Candidacy Announcements for Republic County Officials
Eugene L. Nelson seeks reelection as county treasurer on the Republican ticket subject to August term limits. John H. Griffin announces for Sheriff of Republic County subject to Republican primary. Frances J. Fickel enters race for county superintendent of Republic County subject to August primary.
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Tick
District Court
Republic County
A.ingham
L. N. Hendrix
J. J. Smith
Frank C. Reiman
Teap
Ween
Henry Hi VanNat
Eugene L. Nelson
John H. Griffin
Frances J. Fickel
Field backs Capper in Kansas senate race
The Concordia Kansan notes the field opposes Arthur Capper but recognizes him as the popular candidate. It predicts Capper will win the primary and the November election, while the other candidates race for second place.
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Concordia
County roads under fire over rough stretches and politicking
The Journal criticizes the Republic east road and a two mile Scandia stretch for dangerous ruts. It notes Republic road work improving yet being re ditched again. The piece hints a Democratic commissioner with local influence and a farm nearby faces political pressure from party leaders.
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Republic
Scandia
Bowie
Kangas
Lift Up Your Hearts Sermon Moves London Congregation
Exhortations by 8B. F. Henry praise facing hardship in wartime London. A humble southern church draws crowds with sermons urging courage and cheerful resolve despite personal losses. The message emphasizes lifting hearts to support troops and endure.
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London
Kansas Road Maps Out for Car Owners After Delays
The Kansas Good Roads Association finally publishes two new maps the Tib Military Map and the Hockaday Road Map of Kansas Both maps are color coded and show military camps state roads and county roads with extensive detail The offer includes the Tib Route book and a Kansas Highway map with financed hard roads and plans for more funding for touring bureaus.
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Kansas Good Roads Association
Kansas
Army
Eivery
Tib
Kan
Audit commends Clerk Hay's flawless county records
The Kansas Audit Co. reports in December 1916 that Clerk Hay kept receipts and disbursements with astonishing accuracy. Over two years he handled 72301 dollars and 84 cents, and the books balance to a cent. The ad urges voters to endorse Hay on August 6.
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Kansas Audit Co
Topeka
Board of County Commissioners
O’neal
District Court
Hay
Kansas adopts threshing test to measure grain loss
The Kansas Food Administration approves a test for threshing machines to detect wheat loss in straw. Capt Kenneth D Heqnemberg says the rule becomes national and urges standard checks using straw on a wagon sheet with weighing, indicating bad work if wheat loss exceeds one pint per two and a half bushels. A political note from Clyde Republican predicts Capper wins the senatorial race.
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Kansas Food Administration
Kenneth D. Heqnemberg
The
Food Administration
Wichita
Kansas
County Council
National Defense and Food Administrator
South East Scandia Court Offers Four Lots With Home
Notice of property sale in South East Scandia listing four lots with a seven room house and land. Contact V. E. Carlson at phone 910 for details. Two true.
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Scandia
V. E. Carlson
Tuxedo Smoking Tobacco Two for 26 Cents at Star Grocery
Local ad lists 16c can of Tuxedo smoking tobacco with two for 26c offer from Star Grocery. Consumer savings promoted, no additional context provided.
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Star Grocery
J J Smith Family Tours Missouri Crops Report
J J Smith and family returned from a week in Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. He says Missouri corn was poorer in condition at that time than the crop in Republic County, reflecting regional agricultural comparison.
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J.J. Smith
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
Rev. F. F. Richard Accepts Lutheran Call at Scan dia Church
The Rev. F. F. Richard of Victor Colorado will begin ministerial duties with the Lutheran church of Scandia in late September. The congregation praises him as a very proficient pastor.
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F. F. Richard
Victor
Colorado
Lutheran Church of
Scandia
Richard
Lame Shoulder Ailment Treated With Rest and Liniment
A brief note explains lame shoulder is caused by rheumatism of the muscles and recommends absolute rest plus applications of Champlain's Liniment as a remedy.
McCauls Plan Four Week Midwest Outdoor Trip
Mr and Mrs Ed McCaul and their younger children left Monday for Omaha for a week then proceed to Wheaton Wyoming by overland route. They carry camp equipment and aim to enjoy outdoor life to the fullest extent, expecting to be away about four weeks.
