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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
2
The Scandia Journal in Scandia Kansas announces its publisher imprint J W Plotner and Son as publishers with an annual subscription of 1.25 dollars. The paper is mailed as second class matter through the Scandia post office.
Miss Ooperia flarly is the only Kiinsus native attendant at the Animal. Hogin was recalled for a reunion, rushing home after his youngest child’s serious injury from a fall. A petty thief stole $10 during memorial services. funds were promptly replaced. The city harvests sand-bars in its park for seed. A St Louis letter was delayed 60 days, then forwarded. A Civil Service exam for a Missouri route agent could improve service. A meteor near the zenith exploded near 45 degrees, sounding like a heavy cannon fifty miles away. The largest egg seen weighed 3.25 pounds, grown by J S Cooper. Abs Wilder reported 160 Germanium blossoms, called the “Golden Queen.” Mrs J R Shivers gave a floral memorial with a white U S G monogram. No brass band performed at the reunion, with reasons given locally.
The town band members deny reports that the city or public funded their gear and uniforms. Each musician owns his own instrument and uniform, purchased without city contributions.
Local residents from Scandia and nearby areas join a picnic week with visitors from Wixter Manhattan and Rexford. Illness and a death noted include Mrs. Anna Garby, while crops and field yields are reported strong. Church services scheduled for Scandia and Norway with plans to alternate locations.
Mrs John J Barber and son How ard of White Rock visited in Belleville with daughter in law Mrs Howard Zech. Miss Maude McGlashan of Salina attended dressmaker show in Chicago. Roderick Cameron checked county affairs in Belleville. Multiple locals visitities, fair dates Sept 7 to 10, county fair push. Law updates on city water use and Theda Bara film Lure of Ambition at Princess Theatre Aug 2-3.
A brief note on morning routines centered on coffee at Star grocery. The line emphasizes consistency and quality in daily coffee habits.
A speaker expresses longing for a true personal home to plan and save for. They envision a garden with shrubs and trees they plant, and a space where furniture and storage suit interiors without cheap excess. The home should be secure from landlord failures and sudden sale.
Classifieds note a cow for sale and eight yearling calves available through Rev H P Smith and Chas Berggren. Social items list visitors and travels of local residents G E Faulconier, Mrs Carl Florell, Frank Cuthbertson family, Jennie Fulcomer and siblings, plus Blue Rapids resident Francis Boyakin. Scandia hosted a successful picnic with wins over Munden Jamestown and Hollis and high umpiring praise. Art and Gus Lind, part of the Lind Chappel act, praised for returning after 35 years, with thanks to locals and new friends.
River Side Park offers a pleasant state escape with ample shade and camping conveniences. The pavilion hosts a floor ideal for dancing, and every Sunday afternoon the orchestra performs a concert for visitors.
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