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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
12
E S Nelson outlines a platform supporting national prohibition and suffrage for women, a wage standard for women, probate court fee reductions, workers compensation, good roads, economy in public spending, fewer offices, faster justice, and opposes the county unit and spoils system. He asks voters to support him on November 3.
A historical political endorsement cites Hon. Philip P. Campbell criticizing Democratic tariff and revenue policies. The piece also notes Alex Scott’s illness in his family and urges votes for Scott for Sheriff in Republic County, listing numerous signatories backing the plea.
A Democratic candidate, Arthur Wilkes, asks Republic County voters for support in the District Court Clerk race. He promises to faithfully discharge duties and provide service you will not regret, thanking voters for their support ahead of the November 3, 1974 election.
County notices report multiple residents visiting Belleville and surrounding areas for building work and business. A Courtland resident Clarence Johnson dies suddenly on the street from possible heart failure. Jury trials are canceled for October. civil cases proceed. Gospel team visits Scotch Plains. Emma McCullough returns to church services after illness. An accident near Courtland injures Mrs. Lyon when a car hits a culvert, breaking her ankle and causing serious injuries.
Local notes report the Norway community event held Saturday evening attracted good attendance and raised more than forty dollars. Hospital news mentions a successful operation and recovery of Mr Hawkins, aged father of Joe Hawkins, with left foot amputated above the ankle. Community visits include Norris and Kirkman, and Erickson visiting in Oklahoma. Several farmers deliver wheat to Norway as week ends.
The Ada Lutheran Mission Meeting held early in the week drew many visitors from nearby towns. Organist Miss Olson formed a church orchestra and musicians Esther Larson Mabel Hageman Andrew Anderson and Revs Nyquist Eldin performed. Lectures by Dr A Bergin are planned for Nov 10 with a small admission.
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