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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
3
Notice prohibits hunting on the described lands in section 32 township 2 range 4. The notice names Paul Moe and specifies parcels SW 1-4 Sec 32 NE 1-4 and E 1-2 of NW 1-4 Sec 32. Trespassers warned and subject to penalties.
War fund contributors are listed with small donations from Thos West Sr to H S Johnson and A M Poage. Local ads promote Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach issues, skin tonics at Palace Drug, Beckman’s store bargains, and a large acreage sale near Oberlin Kansas. Luther Bouska departs for Austin Tex to join aviation training.
A church program lists Miss Alba Tebow and Rev H M Templin among speakers and choir members. It notes offerings, Sunday School, and various church groups with duties and officers, including trustees and building committee, for a 10:45 A.M. service.
The report lists large grain outputs and shortfalls for 1916 and 1917, including a rise of 1 000 000 000 bushels but deficits vs prior years. It notes declines in sheep cattle and hog numbers, a lower wheat yield than five year average, and a major urbanization trend with city populations rising while rural declines continue.
Scandia business men set next Saturday for holiday openings inviting the community to shop as stores display holiday trimmings and bargains. Beckman’s is highlighted for holiday purchases as local activity includes a Thanksgiving football win by Mankato over Scandia and church events led by Dr Harmon.
Postmaster Ellingson warns next three weeks will bring the largest mail volume in service history amid transportation and labor shortages. He urges mailing Christmas packages now with deadlines: military cantonments eight days before Christmas, adjoining states by December 17, distant states by December 14, and to mark outside as do not open until Christmas. Vendors urged to shop in Scandia. Rev A A Norden travels to Concordia for Lutheran services. L C Hohr family attends Hohr sister’s wedding in Clifton. Ed Wires decorates Palace drug store for Christmas with bells, festoons and lights. John Ingebritson to spend holidays in Oregon, return mid January.
John A. Freeburg of Fort Stockton bought forty irrigated acres in Leon Valley. He notes eighteen artesian wells furnish water, contrasting with widespread drought and dying cattle as ponds dry up and windmills strain in the Southwest. Josie Fullen opens a novelty store in the Larson building December 8.
Sunday School will begin at 10:00 a.m. with no preaching due to dedicational services at the M E church. Pastor B F Henry notes the change and directs attendance.
A local advertisement urges readers to have eye tests and glasses fitted by Doctor Bobo with a satisfaction guarantee.
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