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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

4

Price of Silence at the Princess theater draws locals

Local residents note upcoming show Price of Silence at the Princess. Various social visits are recorded including Mrs D A Ngwall and son Dean from Formosa with Mrs Adolf Nelson, Miss Dora Warner visiting Miss Ethel Grandstedt, and Mr and Mrs Grant Simms visiting Mr and Mrs W C Preble.

D A Ngwall Dean Formosa Adolf Nelson Dora Warner Belleville Ethel Grandstedt Grant Simms Republic W C Preble

Save the Quarters and See the Dollars Grow War Savings Stamps

Public notices urge readers to invest in War Savings stamps to support the war effort. The call emphasizes small quarterly deposits growing into larger future sums, framing it as a patriotic financial action.

Cuthbertsons Visit Norway With Daughter Sherrard Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Cuthbertson visited Monday and Tuesday at Norway with their daughter Mrs J C Sherrard and family.

Frank Cuthbertson Norway J C Sherrard

Invita tion Dance at City Hall Delights Local Youths

The city hall hosted an invitation dance Friday night with Grafanola music and reports of a very enjoyable time from local youths. Joe Brown and Ed Nondorf, who shipped cattle from New Mexico to St Joseph, returned Thursday for a short stay before resuming their trip.

Joe Brown Ed Nondorf New Mexico Sts Joseph Mr Brown

Mrs Blanche Werts Visits Smith Centre Family

Mrs Blanche Werts of Smith Centre stopped over Saturday on her way home from the State Sunday School Convention for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs F Cuthbertson. She left for her home Monday morning.

Blanche Werts Smith Centre F Cuthbertson

Local Notables and Community News Tidbits

Or al Bledsoe of Koshxonong Mo visiting brother O L Bledsoe and family. Mrs H Banks of Belleville visiting her father Wm Garber. Miss Lois Tebow to return from Salina May 1 to begin violin study. Mrs Chas Freed and daughter of Courtland visited Sophie Peterson. Water meter to be installed in school. Vera Sjoholm from Jamestown visiting Platt family. Lebanon water main froze, system down. J J Smith attends Good Roads meeting in Belleville. Henry Johnson sold four hogs weighing 1300 lb for 203.45. E J George named principal of Cordia High School. A Moren to Kansas City on business. Doctor Bobo advertises glasses. Mrs Fannie Curtis of Courtland spent day with F Hawkins. Rev A A Norden and family dined with I Ahrens. Oscar Johnson helped at F and M Bank during Mor ey’s absence. Auno Sandell reports location in Trenton N J with Pennsylvania Railroad.

Norden to Attend Lutheran District Meeting in Kansas

Rev. A. A. Norden left Monday for Mariadahl Kansas to attend the annual district meeting of the Lutheran church which convened there Tuesday.

A. A. Norden Mariadahl Kansas The Lutheran Church

Isaacson Dinner Hosts Noted Attendees

Mr and Mrs A Isaacson entertained at a dinner on Tuesday with Mr and Mrs C G Johnson and family plus Emil Isaac son Nathan and Noble Isaacson in attendance.

A Isaacson C G Johnson Emil Isaacson Nathan and Noble Isaacson

Jake Weislogel Improves After Illness This Winter

Jake Weislogel has been very ill all winter but is now up and about the house. He is regaining his strength and neighbors hope to see him back on the street soon.

Jake Weislogel

Sanol Promises Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An advertisement claims Sanol provides relief within 24 hours for kidney and bladder issues. It notes backache relief as well and lists pricing of 35c and 1.00 per bottle at the Palace Drug Store.

Sanol Palace Drug Store

Fuel saving from early closing of businesses praised

The policy to close all business places at six and open at eight seems effective in conserving fuel and saves a good amount daily, though the sight of all venues closed remains unusual.

Gunter Leases Building Vacated by Vinings for February Move

William Gunter recently leased the building vacated by Mr and Mrs Vining and plans to move around February 1. He has long sought more storage space but a suitable option was not available until now.

William Gunter

Tommy Doctor to Stage Public Fight at Scandia Farm

Tommy Doctor plans a public fight at the farm three miles east of Scandia on February 14 and will hold a clean-up sale before heading to Colorado in spring. An advertisement will appear in the Journal next week.

Tommy Doctor Scandia Colorado

Sanol Eczema Remedy Promoted at Palace Drug Store

An old remedy named Sanol Eczema Prescription is advertised as a guaranteed treatment for eczema and skin diseases. A 35 cent large trial bottle is offered at Palace Drug Store.

Palace Drug Store

Start Piano Lessons Now for Summer Recitals

Altha Tebow of Scandia Kansas urges beginning piano study early to prepare for two summer recitals. She notes the short season demands steady work to do justice to playing abilities.

Altha Tebow Scandia Kan

Obituary of Judge Caldwell Chronology From Scandia to Savannah

The obituary notes Judge Caldwell known to many in Scandia and Belleville. He came to Scandia in 1887 and entered banking, later moved to Belleville, retired in 1895, and returned to Savannah. He remained a Presbyterian member for nearly fifty years and held several church offices.

