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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
2
Wm H Hit Publisher provides advance subscription at 1 per year and outlines rates for display and local advertising. Rates include 10 cents per column inch for display and 5 cents per line for first insertion, with six words per line. Card of thanks carries 25 cents. fundraising announcements use regular rates.
Henry H. Van Natta and Nelson J. Ward announce their candidacies for Republic County Kansas County Attorney, subject to Republican primary voters in August. They seek the office and urge party support.
For County Superintendent in Republic County Emma Adamson enters the Republican primaries subject to party selection and decision.
Several residents declare candidacies for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Republican ticket. Euna Arrasmith C M Leggitt and C C Sterba announce their bids subject to August primaries and voter will.
Acy seeks the office of Sheriff in G RB Bundy with public pledges of reform and law enforcement focus. Supporters cite experience in local police work and community safety goals.
A brief note lists John Ixesl as a candidate for treasurer, contingent on Republican primaries. The reference frames the position as subject to primary outcomes within the party.
County Clerk R. M. Glenn announces candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican primaries.
A candidate announcement lists C. B. Rickel and E. D. Haney announcing runs for County Commissioner Second District. They state candidacies are subject to Republican voters in August primaries. The notice signals campaign intent and district focus.
The Journal office promises high quality job printing and guarantees satisfaction. If not satisfied, customers are urged not to take the goods.
Creditors and all interested parties are notified that Alice Whitney as administratrix of the Albert L. Whitney estate will apply for full and final settlement at the probate court in Republic county Kansas at the next term on Saturday July 6 1912 at 10 o clock A M. The hearing seeks allowance of fees discharge of sureties and to adjudge heirs. Belleville Kansas May 27 1912.
A list of local subscribers showing amounts paid since last mention includes John Boman 1.00 Chas Larson 3.50 A J White 2.00 Aug Weld 1.00 Dora Belden 1.00 E G Kilgren 1.00 J R Shotzman 0.50 Wm Sebaugh 1.00 L M Johnson 1.00 Dr C V Haggman 1.00 Frank Goodwin 1.00 M G Loafborrow 2.00 A W Sandin 1.00 I R Bowen 1.00 G V Hagburg 1.00 plus a note on oxford shoes sale at Beckman's Cash Store with bold sale language.
A voice recalls combat days when one man fled from a sniper post and others bore wounds, ending in a long, painful homecoming. The speaker speaks of honor, loss, and being sent home to die in a quiet but somber reflection.
A nameless speaker recalls being an orphaned child sent as a peddler with a trunk of needles and tapes to earn daily bread. She speaks of sacrifice and sorrow, offering a limb for her country but cannot fight again, bound by personal loss and duty.
Mrs John Berry and Pauline spent the week in Belleville as guests of Mrs T Williams and had dental work. Farmers plant corn for the second time as rain is badly needed. D A Bowen and wife visited Belleville and Stauber family. several locals, including Ed Johnson and wife and Ethel Hall, were seen in town. Multiple calls and visits occur across Belleville N Union and surrounding areas with community members socializing and attending meetings.
Local residents report visits and arrivals including Frank Mikesell with a hired hand near Munden and J R Bowersox calling on friends from Belleville. The piece notes theater attendance, farm help, house painting, millet seed sales, and upcoming Valley commencement exercises with multiple family and neighbor visits.
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