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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
3
Dr T Albert Jones admits fault in his profession and warns against unscrupulous eye traders. He stresses the danger of improper lens fitting by new or ignorant providers and promises value in advice and service to preserve eyesight.
A collection of letters praising Dr. Jones for careful eye examinations and satisfactory spectacle work. Statements from Dr. Emili Hall of Hardy Nebraska, J T Beem M D Edgeley North Dakota, Nt Barbour, and J J Pearson Justice of the Peace.
N W Kimball editor and publisher announces subscription rates of 1.00 per year with advance payment 1.20. Discontinuance only by publisher option until arrearages are paid. If no discontinuance is directed at period end, a new engagement is considered.
August 1 marked the end of the oldest business building in town, Weislogel's at Cloud and 4th. It was built in 1879 by Isaac McClun of Gardner and first housed the town's sole bank until 1881. The structure hosted pal ace Drug Store Stillman's Restaurant and many other businesses over 26 years, with some lumber to be reused in a new building on the site.
Courtland defeated Scandia in two close games last week 3 to 2 and 5 to 3 with tight pitching and late-inning defense. Sprinker struck out five, Has off Sprinker issued three walks, Umpires Henry and i ee, Scorer James Whitney, and Billy as cash noted in the box. Edith Gunter left for Clay Center to visit her brother John and family while John Hemberger’s new house walls go up. I F Weller visited from WaKeeney and subscribed to the Journal. Mrs. A Kerr from Portland praised the journal and sent pictures from the Portland Expo.
M. A. Preble purchased the Labor stock of furniture at Man kato and assumed charge. August Sst. Glen plans to move there soon to take personal charge. Preble believes he has an excellent opening.
Swedish Methodist group hosts a tent meeting in Scotia City starting Monday August 7 with Prof C G Wallenius of Chicago and Rev John A Johnson of Kansas City assisting pastor Rev O J Swan. Swedish preaching with multiple daily services next week all are invited.
The young people attended a party Tuesday night at the home of L. M. Johnson in Belleville. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A St Morey, Mrs Lula Lasheart, Miss Bertha Wilson, Mae Preble, Edith Gunter, Gertrude Cullers, Sibley Smith, Atta Conner, and several men led by W F Eagleson, C V Haggman, Adolph Nelson, Artie Larson, H Z Ackley, Parlee Platner, and James Whitney. Furnishings for gents available at Olson Beckman’s. see ad.
July was cool and wet with 6.43 inches of rainfall, about 2.62 inches above average and 4.79 inches above January 1. The mean temperature was .74 degrees below normal, and the high on the 16th reached .95 above. East winds prevailed, total movement 4122 miles, nine clear days, eighteen partly cloudy, four cloudy.
J W Ekblad made a professional trip to Republic Tuesday. Miss Vern Hollis returned to her home in Concordia Wednesday. M AL Preble went to Mankato Wednesday on business for his new furniture deal. Preble is still selling furniture. Watch for his ad next week. Mr and Mrs A L Coleman visited Webber earlier this week.
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