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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
5
The local baseball team has arranged a Sunday game with the Agenda aggregation on the home grounds Sunday afternoon. The Sas team was defeated by Agenda recently but the squad intends to rebound and change the record.
The Belleville issue promises guaranteed Exide work and invites readers to try it, presenting the program as a trusted option for local service needs. It emphasizes reliability and customer satisfaction as core offerings.
A sizable Republican gathering met at the Belleville Court House last Friday night to hear Senator Chas Curtis and Congressman Jas Strong discuss current issues. The speakers had earlier addressed the Narka Picnic, with J H Sandell presiding as county central committee chair.
The Republic County Farmers Union announces its annual picnic at Riverside Park on Wednesday September 1. The day features a morning program with Alfred Docking and M G Kirkpatrick, a basket dinner at noon, county sports in the afternoon, and a concluding dance in the pavilion in the evening.
A big meeting is planned for next Sunday evening at city hall to close the summer union services. Mr Wilcox of Kansas City representing the National Welfare League will speak. He is reputed a capable speaker and an urgent invitation is extended to all to attend. Services begin at 8 p m.
123 acres of bottom land near town with 100 acres cultivated 23 acres in pasture and timber. Includes a four room house a barn for eight head horses a hog house and wind mill. Moderately improved. For quick sale by J. W. Plotner.
J. W. Cridér offers fresh bread buns cookies pies and cakes for sale at the Valley House. Any customer may call to place standing orders for regular deliveries or pickups.
Kansas rail laws bar railroads from new freight and passenger rates within the state. Authorities say passenger fares may not exceed three cents per mile for those over 12, and half that for ages six to twelve. under twelve ride free when accompanied. Railroads must give 60 days notice before freight rate hikes. Today August 26 is the date for new nationwide charges, unless Kansas law is changed by the legislature.
Cloud County officials report Gulick ahead by five votes after canvass, while Concordia papers note excitement and claim counting irregularities. The state board and county records show discrepancies and no final action yet on the state senate nomination.
Scandia wrapped up the annual chautauqua amid storm damage to the tent. Performances moved to Belleville City Hall with the hit play The Brat drawing packed crowds. Local residents and County officials attended Curtis and Strong talks and many plan next year’s programs. The Republic County fair preparations begin with stock and agricultural displays urged for September 7 to 10.
Ralph T. Walker and Miss Florence Gingles married at the bride's home in Bethany on June 29. Walker will lead Scandia Schools this term and Mrs. Walker teaches mathematics and history at the high school. They are Corner University graduates and will reside at Bettiscottaz Fourth and Kansas after September 6.
A pretty home wedding was held Wednesday at four o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Anderson of Formosa. Their daughter Ella Edelia married Everett R. Ewer of Monte Rose Kaw with Miss Lynnie Patterson as bridesmaid. Rev. C. E. Husher officiated. A two course luncheon followed. Immediate family attended, and the couple will reside on a farm near Formoso, Kansas.
An advertisement extols Exide service stations as widely available with sub stations in nearly every town. It urges readers to try Exide once and promises continued use.
Parents urged to have children present at the school opening on September 6. Parents and students should consult the board of education or superintendent about work for the coming year. A detailed notice will appear next week by Ralph T. Walker, Superintendent.
A new Better Baby Department will offer health exams for children under school age at the Free Fair. A Public Health nurse from the Red Cross will lead the program with Miss Crow of Topeka in charge and help from Mrs Slayton the County Red Cross secretary and local physicians.
Republic celebrates its Harvest Home festival with events planned for September 23 and 24. Officials promise entertainment and community gatherings to mark the two day celebration.
A caller asks about an Exide Man in the area and notes a possible trip to Belleville as an alternative. The message suggests local inquiry and travel plans noting Belleville as nearby.
Farm listing for 160 acres located southeast of Lovewell Kansas with a four room dwelling and a new barn. Bargain offered for immediate sale with reasonable terms. Inquiries to Mrs CL Erickson or Bank of Seanda.
A man named Chas Tate was riding in the back seat when a Ford top struck it at a railroad crossing. He was thrown against the top support and his forehead sustained severe lacerations and bruising.
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