Union News from the Webber and Scandia area notes
Miss Mary Ross and a friend visited Miss Margaret Mikesell this week. Families from Concordia and Scandia shared rites after Harry Benjamin's death and funeral at Riverview cemetery. The column records community visits, school events, farm work, weather, and a family illness including Georgia Lee Benjamin and other Benjamin children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ross
Friend
Webber
Margaret Mikesell
Dan Housholder
Concordia
Glenn Goodwin
Goodwin
Harry Benjamin
Hary Benjamin
Ernest Beck
Scandia
Riverview
Lynn Hall
George Walker
Archie Larson
Emery Hall
Guy Strong
Parama
Idaho
D. F. Housholder
Hulda Swyhart
Will Duncan
Curtis Brown
Washington Township
H. O. Marshall
Lawrence Bowersox
Fenton,Houseolder
Lloyd McGregor
E. A. McGregor
Norway
Albert Berry
Emery Berry
Rydall
Roy Hall
Frank Mikesell
Margaret
Georgia Lee Benjamin
Union Valley School
Francis Bezek
Sunlit play for well and sick children
Aunt Aggie advises supervised sun baths for children to boost health. Recommend outdoor time when weather allows with loosely woven sun suits and a light brimmed hat. begin with short periods and gradually increase exposure to build a tan.
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits and Good News
Ed Jacobson remains ill this week while neighbors travel for shopping in Norway. Local families host guests from Lloyd Kelley and Concordia celebrate the Fourth. Several couples and relatives visit in Scandia Jamestown Republic and Courtland with reports of recovery and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jacobson
Chas. Lewis
Norway
Oren Kelley
Lloyd Kelley
G. W. Wright
Fred Brown
Amss Pee Thorp
Clark Murphy
Jack Larsen
Jim Mahan
Scandia
Minnie
Cora_ Bowling
John Bowling
Harry Gile
Will Lewis
Helen McGregor
Roy Everett
Courtland
Concordia
Will Mahaffey
Lon Engle
P. T. Gile
Lucille
LaVern Mahaffey
Oscar Johnson
Jamestown
Edna Rickabaugh
Mary Holmes
Republic
Tom Gile
Bertha
Roy Gile
Engineering notes on hemp fibre and gear teeth
The text discusses hemp fibre used to make rope and twine measuring 10 to 15 feet long. It notes the mainspring of human conduct is to be deemed valuable among worthy people. It compares gear teeth, stating a short tooth is stronger but noisier than a long tooth and that modern automobiles require quiet operation. A belt at 1000 feet per minute transmits one horsepower per inch of belt.
Notice of Final Settlement in Peterson Estate
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court the estate of Nels P Peterson deceased will seek a full and final settlement at the next term on Tuesday July 24 1928 at 8 PM for allowance of services attorney fees and discharge and for determination of heirs W Nimocks administrator with will annexed Belleville Kansas June 26 1928 Attest Henry H Van Natta probate Judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Kansas
County of Republic
Republic County
Nels P. Peterson
Court House
Belleville
W. Nimocks
Kans
Henry H. van Natta
Sails and Signals: Powerhouses Shape Early Broadcasts
A crowding of rhetoric and numbers chronicles early radio power, noting WEAF in Bellemore New York KDKA in Pittsburgh and WGY in Schenectady each at 50 000 watts or 67 horsepower. The text reflects on broadcasting reach and the imperfect nature of capturing powerful signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
WEAF
Bellemore
N. Y
KDKA
Pittsburg
WGY
Schenectady
Monkey Helper On Kansas Farm Becomes Valuable Aid
In Republic Kansas a farmer says his monkey is the best helper he has. William H. McClure reports the animal feeds hogs shields garden from chickens runs errands and learns to pitch hay. Nearby a farmer uses a full grown elephant to replace several teams in heavy work.
The Christmas Seal Doctor On Goiter Prevention
The Christmas Seal Doctor advocates iodine dosing for children in goiter belts and iodized salt in affected homes. He urges hospital care for digestion, halving sugar and doubling water, and notes tubercular gland and bone disease is curable with sun therapy.
River Runs Bank Full Again This Week
The river was running bank full again on Thursday, indicating high water levels and potential flood risks. Local authorities monitored conditions and urged residents near riverbanks to stay alert and heed warnings.
Scotsman Reviews Radio Set In Quirky Messenger
A venerable old Scot bought a small radio, and when friends asked his opinion he said it was fine to listen to but the bulbs are not so clear to read by.
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Little LaVon
Benjamin
Haggman
Lee Bowersox
Labon Marshall
Bernard Marshall
Guy French
Bob French
Wyoming
French
North Union
Aunt Aggie
G. W. Nichols Masseur
O. V. Nichols
K. S. A. C. Sparks Engineering Division
G. A. Mathis
Haggman & Wires
The
Scandia Journal
Clyde Cook
Louise Fazenda
Josselyn
Harold
RED Crown
O. P. McMurray
Harry L. Hunt
V. Haggman
Scandia, Kansas
M. W
Adolph Nelson
C. E. Albro
V. C
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Chas. Nordman
N. G. W. R. Billings
Seo’y
Lebanon
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Edwin Olson
W. M
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