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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
Entry at the Scandia post office indicates Second Class matter. JW Plotner & Son publishers. The Journal price is $1.25 yearly.
The city council repeals section one of ordinance 148 and adopts new rate provisions. Beginning July 1 1917 all persons using city water must pay ten dollars per year to the Water Commissioner in quarterly installments on January April July and October 10th deadline applies if payment is late.
The ordinance outlines delinquency procedures with shutoff rights for nonpayment and reinstallation upon arrears plus quarterly and annual discounts. It specifies monthly winter suspensions, turning on fees, and penalties for turning on water after shutoff. Rates vary for household use, lawn and garden, and livestock, with incremental charges for animals beyond two. Metered connections incur a per thousand gallon rate.
The city approves water rate changes including a minimum charge and meters for high usage, with outside residents paying per thousand gallons and a flat-rate option. The ordinance also limits water tap connections and sets a travel distance clause. The issue lists exam subjects for teachers, institute talks, and plans for a hike, with comments on attendance and progress.
Stephen A Haboush, Galilean Lecturer, asserts that Allied victory could grant Jews a historic chance to reclaim the Holy Land. He cites Amos and recalls a Paris conference where England would receive the land, Constantinople to Russia, and Syria to France, shaping world opinion.
A testimonial from a merchant's wife describes relief from stomach trouble and constipation after using buckthorn bark and Adlerika. She claims one spoonful produced instant relief and that Adlerika empties both large and small intestines, alleviating gas and preventing appendicitis. Palace Drug Store.
An ad claims Sanol helps the liver kidneys and bladder with a trial 35 cent bottle offered. Palace Drug Store is the selling point and invites customers to try Sanol.
Will pay ten dollars per ton for junk iron for two weeks in Scandia. If you want hauling, call the elevator. they will relay the message. Also buys light junk. Contact John Norudorf.
AJR Morey announces b. J West Morey and West Real Estate Loans and Insurance at F and M Bank in Scandia Kansas.
C V Haggman, physician and surgeon in Scandia, advertises eyeglasses fitted at his office.
Wellsburg druggist TL Murpis writes Chamberlin tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has seen in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
The Belleville Democrat notes an alphabetized count of auto owners in Republic county this week. Johnsons led with 47 owners versus 21 Smiths, a two to one advantage. the Swedes are cited as besting the argument two to one.
A reader testimonial proclaims six months of use with great satisfaction. Mrs C ilions of N Y endorses Chamberlins Tablets as a remedy that has done her much good and notes availability everywhere. The notice promotes subscription to the Journal.
Deputy Sheriff Hf. W. Smith received a call from Robt. J. Gillilan of Warwick and recovered two girls who fled the Girls Industrial School at Beloit Kansas. They had traveled as far as Superior and were brought back to Belleville with help from Mrs. Benz and Mr. Baird. One girl is 16 from Tola and the other 18 from Kansas City Kansas.
Caldwell Ohio resident E W Archer notes his family has used Chamberlin's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and even takes it on extended visits. The reader is urged to stock forethought to avoid illness costs.
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