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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
5
A local ad promotes porch swings in various kinds and sizes priced from 3.45 to 24.50. It also advertises mattresses with guaranteed satisfaction from 7.95 to 39.50 and a new shipment of oval Axminster rugs in all sizes.
The 1905 article notes Norway's declaration of secession from Sweden after 91 years of union. It cites differing political ideas and industrial differences as causes and mentions possible tensions, with the Swedish king protecting against actions. Various local notices follow, including births, marriages, dances, and community events from Scandia Kansas.
An old advertisement touts Adlerika as a remedy for stomach gas pressing on the heart while sleeping. It promises relief from constipation in two hours and claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels, with testimonials from druggists.
Welcome to Belleville invites readers to first seek Scandia theft solutions, then directs attention to Belleville business and professional firms listing ads that will gladly and courteously serve customers.
May 5 weddings slated Albert Etter and M Bell both of Scandia aged 30 and 28. May 16 Albert Morey 25 of Scandia weds Bessie Seabolt 19 of Scandia. Mrs May White and sons return from county visit. H S Cooper attends state banks meeting in Abilene. Bertha Fogelberg returns from Kansas City. Albert Moe shows a burned neck from a lightning strike during Saturday storm. family sheltering in a cave nearby. Lars Larson hosts Albert’s 22nd birthday party with 60–70 young people. Lars honored with rocking chair. Scandia band plays. May Dickerhoof visits Concordia. Rev Fulcomer preaches at Chapel. Peter Doctor Jr returns from College in Salina. June 12–19, 1885: Kansas emigrant boom, Topeka population 27,000. Carl Schoolcraft shot and killed in Clay Center by John Sealey. jealousy noted. Dr Trainor drives ponies. Belleville courthouse brickwork begins. Hotel Brunswick adds new desk with business cards. A D Wilson returns from New Orleans. Milt Polley visits Republic City. Belleville mild. Scandia seen as livelier town. Wichita now over 16,000 with 869 houses built in past year. Republic County Normal Institute to be held in Scandia this season. Republic City to celebrate.
Harrison Mahan of Scandia visited grandma Marshall as the week ended. Area families gathered for haying chores and church friends visited. Eighth graders from Union township prepare to attend Belleville graduation. A bridge project begins on the county road near Earl Hammond. A severe rainstorm caused a fatal accident to a horse and serious injury to another. The Housholder and Kyler gatherings occurred amid flu recoveries.
Local display presents the largest dress straw exhibition in Mallorys County featuring Pedigree hand crafted straw styles. New models for men and youth showcased with prices from 1.25 to 6.00 dollars.
Al Morris the solicitor promotes a cleaning and dyeing service with a playful slogan. The ad emphasizes reliable text and a bold promise to remove stains and refresh fabrics.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox visited Hebron to consult with Dr McFarland. Forrest Brown of Atwood Kansas visited relatives in Gnig then returned home. Merle Yeager and Mrs Couchman White Rock township and John Hall Washington township visited Hall homes Sunday. Tony Wenda was operated on for hernia at Patterson Memorial Hospital and is recovering. Clarence Mahan Rydal provided a road grader tractor for Union roads. Frank Goodwin and family enjoy a new Ford sedan. Howard Mahan Scandia was a business caller at H O Marshalls. Frank Mikesell and family hosted a Clayton relative. Two inches of rain fell Wednesday evening, with corn ground washing out in some areas.
Miss Blanche Haggman Mrs Leonard Haggman and a daughter drove to Lindsborg Friday to attend the graduation services of their nephew Bernard Johnson from Bethany College.
Miss Myrtle Edgren returned to Kansas City Tuesday following a three weeks vacation from Trinity Lutheran Hospital.
Mrs. Lawrence Wilmore of Hebron returned home Sunday after visiting a week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson.
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