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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
10
The assessor lists taxable personal property for Norway township totaling 42330 dollars after a 200 dollar exemption. Last year the total was 63335 and the prior year 24800, with all figures reflecting the exemption already applied.
Friday evening graduation events concluded without incident as the class received diplomas from C G Bulkley. Supt Frank Nelson praised the graduates in a speech built on the motto Not finished just begun while the hall shone with candle light and the graduates in white. The list of graduates includes Misses Besse Woblford Lela Hyatt Bertha Wilson Gertrude Cullers Lavinia Garman Lula Downing Verne Rockhold Edith Gunter and Ola Booze.
Grand Master P M Hoisington issues a special dispensation naming J C Postlehwaite as special deputy to lay the corner stone of the Pawnee monument on July Fourth. Piebanon Lodge and lodges from Formosa Ciba Narka Belleville and others are summoned to assist with the ceremony. The Grand Master and other high Masons will attend. it promises to be one of Kansas' largest gatherings.
G L White plans to lay vitrified brick sidewalk in front of his buildings on Main Street Coffeyville. He argues that all business district sidewalks should use this material as it costs about the same as lumber and lasts forever, benefiting both owners and the public. He urges the city council to consider an ordinance.
The Republic County Normal Institute begins its 25th session at Belleville High School June 4 1901 at 7 30 AM led by Conductor-Supt Geo W Winans with instructors EB Rush H E Malloy Jennie Greenlee Corine Cone. Greenlee to lead Primary methods Cone to direct Music and an evening chorus to be organized. The shorter Music No 2 will again be used as a text. Concert on June 2. Friday evening is a common school commencement. Examinations on June 7 8 and July 1 2. For more information contact BE E Baird Co Supt.
Norways weekly bulletin notes W H Beatty on the sick list. telephone line work continues. C F Brewer closes six months at Hungry Hollow. Leonard Anderson returns home to Zeandale. Mrs Veiles visits Scandia, G Timmons’ sister visits Clyde. Z. Anderson and Mellen activities noted. Baseball practice at Dr Scott's pasture. funeral for Emma Currie. attendance at events in Rackley and Ashley Grove. commencement at Scandia. Eliza Johnson returns to Chicago after her mother's death. Laxative Bromo Quinine ad ends.
Items across town include karate for a dog tax mention a suspicious man selling a ring stamps at the post office and a new time card at Rock Island train schedule. The Journal moves press a day early for Memorial Day and locals organize a golf club and tennis court with $28 added to the library fund.
District 48 reports sicknesses and relatives in the community. News includes visits by Mr Day from Iowa, Gile family travel, and Dunkard Love Feast attendance. Church events include an ice cream social to fund the church and Old Peoples Day services with a grand country dinner and evening sermon.
Advert says Remick’s Eczéma Cure and Remick’s Pepsin Blood Tonic can cure stubborn eczema. Text mentions sale at A P Harer’s with emphasis on dramatic results and quick relief.
Marion Record notes common distress when a wife dies leaving children to her husband and questions how a widowed parent can provide. It contrasts with a wife left with a flock and honor for her care of children, urging readers to consider practical support and family duties.
A vintage ad notes that a persistent cough signals serious illness and early treatment is crucial. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, claiming rapid cure and wide reputation and affirms to buy it from Happer, the Druggist.
A Marion Record quotation urges that every girl should confide in her mother. It warns that a girl who acts or speaks in ways she fears her mother would disapprove of is treading dangerous ground.
A vintage advertisement claims DeWitts Hazel Salve quickly fades skin affections and hemorrhoids. It warns buyers to beware of counterfeits and asserts the product is a safe and guaranteed cure. The note is signed by A. P. Happer.
The Marion Record notes that people who speak ill of others to you are likely to speak ill of you to others, a warning about gossip and reputation in social circles.
Mr. W. J. Baxter of North Brook North Carolina suffered piles for fifteen years and tried many remedies before using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve which quickly cured him. A. P. Happer.
The Marion Record asserts temperance as moderate use of wholesome goods and total abstinence from harmful items, outlining the ideal in a concise editorial note.
Classified tone runs multiple patent medicine pitches from DeWitt’s Little Early Risers to Mull’s Pioneer Rheumatism Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Advertisements tout ease of use and guaranteed or money back claims while critiquing extravagance and price. A. P. Hopper and A. J. Happer are named in product notices.
Cyclists are urged to carry a bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment for accidents. If applied immediately it subdues pain, prevents swelling and discoloration, and speeds healing. Priced 25 and 50 cents. A. J. White, Druggist.
A philosophical remark cited from Marion Record defines poverty as not a vice or virtue, but notes it may be linked to moral judgments or social context. The quote emphasizes neutrality of poverty in moral terms.
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy citing a female customer for life saving relief at the Shore and a man who collapsed from cold pains recovering after a dose. Sold by Happer the Druggist.
A Marion Record item notes the saying that small price yields great value, quoting the phrase Nothing that costs so little is worth so much in a brief local column.
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