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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
5
A reverent tribute highlights Clara Barton as an Angel of Mercy who softened man’s inhumanity with sympathy. The piece praises her selfless sacrifice for wounded soldiers, urging readers to imitate her benevolence and support those in need.
Mrs. Ella Rockhold produced 74 pounds of butter in May from four cows. The report highlights an average of 181 g per pound per cow, noted as a strong performance.
Shawnisee is now standing at Chadwicks Feed Barn as the county's best bred and versatile horse. The statement highlights Shawnisee's noted qualities as a premier breeding and working animal in the region.
A brief notice advertises five to ten cigars for twenty five cents at Palace Drug Store. A second line mentions envelopes for the JOURNAL office and an opening of The Owl Cafe on a Brunswick street near the hotel.
Prof. G. E. Thorpe concludes a highly successful school year in Scandia and is warmly welcomed back for the next term. Citizens praise his leadership and the district's elevated educational standards.
Organized efforts seek to secure full political rights for women, urging equal laws and recognition in all spheres. The piece traces historic subjugation, notes limited voting in some states, and argues women’s civil rights depend on empowerment and participation in government and professions.
James E. Whitney reports on Christian Endeavor events including Sunday services and district conventions. Topics cover international branches in New York and India, hospital chaplaincy, distributed literature, and members donating income for ministry. The piece notes state convention dates and regional union counties with leaders and locations.
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Thoresea Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lars Larson to Wal Bowersox Wednesday evening June 7.
Mrs and Mrs Kroestadt entertain friends for their 12th anniversary. D J Barton travels with child to Jamestown returning midweek. Church ladies meet. Dr J W C Sherrard and wife occupy old Newbury house. Mrs Helen Larson in serious condition after fall. Miss Anna Rimol graduates at Bethany College. Local families attend dances and parties in Concordia Scandia Jamestown. Floods damage roads bridges crops. river overran east lowlands.
Elmer Myers returns home for summer vacation. Local school closed at Strong City last week. Mrs Beem visited Mrs Vearl Bowersox midweek. Mrs Bertha Doty of Oklahoma visiting her parents, the Wus. I G Householder back from southern Kansas. Maud Bowen pleased with visit to Thomas county. Ambrose and Mayme visited Salina. Farmers replanting corn. Bid League family at Decoration exercises in Belleville. Jerome Bowersox adds to his house in John. Rich ill recently. Bessie Haney’s friends helped celebrate her eleventh birthday. Charlie Larson's house struck by lightning. Larson burned on the arm and home damaged. Union Valley neighbors oppose Republic City mail route. many go to Belleville or Scandia for daily papers.
Summer brings growth and replanting as farmers face corn setbacks. Mrs Woodka remains ill. Miss Ella Brown visited Cowles. A graveside decorating drew several attendees. The marriage of Harlie Bowling and Nora Bartlett occurred Wednesday. Wilber Kelly and wife visited relatives near Talmo. A shower party for Miss Lora Cowle featured music games and a peanut hunt with Mrs Fattie Walter winning. May 25 relatives and close friends attended with pink and white refreshments at five o'clock. Oshlund sold his stake in Odhiaca Johnson hardware and real estate to E F A Johnson this week.
Market letter reports cattle receipts down, buyers active at 5 to 15 cents above last Friday but with draggy trading. Beef steers now bring about 475 to 650 dollars with top around 580, prime near 600, cows and heifers mixed gains, stockers lower. Hogs hold steady despite large past week receipts, top 5.323, most sales 5.20 to 5.30 as hog supply remains ample and prices drift lower.
John Hemberger begins laying groundwork for a new residence on Washington Street. The DiLhnan brothers have traded their Clyde site for a nearby parcel, with changes set to start the first of next week.
Miss Nora Bartlett and Mr. Harlie Bowling wed at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday afternoon. Both are well known in Dist. 48, with Mrs. Dillman visiting local relatives this week as the Journal extends congratulations.
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