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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
2
The text presents an 1871 newspaper masthead noting Second Class Matter status at the post office and naming Hershel Kannier as publisher. It lists a subscription price of $1.50 per year and states advertising rates are available upon application.
Ed Miller drives a fine colt for Hemberger and Eagleson of Scandia as Scandia people with their famous band prepare to celebrate at Superior on July 4. A hail storm caused damage from here to Rydal, and notable local activities include silver wedding anniversaries and visits from residents returning home.
A reader reports Vinol, a tonic of iron and cod liver peptone, eased intense nervous stomach sensations. The letter quotes J. C. Duke praising the product as improving sleep and appetite after use.
Ad copy touts Vinol as restoring vigor for tired people by acids and phosphates. Claims include appetizing taste and renewed energy. Brand promotion notes Vinol as a health tonic, targeting the fatigued consumer.
Advertisement for a 160 acre dairy farm four miles west and three miles north of Scandia with 110 cultivated acres and 50 pasture, large cattle barn, good house, ample water, plus a Concession opportunity for the Scandia picnic from July 31 to Aug 2. Local organizers named for location. home people get priority.
Locals note a new spring wallpaper line available at Scandia Hardware. A Bay pony about 600 pounds is reported stray by Mrs Lena Lloyd who asks to contact Haggman and Wires for wallpaper needs. Mrs Jack Weimer assists at the Night Hawk Cafe. A six tube console radio is for sale cheap by John L Thomas.
Miss Mabel Edlund visits relatives in Kansas City and week end visits with O J Lunidberg family. Community notices advertise wall paper and paint from Scandia Hardware. For sale John Deere binder and work horses and tractors nearby Hu gos Garage. White Leghorn baby chicks advertised at $8 per hundred with Anconas and other details.
Prices listed by Jenkins Hatchery Jewell Kansas include Reds nine dollars Rocks Wyandottes or p朗ingtons minorcas Jersey Giants and Light Brahmas eleven dollars proffered for sale to likely local buyers.
The Hallgren Children Nora Harris of Virginia and Geo Harris of Topeka return to Republic county to attend to affairs and place a stone on the Union Cemetery burial lot. Mr and Mrs E B Hall visited John Hall in Washington township last Sunday.
Mrs Glenn of Butler recounts severe stomach gas and relief after taking Adlerika. Ad claims promise rapid gas relief and removal of waste, noting better sleep and meals. D Vance of Belleville was in Scandia on business last Monday.
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