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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
4
Souvenir postal cards and local notices appear as residents report travels clergy moves and home news. Rev J H Anderson visits Kansas City while Dr Ekblad handles a coroner's case. Births recorded at Porter and VanDusen households plus cattle shipments and parish activities.
A letter from A. P. Hellberg reports he became orally blind in one eye and damaged the other, with no expert medical treatment available. Friends in the area express regret over the misfortune and its impact this winter.
Mr and Mrs H A Zimmerman hosted Presbyterian Sunday school children ages six to fourteen at their home Tuesday from four to seven. The youngsters played games and enjoyed light refreshments served during the visit.
Jo Wilson attended the Lutheran conference at Marquette. He offered 7000 dollars to urge the synod to locate the provoked home for the aged at Scania. Due to Scandia's position at the district edge the plan moved to be placed at Lindsborg.
Frank Swanson notes Courtland folks are generally well satisfied with their new postmaster. Mrs Illa Rockhold orders the JOURNAL to Mrs George Hobson at Lents Oregon. Mrs Hobson is better known here as Miss Listia Wharton.
Ole Tiller from Norway arranged for the JOURNAL to be mailed to his daughter Mrs Anna Er Olsen at Quarrel Lake Alberta Canada where they have lived for two years. Jacob Othberg returned from the Lutheran Conference at Marquette and the Swenson monument unveiling at Lindsborg. A J Fledberg the local lay delegate did not return at that time.
Ed Egg of Independence Kansas visits his father and old friends in Scandia. He notes many changes since his departure six years ago. Egg serves as foreman of the finishing department at the Independence cement works.
Mrs. A. K. Hallgren reported a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tedrow on April 11. The family plans to return to Republic County and resume life on the Tedrow farm in White Rock township soon.
The report notes a sharp April transition with Wednesday afternoon temperatures at 0.85 and the following morning snow covering the ground.
The W C U met with Mrs Char Isaacson this week and drew a good attendance. Mrs Pasley delivered a favorable report on the county hospital or substitute project.
Cited remedy promotes relief from colds and coughs using Syrup White Pine Compound with Tar. Sold for 25 cents at Palace Drug Store.
Laundry Basket operated by R. T. Smith ships laundry to Clay Center every Wednesday and invites readers to join the weekly service. The notice promotes consistent pickup and delivery with a simple schedule.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or by mail for one dollar after two months treatment. Address Dr K W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis Missouri for testimonials.
Robert Anderson and sister Mrs Eugene Frankforther of Concordia visit parents over Sunday. Mrs Ida Nordman of California visits Charley Larson’s family on her way to the old country. Mrs Moe and Mrs Pehrson return home near Jamestown after a week with Andrew Pehrson and mission meetings. Charley Larson travels to his farm south of Concordia. Mrs Sam Summers of Scandia visits this week. Ben Bartlett shells corn for Harry Crossan. Joe Hugos, Ingebretson, and Karl Hastvedt go to Kansas City with cattle. Ole Oleson of Scandia attends a meeting. Mrs Frank Reynolds leaves for Marvin after two weeks with friends. Sy Logsten and Guy Matthews visit Condoridia. Mrs Spring from north of Scandia visits. Rast McGregor family visit Henry Duttons. Huldah Lufgren of Scandia helps Mrs P P Hammer during meetings. Rev Lysnes and Berg depart after four days assisting at the Mission meeting.
Lars Tiller purchased a bug and Mr. Wright is referenced. Mrs. Severson of Randall visited Arnie Thompson last week. Mr. Rimol returned home from Belleville on Monday.
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