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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
2
A humorous column mocks inflated prices and shopkeeper bargaining as a speaker lists items from dresses to cigars and gasoline with total costs. He taunts a critic about paying for goods and threats to add more gear like a Mackinaw coat and a Ford delivery while promising a wagon.
A Wisconsin merchant relays a conversation with a farmer over the price of a wagon and payment trade ins. The merchant notes prices at $90.00 today and recalls a 30 year past deal that traded corn for the wagon. The tale includes plans to swap goods worth $90 plus a washing machine and clothes for the farmer.
Citizens learn how funds from the $2,000,000 Liberty bond issue are used to build and man a larger Navy. April enlistments rose from 64,680 to over 136,000, with 35,000 reserves and 10,000 Naval Volunteers in service. Contracts for destroyers and submarine chasers rise as yards race to meet wartime needs.
The article notes a rapid expansion of the U S Navy aviation program with a corps of aviators arriving in France, expanded aeronautic bases along the coast, and increased training in sea planes and balloons. It mentions an aviation appropriation request and the Marines growing in strength since the war began, with April 6 figures showing 42 commissioned officers and 2,500 enlisted personnel. It also references Kansas Republican primary prospects and potential nominees for state offices, including Gov Capper and a possible state printer candidate, with commentary on the political landscape and school funding.
Dr Wolfe specialist will be in Belleville at the Yankee Inn Hotel on Thursday October 4 for one day only from 9 a m to 5 p m He treats chronic diseases of men and women without surgery and offers urine analysis for kidney or bladder trouble He returns every four weeks and provides his own medicines
Cures for itching bleeding protruding piles offered without cutting or anesthesia. Doctor Wolfe provides written guarantee and refunds if ineffective. Free confidential examination. Married women must be accompanied on first visit. Office at 809 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas with Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday hours.
Martin Jars on named captain with Andy Berggren as assistant manager. Professor Fleming plans schedule while games with Belleville are already arranged. Team suits are ordered, practice is regular, and a strong season is anticipated despite strike related delays. The Domestic Science class canned frit. Summers missed a day due to illness. The Journal was invited to inspect Ewing's irrigation plant near Sherdahl with cane and broom corn, forecasting syrup and hay yields.
A Ontario merchant G A McBride reports free trial success for Chamberlain's tablets noting they outperform other remedies for indigestion and constipation. A harsh anti Prussian remark later condemns spies and urges patriot support as World War I rhetoric appears in city notices.
The article explains catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It notes inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss, claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by acting through the blood, offers a $100 reward for undefeated cases, and mentions circulars and a local doctor. It also lists social notices about a pie social, eye tests, a Wisconsin visitor, travel plans, a new restaurant, and local market offerings.
A historic remedy named Sanol Eczema Prescription is advertised as a universal treatment for eczema and skin diseases. The ad promotes a trial bottle available at Place Drug Store, claiming guaranteed results.
Mrs W H Williams recalls her father using Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about a year ago. She reports immediate relief and complete cure after three doses, praising the remedy's effectiveness.
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