Local Briefs Highlight Community Happenings
Eric Larson returns home from a western trip. Belleville attorney R E McTaggart on town business. Mrs. Isaacson covers Central office in Mr. and Mrs. Donoho absence. Ladies Aid hosts July 12 at Lutheran church. Ebba Linden plans Colorado visit next week. Sheriff Huntington in town on business. Mahan Grocery receives fresh wallpaper. Mrs. Harry Baumhart and baby visit from Lincoln. Parlee Plotner and Stark families attend Fourth of July picnic on the Republican. Esther Stark visits from Downs to see F E and wife.
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Parlee Plotner
Concordia
Stark
Elk's Picnic At Concordia Draws Local Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Larson Mr and Mrs Morey A Elling sen and daugter Lillie attended the Elk s picnic at Concordia the 4th. Mr and Mrs L N Norris returned to their home at Salina Saturday.
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Frank Larson
Mrs. Morey
A. Ellingsen
Daugter Lillie
Concordia the 4Th
Mrs. L. N. Norris
Salina
Local Notes From Scandia and Nearby Towns
Claud Lull a registered pharmacist from Topeka arrives to lead Thompson Drug Store. J W Holmes off sick. George covers during illness. Judge Plotner served as delivery man last week. Mrs A L Larson and family hosted visitors from Belleville and Kansas City. Mrs O A Brandstrom dies. obituary next week. Delma Erickson leaves Gulick store for Mahan's. C S Morey of Kansas City, F and M Bank president, in Scandia. Mrs Chris Olson of Kansas City visiting in town.
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Claud Lull
Topeka
Thompson
Judge Plotner
George
Mr. Holmes
Z. R. McHenry
Belleville
Albert Larsen
Chris Olson
Kansas City
A. L. Larson
C. S. Morey
F. and M. Bank
Scandia
Local Notes on Home Projects and Community Events
A collage of small items from Republic County Kansas describes home improvements at the Kallman residence and a Grubb Hammacher Grain Co. office upgrade. It notes a Swedish M E Church lecture by Miss Hilda Swan, auto purchases by M A Preble and sons, a cautionary tale about carelessness, a July 7 Cowboy show, a July Fraternal Picnic, and a final settlement notice for Julia White estate plus a Walt Mason poem.
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M. E
Hilda Swan
India
Axtell
Nebraska
State OF Kansas
I Republic Co
Republic Co
Julia White
Notice for mule sale and back subscription payment
A span of work mules for sale offered by Jno Goodman. Call scan dia phone 901 for inquiries. Old subscribers urged to pay back subscriptions and a year in advance to receive a plaque.
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Jno
Goodman
For Sale A Short Horn Bull 2 Year Old
For sale a good Short Horn bull two years old. Inquire at Ole Johnsons. Farmers phone 1019.
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Ole Johnson
Farmers Phone
Prairie hay trade noted in Smith County Pioneer
Dry weather notes in the Prairie region report hay from Slinton shipping in as retail stock. Smith County Pioneer records the steady movement of hay into local markets.
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Smith County
Crop Prospect Vote Noted in Norton Champion
Norton Champion reports little change in crop prospects last week with only gray hairs noted as the sole growth.
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Norton
Solomon River Runs Very Low Amid Drought Fears
The Solomon river has fallen to historically low levels causing concern about water supply and habitat. Officials discuss potential relief measures as ecosystems feel strain.
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Solomon River
Ponca City Man Claims Wide Oklahoma Corn Crop Failure
James Antehius reports that three fourths of the Oklahoma corn crop is a failure, citing poor growing conditions and widespread losses across farms. He speaks to local growers and agri officials seeking relief and guidance.
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James Antehius
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Driest Year Since 1860 Stated by Old Timers
The Toronto Republican notes locals recall the year described as the driest since 1860, highlighting weather concerns and regional impact.
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Toronto Republican
Drought Ravages Town As Trees Die And Wells Fail
In the town the breuth harms trees and growths with maple trees dying across streets. Investigators note deeper digging reveals drier ground while streams reach record lows and wells fail. Farmers hold their breath awaiting relief.
Cattlemen Move to Sell Herds Amid Drought Pressure
Reports indicate farmers facing drying pasture plan to stock cattle and push them to market quickly. One quoted farmer offers to pay $3,000 to any buyer who takes his herd for the price he paid, highlighting urgent sale incentives.
Kansans Drifting From Prosperity Rule Sparks Caution
The remark warns that without periodic checks on prosperity Kansans may drift toward reckless and ruinous extravagance. It frames a social critique of fiscal restraint and national spirit.
Editor Hints at Fillers in Answers for Teachers
John MacDonald of the Western School Journal advises teachers to add ete when uncertain. He says ete covers a multitude of vacu ums, suggesting a generic ending can mask gaps in knowledge.
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John MacDonald
The
Western School Journal
Threshing Coal Available at Dickason Goodman Co
Dickason Goodman Lumber Company offers threshing coal for purchase. Business operates at their location and serves local contractors and residents seeking fuel and building supplies.
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Dickason Goodman Lbr. Co
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Pare, Davis and CO
Nywall’s
J.B Henry
Welsloge
Presbyterian Church
Rydall
Kansas
Eric Larson
R. E. McTaggart
August Olson
Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran Church
Ebba Linden
Colorado
Sheriff Huntington
Mahan
Harry Baumhart
Baby
Lincoln
J. D. Fuller
Esther Stark of
Downs
F. E
J. W. Holmes
Harry L. Olsson
Ath
O. A. Brandstrom
Chas
Delma Erickson
Gulick
Mahan’s
Mrs Anton Larson
P. Kallman
Nelson and
Ricahaugh
Mrs. P. Kallman
Jersey
Rexford
Charles
Colo
J. ©. Anderson
Grubb Hammacher Grain Co
R. I
Messrs
Rickabaugh
Father
Osa Godfrey
Cuba Crutchfield
A. L. Coleman and Son
F. M. Bank
Court House
County of Republic
State of
A. J. White
Walt Mason
Baldwin & Lash
Monuments
Belleville, Kans
F.& M Bank
Sable
Rocky Mt. Ltd
Mountaineer
F’ Rt
K. C. Pas
Chgo
Sun
A. Merrill
Pacific
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