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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
1
Wm. H. Hitt offers subscription price of $1 per year in advance. Advertising rates listed: 10c per column inch display, 5c per line for first insertion. local ads count six words per line. Special contract rates available. mail order ads require cash with copy and payment methods. Card of thanks costs 25c. announcements for fundraising use follow regular rates.
A Republican slate lists candidates for statewide and federal offices including United States Senator Shas Gurtis, Arthur Capper for Governor, W. Y. Morgar for Lieutenant Governor, J. T. Botkin for Secretary of State, Eid aien for State Auditor, He W. E. Davis for State Treasurer, Earl Akers for Attorney General, S M. Brewstter for State Superintendent, W. D. Ross, C. J. Wilson for Supt. Insurance and State Printer, W. R. Smith on the Board of Drrogration, with Dyer George E wart and W. Calderhea named for Congress in the 5th District.
The notice names Republican Party candidates for district and county offices including B. S. Nelson for 60th District and J. M. Livingood for Probate Judge. Also listed are Mont Hill Clerk, A. L. Duskin Coroner, J. B. Henry, Kuna M. Arrsmith, W. Hay, Henry Van Natta, A. W. Sandin, Lyle P. Price, Allex Scott, A. B. Evans, C. G. Aspegren, and C. G. Johnson among others, with township and precinct posts such as Justices of the Peace, Constables, Treasurers, Clerks, and Trustees across Scandia, Union, and Norway Townships.
The South Omaha live stock market reports the heaviest cattle run in yard history with about 16,600 head arriving. Corn-fed cattle scarce. expect lowers on last week. Beef and feeding steers offered strong quality did not sell as well. cows and heifers priced lower amid a large turnout.
Prices for cattle and feeders slipped 10 to 15 cents with overall dull trading. Hog receipts near 3,800 showed declines up to 15 cents from last week, while sheep and lambs remained active with steady to mixed pricing and strong feeder ewes.
The Scandia Journal invites readers to join the Big Trip Contest with a chance to win a special prize for bringing in the most votes next week. The winner will be announced Wednesday at Beckman’s store.
An old classifed line notes prompt livery and baggage service by J. M. Sigsbee with a phone contact for the office and residence at listed numbers.
The U I Art Club met with Mrs. Quincy Blosser Friday. Several residents visited relatives and attended services. Hattie Kirkman arrived for an extended visit with A D Norris. Theodore Anderson bought a Ford from G W Wright. A dog caused a minor accident injuring Seay. The Sunflower Club plans a play on October 24 at the F W Eass ball titled Three Glasses A Day.
Mr Rozell from north of Wayne county was a business visitor at the county seat Hriday Robt Sisson and son with his mother and Charles Bosworth of Republic accompanying them for matters in the Probate Court Saturday.
A flurry of visits and business at the county seat includes Eugene Halland and others from Hasto and Belleville. Attendees include Dr. J. B. Henry, Wm. Decker, and E. A. McGregor. campaigns feature Wm. Morgan and W. Y. Caldwell. Local people travel from Norway, Republic, and Cuba for meetings, court business, and social visits.
Contest offers largest trade coupon holder a free trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco California. Prize includes a trolley tour via Los Angeles and Pasadena to Pasadena Sunken Gardens and the Cawston Ostrich Farms, with six Main Entrance tickets and twelve to other shows.
Store offers one vote per cent of purchase to customers and encourages patrons to support contestant friends. This local gimmick ties shopping to informal political support.
The Journal promotes a renewal and new subscription push offering 500 votes per renewal and 1000 votes per new subscription. The plan promises readers a head start in leading the vote, encouraging immediate action with multiple subscriptions.
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