Nondorf Custody Case and Wheat Conservation Update
The case concerns care custody and control of minor Ruby Nondorf with James Edward Nondorf named as plaintiff. First published August 30 1917. The grain firm Wyman and Johnson received a federal license under wheat conservation and price fixing. Elevators and mills with licenses must provide receipts and shipments data and charge normal warehouse rates, not storing wheat beyond thirty days without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Nondorf
James Edward Nondorf
LL. N. Hendrix
Attest
Wm. Hay Clerk
Dist. Court
Wyman and Johnson
U B Church announces Sunday services and events
Scandia church schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Norway Sunday School also at 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p.m. Evening Sermon at 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Norway
Christian Endeavor
Speed 10 Burn at Kansas Free Fair
Twenty three races listed for trot ting pacing and running with a total purse of 7500 dollars to be divided among winners. The speed event draws racers and fans to the Kansas fairgrounds for a day of competition and betting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Free Fair
Specialist Wolfe to Visit Belleville for One Day
Dr Wolfe, a specialist based in Belleville, will be at the Yankee Inn Hotel on Thursday September 6 for one day from 9 am to 5 pm. He claims an absolute cure for piles using electrical treatment and stresses action over treatment. notes that he does not use knives or injections and treats many conditions beyond rectal issues. He has been visiting Belleville every four weeks for six years. Kansas Free Fair in Topeka September 10 to 16 features a fast half mile track, twenty four races, and total purses of 7050 with trotting pacing and running events including the Kansas Derby and other stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
United States
Belleville
Topeka
Wile
Dr. Haggman
Rand
Dr. Hageman
Journal publication from Scandia second class matter
The Journal of Scandia is printed by J. W. Plotner & Son and offered at a yearly subscription of 1 25. The notice confirms post office entry as second class matter and identifies the publisher.
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Scandia
Masonic Banquet Honors Colors Callers and War Sacrifices
At a recent Masonic gathering, few brethren spoke yet many touching remarks honored members called to the colors. Joe McGowan recounted selling a mule span to the government, warning men to avoid the hybrids for safety. Dr. Hageman urged civic duty and sacrifice as war looms, hoping for a quick victory and a return home for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGowan
Farmers urged to host Farm and Home Institute in Scandia
The note asks local farmers and residents if they want a Farm and Home Institute this winter. The Agricultural College Extension Division offers to arrange the institute and will add Scandia to the list if enough interest is shown. The message ends with a prompt to local farmers to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Scandia
Mr. Farmer
Publication summons against A J and Alta M Spain
A justice of the peace suit in Belleville Kansas orders A J Spain and Alta M Spain to answer by September 17 1917 in an action for dental work and materials totaling 30 dollars with 8 interest per year. An attachment issued against a hearse owned by the couple will be sold to satisfy the claim plus costs of 25 dollars. The sheriff of Republic County Kansas filed the attachment return. First published in the Scandia Journal August 30 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Spain
Alta M. Spain
S. A. Ingham
Belleville
State of
Kansas
Republic County
Divorce Petition in Republic County Court
You are notified that you are sued in the District Court of Republic County Kansas in a case where James Edward Nondorf is plaintiff and you are defendant. You must answer the petition by October 14, 1917 or the petition will be taken as true and a decree of absolute divorce granted to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Republic County
Kansas
James Edward Nondorf
Representative Helvering Declines Fort Sheridan Camp
Representative Guy Helvering of Kansas did not enter the second officers training camp at Fort Sheridan. He applied for admittance hoping Congress would finish by September 1. Returning to Washington, he learned the Ways and Means Committee would need weeks of revenue work, and he was urged to stay in Congress. Helvering hopes to enter the camp later if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Helvering
Kansas
Fort Sheridan
Helvering
Congress
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Welvering
Doctor promises quick cure for piles without surgery
C. G. Wolfe M D advertises painless pile treatment with no cutting tying ligature or caustic and guarantees cure or money back. Free confidential examination. Married women must bring husband to first visit. Office at 809 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas with sessions Fridays Saturdays Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Wolfe
Topeka
Kans
Grafton Nutter Defies Delays To Secure Movie Reels
Grafton Nutter, a Republic theater operator and past Journal printer helper, recounts a trek from Concordia to fetch misrouted film reels for his show. En route he and Mrs Nutter misplaced a pocketbook containing about twenty dollars, delaying their return.
Grafton’s Narrow Return Home From Scandia
In a rough night drive toward Concordia a blowout, car repairs, and near misses punctuate Grafton’s trek in a benzine bogey. He finally reaches Scandia, saves the theater night by finding a misplaced purge, and ends with a weary reflection on luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Pop
Grafton
Union Alls
Royal Theater
Ursa Major
Pleiades
Nutter
Warners
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Ethan
Samuel Pitcher Pumphan
Rochelle
Tue Genrau Company
New York
Castoria
the Centaur Company
New York City
U. B
Middle West
Dr. Wolfe
Yankee Inn
Scandia Zahdia, Kar
Journal
J. W. Plotner & Son Publishers
Mules
Eurdpd
Hahn
Republic
Germany
Body
Brite
W. HE. Kerby
Ek, S. Nelson
Scandia Journal
Fannie
Nondorf
Grafton Nutter
Wen
Film Exchange
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Courtland
Big Henry
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Kate
Kingdom Come
Mecca
KE. L. Vining
Bank of Scandia
G. W. Nimocks, Pres
J. H. Sandell
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