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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
Belleville Republicans elect J Al Sandell chairman W Copeland secretary and M B Sheceks treasurer at a meeting last Monday. Several candidates spoke briefly. A humorous note ends with Nobody knows who Bill Smith is and Nobody cares who Bill Smith is.
Mrs Almaarson sister of Olaf Enderud and Miss Tillie Holmes return to Fairview South Dakota after a brief visit with the Enderud and Chas. Nordman families following a few days in their company.
Albert Garman and Albert Segerhammar led the blue ribbon winners at the county fair. Garman’s male hog won first and was named the largest hog on the grounds. Segerhammar, a Copper Pig Club member, received a $5 premium for the best showing with sow and litter.
George Nimocks came back from Ottumwa Iowa on Wednesday after spending several days visiting relatives and attending a family reunion.
J P Alstrom Fred Anderson and A A Forsberg from Scandia attend the Old Settlers Reunion at White Rock today as the gathering brings local residents together for the event.
Trene Swanson returns for a brief vacation from her duties at the Santa Fe School of Telegraphy in Topeka. Her aunt Mrs. Ed. Cooper accompanies her home for the visit.
Bicycle in good condition offered by Lloyd McKenzie for eight dollars. Item appears in a local sale listing amid community notices.
Multiple large ranch tracts offered in Cheyenne County Kansas Yuma County Kansas Norton County Kansas Rooks County Kansas and surrounding areas. Lists sizes from 1120 to 2500 acres with deeded lands, state school sections, alfalfa, blue stem meadows, water, timber and improvements. Prices range from 17.50 to 45.00 per acre and emphasis on stock ranch suitability and reliability.
Fred Curren of Burr Oak traveled from Beatrice Friday night to stay with his father Mike Curren. He had gone to Beatrice seeking a specialist consultation for his health issues.
Mrs. A. M. Bettis and her daughter Merle visit Wynona Kansas where Mrs. Bettis assists her sister in law Mrs. F. F. Weller who is ill.
Mrs. A. E. Rockhold from Robison Kansas visits her mother Mrs. Ida Nordman in town with her daughter. They are staying with relatives and plan to attend events next Thursday.
Mrs. Enderud and children Roy and Cora traveled from Caldwell in a Willys Knight on Tuesday to visit with their son and brother Oluf Enderud and Mrs. F Enderud. They were joined by Mrs. Alma Tarson and Miss Lillie Thimes of Fairview South Dakota who had been visiting relatives in Kansas for several weeks.
J W Chase handling milk sales. J J Smith and family left Tuesday for Kansas City. Victor Erickson and family and Mrs. Bothberg visited Concordia on Wednesday. Colorado coal order being placed with Seandia Lumber Company.
Mrs Nettie Laird of Idaho Falls Idaho spent last week visiting her uncle Robert Brewster and family.
A gray sweater belonging to a child was lost Saturday evening in front of the post office. Finder is asked to leave it at the post office.
Paul Leweke departed Tuesday for Bartletsville Oklahoma to assist his uncle who operates several oil wells there.
August Forsberg is noted as taking up one mile with owner call and payment for a notice, indicating a local property or public notice entry in the period.
Mrs Sederlin and her niece Amiss Esther Peterson spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the Conrad Sederlin home in Dist 87 Hattie Rosa and Herman Newcomb returned Tuesday from Concordia where they had been visiting their grandparents.
Auction notice for 171 acres of bottom land and additional pasture land and up land. Offers at $8000 total with terms available. Fair improvements and possession date March 1. Contact W. Plotner.
A group of friends gathered at the Og bk Warner residence on Moy day afternoon to share a social hour with Abs Warner whose birthday had just passed. Guests included Mrs polio Sjobohn Abs O Fogelberg Als John Brandstrom Mrs Alfred OL son Miss Tlulda Edlund Ab rs A Isaacson and Justher Mrs A Westin Mrs dolfjoman Mrs Carolina Holmstrom Mrs Charley Peterson Mrs Caroline Granstedt Mrs Anta Boman Mr Bengston and Mrs Snyder.
