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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1906
Page
5
The notice promotes buying underwear for all ages and blankets, highlights a strong season for Ladies' cloaks, and states plans to sell three purchases before December 1st with coats priced to the lowest. It also touts a broad Sand' Boys' Clothing range and low prices for men’s apparel.
Gulick Mercantile Company presents The Big Lacy offering a wide assortment. Manager W B Gulick advertises the store as having a large stock and ready for customers.
A Friday afternoon audience at city hall heard Congressman Calderhead and Judge Alexander discuss public issues. Alexander opened with rambling but strong arguments, Calderhead spoke at his best and gained audience sympathy, while Calderhead clarified his positions and Alexander reinforced prior points. The crowd applauded both speakers as the Scandia Band provided music.
Dr Folsom will be at Dr J B Henry's office in Scandia on Monday November 5 for spectacles fittings and free examinations. All work guaranteed.
Mr Dwight Burns of Concordia and Miss Alice Smith of this city were married on Wednesday evening October 17 at the Presbyterian Parsonage with Rev H A Zimmerman officiating. A wedding supper followed at the brides parents home, Mr and Mrs George B ith. They plan to reside in Concordia after a brief wedding trip. The Journal offers congratulations and best wishes.
Seventeen year old Roy Holmes was shot in the left hand by an accidental gun discharge while hunting near the Rock Island bridge Thursday morning. Doctors report severe damage requiring amputation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Holmes. Brorenis offers music at 20 to 40 with a closing price at 10c.
Rainy week notes include Greenslade's Sunday work and Mrs D V Hanna. Clarence Tebow buys CN Elliott property. Huntington sale. Charley Holmstrom and Archie Tanner cattle trades last Saturday. Frank Tucker installs acetylene lighting. Mrs A Fogelberg visits grandson with Dr Snider. AB Ogle trips to Rosendale, Mrs Wing and Mrs Whitney attend funeral. Texas land buyers include AB Black 40 acres, Henry Squires 40 acres, Squires and Larson 80 acres. Local ads promote cooking wonder and poultry prices. J H Cullers, Bulkley illness. Newell's sale event and Kansas City Star subscriptions.
J Wenry attended a county Sameday school convention at Belleville last week. Rieders delivered a load of wheat to the Belleville mill Thursday. Kluier and Rosenquist are picking corn for Forsberg boys. The social at Nels Swanson's Wednesday drew a well attended crowd. Fred Moe drove to Scandia Saturday. Emmet Johnson is building a new house. J Q Anderson is handling the work. Miss Flulda Weslying is visiting C T Magnussen. Mr and Mrs Albert Sjoholm visited Alvin Boman Sunday afternoon.
A printed notice explains that a check mark next to a name shows the subscription has expired and may indicate renewal action is required by the subscriber.
On Saturday October 27 1906 a show features the best suckling colt from Shawnisee with a free colt prize if bred back. Second prize is $2.00. Entries break colts to halter. Judges include Joby Hemberger John Downing and J M Collins. The horse is formerly owned by J W Long. The event occurs at Scandia Feed Barn with "YJ Manarkey" noted as owner.
The notice invites readers to trust the banking service, suggesting the reader may already be familiar with some offerings and urging non patrons to consider becoming customers. It emphasizes the value of joining the bank for access to its services.
A fragment describes a housewife serving tea to callers, noting a German housewife keeps coffee hot on the stove for visitors. The passage suggests adopting these customs as a beauty practice.
Gov E W Hoch of Kansas will speak at Scandia city hall at 8 PM on the issues of the day. L Williams of Clay Center is noted in the report as a speaker or supporter. The item is framed to praise Hoch as Kansas’ best if he convinces the audience.
The Belleville Y M C A unveils a winter lecture series of four talks with the first issue set for October 30. Season tickets cost $1.50 and are available through H S Cooper at the F and M Bank. The course promises high quality content.
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