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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
2
A public notice admonishes local eye physicians who overcharge and provide harmful lenses. It condemns untrained practitioners for misfitting glasses and harming eyesight, urging readers to beware of unqualified providers and the dangers of half baked eye care knowledge.
Letters from patients across Iowa Nebraska and North Dakota praising Dr. Jones spectacles and eye examinations. Notes express gratitude satisfaction and recommendation for skilled professional work and courteous service dated 1903 1905 1904 and 1901 respectively.
All work absolutely guaranteed. N W Kimball, editor and publisher. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year with 1.20 if not paid in advance. No subscription discontinued except by publisher’s option until arrears are paid. A failure to direct discontinuance at period end will be treated as a new engagement.
The August 4, 1905 Journal notes the fate of M. Weislogel’s building at Cloud and 4th Street, built in 1879 by Isaac McClain. It housed the town’s first bank until 1881 when sold to R. Morey and Son, later named Paymer’s and Merchant’s Bank, then moved in 1885. The structure hosted Palace Drug Store, Stillman’s Restaurant, McCarthy’s Hardware, and others, with lumber from Concordia. The building’s legacy includes photographs and memories of early settlers. locals are invited to view them at Parmer’s & Merchant’s Bank.
Miss Edith Gunter left Tuesday night for Clay Center to visit her brother John and family while Olson and Beckman handle due bills in cash for Anderson’s Grocery.
M. A. Preble purchased the Labor stock of furniture at Mnkato and took charge August 1. Glen will move there soon to assume personal charge. Preble believes he has an excellent opening.
Swedish Methodist members announce a tent meeting in the City of Scandia starting next Monday evening August 7 with Professor C. G. Wallenius of Chicago and Rev. John A. Johnson of Kansas City assisting Pastor Rev. O. J. Swan. Services will be conducted in Swedish daily next week, two or three times each day. All are cordially invited.
A group of young people gathered Tuesday night at the home of L. M. Johnson in Belleville for a party hosted by Mrs. C. A. Sandell and Miss Ruby Otto. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Morey, Mrs. Lula Lasheart, Bertha Wilson, Mae Preble, Edith Gunter, Gertrude Cullers, Sibley Smith, Atta Conner, and men W. F. Eagleson, C. V. Haggman, Adolph Nelson, Artie Larson, H. Z. Ackley, Parlee Plotner, and James Whitney. For Gents Furnishings see Olson & Beckman’s ad.
July was cool and wet with 6.48 inches of rain, 2.62 inches above average and a total excess of 4.79 inches since January 1. Average temperature was 74 degrees, four below normal. The hottest day reached 95 on the 16th. East winds prevailed as total movement measured 4122 miles. Nine clear days, eighteen partly cloudy, four cloudy.
W Ekblad made a professional trip to Republic Tuesday. Vera Hollis returned home in Concordia Wednesday. M A Preble went to Mankato Wednesday on furniture business. Preble advertises next week while still selling furniture. Assad and Coleman visits noted in Webber earlier this week.
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