Delegate elected closes shop for Kansas City convention
Frank Swanson announces his shop will be closed July 8 to 14 to attend the BR. L. Convention in Kansas City. Others report Miss Bliss visiting Scandia, Godfrey Dray line delivering threshers coal, Eli Shafer and family at Courtland, and Miss Josephine Nelson and Adolph returning from Topeka after visiting relatives and a Sells-Floty Show position.
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BR. L
Kansas City
Frank Swanson
Godfrey Dray
Scandia, Lb’r Co
Eli Shafer
Courtland
Josephine Nelson
Adolph
Topeka
Rydal Grain Merchant Receives Masonry Degree
Ww. B Mikesell, a grain merchant in Rydal, was awarded the Fellow Craft degree in Masonry on Monday night. Rev. Norden led a group to a service near Concordia last Sunday, with many attendees but no complete crowd list available.
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Mikesell
Rydal
Rev. Norden
Concordia
Auto
Local Happenings and Family Visits In Clifton Area
Miss Carrie Hobr of Clifton will spend the Fourth with her brother L. C. and family. J J Smith and Elmer E Anderson were initiated into Masonry at Lebanon lodge 221. Mrs Gale returned from Kanopolis to visit relatives with her mother Mrs F A Andrews 81. They plan to visit Colo. soon to see Mrs Gales sons. Jesse Gale aided his father Rev Gale who is learning to drive the Meade car.
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Carrie Hobr
Clifton
L. C
J. J. Smith
Elmer E. Anderson
Lebanon Lodge
Jesse Gale
Smith Co
Rev. Gale
New Phone Directories Out For Scandia Co
Mrs. Troutman of Topeka spoke at the M. E. church Tuesday evening before a small audience. She works with the Womans missionary Society and spoke at the Swedish M. E. Church Wednesday evening.
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Scandia Telephone Co
Rainy Week Turns Drier In Local County Weather
Light showers and two-inch rains were reported across the county early in the week but by Wednesday the vicinity had not seen further precipitation. No major weather events or warnings are listed.
Eggs Taken in Trade at Peter Sons Meat Market
Rev. Gale has been in the country the past two weeks working in the harvest field. Mrs. O. M. Easton visited from Munden on Sunday and returned home in the evening. her mother, Mrs. D. C. Hill, accompanied her for a visit.
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Petersons
Gale
Freeburg Elected President of Republic Co
J A Freeburg has been elected president of the Republic Co Telephone Co. He has extensive connections with allied companies and improvements are being discussed. The write up urges cooperation with Scandia Independent Co and Republic Co for better service.
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J. A. Freeburg
Republic Co. Telephone Co
Scandia, Independent Co
Republic Co
Mrs Schafer Rebounding From Severe Illness at Home
Mrs J Schafer is recovering from a severe illness last week and is able to be about the house.
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J. Schafer
Union minister fills appointments after Baldwin Theological training
Rev. Clyde Hall of Union recently back from Baldwin Theological School filled Rev. Van Gundy's appointments here and at Chapel Sunday. He has been in Sedgwick County the past week on business.
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Clyde Hall
Union
Baldwin
van Gundy
Sedgwick Co
Death brushes Genevieve Hensley in Kissine Florida
Jack Brotchie learns of the untimely death of his sister Genevieve Hensley at her Kissine home. Friends here extend sympathy to Jack during this time of sorrow.
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Jack Brotchie
Genevieve Hensley
Kissine
Florida
Jack Jin
Ward family moves into Storer property for garage business
F E Ward and family of Aurora moved into the Storer property at the corner of 2nd and Washington Street last week. It is understood he intends to start a garage business there.
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F. E Ward
Aurora
2Nd and
Washingston, St
Gen'li Merchandise Proprietor Sends Subscriptions Payment
Jay Cooper of Agricola Kans proprietor of a general store sends two dollars to advance his subscription to the Homa paper.
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Jay Cooper
Gen’li
Agricola Kans
Manhattan visitor George Engstrand with Prof Olson
George Engstrand of K. G. A. G. Manhattan came up Saturday evening and visited until Tuesday with his friend Prof. H. L. Olson. They were college friends and finished for their A. B. degree the same year at Bethany. He is now taking special work at Manhattan.
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George Engstrand
Manhattan
H. L. Olson
Mr Olsson
Bethany
County Clerk Candidate Visits Journal in Scandia
H N Douglas county clerk paid a call at the Journal while in Scandia on business. The Democrat candidate for county clerk expressed hopeful prospects of succeeding himself. He is described as a fine fellow.
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H. N. Douglas
Scandia
Douglas
Co. Clerk
Norcatur resident plans sale and return to Scandinavia soon
A resident of Norcatur owns a large home and a bustling barber shop. He intends to dispose of his interests there and return to Scandinavia in a few months. A. Kingsen and family visited Belleville on Sunday. Miss Lillie left Belleville for Chicago to spend the summer with relatives.
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Norcatur
A. Kvingsen
Belleville
Miss Lillie
Chicago
Wrights Fresh Bread News In Town
Local bakery Wrights announces fresh bread deliveries and shop updates. Patrons are invited to call or visit for details and to share news or feedback.
Hendrixs attend sister’s wedding as Sterba denies withdrawal
L N Hendrix visited Jamestown for a family wedding of Miss Mary Paul to Dr Eagleson on Sunday while his wife and children stayed for a few days. Chas C Sterba campaigned in Scandia Tuesday denying rumors of withdrawal from the Republican race for County Clerk.
