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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
1
The Journal notes A Q Miller of Belleville as a potential state printer candidate, praising his public service and Republican credentials. It mentions Miller’s popularity in Thome and statewide respect among professionals, with supporters urging him to run.
A compact poem criticizes the Kaiser with humor about shortages and hardship. It contrasts meatless Tuesdays and heatless homes with barrooms, coffee, and clothing becoming treatless and seatless, reflecting wartime sacrifice.
Weather from the snow storm reduced attendance across the county. Agenda rural High School seeks improvement to a 75 enrollment, while Spector High School ranks with accredited schools after visit. Spelling contests will proceed countywide. circulars will outline arrangements. Central county seat commencement planned for the Common Schools. Graduates must submit an original 600 word composition on ink paper, not in Bookish form, for possible inclusion. A new diploma style will be awarded to successful examinees. Bi monthly check sheets will be issued.
ZORA EGG and RAYMOND EGG petition to the Republic County Kansas District Court for name changes to Garber. The notice states hearing as soon after the first publication dated January 17 1918 with Zora Beg as next friend and Fr S Nelson attorney for petitioners.
An ad urges readers with stomach troubles to try Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims many have been restored to health and notes the tablets cost only a few cents, making a trial worthwhile.
The Republic County board convened in Belleville Kansas January 14 1918 with H H Smith as chairman C G Aspegren absent until 3 PM due to poor road conditions. Attendees included A Cory FE S&S Nelson county attorney and M L Hill deputy county clerk.
The board elected E Cory chairman for 1918 after a motion by C G Aspegren and second by H H Smith. They opened a janitor bid from Wm Hadley at 55.00 monthly and reviewed contracts for county health officer and county doctor.
The minutes note no further business before adjournment by Frank Rieman with M L Hill as deputy county clerk, listing Rasmussen Union Township Mitchell Washington Township and J G Freed White Rock Township.
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