Scandia Journal Post Office Entry Noted
An item notes the Scandia Journal being entered at the post office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
2
An item notes the Scandia Journal being entered at the post office as second class matter.
The notice outlines subscription price one dollar per year in advance and advertising rates ten cents per column inch for display, with six word lines for local insertions and special contract rates. It bans personal checks and requires cash with copy, plus charges twenty five cents for a card of thanks.
John Nixon and wife visited Republic City on Saturday. Various residents, including Miss Iedsie Williams, Mrs. Jol Simmons, Miss Grace Scrivner, and Mrs. Agnes Jones, are noted for illness, visits, or calls. Stephen Lovewell and family spent Sunday with his father, and Grant Lovewell is ill with typhoid fever. The Formosa tournament drew a county crowd.
Mrs. Ollie Lane sold crab apples in Lovewell on Tuesday. The Lynn girls shopped in Lovewell Tuesday. John Leece plans an addition to his barn. Clarence Flech hauled wheat to town Tuesday. Mrs. E. M. Shaver called at Sleepy Hollow Tuesday. Mrs. Kate Scrivner received sweets by mail for the McGlashan-Collister wedding. Jim Platt bought harness at Lovewell Hardware Co. Wednesday. A lightning strike Tuesday killed a horse for Steve Williams. Miss Hazel Poole visited Mrs. Mary Stover Tuesday afternoon. Steve Williams and wife with Geo Dancy and partner were hosted at the Stoffer home last Sunday. Miss Larie Warren was under a doctor last week. Dr. Maxie's wife of Webber died Sunday after a short illness. Charley Peterson and family returned to Goodland Wednesday. Mrs. Peterson plans an mountain outing.
A glimpse into Puritan Sunday discipline from Mrs. Earle's Sabbath in Puritan New England. The record notes Jonathan and Susanna Smith fined five shillings and costs for smiling in church and in 1670 John Lewis and Sarah Chapman were tried for sitting together on the Lord's day under an apple tree.
The Ivy Harmless column reports that German architects and builders declare ivy does not dampen walls. They say clinging tendrils absorb moisture and leaves shield walls from weather, with no evidence ivy roots damage foundations of stone structures.
A doctor discusses fantastical causes for a woman's injuries, suggesting a animal attack and a fall from height, then an earthquake, before revealing the real reason she was hurt: she sought a remnant at the January sale.
Off the coast of Scotland patches of straw bedding floated as solan geese gathered every wisp and sea weed to build nests even as they prepared to depart for winter migration.
A fragment mentions an individual dismissing effort to produce a play, questioning visibility and motivation. The text shows a drama context with stage concerns and a dialogue about attempting despite uncertainty. No further names or concrete details are readable.
The eager writer says the town mayor threatens to block the project. He pledges to rehearse immediately and asks the author to serve as press agent in addition to writer, signaling a bold move to promote the work.
A terse dialogue records strained remarks about Flibbits health with questions about his discharge and recovery. The exchange notes he is in hospital and hints at unassisted status. No further details are provided in the fragment.
In Republic County Kansas the probate court issued letters of administration with the will annexed to D A Nywall for the estate of Charles Nordmark deceased on July 18 1912 Nywall has qualified as administrator Dated Belleville Kansas July 18 1912 First published in the Scandia Journal July 26 1912. House Concurrent Resolution No 3 proposes to amend the Kansas constitution granting equal rights to women and to be submitted to electors in 1912 with the title Amendment to the constitution granting equal right and privileges to women.
An old ad promotes Dr. King's Life Pills claiming the product boosts strength, complexion, breath, and cheer to win a husband. It markets easy, safe, and sure results for 25 cents at druggists.
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