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Ed. McCaul
Omaha
Wheaton
Wyoming
Buy War Savings Stamps to Aid the War Effort
Citizens are urged to lend support by purchasing War Savings Stamps. The campaign promotes patriotic saving to fund military needs and encourage collective sacrifice during the conflict.
Trobart West Passes Navy Physical in Kansas City
Trobart West, who began farming this spring on his father's land two miles south of Rydal, traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday to take the naval physical examination and passed.
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Trobart West
Rydal
Kansas City
Navy
Grand Island Business College Boosts Late Admissions
The Grand Island Business College Nebraska invites young women to prepare for bank and office careers or Civil Service exams. The school, one of the West’s largest commercial schools, guarantees graduate placements and now offers a special limited-time opportunity due to office help shortages.
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Grand Island Business College
Grand Island
Nebraska
Schoo
Ladies of Methodist Host Social Tea at Church Basement
The Methodist ladies plan a social tea in the church basement next Friday July 26. Everyone is invited to attend from 5 to 7 PM or later with a light luncheon served starting at 1 PM.
Sailor to Leave for Great Lakes Naval Training Station
He will depart around August 1 for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. His father W West of Belleville will return to manage the farm during his absence.
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
W West
Belleville
Community celebrates A J Bloom on 70th birthday
Friends and neighbors gathered Saturday evening to honor A J Bloom on his seventieth birthday. Rev Sahlen offered a brief talk before socializing and refreshments. Out of town guests included Mrs Rust and daughter of Belleville and Arnt Carlson and family from Norway.
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A. J. Bloom
Rev Sahlen
Coal on Track for Colorado Shipments
Readable note states coal for Colorado, both lump and non delivered, not ready for delivery. Call Scandia Lumber Company to place your order.
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Colorado
Scandia Lumber Company
County Education Notes Certificates Issued in Teachers Examination
In the recent Teachers' Examination certificates were issued across first second and third grade groups. Names listed include Sadie Robison Lu lu Palmer Hariette Wright Vera Snapp Rose Tate Hugh Yost Edna Carpenter Isa bell Collins Ruth Pennebaker Catherine Beecher Laona Carey Grace Durkee Frances Figgins Agnes Hodgins Emma Klauman Chas McCracken Vera McGregor Mrs George Perkins Jesse Patterson Hildred Aspegren Lottie Barton Floyd Baker Ruby Cooper Elvera Florell Hope Henderson Thelma Morfoot Musetta Myrtle Marlow Bessie Paulin Laura Peterka Gladys Staf ford. Vacancies in schools have been reported.
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Sadie Robison
Lulu Palmer
Hariette Wright
Vera Snapp
Rose Tate
Hugh Yost
Edna Carpenter
Isabell Collins
Ruth Pennebaker
Catherine Beecher
Laona Carey
Grace Durkee
Frances Figgins
Agnes Hodgins
Emma Klauman
Chas McCracken
Vera McGregor
George Perkins
Jessie Patterson
Hildred Aspegren
Lottie Barton
Floyd Baker
Ruby Cooper
Elvera Florell
Hope Henderson
Thelma Morfoot
Musetta Myrtle Marlow
Bessie Paulin
Laura Peterka
Gladys Stafford
Schoolhouse work and staffing updates from County Districts
Districts 115 85 41 and 53 begin work on a new Spring Hill schoolhouse while stressing sanitary, respectable conditions for all schools. Miss Ruby Northup newly hired at Maple Grove for 65 dollars a month, plans 100 percent junior Red Cross enrollment, and teachers are asked to submit fair exhibit work early for the revised premium list. Mary Jansky, Co Supt.
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Spring Hill
Ruby Northup
Cuba
Maple Grove
Mary Jansky
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promotes Blood Remedy
A vintage advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures by cleansing the blood. It cites 35 years of use, promises health improvement, testimonials, and Toledo Ohio makers F. J. Cheney and Co. with 75 cent retail price.
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Hall
Iall
F. J. Cheney and Co
Toledo
Ohio
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United States
Good Roads Association
Arthur Capper
Charley Scott
J. L. Bristow
W. R. Stubbs
Capper
Thompson
Clyde Republican
Cash For Eggs
C. E. Albrq, V. C
Mammoth Castile Toilet Soap
Journal
County Educational Notes
Katiser
the Bank OF Scandia
G. W. Nimocks, Pres
J. H. Sandell
Farmer’s and Merchants Bank
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