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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1906
Page
5
Local store announces a liquidation of merchandise to move stock quickly. Items include kitchenware such as cake tins egg beaters and graters, cleaning and cooking tools, glass lamps and cookware, with many prices slashed to a fraction of wholesale.
The piece lauds Governor Hoch and the Republican party for fiscal prudence in Kansas over the past two years. It cites a higher semi-annual school fund per capita, no defaulted bonds in the permanent school fund, lower state tax levy, and savings from new state finance laws. It also notes increased state revenue from deposits and taxes on pipelines and private car lines, with several key laws praised as reasons to reelect Hoch.
Frosty nights are coming and a seller offers a line of Fancy Jardinere Flower Pots at 15c each or 2 for 25c while supplies last.
Miss Gertrude Bruce and Jessie Gifford visited at Sam Logston's last week. Ray Chase was injured by an animal but not seriously hurt. Andrew Persons and family traveled to Concordia for a funeral. Ladies of the society met Mrs Bakkenday’s afternoon and donated mission boxes. Mary Tiller has improved after illness. Echél Dana visited then returned to St. Louis. Mrs Cuthbertson visited Scandia with Mrs NE Kirk and Mrs Swafford. Ruby Jacobson knocked down by a frightened pony but suffered no serious injury. Mikkel Stensans had hay cut during the rain.
Two to one odds on Hoch re election attract bets in Topeka and Parsons amid Democratic reluctance to back Harris in Kansas politics. A Democrat and a well known Republican tested the ground with $1000 and $500 stakes respectively, while the Democrat declined to match. The scene reflects the developing political mood this year in Kansas.
The resignation of W. W. Rose as mayor of Kansas City Kansas ends a lengthy conflict over decency and law enforcement. Governor Hoch and Attorney General Colerhan are portrayed as correct that Rose faced persecution without warrant. Rose will retire as mayor and an appeal election is planned.
Local residents report school openings with new teachers Margie Carpenter and Miss Ingham. Many townsfolk visit the county Fair with relatives from Rexford Scandia and Norway townships. A rural mail carrier layoff and a wild theft incident near Red Top highlight week.
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