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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
7
The railroad business for July was the weakest in two years with total shipments at 71 cars, including 51 hogs and 20 corn cars. A threatening cloud last week struck New Cuba, demolishing Dr Slopanskey's new drug store and Lang and Arbuthnot's hardware, while damaging Taggert Fros and Shimek's plastering.
The Farmers and Merchants foundation walls rise rapidly while city finances and Democratic era claims stir debate. Dr J Z Scott takes a southern Kansas eastern Missouri vacation for two weeks. Otto guards a top orchard, Ware builds a rear alley workshop, and a gasoline blaze safety tip with flour is shared. Elevated corn cutting and a 4200 dollar farm sale feed local economy. The river sits unusually low, widening crossing points on upland.
A newspaper digest notes about forty wagons from Nebraska passing through Scandia on their way to Oklahoma, southern Kansas, and southwest Missouri. It recalls children eating fallen plums from trees near the Journal office and includes excerpts on a satirical piece about the world’s great machine and a tribute to the modern housewife and mother as the core of society.
De Wolf Hopper jokes at the Players' club about December cold and warming pans. He teases with a hot-water bottle story and a breakfast scene between a city man and his country cousin on a chilly morning.
Henry H VanNatta appeals for support in the August 6 1912 election for county attorney promising to serve the people with equal rights to all and no special privileges. He signs his name Henry H VanNatta.
As the Wednesday afternoon press advances, Scandia prepares for the Third Annual Picnic with Hillman’s show troupe arriving Sunday for a Monday opening. Hotels and boarding houses are full, lodgings scarce, and rains promise a strong corn and wheat harvest amid new entertainments including a ferris wheel.
Republic City announces its Harvest Home Festival to be held September 20 and 21 with activities and community events planned across the downtown area.
Rev Jordon, former pastor of the M E church here, was in town last week. He says they have moved to Florida for its healthful climate and Mrs Jordon’s health has improved, her flesh and vigor increasing.
Regular preaching next Sunday in the M E church with Lords Supper observed by the pastor. Roy Bowling arrives from Colorado City to assist with his ill father who is not improving. Bryan day August 5 at Concordia Chautauqua. Warning notices danger in pasture. intruders enter at their own risk from Wit Shivvers.
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