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L. N. Hendrix
Randall
Jamestown
Chas. C. Sterba
Scandia
Hvy
Local Contractor Seeks Work in Lincoln Nebraska
Frank Hawkins, experienced carpenter and builder, invites requests for estimates. Contact 2718 Starr St Lincoln Nebraska for project discussions and price quotes.
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Frank Hawkins
Starr St
Lincoln
Nebraska
Stray Hog Attracts Attention From Local Farmer
Black sow wandered onto Chand Sandell’s property a week ago and may be reclaimed by its owner who can cover costs. Contact Scania phone 1404.
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Chas. Sandell
Scandia
Character Through Repeated Choice, A Gustavian Reflection
A philosophical line notes that steady decisions shape character, linking daily acts of goodness or evil to long term moral development. The quotation underscores habit as a force in personal formation.
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George Elliot
Freeburgs Visited Courtland This Sunday
J. A. Freeburg spent Sunday with his brother Wm Freeburg and wife in Courtland, sharing time with family during the weekend observance.
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J. A. Freeburg
Courtland
Mr and Mrs Mahan Attend Sunday Visit in Country
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan were guests Sunday of H. I. Johnsons in the country setting.
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Mrs. A. S. Mahan
H. I. Johnsons
Mrs Fry of Lincoln Visits Mrs Jake Weislagel
Mrs Fry of Lincoln has been the guest of Mrs Jake Weislagel for the past week, sharing meals and calling on friends in the neighborhood.
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Mrs. Fry of
Lincoln
Jake Weislagel
Mrs Troutman Guests on Mission Visit
Miss Lillie Nelson entertained Mrs Troutman during a mission visit, hosting events Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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Lillie Nelson
Ellingson Family Await Chicago Visit From Willie Hogensen
The Ellingson family expects Willie Hogensen from Chicago for an extended visit this evening. Also accompanying him is a nephew of Chas. Ericsson and a visitor described as a lady 0 13. El lingson notes a successful ride with Lillie in Chicago this week.
Pinney Elevator Gets New 15 HP Electric Motor
Joe Brown takes charge of the J. W. Pinney elevator and replaces the old steam engine with a 15 horsepower electric motor to provide improved power.
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Joe Brown
Pawnee Camp Notices Begin Next Week For Boys
Pawnee Camp for boys opens next Monday with plans for forty to fifty attendees. Leom Gillihan of Hardy will direct sports, joined by leaders C R Carlan Wayne Foyd Powell Wayne Larnie Smith Cuba, D M Boyle Belleville Earl Hillbrand Belleville Karl Hugos Norway Andrew Granstedt Scandia H A Dierdorff Glenn Tedrow Republic. Girls Camp runs July 13 16 and aims for strong turnout with capable leaders.
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Pawnee
Leom Gillihan of
Hardy
C. R. Carlan
Wayn Foyd Powell Wayne
Larnie Smith
Cuba
D. M. Boyle
Belleville
Earl Hillbrand
Beleville
Karl Hugos
Norway
Andrew Granstedt
Scandia
H. A. Dierdorff
Glenn Tedrow
Republic
Gebhardt
Camp Matron Chosen for County Girls Camp
Mrs R T Jellison is chosen Camp Matron and local leaders will assist each girl. Camp cost is 2.00 dollars plus a 25 cent enrollment fee. Open to county girls aged 15 to 20. Information from Mrs H L Olsson Scandia or Vivian Biesser Norway.
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R. T. Jellison
Lellevile
H.L. Olsson
Scandia
Vivian Biesser
Norway
Rural Commencement Dress Simplifies Finances for Graduates
In Clinton County Iowa Supt Farrell suggests an affordable uniform for rural grads. Ninety students, thirty-two boys and fifty-eight girls, wear a middy blouse style for girls and blue trousers with white shirts for boys. White canvas hats with red bands complete the uniform, pleasing pupils, parents, teachers, and the public.
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I. S
Clinton Co
Iowa
Cass
Clrteéni County
Supt. Farrell
Fire damages Roy Jiall home as oil stove explodes smoke
A near disaster occurred at the Roy Jiall residence when Mrs Hall, after finishing domestic tasks, left to hang clothes. Returning to find the oil stove ablaze, she rescued the baby and neighbors carried out the stove. Fire damaged wainscoting and walls, with the oil tank narrowly avoided explosion.
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Roy Jiall
Clarence Ericcgson Arrives in Chicago for Peterson Visit
Clarence Ericcgson of Chicago is expected to arrive this evening for a visit with Chas Peterson and his aunt Mrs. C BE Ericgson.
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Clarence Ericcgson
Chicago
Chas. Peterson
C, Be, Ericgson
Journal Office Stocked With Large Carbon Paper
Large size carbon paper for transferring patterns is now in stock at the Journal office.
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Fire Journal
Journal
Real estate interests in Ford and Gray counties
Notice from C A Cline seeking discussion on several tracts of real estate in Ford and Gray counties and other areas. The speaker invites a viewing trip and asks for a conversation to discuss interests. Contact by phone 1027 with April 17 date referenced.
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Ford
Gray Counties
Cline
Water troubles ad from Marple and Son well drillers
A historical classified style note invites readers to contact Marple and Son well drillers for water troubles via writing or phone. The ad cites Scamdia phone 166 and Scandia Sangas as contact points in a regional advertising snippet.
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Scandia
Well Drilling Services Offered in Courtland Kansas
Local notice states Chas. Perainger of Courtland Kansas offers well drilling services. Contact by mail or visit for quotes and service details from a Kansas dealer.
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Chas.Perainger
Courtland Kans
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D. A. Nywall
Wrights
Miss Bliss
Guy Ward
Wright's Gash Grocery
A. L. Wright, Propr
D. Peterson
Prop
Borate
Marple and Son
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