Senator W. B. Gulick and D. J. Smith attended the Republican party council meeting in Topeka this week as Kansas Republicans discussed plans for Coffee Week at The Scandia Mercantile next week.
The will of the late A J Lofgren was admitted to probate on Tuesday of last week. P J Larson and John Sjoholm served as witnesses.
Mrs Jenny Jennings of Gretna Kansas visited her parents at Woodard Oklahoma this week and topped off her trip with a stop at the Jennings home.
Oscar Johnson visited his hometown for a brief stay Sunday, staying about five hours before departing on No. 6 after traveling from Camp Funston No. 7.
Mrs J J Smith entertained Saturday afternoon at her home on South Washington in honor of her daughter Holana s ninth birthday anniversary. The little girls played games posed for a picture and were later served a dainty luncheon. Those present were Alberta and Dorothy Larson Marceil Pre ble Velma Malott Hazel Swyhar Ruth Albro Ruth Peterson Alice Sahlen Ogda Blogm Dorothy Aspegren Dorothy and Agnes Jenson.
Seandia residents learn of the marriage of Ed Nondar to a New Mexico woman. The wedding took place on August 13.
A local notice urges residents to contact the esh agent in town to receive prompt delivery of oil and gasoline. The ad highlights quick service and availability through the designated agent.
A group of friends surprised Winifred Beckman last Saturday evening August 24 to celebrate her birthday. The gathering featured music and a three course lunch at midnight. Those present included Mrs John Larson, Mrs Ostberg and sons Teddy Melvin and Heywood, Mrs Swanson and daughter Emma, Miss Josie Nelson, Mrs William Wilson, Mrs Bloom and daughter Ogda.
A Washington led government show arrives in Topeka September 9 to 14 with a grand exhibit from the War Department. Visitors will see arms, grenades, bombs, battleship models, and army gear along with Navy weapons, mine rescue gear, and Commerce and Agriculture displays. The push aims to educate Kansans about military and industrial preparations and features a Browning machine gun and other iconic gear.
Mrs Ostberg entertained last Wednesday evening August 21 for Josie Nelson's birthday with a fine luncheon. The guests included Mr and Mrs Alfred Olson, Mrs Ohm Larson, Mrs B E Beelaman, Winnifred and Madeline, Emma Swanson, and Gust Wennerstein.
Beginning next Monday the limit on flour sales is removed. The substitution rate of twenty pounds of substitute per hundred pounds of flour remains, and the 24 pounds in town and 48 in the country sales cap is rescinded allowing sale in any quantity.
The display highlights unusual fishery products including whale and shark samples, sablefish, tanned skins, shells and cat shells in various stages of manufacture. It also features twelve panels detailing the purposes and accomplishments of government war activities, signaling federal endorsement and urging public participation.
The article argues a labor shortage in Kansas farms presses adoption of tractors to boost output. One man with a four bottom plow and motor can replace two teams, enabling more crops and livestock. The Free Fair plans power farming exhibits during September 9 to 14 in Topeka.
The Food Administration permanently bars The Moll Bakery of Olathe from producing bakery goods beyond bread and rolls. A prior temporary order was issued during an investigation that concluded the bakery used more than its flour allotment during the critical period for feeding the Allies with the 1917 crop.
Local ad previews a program at the Princess Theatre for Saturday August 31 featuring a film or show titled Jack and the.
The notice lists upcoming Universal releases including The Lion's Claws described as their latest and vast serial, premiering around September 19. It also highlights A Daughter of the Gods starring Annette Kellerman, billed as the world’s champion woman swimmer, set for Saturday, September 21.
A reader who heard stories by the fire can now view the Whole tale on screen. William Fox and a team of experts present Jack and the Beanstalk as a moving picture, bringing the princess, giant, and magical bean stalk to life for Saturday performances.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh at all stages through blood action and constitutional treatment. Proponents offer 100 dollars if any case fails to cure, urging readers to send testimonials and purchase from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. price five cents.
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