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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
4
Updates detail substantial changes in the school curriculum with new texts in Arithmetics Grammars Civics and History and updated Geographies and Physiology. A county meeting for school boards patrons and teachers is planned to discuss the new Course of Study set for late August or September.
An agricultural note argues weed control and extra cultivation can boost yields, citing sorghum as highly profitable on Kansas farms. It warns against planning for the 1918 wheat crop and notes winter risks would limit rapid replanting to spring work.
Mrs Sidney Simmons of Fair Haven New York endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting its cure of cholera morbus in her seven year old son and subsequent bowel trouble relief for family members. Obtainable everywhere.
Will Ellingson went to Fort Riley Monday to undergo the physical examination for his officers reserve training corps application. He had been in the process for some time and was called in for the test.
Oscar Redenbow of El Dorado, visiting Belleville, plans a new garage in El Dorado next month. The notice promotes Sanol as a guaranteed 24 hour relief for kidney and bladder troubles, available at Palace Drug Store in 35 cents and 1 dollar bottles.
A set of keys went missing last week and are to be picked up by Will finder. They should be left at Preble's garage for collection.
Notice is hereby served that no trespassers will be tolerated on the south half of Section 25, Range 4 West, Township 28. Oscar Freed and Caroline Granstedt are named in the notice.
The marriage of Miss Alma C Brostrom of Belleville and A J Bloom an longtime local, took place at the probate judge office in Belleville Wednesday of last week. The couple will reside in Mr Bloom's Cloud Street home.
The piece notes a strong corn harvest in Iowa Illinois and Missouri with no envy toward their yields. It emphasizes regional crop success and suggests nationwide production impacts. No individuals or organizations are named.
Former President Taft fell ill after an address in Clay Center Kansas Monday night. Doctors report his condition improved and decide he should stay in his room another day. He is expected to depart for Lincoln Nebraska tomorrow.
In Jackson County a draft eligibility list lists many hyphenated names such as Peter M-zhick-ten-o George Mat- Sap-to Joseph Ship-shee and McKinley Wah-we -et-ten, noting these are pure Americans whose ancestors roved western prairies before civilization.
All farmers who need seed wheat must submit their orders to Sherdahl within the next 10 days so the cooperative association can place the order.
The text advocates outdoor exercise to keep bowels regular, drinking water before breakfast, and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. It urges establishing a daily habit and moving bowels once a day. If medicine is needed, take Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant gentle remedy available everywhere.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa reports twice yearly liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. After using half a bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets he says he felt fine with no signs of pain and notes they are obtainable everywhere.
The Kansas Free Fair in Topeka runs September 10 and 11 featuring horse racing trotting pacing and running events on a fast half mile dirt track. Live stock farm machinery and road building displays offer wide interest plus a reconstructed agricultural hall and mezzanine for women. The midway with shows like The Miracle show Garden of Allah Diving Venuses The Whip and auto races entertains the family. Katherine Stinson will perform daring airplane flights as the grand finale.
Mr Claude Bettis and Misse Pear Hedges were wed at the bride’s home in Courtland on Wednesday evening August eighth. Rev Hendrick officiated with close relatives present. A three course supper followed, then music by the bride’s sisters and a reading by Frank Bettis. The couple will move to a farm near Milaca Minnesota.
Bankers Realty Investment Company plans the complete construction of a three story Masonic Temple in Riverton Wyoming costing about $80,000 under its single contract system. The firm aims to create a revenue yielding, self sustaining lodge home with modern fireproof design, brick and terra cotta exterior, and ground floor dedicated to a group of modern facilities. Wm Segerhammer and family and Mrs Martin Larson visited from Scandia on business Monday.
The Riverton building will house banking rooms four store rooms and twenty one fine office suites most leased to professionals. a seventy five by forty lodge room on the third floor with banquet and kitchen facilities. Masons club rooms in the basement and a barber shop. The firm also reports a new modern fireproof hotel for the North American Hotel Company at Ogallalla Nebraska with work underway. Contracts total several millions of dollars.
Doc Muth and wife from Republic were here Thursday renewing acquaintances. Howard Barber of White Rock plus a gentleman friend visited Wednesday on business. Mr. Naysmith and wife from Liberty near Chester came Wednesday on business. Homer Blue of Washington two stopped briefly Wednesday on business and to visit. R. E. Scrivner and family of White Rock spent Wednesday in Belleville visiting relatives and handling business. A J Bloom from Scandia transacted business Wednesday.
An ad promotes a large trial bottle of Sano Prescription skin tonic. It claims to treat blackheads eczema and rough skin and improve clarity of complexion. The offer includes an 85 cent trial.
A parade of residents from Nor way, Scandia, Ottawa County and beyond visit Belleville this week. Adolph Johnson and Arthur Laws travel for bank and family duties. Wilson brothers with Blue and Homer join in business from Washington township. Kate McGlashan departs for Los Angeles. others from Norway, Republic and Farmington visit or accompany relatives.
Notice given that the Missouri Public Railroad Company will, at 10:00 A M on August 23 1917, offer for sale at its freight house in the city of Scandia Republic County Kansas, the sale to be conducted at the stated time and place.
Public outcry for cash prompts sale of 1 barrel grease and 4 case grease cabinet consigned to RI Garage Scandia Kansas. Delivered to Missouri Pacific at St Louis Aug 7 1916 and arrived Sept 7 1916 uncalled for. Proceeds cover freight storage and sale costs with any balance due to rightful owner. Missouri Pacific Railroad Co. By T S Walton Freight Claim agent.
The Scandia report notes a merchant's wife suffered stomach trouble so severe she could eat only toast fruit and hot water. An advertised remedy named ONE SPOON FUL buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-aki flushes is claimed to clear the alimentary tract ease constipation and prevent appendicitis. Palace Drug Store Dr E A Moore osteopathic physician promotes the product in Scandia Kansas.
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