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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
7
New stock includes dry goods dress goods trimmings ribbons laces silks and velvet ribbons. Moire velvets fur trimmings jet and solid color fabrics plus domestic and foreign cloths priced 25c to 5.00 per yard. Fall men suits Hart Schaffner Marx Cohen Lang brand and women Misses and children's coats in broadcloth Persian wool plush and plaids.
Mens women and children's shoes stock is complete with a wide variety of styles. Mens, women and children's underwear and furnishings include Men's dress and work shirts Carhart's overalls and jackets Boy's Lakin and McKay overalls. Also full lines of staple and fancy groceries with top quality canned goods Big A and Gold Coin Mars meal and graham.
The column reports on the High School's progress despite a building delay, with desks and equipment housed at Presbyterian church. Latvi an history teacher Miss Bailey earns praise. senior Hal Thompson from the Dunning Nebraska Normal Training program and ex sophomore Jenkins star in the school play. Basketball plans hinge on funds, with Charles Lysholm re elected captain. a fund raising entertainment is planned. The hundredth anniversary of The Star Spangled Banner was observed with Ada Hawking recounting Key's creation and the school singing. Grades to begin October 5.
Belleville event on September 26, 1914 features the Republic County Teachers Association program details and schedule.
Fore noon session at 10 30 address Walter B 2 Rural Service Dept OK 8 Manhattan. Afternoon session at 1 30 Welcome Mrs C BE Birdieharser Teonnetestics pupils Olive Hear som Dist 19.
Carrie Keith discusses local pride with the school board at district 88. W C Polley and Walter Burr note roles in the service department. After the program Miss Keith will give a short game demonstration on the school grounds.
Relatives hosted a Sunday Sept. 13, 1914 housewarming with gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stenson. The gathering included numerous named family and neighbors. Roy Harrison was fined 29.50 for blocking a mile of road with a car and refusing to let it pass, prompting a road law reminder.
An auto accident report details that Thursday on the Concordia road near Norway two racing cars overtook a Meade party including George Meade and family with Mr and Mrs Haughton. The lead vehicle passed safely but the second car a Hupmobile was involved in the crash.
Fragmentary report notes a collision between Mead’s car and a Hupmobile. The Hupmobile overturned several times, apparently demolishing Mead’s car. Both tires and axles damaged. one axle bent. Occupants of both vehicles reportedly not injured.
A short verse urges locals to support positive boosters who build up a community while critics tear down. It contrasts the booster as the one who earns heaven through constructive work, versus the knocker who leaves for opportunities elsewhere.
The piece reflects on how war shocks societies into reflection. It cites Byron and Waterloo to argue that civilians indulged in leisure while war raged, warning whether providence or consequence ends the era of excess. It ends noting wars sober nations, prompting renewed purpose and independence.
The Leavenworth Times remarks that postwar growth may be substantial, forecasting a large expansion in global activity and production once the conflict ends. The piece emphasizes broad economic prospects and rebuilding momentum.
O. Buikley recounts his wartime escape from Germany to Paris where trains had stopped and money was worthless Germany currency. He managed to contact his son Fred in New York who arranged a Paris bank to advance funds, aided by major New York merchants.
The Ye Oide Tone Quartette headlines a Saturday night program at City Hall. The event invites community members to enjoy a night of gospel and harmony in a local civic venue.
The mule sale planned for Saturday has been postponed and will now be held on Saturday September 26.
A citizen recalls his wife asking for money in three installments 5 in the morning 1 at noon and 15 in the evening. He admits he did not give her any money and wonders what she would have done with it. Gomer Davies.
The Mercury urges using county prisoners for road work. It argues that employed inmates would be better behaved and reduce the county grocery bill while improving roads under competent supervision, benefiting the county overall.
A Manhattan Republican warns that ongoing war costs could push living expenses up this winter. He cautions residents about rising prices and calls for action to curb fiscal strain.
Ye Olde Towne Quartette performs at City Hall on Saturday night September 19 under the auspices of the M E church. The mixed program features comic sacred and pleasing numbers by a college group from Kansas Wesleyan.
The kitchen cabinet Wright proposed as a presum prize was awarded to the Royal Cafe couple Mr and Mrs Wim Sebaugh.
Lucile Snyder and Kila Hawkins traveled to Belleville Sunday night aboard the Jersey and stayed several days with local friends.
Mr and Mrs Lyman Mahagan return to their home at Petersburg Texas Monday after visiting Mrs Mahagan's sister Mrs F A Berggren and family since the picnic.
Freeburgs became the town’s busiest spot last Saturday as shoppers packed the store for the opening of its closing out sales.
A J Bloom has housed an auto garage on his property and expects to own a car once the shipment arrives.
Mrs Davidson of Courtland stopped in Scandia Monday evening to visit her daughter Mrs Nada Bettis, remaining until Tuesday morning. She had been visiting at White Rock Hollis Webber and other places for a few weeks.
Miss Nottia Garman visited Republic City from Friday to Monday morning with her brother Lewis Garman and family in the Farmer's Central.
Mr Stice remains acky but shows slight signs of improvement while his daughter Clara Blodgett, son Riley Stice, and his Topeka wife arrive this week to be at his bedside.
A fragmentary quote from Printing Trade News describes a tramp outside the editor's sanctum asking for food. The tone hints at the newsroom’s appetite for a scoop or secret, with dialogue showing the editor considering how to handle the matter for another week.
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