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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
Scandia Journal notes postage and pricing details for the Scandia paper. It mentions J W Plotner & Son as publishers and provides a yearly rate of 1.25 dollars. A fragment references Cooper visiting from Kansas City and working at the Federal Reserve Bank, describing his satisfaction with the job.
Property owners warn that singing is strictly forbidden on the described parcels in sections 82 32 and 5 and adjacent halves and quarters with references to government survey designations. Paul Moe and manager Munson are noted in connection with theater promotion and a notable attraction featuring Theda Bara and a Grigi Fox picture.
Mr and Mrs Charles Halmstrom and baby along with Mrs Charlotte Halmstrom left Sunday to spend the holiday season. Oscar Dahl joined in Kansas City while Mrs J W Grider visits with sister Mrs J C Mil and daughter in Indiana. The group traveled from Colorado and made a brief stop here Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Bert Fulcomer hosted a Christmas dinner for relatives and friends. Attendees included Chas Tate and family Mr and Mrs Wm Morley Grant Fulcomer and family J A Carpenter and family Chas Fulcomer and Elmer Henry.
W H Li, the Kansas district collector, formats public notices as lively news matter and sends them to Kansas papers. The editor objects to being treated as a joke and argues a government official should exercise more discretion in publishing such notices.
Advertisement for mares weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds offered by Sam Summer. Buyer may return mares if not as represented and receive a full refund. See them at the barn.
Mr and Mrs Fred Granstedt hosted a Christmas gathering for relatives and friends in honor of their brother Lieut A A Granstedt who departed that night for New York to await transport to France. A large noon dinner and a pleasant day were shared despite sad circumstances with many families attending.
A list of families in Topeka and nearby towns sharing Christmas dinners and visits. Names include Wes, Biiden, Linden, Johnsons of Cawker City, Cooper, Ward, Granstedt, Preble, Slopansky, Olson, Hohr, Davis, Wyatt, Welch, Forsberg, and Sandell as relatives and friends in multiple households across the region.
Miss Flocg e McCaul and Emet Lansson married at the McCaul home at noon on Sunday December 23. About sixty guests attended the ceremony and dinner, with congratulations from relatives and friends. The couple will reside east of Kackley on the John Nelson farm after February.
The U B Church invites worshippers to Sunday events with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Evening worship follows at 7 30 p m with a seasonally themed sermon. Christian endeavor meets at 7 15 p m.
The Epworth League plans a social New Year’s Eve at 8 p m December 31 with a short program and refreshments for 10 cents followed by a watch night service at 10 30 p m. All are invited to attend.
The Christmas entertainment was a success and the children enjoyed the program and the prepared treat. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Morning worship and communion at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor WJ. C. Boyce invites all to worship with them.
Marie Brand born December 13 1880 in Hedemarkeng Amt Norway came to America May 17 1905. Married Albert Larson November 14 1906 five children and four daughters born. Died December 23 1917 at home aged 37 years. Survived by husband five children a brother Otto Brand in America and extensive family in Norway. Lutheran faith up to death. May heaven bless her family. F Henry SB obituary note.
A district 87 New Year greeting leads to a roundup of community activities. Neighbors of John Williams harvested fodder on Wednesday 1181 week 23, while families visit relatives and attend a Christmas program. Local residents report health updates and social visits across Kerwin Scandia Belleville Jamestown and Norway.
The Union News lists local events including a child sick with appendicitis sent to Hebron hospital, family visits from Abilene Colorado and Belleville, a measles illness, box supper at Victory, and multiple social visits and travel by residents such as Miss Jennie Sandell, Leslie Johnson, and J. T. Johnson.
Reported incidents include illness and visits among Belleville Talmo and Union Valley residents with stomach trouble and other ailments. Election notice and stock fish sale announced for January events with G A Nystrom chairing the drainage district meeting in Scandia on January 3 1918.
A new book claims a comprehensive explanation of cancer and its successful treatment without surgery and is offered free. Interested readers are urged to request a copy from O. A. Johnson M D Suite 500 1320 Main St Kansas City Missouri.
A child prone to croup shows hoarseness as the first sign. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the onset of hoarseness to ward off the attack and avoid danger and anxiety.
Sanol claims relief from kidney and bladder issues within 24 hours. Advertisement notes backache relief as well. Available at Palace Drug Store priced 35c or $1.00 per bottle.
The A. H. T. A. No. 271 offers a fifty dollar reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from any member. G. A. Nystrom serves as president.
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