Post Office Notice Listed as Second Class Matter
The notice states mail matter is entered as second class in Scandia Kansas under the Act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
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Scandia
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
Belleville Families Visit Relatives Across Town
Mrs. Everette Ledbetter and Phyllis Beth Ledbetter and Mrs. Tom Ledbetter of Belleville spent Wednesday with Mrs. Axel Jensen. Miss Amanda Jensen of Boulder Colorado came Sunday and will visit Mr and Mrs. Harry Mc Gregor and other relatives.
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Everette Ledbetter
Phyllis Beth
Tom Ledbetter
Belleville
Axel Jensen
Amanda Jensen
Boulder, Colo
Harry McGregor
Warren A. Scott Announces Candidacy for Clerk Office
Warren A. Scott announces his candidacy for re election to the District Court Clerk position on the Republican ticket. The announcement states the race is subject to voters at the August Primary.
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Warren A. Scott
Candidate declares run for County Commissioner District Two
Republican primary candidate Ben Lervold announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the second district in August primaries. The statement names the candidate and frames the bid as part of the August election.
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Ben Lervold
Republic County Republicans Nominate Candidacy for Local Offices
Henry H Van Natta announces reelection bid for Private Judge of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to August primaries. Chas H Peterka declares candidacy for Sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket pending August primary.
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Republic County
Henry H. van Natta
William S Trask Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer
William S Trask announces candidacy for county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary vote.
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William S Trask
Re election bid for Republic County Register of Deeds
Elsie Bowersox announces candidacy for reelection as Republic County Register of Deeds. The notice states submission to the Republican primary process in August.
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Office of Register of Deeds
Republic County
Elsie Bowersox
Vance Seeks Republican Primary Bid for Twelfth District Judge
W. D. Vance announces candidacy for the office of Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District and asks voters for favorable action at the Republican Party Primary on August 8, 1948.
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Twelfth Judicial District
W. D. Vance
Announcement of candidacy for County Clerk in August Primary
The note announces a candidacy for County Clerk subject to Republican voters in the August Primary. A roster lists CHAS H STANAD E C Wires E H Lewis E T Olson C E Nelson Benny Lervold Albert Anderson and W H Berzee as attendees at a Knight Templar lodge gathering in Concordia Monday evening.
Do Not Spare the Oil in Household Machines
Guidance on lubrication for household machines notes that many have moving parts needing oil. Where lubrication is required, follow the instruction book and use sewing machine oil for most household purposes.
Walleye Description Highlights Freshwater Species
The walleye is a slender moderately compressed fish with brassy yellow to olive mottling and white underparts. It features two distinct dorsal fins, a tapered head, a strong-teethed mouth, and firm white flesh with a delicate flavor.
New Jersey Growers Use Ryania Dust Against European Corn Borer
Sweet corn growers in New Jersey boosted profits per acre by 100 to 150 using ryania dust for the European corn borer. New Jersey station experiments proved its value against the insect pest. Over 40 tons of the dust, ground from the dried wood of Ryania speciosa, were sold in 1945 mainly for sweet corn.
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New Jersey
English Sparrow Introduced to Brooklyns Shade Trees
The English sparrow or weaver finch was imported to Brooklyn in 1850 by Nicholas Pike to curb caterpillars harming Newark shade trees. It proved of no value for insect control and is not closely related to American true sparrows.
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America
Brooklyn
Nicholas Pike
Newark
Secret curare source and early uses traced
The Indians of South America kept the curare source secret for years. Sir Walter Raleigh first noted its use in 1593. Curare’s active principle is curarine. It acts poorly when swallowed but quickly in wounds. It has been used to aid lockjaw though no direct cure is claimed.
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South America
Walter Raleigh
Hermetic Seal Origin in Hermes Myth and Alchemy
The phrase hermetically sealed derives from the seal of Hermes used by alchemists. Hermes, regarded as inventor of arts and sciences, inspired the hermetic art name for their work.
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Hermes
Edison’s Trials Marked By Repeated Failures
Historical sketch notes Thomas Edison faced hundreds of failed experiments while working on the incandescent lamp. Reports show the sheriff pursuing an overdue bill from Edison as mockery spread in newspapers.
