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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
2
A collection of quirky lines and notices from The Scandia Journal in Scandia Kansas. Includes publisher details, subscription rate, a joke about shin guards at bridge, a Cincinnati Enquirer quote, a remark on distinguishing family members by hair, a stock market tip about women’s dresses.
The June 10 1904 Journal items report a stormy day for the Van Amberg circus with only one performance and a crowd scarce of gamblers and pickpockets. A Philadelphia shell game hawker lost 60 dollars, Stuttering Henry 45, plus smaller sums. A. L. Whitney moved stock from Rydal to the local store, leaving Rydal without a shop. Mrs. E Jokander shows 59 rose varieties in bloom. Albert Schlapback and son depart for St. Louis while Mrs. Schlapback and others head for California. Luther Carlson travels to New Mexico seeking health. Piano contest standings list Mary West Shirley Shivvers Amanda Wohford Alta Tebow. Capt. Wm. Walker attends a Democratic judicial convention to elect a judge.
Mrs Hobart West hosted the Rydal Ladies Aid with members and visitors from Kansas City Scandia Bellyville Huxton and area families. Local calls and Sunday visits followed as the community shared meals and news. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Wenda. The Metz Packing Co offers free culling service and the Home Circle met with thirteen members.
The Royal Neighbors held their regular meeting last Wednesday night in the I O O F hall. Mes dames Albert Jackson, James Mahan and John Mahan Sr were hostesses. A delicious lunch was served.
The Dorcas Society of the Lutheran church met Friday afternoon in church parlors with Mesdames Adolph Nelson and Amenda Maxell as hostesses. The birthday cake was cut for Mesdames Wm. Wilson and George Mathis.
Union news lists visits and guests from Belleville and nearby towns. Community members attend church services and social events while weather hints at a favorable harvest for alfalfa and corn. A grazing of minor injuries prompts medical attention.
The column details garden progress with potatoes and corn growing, plus local activity. Robert Robison visits the Roy Hall home. Archie Larson takes his daughter Maurine to Salina for college. Mrs. Ada Wait breaks an arm after slipping on wet cement near a cistern. Continuous rain impacts poultry and daily life in the week.
Gust Hallgren visited his mother Mrs Anna Hallgren on Monday. Miss Helen Johnson joined Sun day night with Miss Alein Lundberg. Enoch Larsons bought a new Frigidaire and installed it near Kackley. Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg and John Aspegren spent Sunday at Charley Aspegren's in Republic. Earl Beeman returned from Kansas City last week driving his new Ford sedan bought through Miller Weeks at Belleville. Free Culling Service Metz Service. Call 82 for details.
Probate Court in Republic County Kansas to hear final settlement for the estate of F A Berggren deceased. Oscar A Berggren and Victor A Berggren with the will annexed seek approval of services and attorney fees and release of sureties at the Belleville courthouse on June 18, 1929 at 3 p m. The heirs will be determined.
A testimonial notes a seven year old boy who gained 15 pounds after using Vinol with improvements in eating and activity. The ad praises Vinol as a cod liver peptone and iron compound that boosts appetite, sleep, and vitality, claiming even thin adults benefit.
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