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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
2
A Burlingame Chronicle letter denounces Democratic claims that voters should abandon party lines to back a pro war policy. The author argues Republicans have supported Wilson’s war measures and urges supporters to back clean, capable Republican candidates in 1918.
Kansas hog breeders show strong numbers with record entries at Topeka fairgrounds. Two new swine barns rise to house the larger display as war demand and patriotism boost production. The Kansas Duree Jersey and Poland China Futurities highlight the event with intensified competition.
Real estate listing offering multiple stock and grain ranches across Cheyenne, Norton, Yuma, and Rooks counties in Kansas and Nebraska. Properties include 8 miles from Benkelman Nebraska, Hackberry area near St. Frances Kansas, and Denkmars on Solomon River. Prices range from 17.50 to 30.00 per acre with extensive pasture, water, improvements, and rail access. Includes promotions by William Wohlford and assurances of quality grass and fit for cattle farming.
Food Administration reports 141 million bushels of wheat and 844.6 million pounds of meat sent to Allied nations and U.S. forces overseas in 1917-18, valued at 1.4 billion dollars, reflecting voluntary conservation amid domestic shortages and Hoover’s letter to Wilson.
The report notes 1917-18 exports of wheat and rye to Allied nations totaling about 154 million bushels with additional 10 million to neutrals. Hoover highlights limited carryover and the effort of American farmers and especially women in meeting food shortages. He stresses the nation united against Germany and the challenging harvest.
Belleville Kansas hosts the Local Board Office registration on Saturday August 24 1918 for Republic County boys who have turned 21 since June 1818 and before August 24 1918. Hours run 7 a m to 9 p m. Chairman Marbuthnot issues details and notes 18 to 21 31 to 45 draft legislation pending in Congress.
The editor received a fine muskmelon raised by Chas Nordman near the Republican river. The Hicks brand melon weighs ten pounds with eleven and a half inch diameter and thirty six inch circumference. Senator Gulick provided four large Mango peppers noted as among the region's biggest. The peppers fed seven people for three meals.
Letters from Earl Schwahn, a member of the Scan dia boys, describe his second front-line action in France with the marines. He reports heavy shell and machine gun fire since the 18th and notes the loss and wounding of several comrades while awaiting further word about Stan. He mentions reading the Chicago Tribune and the New York Herald for army news.
Two Paris based newspapers publish a daily in Paris noting the Scandia journal size. The speaker recounts two months without money and reports receiving socks locally. They describe finding a new pair of German knitted socks in a town they occupied and praise the ribbed knit finish.
The Princess shows a galaxy of world stars in feature films and serials. August lineups include The Burglar on Aug 24 and Wanted a Mother with Madge Evans on Aug 27, plus Jack and the Bean Stalk on Aug 31. September offerings include The Lion's Claws and Pershing's Crusaders with Annette Kellerman starring in A Daughter of the Gods.
The Siebenborn family expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors who offered help during their father’s illness and death. They thank the choir for its service at the funeral.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers a $100 reward for any unsolved case and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with retail price 75 cents.
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