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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
Sunday reports from Salina include Charley Sandell visiting, Miss Hisie Jokander staying with Ashley Cooper, and Fred Curren visiting from Burr Oak. Several residents travel for education, health, or family visits, with Sweden trip updates and a prairie chicken hunt planned in Almena. A hummingbird sighting near John Olson’s kitchen adds a northern anomaly.
Notice describes a church welcome home party for Rev C J Swan in Scandia after Dayton Iowa conference. Also seeks several reputable men and women to represent a solid wealthy business with $14 weekly plus expenses in cash, references required, send stamped self-addressed envelope to Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago.
A speaker notes a fallen woman lying in the street as a compassionate observer recalls the girl’s former purity. A lady covers the woman’s face, while the poem recalls mothers, mercy, and judgment, urging empathy for those cast down by society. The verses lament the stigma on a child of shame and the need for charity.
The new evening paper by Gen J K Hudson adopts Kansan style and Republican principle. It pledges up-to-date local state and telegraph news and invites readers to trial the Herald and Journal with a three month subscription for 95 cents.
The soothing remedy is praised for quick relief in colds croup and whooping cough. It is highlighted as safe with no opium and suitable for both children and adults. Sold by Happer the Druggist.
A list of unclaimed mail items dated September 1 1901 names William P. Anthony Mrs C Cassens Mrs Dawdy Perry Eliott W G Fulton M C Giovani Jones Tom Jonson A L Kleiser Max Lacy J D Lomberg May Maughiman Sterett H C Wood Robert A B Kimpat P M. If not collected they go to the Dead Letter Office in 30 days.
A collage of 19th century ad copy and public notices promoting Rocky Mountain Tea as a health solution for mothers and children, plus sensational claims about labor dignity. An employment notice seeks trustworthy individuals to represent an established business, offering $18 weekly plus expenses and a reply envelope from Chicago.
TABLER'S BUCKHY is C LE OINT MENT not a panghea but recommended for blind bleeding or protruding piles and will cure the most obstinate cases. Price 50 cents in bottles Tubes 75 cents A J White Druggist.
Advertisements tout Baulard's Snow Liniment for sprains and cuts with doses of 25 and 50 cents. Also promoted Herb ine tonic to relieve bad breath heartburn flatulence headache acidity and melancholy with claimed restorative effects priced at 50 cents. A J White, Druggist.
Courtland Register describes WHITE'S CRAM VERMITAGE as a child tonic aiding digestion nervous system health and vigor. The notice lists A. J. White Druggist and mentions a 25 cent price. John Rice and Dr Hyatt are named as members of the party headed by Web Workman to depart next week for California.
John S. Malloway of French Camp Mississippi reports a long battle with diarrhoea ending in a full recovery after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says he regained strength and labor ability and urges others to access the remedy through Happer, a druggist.
The notice advertises HERBINE a liver stimulant and bowel regulator priced 60 cents from Av J White Druggist. It claims to lift low mood from indigestion constipation and headaches by restoring health and buoyancy of spirits.
The text lists multiple railroad trains including No. 18 Express No. 6 Colorado Limited No. 10 Colorado Flyer's No. 90 Fast Freight No. 51 Local Freight Westward No. 17 Mailand Express No. 5 Colorado Limited No. 9 Colorado Flyer No. 07 Fast Freight No. 53 Local Freight and a stray D. Sou fragment.
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