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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
2
State Fire Marshals and county officials coordinate statewide to combat incendiary fires in wheat fields barns and farm buildings. The article notes widespread vandalism and cites federal cases of criminal arson and recent arrests in Colby Kansas and Belleville with grain insurance mentioned as cost effective.
Preliminary work progresses for a county wide homecoming in Republic County Kansas to be held Thursday September 4 with a 2 PM soldiers assembly, 3 PM address by Major General Leonard Wood, memorials for Gold Star boys, a 4 PM or 430 PM picnic and a likely dance. Townships to fund about 50 each. county and township contributions aim to raise about 3000 with further support from towns.
A general committee plans a township picnic in the park with coffee, lemonade, and lunches. Estimated cost ranges from 2000 to 2500 dollars, with other communities spending 4000 to 6000. If townships share expenses, final arrangements will proceed. The Executive Committee meets Tuesday evening July 8 at Belleville.
Established 1885 the Grand Island Business College promotes free catalogues while claiming to be Nebraska’s oldest leading business training school. Saturday fresh fruit at Scandia Merc. Rock Island rail line third trick operator R McGregor returns post army. Local notices on Mrs Stoddard and Harvey Miller harvest aid. Bugler Clarence Aspegren discharged from Camp Funston after U S service overseas.
Ed Carter son of Mrs A J Daves who lives on the Blosser property along the west track returned Sunday night after overseas service. Alfred Taylor son-in-law returned about a month ago. About thirty five friends gathered at the August Band home south of Courtland last Friday evening to honor several local soldiers. Mrs J O Anderson and son Carl and Walter Henry and family attended from here.
A Buick division sales manager from Kansas City states there will be no price cuts for Buick cars next year. The same body lines will continue with improved engine features and additional options. C. C. Cullers invites readers to place early orders for the model.
The Courtland Register notes Miss Gwendolyn Glasgow is elected as 6th grade teacher in Adair Iowa at $90 per month. She resigned from Republic City after a prior year to take the better position, seen as a deserved promotion.
A found item notice states the owner may claim a pump by calling and paying for this notice. The fragment mentions watching for the name Nazimova in connection with the item.
Auction notices advertise 800 acre Nebraska farm with 650 acres in cultivation 400 acres sown to wheat and rent terms giving one third of the crop to the elevator. Price 40 per acre with 3 to 5 year balance at 6 percent. Kansas 160 acres near Fredonia mostly cultivated with four room house and outbuildings priced at 40 per acre and special rent terms.
The text outlines a debt arrangement where a small cash payment and the balance come from half the crop with 7 percent interest on deferred payments. Interest is deducted from the crop half, leaving the other half to the purchaser. It ends with a subscription payment question.
Charlie Tate traveled to the Country Monday to assist Frank Williams with harvest duties and will aid Bert Fulcomer once finished with Williams.
The U. and I Art Club and their men folks plan a Riverside Club outing on July Fourth featuring a big chicken dinner and a pavilion dance. Nebraska Cement Co in Superior, Neb advertises men wanted at 35 cents per hour, 10 hour days, permanent positions with potential promotion.
W C Davis introduces a new line of Noyes-Numan shoes for children women and men in dress and work varieties. The store invites shoppers to inspect the full range and consider the new offer.
Several friends received cards from Theo Granstedt and B E Beckman last week. They praise their new location goal and say the country is wonderful. Beckmans live in San Jose and Granstedt in Mountain View California.
Mr and Mrs Geo Stromberg and family arrived last week from Fort Sumner New Mexico and will make this their home They will occupy the O Nelson property on south Kansas Avenue Mrs Stromberg is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Erickson.
A cordial welcome is extended for a Sunday session featuring a preaching service and a sermon titled Why Use the Bible. The notice invites all to attend.
Local sale notice offers 75 feet of garden hose available. Call the Journal office or contact J. W Plotner for details.
All parties who acknowledge debts to Palace Drug Store are instructed to settle balances at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Statement signed by V. A. Raymond.
Scandia business directory listing shows an office adjacent to a drug store with local phone access and a residence number 115. All calls are answered promptly per the listing.
Albert Snyder advertises hauling and snow plowing services with prompt attention and reasonable prices. Contact by phone 95 for work availability and estimates.
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