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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
5
A seven year old girl Helen fell twenty five feet from a windmill tower at the Goodwin residence Thursday afternoon. She was unconscious briefly but recovered and now shows a broken arm and bruises. Dr Haggman is overseeing treatment. Union Correspondence.
Fred Anderson plans a cement block garage at the corner of Fourth and Washington to boost the business district. The occupant is not yet confirmed, but the space is reportedly already engaged.
The Journal announces a special picnic edition to publish next week as part of its promotional series. Readers are invited to look for exclusive features and event coverage in the upcoming issue.
Three thousand copies will be produced with 2 500 mailed and 500 given free. The plan invites readers to send copies to friends to spread the word for the big picnic through broad advertising. Call next Thursday or Friday to request copies for friends.
For sale a damaged corn lot offered by Joe Brown. Limited quantity and price noted in the notice.
Ed Bushby worked last Thursday with a sled attachment on his binder to keep it from mud while cutting wheat. The region faces a very trying season as rains persist and much grain may be lost. J A Freeburg reports strong demand for a new grain cutting device with a big sale last week.
Martin Lervold and his wife, visiting from Grand Island, intend to stay and farm through the coming year, continuing their agricultural work in the area.
Robt. Rickabaugh was initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry during a Monday night ceremony. The event marked his entry into the fraternity's ranks, following prior preparation and welcoming rites.
Jai Othberg came back to town on Tuesday to visit friends and reconnect with local acquaintances.
S. W. Grubb and other anglers assisted in feeding river turtles on Tuesday, helping wildlife along the local waterway.
The account notes Jake Weislogel catching about fifteen pounds of catfish on Sunday. The writer describes tagging along to learn his method but admits failing to persuade fish to bite. Plans to try again, mentioning hope Mrs Weislogel will serve fried chicken.
Little Boyd Hendrix fell last week injuring a bone in his left arm. Dr. Tlenry reduced the fracture and he is recovering.
A terse note from a retailer cites customer excuses about not reading the paper. The comment frames low reader engagement as a minor issue and suggests casual behavior from patrons rather than systemic faults.
A fragment notes that authorities express concern over insufficient patronage owed to them. The text implies financial or service obligations remain unmet, affecting relations between parties. No further details are readable in the snippet.
C. V. Platt, from the nearby district, says the west road is passable and in better condition than for some time. He traveled to Courtland briefly for trade but is glad to return to Scandia and expects roasting cars and other products on the market probably by week’s end.
The seventh Kathryn adventure arrives Tuesday July 27. Do not miss this installment as readers await the next chapter.
The item promises the largest production yet, offered at regular admission this coming Saturday.
Ik M. Templin District Superintendent of Mankato visited on Wednesday to lead the second quarterly conference for the charge at the Chapel.
Commissioner Aspegren spent Tuesday on the West road, laboring to improve travel conditions as frequent rains and limited materials and help slow progress.
J. E. Novak former Cuba Daylight editor now with International Harvester Co. spent Saturday in Scandia putting up a binder for J. A. Free burg as West road opens to auto travel.
Notice to the public from Commissioner C.G. Aspegren 2nd District forbids dumping rubbish trash or manure along public highways under penalty of prosecution to the full extent of the law.
The band and friends of Prof and Mrs Olsson toasted the new daughter Fayette Kathryn who arrived at their home on Thursday July 6th marking a family milestone with celebration.
Rev. and Mrs. Norden traveled to Brantford last Thursday to retrieve Florence and Ivar who had been visiting friends. Heavy rain prevented their return until Saturday morning. Miss Anna MaxéIT of Cleburne Kansas visited from Friday to Monday with her aunt Mrs. Amanda Maxell and family.
Advertisement announces J W Crider opening a bake shop and restaurant offering bakery items and dining. It invites patrons to call at the establishment and mentions a pictorial dramatization of Charles Reade's novel to be shown at City Hall on Saturday July 24. Admission is stated with unclear pricing.
A two weeks visit with his brother C. D. Peterson ends in Salina as the two men return home on Tuesday.
Mrs Swanson has been on the sick list this week and her sister Ella Maxell has helped with her work for several days. Frank Berggren and family are enjoying the pleasures of a new car.
H. S. Cooper left Monday night for Kansas City to attend business matters while Herbert M. Cooper and wife departed for Hoxie Kansas last Thursday to oversee harvest interest and related affairs.
Mrs. Ed H. Ahrens arrived Friday evening visiting from Belleville. The note mentions a social greeting with local residents and a brief account of her travel.
She spent the night with her son Dr Porter Ahrens and wife then on Saturday traveled to Republic to serve as one of the Matrons at the Girls Camp nearby.
Rev. and Mrs. Norden and Ivar held special services at Lake Sibley Sunday afternoon. Editor Nutter and family visited from Republic arriving by Ford to take Mrs. Roy Gardner to Cuba to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Nutter. They stopped briefly for a call.
Mrs Kier from Republic visited Thursday to see her son Ed and his wife, sharing time together and catching up during the stay.
Heavy rain Sunday night drenched fields, leaving 1.75 inches of water on already spongy ground. Farmers face no feed harvest this summer as conditions worsen. Oil Cedar Mops priced at 25 cents at Mahans.
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