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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
8
The column lists visitors and residents in town life. John Hemberger travels to Cuba, Mrs. Beal visits from Clydé, Walter Beeler returns from Concordia, and George Hill visits from Concordia. It mentions prices for creamery butter, prairie chickens at about fifteen dollars, and ongoing rain. School starts Monday and October nears. other briefs note typhoid recovery and pension awards for Stoy Ware and William Brown.
Misses Sarah Nelson Mable Heaton and Burl Nelson enjoy Formosa Friday events while John Cullers tours the state fair in Des Moines Iowa. He has a carload of buggies and a wagon set for sale here soon.
The confirmation class exercises took place at the Lutheran church last Sunday. The confirmands were Regina Maxell, Ayerda Aberg, Amanda Olson and Edwin Olson.
Ole Olson and son Julius arrived from Norway Tuesday renewing faith in the JourNaL. Julius accepts a professorship at Simmons College in Abilene and will reside there. A Séandia man reached Belleville on Wednesday to watch the Bloomer girls win 3 to 0, pulling through the mud.
Mrs. Eva and Miss Della Booze traveled to Cuba on Wednesday. Miss Booze runs a school near that region and plans related activities there.
A newspaper snippet notes Miss Wisie Cooper slowly recovering from typhoid fever. It also mentions Senator Shoup of Idaho, known for facing entrances in rooms and restaurants, reflecting his vigilant, frontier scout past and long tenure in the United States Senate.
A Baltimore Americas report quotes a patient who refuses a full course of treatment, expressing a desire to learn and choose only essential measures while acknowledging the potential consequences as flowers wither.
The United Brethren Sunday school picnic took place at city hall park due to wet weather but remained an enjoyable event for all attendees.
Capt. N. M. Nelson has resigned as captain of Co. K. Rumor says he will enter the Theological Seminary at Rock Island this fall to prepare for the ministerial field.
KE.lu Glasgow is commissioned to the rank of Captain in the Artillery after four years of army life. The note praises his rapid ascent compared with peers who spent longer in service without similar advancement.
W J Bailey and Henry Allen will address a Scan dia city hall gathering Friday evening September 19. Allen, editor of the Ottawa Herald, is hailed as the wittiest speaker in Kansas, with Tom McNeal also noted. A treat is promised for attendees.
Nine month old child of Albert Goldstein caught its finger in the cog wheels of a sickle grinder on Wednesday and had to have the second joint amputated. Dr. Ekblad attended and dressed the wound.
Mrs A R Morey- is laid up with a sprained ankle after being thrown from a wagon on the way to a social at Mr Doc tor's last Friday evening.
The Haos Hiestaly line from Nice to Laghet via La Turble would use large electric motor cars powered by overhead wires fed by central electrical works. Two parallel aerial wires carry current, one for ascent and one for descent, enabling energy efficiency and space saving without accumulators, and allowing easy passage around obstacles.
Miss Ray Swanson youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Swanson will attend Bethany College at Lindsborg this year. School begins next week. Fred Bulkley visited from Salina to spend time with his parents Mr and Mrs G Bulkley. The Presbyterian Calendar social will be held in the city hall park Friday evening August 29 with ice cream and cake for a small extra charge.
The Swedish Methodist Church congregation surprised Rev Mavell and his family with a donation party Wednesday afternoon. Rev Oden and his wife from Kackley attended by invitation. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed a delightful visit. Proceeds totaled 38 dollars as Mr Maxwell thanks attendees.
A Chicago Journal excerpt emphasizes that a woman desires genuine love and verbal appreciation. It notes that thoughtful, respectful behavior and companionship from a husband bring happiness, often more than material gifts, and counters the idea of a woman as mere housework.
A compilation of aphorisms about cheerfulness as a promoter of life and productivity. Notable lines note cheerfulness improves outlooks, promotes labor joy, and contrasts bleak seasons with sunlit effort. Includes attributions to Addison Fuller Carlyle Colton and a Boston Housekeeper edition.
A satirical note from the Atchison Globe on social standings. It quips that women sniff at others when a plain woman marries well and jokes on savings and domestic bossing. A local Atchison school teacher allegedly requires pupils to read the president's message for misbehavior.
A passenger engine on first class roads averages about 35 000 miles per year or around 100 miles daily. It consumes roughly seventy pounds of coal per mile. The life of an engine is about sixteen years.
London Daily Mail war correspondent Julian Ralph, invalided home, states his injuries are not likely permanent and plans to return to the United States in the fall to deliver a series of lectures.
Russia lists 459 fighting vessels, 658 heavy guns and 4 308 secondary and machine guns. Japan shows 146 fighting vessels, 178 heavy guns and 1 312 secondary and machine guns.
Queen Margherita of Italy reportedly possesses the world’s most beautiful bicycle with wheels of gold and a frame lavishly inlaid with jewels and mother of pearl. The tale highlights royal taste and opulence in a historical fashion.
Rudolph Oden and his sister from Kackley visited Reverend Maxell on Monday, sharing a courtesy call and parish greetings.
An ice cream social will be held at the Swedish Methodist church on Wednesday evening Sept. 3 in connection with the conference reception. Speeches will be made by former pastors and ice cream served on the lawn if weather permits. A charge of ten cents will be made. All are cordially invited. Eu Caaprer E. P.
The Swedish Methodist Conference starts Sunday August 31 with formal sessions from Thursday September 4. Evening meetings run most days. English is used in sessions. Speaker lineup includes Dr M C Mason of Cincinnati and Rev Henry J Coker of Emporia. Bishop J W Hamilton will preach at 10 30 A M September 7 in City Hall or park.
The note urges visiting the uncle and mentions Jake in a casual prompt. It implies a reminder to check updates and see the uncle soon.
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