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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows a post office filing noting second class matter status at Scan dia. The readable text confirms entry at the Scan dia post office and classification as second class matter.
The Caldwell News notes advertising costs for locals and display ads while criticizing publishing names of youths punished for tobacco and mischievous acts. The piece defends silent editorial policy and urges supportive uplift for young offenders to steer them toward better conduct.
Official information confirms the Ringling Circus announcement for two performances on Wednesday July 28. The show titled Solomon and the Queen of Sheba is touted as the world's greatest spectacle and is now on its way.
A historical concert program lists pieces including Fox Trot Hostransers and Reverie by Grafulla. Conducted by Geo. Barnard with Lionel Baxter featured, the program also includes Marches and pieces by Sousa and W. P. Chambers, reflecting a varied 19th century band repertoire.
The giant show features Mua Dahil and wl bith ix the spectacle Solomion and The Queen of Sheba with 1250 performers 300 dancing girls 735 horses and extensive scenery and costumes on the world’s largest stage. It follows with a brilliancy program including foreign and American acts new to the circus. The menagerie holds 1003 wild animals 41 elephants and a Thy zoo. The circus travels on 89 double length ears and railroads arrange special facilities to serve crowds from the city and nearby areas.
In Parsons Sunday school a primary class teacher administered a lesson on gratitude. A seven year old girl cited her papa and mamma, another young child mentioned Santa Claus, and a boy responded with thanks to God in a simple exchange reflecting a small town setting.
The Minneapolis Messenger notes why sons imitate fathers in neglecting financial duties. The piece argues the father bears moral responsibility for such behavior, citing numerous cases in the institution’s records that illustrate this pattern of debt evasion.
A four year old boy aboard a father’s vehicle exclaimed heaven and hell during a muddy stuck incident. Andrew attempted to free the machine with a jack but the vehicle sank deeper, prompting the child’s dramatic remark. The scene reflects a Sunday school upbringing and a political aside interrupts the narrative.
A whimsical verse describes two ladies meeting a boy whose patched pants show blue and brown spotted marks. They tease him about patch colors, and he blushes as he explains the patchwork is his own design or identity, ending with a playful admission.
Mr. King, vice-press of Kansas Wesleyan University, toured the area Monday to promote the endowment fund and dined with G. E. Fulcomers. A youth played a practice game in McCormick pasture after wet weather Saturday afternoon. Lloyd McCormick had supper with Harry. Bowling followed on Saturday.
Evening events feature Lester McCormack Rose Bowling at Hillians show in Belleville. Homer Bushby Clarence Griffeth travel to southern Kansas for harvest engines. Bessie Julediner visits Belleville. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Strong hosted at Thomas home. Band banner wins class credit in Scandia M E church notices. Parishioners and visitors from Missouri Concordia Fairburg attendances noted. Harvest difficulties due to weather and rain. Chapel Sunday School plans a picnic on the 29th inviting Scandia M E school.
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R E Roberts of Homer City Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying he has used it for years and it never fails to give the desired relief as sold by all druggists.
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