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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
4
Local residents attended a Scandia event and hosted Mr and Mrs Frank Eastman of Belleville as they prepare to move to Twin Falls Idaho. Social visits occur across Belleville and surrounding towns amid mild fall weather and upcoming Pleasant Vale School bazaar planned for December 13.
In the matter of the estate of Alfred Anderson deceased Letters Testamentary granted to Charles A. Othberg executor of the last will and testament dated December 5 1929. All persons having claims must present them for allowance within one year from the letters date or be barred.
Review extols The Cocoanuts as a landmark all talking all singing all dancing musical comedy. Marx Brothers headline with Irving Berlin score and new song When My Dreams Come True while Florida setting and lavish visuals amplify the laughs and star power.
An old Scandia friend recalls Claes Herrman and Hilda Granstedt planning a wedding. On the day, Herrman arrived with an ox team to the road to meet the justice of the peace George Johnson nearby. The bride allegedly spurned the chariot and walked the five miles instead.
The Purina Poultryman editor urged poultry enthusiasts to prioritize dry, well ventilated housing for hens. He cited varied costs, from under 100 dollars to 2500, stressing moisture control and regular litter changes to improve flock profitability.
A note mentions Purina Mills of St. Louis Missouri runs a Poultry Service Department that provides free poultry house plans to those planning or rebuilding homes for hens. The tip cites Purina feeds sold in Scandia by Earl Beeman of the Scandia Produce.
The Rock Island lines report total revenue freight car loadings of 1 645 090, up 64 351 from last year and the highest for any comparable period. Seven consecutive months show monthly loads exceeding those of any prior year, driven by stronger traffic in oil, stone sand and gravel, grain, and miscellaneous carload freight.
Mr and Mrs E Boman traveled to Belleville Saturday evening in what appears to be a routine local trip.
Mr and Mrs C FE of Albro spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren, enjoying a family social visit.
Supt and Mrs J D Andrews were in Concordia Saturday. Send in orders for Christmas trees Star Grocery. Buy in Scandia and save money on your Christmas purchases. Thank you. We thank the I C O Brothers for husking corn and friend Victor Erickson and the Rebekahs for dinner. Mr and Mrs Chas Hohman Card of Thanks to all who showed kindness during sickness and death of our mother. Floral offerings were beautiful Forsberg Children.
Illness updates for Mrs Nels Nelson and Mr Williams after pleurisy and illness. Readers offered old papers for sale at The Journal office. Mrs F D Andrews visited Minneapolis last weekend. Mr and Mrs W S Farlee visited Charley Shelhase. Christmas Gift Shop in Concordia. Residence property for sale on South Cloud with lights city water and sewer. bargain if taken soon by E W Beeman.
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