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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
7
The fourth annual Farm and Home Week will be held in Manhattan on February 27. Speakers will cover agriculture and rural development with a focus on practical improvements and education for farmers and communities.
The much talked of comedy Scandal comes to Concordia for the first time at the Brown Grand on Wednesday Feb 4th under Walter Hast. The show, praised as boudoir comedy, is staged by an specially selected cast to attract a large audience and advance seats are advised. A separate note lists sale dates for Harry Avery Feb 3 A. B. Johnson Feb 5 and HW Larson Feb 11.
Paul Erickson shipped a mixed car of stock to Kansas City in late last week. Mrs. C R McGregor was taken to Concordia hospital last Saturday and is improving. The gas pump at the former Scandia Mercantile location is being removed this week by Robert Doctor. Mrs. Tom King of Conad Nebraska visited her parents and returned home last Saturday. S J Summer plans to ship mules and cattle this week if transport is found. Sale ad offers fabricating oils greases and paints with salary or commission. Showings of Back to God’s Country advertised at Princess Theatre Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
Kodak owners seek the best finishing and enlarging services at Helton's in Concordia Kansas. A trial is all they ask.
Nell Shipman, star of Good Housekeeping adaptation Back to Gods Country from Wapi the Walrus, is shown embracing the wild beast in a moment that showcases her gentle handling of animals. Her bond with pets is highlighted as she risks touching the dangerous creature.
Dr Bobo eye service advertised with satisfaction guarantee. J R Hugo delivered two turkeys weighing thirty nine pounds to John Shotzman last Saturday. A P Nelson died at his daughter's home Mrs Menda Maxell after weeks of infirmity. Funeral from Lutheran church Friday at one. J M Livengood of Belleville seeks county attorney nomination on Republican ticket. The judge urges early start. Messages of thanks from Will A Hall and Walter A Erickson for kindness in bereavement. Bert Fulcomer suffers multiple misfortunes with a lost horse and a leg injury. Herbert Goodwin tending his farm duties locally.
The Robert E. Gordon Post No 1 Belleville Kansas invites Republic County ex service men and their families to a free dance at the I C O F Hall on February 4 1920 Light refreshments will be served A U S Army representative will discuss insurance and military topics He will distribute Liberty Buttons and Memorial Booklets Bring your discharge and send a card today for planning.
The local post urges ex service men and nurses to join the American Legion as it announces a national total over one million members with 140 posts in Kansas and 15 000 members. Dues are 1.50 at state and national level and 1.25 local until April 1 1920, including a Legion pin and a subscription to the Legion Weekly. Commander Paul M Scott and Adj A T Huntington call for enrollment February 4 1920.
The catalog lists stock for sale Thursday February 5 at A. B. Johnson sale. Items include a sorrel horse age 13 weight 1300 and 22 year old heifers fresh, plus a 15 month old Shorthorn bull from L. A. Nelby.
Three lots with a house and barn and other structures are for sale at a bargain. The house needs some repair and time from a buyer. Price is below value of bare lots. For details inquire at the Journal office.
Jake Weislagel directs that the items be brought to T. J. Mahaffey, a shop located over Florell's garage, for shoe repairs.
Tom iare appears as Dick Latham in Go West Young Man at the Princess Theatre next Tuesday. The story follows a wealth scion who quarrels with his father and travels with hoboes before becoming a true sheriff and reformer in a western town.
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