Savannah Judge Scandia Bellevill Caldwell Belleville Presbyterian Church

Red Cross Dinner Aims At Scandia Community Support

The local Red Cross group plans a Saturday dinner to aid the cause. It is billed as one of Scandia’s largest united efforts with nearly every family asked to contribute. Food solicitors expect strong response from the community.

Red Cross Scandia

Journal prints sale bill sized to fit the page

The Journal notes it can publish a sale bill of any size and format and perform the printing work neatly.

Ward Family Visits End Iowa Trip in Norca Return

Mr and Mrs J H Ward of Norca tur who had been in Iowa visiting stopped over on their return home to visit their son Guy Ward and family the latter part of last week.

J. H. Ward Norcatur Iowa Guy Ward Ernest Nelson Ed Jensen Arthur Ellingson A. Ellingson Will

Chan Cullers Joins Holt Manufacturing Gas Engine Dept

Chan Cullers returned to Peoria Illinois on Monday and will enter the employ of Holt Manufacturing Company in the gas engine department. The firm is producing tractors for the government.

Chan Cullers Peoria Ill Holt Manufacturing Co

Freeman Daniel and Will Mc Caul Close Farm Sale Sessions

Freeman Daniel closes his farm possession sessions and plans to move to southeastern Kansas. Will Mc Caul will relocate his family to Woomine after the sale.

Freeman Daniel Will McCaul Mr. Daniel Kansas Mr. McCaul Woomine

Johnsons Move From Headstrom Property on Washington St

Oscar Johnson and a family who had occupied the Headstrom property on Washington Street moved with his four sisters Misses Josie to Khey City late last week.

Oscar Johnson Washington St Mary Johnson Khey City Josie

Scandia High to Lengthen Term With Six-Day Weeks

Scandia High School will extend the term by holding six sessions per week instead of five. Superintendent Malott says the plan keeps students in school until work is finished and allows them to meet farm duties when most needed.

Scandia High School Supt Malott

Local residents urged to try services for proven results

Readers are encouraged to consider local workers who have done good work for others. The notice promises fre results from any line and invites the public to test their offerings themselves.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Pittsfield Mother

Mrs George Lewis of Pittsfield New York shares her experience with Chamberlains Cough Remedy claiming her five year old son recovered from a two to three week cold after using the product with rapid improvement within a few days.

Ed Seabolt Concordia Arvilla Williams Chamberlain George Lewis Pittsfield N. Y Chambeorhain

Young People class elects officers at church meeting

The A. Sk. Sunday School Young People’s class met in the church basement and elected Aaron Johnson as president Alfy Tingstrom as vice president Carrie Nystrom as secretary and treasurer. Committee chairmen were Altha Tebow friendship Anna Johnson spiritual Archie Tebow social. Oysters were served after the business meeting. Will Ellingson home on furlough with Arthur Ellingson family.

A. Sk Aaron Johnson Alfy Tingstrom Carrie Nystrom Altha Tebow Anna Johnson Archie Tebow

Letter from Fresno barbershop owner praises sanitary shop

Geo Holmes receives a letter from cousin Frank Blau now of Fresno California. Blau owns a five chair barber shop and claims it is the most sanitary and up to date in the city. He also reports a meeting with John Hansen, son of N Hansen, who has been away for fifteen years.

Geo. Holmes Frank Blau Fresno Calif Frank John Hansen N. Hansen

Scandia Journal Subscription Note from PLFL Strom

A 1918 letter from PL FL Strom of Wan Denar Sir to J W Plotner & Son in Scandia Kan explains limited travel due to lack of faster transport and sends a check for another year’s subscription with a friendly overlook of mailing lists and weekly thoughts.

Republic Kan J W Plotner Denar Sir Scandia Scandia Journal

Teddy Grandstedt Ninth Birthday Party

Teddy Grandstedt turned nine last Thursday and hosted a small birthday gathering with friends Hazel Soderquist and Ethel Grandstedt. A birthday cake with lit candles was prepared for the celebration.

Teddy Grandstedt Hazel Soderquist Ethel Grandstedt

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States the Bank OF Scandia G. W. Nimocks, Pres J. H. Sandell Finder Bess Whalford John Criss Wyoming Ff B Hall Charley Curtis Waynoka Okla John Lysholm G. W. Nimocks Phillipsburg Bank of Scandia August Johnson Courtland Cc. F. Erickson Rexall Agency Izodaks Vavasa RR Kel Nyall Park Davis and the Prescription Store Mahan Acropolis F Henry Topeka Valley Falls Mrs Henry Oral Bledsoe Koshxonong, Mo O. L. Bledsoe Mrs. H. Banks Wm. Garber Lois Tebow Salina Chas. Freed Sophie Peterson Vera Sjoholm Jamestown C. V. Platt Lebanon J. J.smith Henry Johnson E. J. George Lobanon Cacordia High School C D Peterson A. R. Moren Kansas City Bobo Fannie Curtis F. Hawkins Mrs. I. ?. Ahrens F. & M. Bank Mr. Morey Auno Sandell Trenton N. J Pennsylvania Railroad Minnie Albros Albro Sults Toldu Nord Greenbriar Beckman Cash Store the Journal Office
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