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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
11
Locals patronize the merchant who advertises and pity the one who does not. Star Grocery offers stockfish and Krafty candy specials. Miss Geneva Johnson stays with Mrs Roles while Ida Nordman visits Bellville. Mrs H A Richardson visits relatives in Omaha and DeWitt Nebr. The river froze quickly last Friday night and Saturday inviting youths to the skating scene.
A mixed list notes a purebred Duroc Jersey male purchase by Wray and Yolmson. Will Weislogel spent Sunday visiting family and works with contractor Grven in Manhattan this winter. B. E. Beckmay advocates advertising to attract business. Bills printed this week promote Christmas wares. Mrs. W. B. Rhodes departs Saturday for Guyman Oklahoma to spend winter with a relative.
Section Forman Baxter of the Rock Island visited his parents at Smith Center Sunday.
A blend of local notices lists a 400 lb heavy plotter for sale and a January officers’ installation, plus a Royal Neighbors gathering hosted by Julia Larson with guests including Dr. and Mrs. K. E. Ahrens and Florence Norden. Also reported are a fire at Permeso lumber yard, Masons’ annual election, and church programs at United Brethren and nearby parishes with Christmas plans and Sunday services.
Mrs Joe Barrett of Rydal was in town Wednesday visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Slwam Nichols and doing Christmas shopping. Frank Bettis, who has been in Nebraska for two months dusk ing corn, returns Monday after enlisting in Omaha and awaiting his car.
Mrs W B Rhodes entertained Tuesday evening with guests including Mrs Operia Kyam, Mrs L C Hicks, Mr Wm Garber, Mrs Zoraogee Raymon Exes, Geneva Johnson, and John Botts. The Holton Recorder critiques war supporters who avoid contributing to Red Cross and Liberty Loan drives and notes local lodge members and property disputes.
Mrs. ALM. Bettis entertained Merl Bettis and friends Monday evening for Merl's 13th birthday. The party featured games and singing followed by a two course luncheon. Guests included Helen Moller Marjorie Barrett Elizabeth Barrett Ruth Normdan Ruth Hendrix Lucile Wells Doris Hariig Eva Hohr Maude Brewster Bertha Lewekee Hazel Dorothy Helen Bettis Edna Robison Susie Mahan Rural Leweke and Jim Mahan.
A quaint writer spiritualizes Christmas decorations, linking evergreen plants to the Deity and the promise of eternal life. The piece contrasts serene church and home greenery with Riley’s vision of Christmas joy, families, and a world revived by love amid hardship.
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