damaged the steering gear and front axle but the doctors were uninjured. Ray Chase’s barn burned after his camel cave fire Tuesday. his face and hands were burned fighting the flames. The Norwegian congregation of about two hundred welcomed Rev and Mrs Svare with a church supper Monday night. Mi B Medlin returned from Wisconsin Sunday. Commencement at the church Friday night drew a large crowd with fifteen graduates delivering speeches and multiple musical selections. church was decorated in class colors.
Local notes recount farmers finishing painting forms, family weekend visits across the vicinity. Several households including Lars Brown Albin Forsberg Gus Samelson Wall Clark and others hosted or visited relatives. George Daniels Ebner Sothers bought cane seed. Social at John Brodrickson's last Thursday drew a large crowd and proceeds.
Mrs C C W Plor ite of Rockfield Ib. reports quick relief from diarrhoea using Chamberlains Code Choterit remedy sold by all dealers. The note describes long familiarity and urges purchase through local outlets.
Advertised remedy claims catarrh is constitutional and cured by internal treatment that purifies the blood. It asserts a physician formed formula, promises testimonials, and notes a price of 7ic with pills for constipation.
A reflective exploration of whether people act rightly when confronted with others choices. It questions motives and self interest across varied scenarios.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.