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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
7
Those who subscribed to the second Liberty loan may obtain the bonds now arriving from the Federal Reserve Bank. The 4 percent bonds replace the first issue 3 1/2 percent, while the 3 1/2 percent bonds have not yet been received but are expected soon. The exchange privilege for first issue bonds expires May 15, so holders should swap now if desired.
For sale dairy cattle and hogs including Duroc Jersey and Poland China males. 160 acre farm for rent via Bank of Scandia. Local event notices include June Caprice in Modern Cindrilla at Princess theater and a social tea at the Methodist church with lunch.
S. J. Summer advertises good mares for sale and a prompt purchase offer for country scrap iron. John Botts and C. L. Tebow are noted in local notices about Drainage District No. 1 elections and board activity. The report mentions a quiet meeting with no other business of note and a local printer offering to print a gate bill.
Funeral services were held for Miss Milda Nelson in Wayne last Friday. Editor Lewis of Norway News brought E H Bartlett to Scandia to view Rock Island for Wichita. Will Ellingson returned from St. Louis for a brief visit and continues in Quartermaster duties with furlough until Friday. Mrs B E Beckman noted the marriage of Dora Johnson to William Godfrey of St Louis and the couple plan to move to Chicago next spring.
Miss Sophia Peterson entertained Tuesday evening the N. O. Y. E. club at her home on Kansas Avenue. The guests included Mrs. Chas. Freed of Courtland Mrs. Eva Waite Mrs Norden Mrs. E. P. Ahrens and Miss Florence Norden. A two course lunch was served.
Wm Rollins arrived from Junction City with initial information on the Camp Funston bank robbery last Friday. Quincy Blosser sent four carloads of fat cattle Tuesday expecting top market prices as the lot is in excellent shape.
Victor Anderson and family, visiting since Christmas at Kirk, Neb, return home Wednesday. They will stay until about May 1 before moving back to Scandia. Vic has purchased John Larson’s property at the north edge of town and will join the ice business after this year.
Thos Hay and Mrs. Hay holidayed in California enjoying diverse sights from Catalina Islands to Los Angeles. They attended the Rose carnival in Pasadena on New Year’s Day and saw the submarine gardens. They returned by way of Chicago where severe snowstorms delayed travel and blocked transport. Mrs. Hay brought home California roses and a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McGlashan was noted. Dr E Wyman learned of his brothers’ death in Galesburg, Illinois.
Daniel and McCaul dated January 29 while Carl Johnson and Louis Johnson have February 6 and February 14 dates respectively. Sanol touts kidney and bladder relief within 24 hours and Palace Drug Store offers 385c and 1.00 per bottle. Lawrence Nimocks and John Larson suffered frozen feet after their car stalled near Rackley and Al ber Moe's place last Friday. they found shelter at Moe's. A bottle of Sand Prescription and a skin tonic claim to clear complexion and treat eczema and black heads with a 3k trial.
A committee from Mankato investigating the Concordia Electric Light Company finds the firm doing its best under current fuel conditions. Last week’s service was very good and the wording “Let there be light” appears in Formoso New Era.
Have your eyes tested and glasses fitted by Doctor Bobo with a guarantee of satisfaction. This notice promotes eyewear service and eye care.
W R Stubbs announces candidacy for the U S Senate nomination amid criticism from opponents. The piece notes Arthur Capper’s challenge and hints at timing. The Journal covers farmers selling livestock via local ads, offering quick disposal through Scandia 112 or Farmerag 66 listings.
Mr Gy Strongs and family lie bedfast with measles while Mrs Celia Bowling and family visit I N Voorhies. Jennie Fraser suffers ear ache from measles. Wm Nichols children recover from illness. Mary Lash cares for her daughter at Fraser home. Red Top school reports low attendance, three pupils on Friday. Neva Griffeth attends Concordia business college. Earl Voorhies helps with Monday butchering. Harold Bowling away due to cold. Bessie Fulcomer and Rose Bowling enjoy fresh air driving to school. Lester and Floyd McCormick suffer minor burns from an oil can explosion. Very cold weather with snowfall noted.
When backache signals trouble Sanol is promoted as a remedy for liver kidneys and bladder. A trial 85c bottle is offered to convince buyers with Palace Drug Store as the outlet.
A New York attorney cites fifty one divorce cases as evidence of a slight increase caused by imaginative infidelity. He argues couples spill hearsay and blame past life faults, while praising The Other Man's Wife play for its intense portrayal and just ending. Tickets are on sale at Arbuthnot's Drug Store for January 22 at the opera house in Belleville Kansas.
An advertisement claims Chamberlain Tablets restored Mary to health. It notes the tablets cost 25 cents and asserts worth trying for stomach troubles.
A brief listing notes a five week old call for sale by Mrs Maxell. Details are minimal but indicate a sale notice for a cleaning or household item.
Gust Isaacson, longtime resident four miles west of Sherdahl, died suddenly at his home in the early hours. The family. one son Albin in the army at Camp Dohin, another grandchild in Quebec, Canada. Funeral services to be held at the Lutheran Church on Saturday or Sunday.
Ralph Parlette calls textbooks in the University of Hard Knocks bumps and receipts last Friday left a deficit of 35 or 40 dollars. Rev. Boyce notes the lecture course committee received an abridged volume for its school of experience. Is your subscription paid up.
Mr and Mrs Will Stelzer visit ed in Bellevue Thursday. Emil Isaacson plans to switch to Shorthorns, already owning five thoroughbred cows and aiming to replace grade cattle with Shorthorns. Sand Eczema Prescription and Sa nol advertised as remedies with a trial bottle offer.
Mrs. George Lewis of Pittsford New York commends Champlain's Cough Remedy after her five year old son recovered from a persistent cold. She reports a rapid improvement within days following use and no lingering symptoms.
Lieut Jerry Kershner informs friends in Scandia he is now at Chickamauga Park Tennessee beside Missionary Ridge. Scandia Scandia Norwy note coal shortages stop services. Sunday school resumes regular sessions. Chicken pie dinner January 23 with Epworth League fund raiser for Emanuel Home at Clay Center. Second quarterly conference to follow supper.
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