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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
11
The Rydal Giants host Scandia for an all home doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at the Scandia diamond. The Scandia school board sets outside pupil tuition at $2.00 a month citing rising costs and higher teacher wages.
Scandia teachers announce school begins Monday September 8 and urge all eligible pupils to attend. Attendance is compulsory for ages eight to fifteen, with rules on punctuality and excuses. Absence beyond ten days may require final exams. suspension reports due within four days of irregularities.
A vintage medical ad promotes The Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or via mail order two months for $1. Dr K W Hall based in St Louis invites testimonials.
A string of short notices shows Courtland and nearby residents traveling to cities such as Kansas City Cuba Washington county and Concordia. People named include Mrs Zora Egg I T Ayers Jalmar Smith and Grace Morris with health notes and family visits mentioned. Art Larson played two baseball games for Courtland with losses to Republic and Superior.
Mrs. Fred Collins and relatives visit A L Whitney in Belleville while Henry Liebeck plans a bread baking plant to meet rising Scandia demand. J W Chase buys two lots for $200 each near Vandeveet, moves an offstreetery building, and plans a future home. Louise Balmat returns from South Dakota as English meetings begin at the tent with rotating pastors.
The tent meetings under the Swedish M E church have been well attended and organizers hope for even larger crowds next week.
An opportunity seeks a person of good reference to travel by rail or with rig for a major stake of 250000 dollars. Capital salary listed at 1072 dollars per year plus expenses, salary paid weekly and expenses advanced. Address with stamp Jos A Alexander Scandia Kansas.
Classified ad from a Chicago wholesale and mail order house seeks an assistant manager for the county and adjoining territory. Salary twenty dollars weekly plus expenses. position permanent. No investment or experience required. spare time accepted. Send full particulars with self addressed envelope to General Manager at 131 Lake Street, Chicago.
Notice states Lots 232 233 934 308 304 305 belong to Peter Shotsman and are not for sale. Lutheran coffee social to be held next Wednesday September 5 at Mrs Charlotte Holmstroms home in town, after noon and evening, with cordial invitation to all.
A lecture event is announced at the M. E. Church in Scandia for Monday and Tuesday evening September 3 and 4. M T Yamatoto, a Japanese student at Kansas Wesleyan University, will discuss his country’s history and the recent war. The address comes highly recommended and the public is invited.
Registered Short Horn bull Superior Boy 2nd, three years old, dark red and very gentle. Leads well but cannot be used in herd any longer. V. E. Carlson, 9 miles west and 1 south of Scandia.
The Probate court heard today on the sanity of Wm West of Rydal a noted Scotch Plains farmer known for shrewd deals. His recent real estate moves sparked speculation about his ability to manage his affairs. The note mentions other local items and a large Woodmen Log Rolling event planned for October, expected to draw thousands who will need meals and services.
A foreign language town report notes Bohemians defeated natives 7 to 2 in a recent ball game in Cuba. The piece also includes scattered editorial lines about citizens and dining.
A note indicates eggs were exchanged for meat involving WEISLOGEL and GOOLD. A yearly subscription offer accompanies each wedding stationery box printed at the JOURNAL office.
A short notice from L. A. Seabolt states that after trading, payment is due in cash for eggs and promises the highest market price. No date or location is provided.
C G Wilson visited Belleville Friday and A B Kimball has rented the Walker house and will move in once necessary repairs are completed.
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