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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
4
A northern persimmon tree, grown from Missouri seed in Clinton New York, endures 40 degrees below zero and blossoms yearly. Four named Missouri varieties grafted by Mr Miller ripen from September to December. The golden fruit is beautiful after leaf fall and highly palatable when properly ripened.
The Newburg NY house where Washington stayed is preserved and cherished with its grounds tidy. It houses manuscripts relics and revolution memorials, and lawmakers are asked to fund a fireproof building to store them. The proposed cost is about 30000 dollars and likely to be approved.
The king of England is the oldest royal golfer in life experience. King Edward was driving a golf ball half a century ago, long before many current players were born.
Lipton turns to leisure pursuits driving ten miles at 1 a m to Osidge his Old Southgate home in Middlesex where he steeps in gardening and orchid collecting. The piece notes church attendance differences between sexes and quotes the Pall Mall Gazette on religion changing expression. It recalls Sydney Smith’s Edinburgh sermon using a feminine crowd to emphasize praise.
A Houston Post humorous line contrasts an older man marrying a younger wife calling it another May and December case. The dialogue jokes about quarrels over late nights and the wife’s scolding when he returns home.
Subbubs boasts about growth in the town's business district while two traveling salesmen discuss opportunities, one selling drugs and the other funeral supplies, as noted by Catholic Standard and Times.
Fragmentary text from a 19th century style page references a joke about a marriage and Carnegie hero medals, followed by scattered scientific notes on the order Cetacea and whale evolution. The passage blends humor with taxonomy details and incomplete phrases.
Juniors entertain the Senior class with a formal reception at the Brotchie home. The parlor and dining rooms showcased class colors purple white for juniors and blue and old gold for seniors. A three course supper followed with toasts by Prof Riekel and thanks to the hosts.
Relatives and old friends gathered at Mrs Ida Wohlford West’s home on Friday April 23 to mark her 68th birthday with visiting and a large supper. Guests included Wm Wohlford family Rudolph Moe Selma Fulcomer Lars Larson Olof Fogelberg Sophia Hilison Amanda Pearl Woblford J H Hugos Theodore and Edwin Woblford.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Gran stedt paid a Sunday visit at the Oskar Freed home.
Miss Anna Johnson of Kackle is visiting friends in Scandia this week.
In Scandia, friends recall Miss Marie Christenson known as Oui with a Tuesday reference tied to local chatter. The fragment hints at social notices or a nickname within a small community.
Early Monday burglars pried open the door of J A Johnson's Keckley store and stole cash amounts between 40 and 90 dollars plus a $15 check and shoes. Sheriff from Concordia tracked to Jamestown by bloodhounds before scent was lost. suspected as same pair responsible for several Jewell County burglaries. No arrests reported.
A new Wesleyan Methodist church in Union Valley will be dedicated Sunday May 9 1909 with three services starting at 9 AM Love Feast Preaching at 11 AM and 7 30 PM Attendees should bring dinner and stay all day Revivalist A H Williams of Scandia and Rev J A Stansbury of Webber lead the Wesleyan Conference A cordial invitation goes to all especially financial supporters and those offering encouragement through words and advice from the committee
Advertisement notes butter available at Grulick's kept in a clean porcelain sanitary ice box.
Rufus Stice born March 16 1904 in Scania Kansas was the son of Pearl and grandson of Mr and Mrs James Stice He died April 21 1909 aged 5 years 1 month 5 days The family expresses thanks to those who assisted during his sickness and death and hopes to meet again in heaven
I have purchased a gasoline outfit and am prepared to do well work. Phone at my expense, 35. J R Persinger invites inquiries for drilling work and related services.
North side business men challenged the south side to a friendly baseball game last Friday afternoon on the town grounds. Spectators enjoyed the match as the south side won 11 to 4 after seven innings. Organizers expect a rematch soon.
Oscar Sjoholar has moved to Con Cordia to enroll in studies at the local educational institution.
Readable notes describe home grown potatoes from the Gulicks garden lauded as fine and suitable for eating. The brief item highlights produce quality and local cultivation.
The newspaper states that all church and Sunday school notices published free must be signed by a committee officer or individual. It emphasizes that signing does not turn the item into news, but is required for protection.
J K Edsall of Superior spoke at City Hall and to the Commercial Club about alfalfa mill potential. He outlined profits from supporting farmers with higher pay, noted growing demand for alfalfa meal, and urged local stock subscriptions to establish a mill in Scandia if feasible after further study.
Following the last issue a list shows renewed subscribers including Taylor Lammond Mrs P O Larson CG A Anderson Sk Cooper Lars Hammer with new subscribers marked by a star.
Friends of Mrs Eric Venersten held a farewell surprise on Wednesday afternoon as she prepares to leave next week to join her husband in Cherokee Oklahoma where they will establish a new home.
Hon Geo Geo D Bowling is elected treasurer of Republic County Mutual to replace resigned A Wegal. The change takes effect immediately and positions Bowling to oversee the society's finances.
Ray Wheeler completed his term at the Western Dental College and returned from Kansas City on Wednesday evening, marking the end of his service.
Mr and Mrs John Brandstrom and Miss Olive Lundquist visited L L Wallin and family Sunday.
One of two men arrested nearly a year ago in Nebraska for robbing the Cuba bank was captured last week and brought to Belleville by Sheriff Lowell. The recent arrest followed a preliminary hearing before Justice Ingham, where the suspect was bound over for trial at the next District Court term.
A compact ad-style line promotes Diamond Dye products with a playful rhyme about simple dyeing. It emphasizes ease and brand name without additional details.
Tie supply of cattle is lighter this week with weaker Chicago demand. Run today 8000 head with top $6.65 and most beef steers $5.25 to $6.15, cows $3.00 to $5.40, heifers $4.00 to $6.00, stockers $3.75 to $5.50, feeders $4.75 to $5.60, stocker trade dull.
Massages and shampoos for ladies offered at Doctors Shop on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p m. Also advertising agents for Manhattan Steam Laundry tf.
The article traces the volcano previously called Aetna and known as Mongibello by Arabs and Monte Gibello by locals. It notes a pyramidal summit, a crater over nine miles in circumference and 750 feet deep, and says many visitors fail to reach the frozen top. It recalls an English tourist who perished descending the crater using ropes.
A woman demands a separate line for her apartment party, insisting the other party not be a neighbor. The agent explains the company never shares lines between two subscribers in the same house and that such arrangements fail, noting widespread objections.
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