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Edison
Thomas Edison
Mr. Edison
Machine debarking replaces hand bark for logs
Barking by machine replaces the laborious hand method once done by crews using a spud after steaming. The new process uses automated debarking equipment to strip bark from plywood logs more efficiently.
Nickel in alloys shows versatility across 3000 options
A recent survey finds more than 3000 alloys in use contain nickel from small fractions up to nearly full compositions. The study highlights nickel’s broad applications and adaptability across industries.
Don’t Neglect Spinners In Bass Fishing
Do not neglect spinner blades when bass fishing as dirty or tarnished blades lose appeal. The text also mentions California’s motto Eureka its official flower the golden oppy and the California valley quail as the state bird.
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California
Eureka
Golden State
Caliornia Valley
Blood Volume Facts For Adults
The average normal adult contains five to six quarts of blood. Blood volume equals about one eleventh of body weight for both men and women.
Origins of Smorgasbord Bread Butter and Cheese
The term smorgasbord derives from Swedish smor for butter ost for cheese and brod for bread. This lineage shows how dairy and bread components shaped the traditional spread.
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Ost
Major prewar uses of lead include storage batteries
Lead found heavy use before the war with storage batteries dominating demand, accounting for about 30 percent of the 655000 tons consumed.
Trespassers Injured on Railway Property
The report notes that annual trespasser fatalities on railway property ranged from 1,499 to 2,801 since 1934, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and mortality figures tied to railroad land use.
Kangaroo Leather Exports Reach 117 Skin Species to U.S.
Australia supplied the United States with 117 species of kangaroo skins for leather production, reflecting a diverse range of hides exported for processing.
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Australia
United States
Shorter people have relatively larger heads and brains
A brief claim asserts that individuals of shorter stature possess larger head and brain sizes relative to their body height. The statement emphasizes proportional anatomy without citing measurements or sources.
Reds Claim 82-Game Winning Streak From 1868 1870
The Cincinnati Reds compile an 82 game winning streak spanning 1868 to 1870, marking a dominant run in early professional baseball history. This historic stretch highlights the Reds' consistent dominance and sets a benchmark for consecutive victories in the era.
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Cincinnati Reds
Amana Lutheran Church announces services and meetings
The Amana Lutheran Church led by Pastor N H Pearson lists Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10:00 and morning service at 11:00. The Amana Group meets Friday at 2:30 at Mrs Ed Swanson's home and the Dorcas Society gathers at the church parlor on Friday May 7. hostesses include Mrs Fred Jackson Mrs Dean Johnson Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mrs Ralph Larson.
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Vernon Swanson
Amana Group
Ed Swanson
Swanson
Dorcas Society
Fred Jackson
Dean Johnson
Joe N. Johnson
Ralph Larson
Methodist Church Calendar and Events
Rev Hjalmar Larson presides at services with Sabbath School classes for all. Morning worship at 11. no evening service until sanctuary redecoration is finished. Willing Workers meet April 29 at 2 30 with Esther Johnson leading. High school Music Department under Irma Dietrich will present a concert May 7 at 8. Social visits noted for Everett Hanson family and Kathleen Hacker’s weekend Concordia trip.
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Joyce Johnson
H. I. Johnson
Esther Johnson
Ffirss Irma Dietrich
Mr and Rex Sandell Visit Noble Isaac Son Home
Friday evening visitors Mr. and Rex Sandell called at the Noble Isaac son home, sharing a brief social call in the family residence.
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Mr. and
Rex Sandell
Noble Isaacson
Local Visits Highlight Sunday Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family visited Mr and Mrs Chas Berggren Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson visited Sunday evening with Mrs Etta Nystrom. Mrs Ivan Bergstrom hosted a Stanley Hostess Party at her home on Thursday afternoon. Family visited Sunday at the C A Bergstrom home in Cuba.
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Lawrence Johnson
H. I. Johnson
W.A. Johnson
Everett Hanson
Arvid Bergstrom
Richard Fogelberg
Chas. Berggren
Joe N. Johnson
Etta Nystrom
Ivan Bergstrom
Stanley Hostess
C. A
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