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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
5
Editors of the Fifth District gathered in Cloud County for an editorial association meeting last Friday. The event featured a lively opening, though not part of the formal program, signaling strong district ties.
An inviting note touts Rock Island Lines trains to Spirit Lake Clear Lake and the Okobojis in northern Iowa and Lakeland resorts in Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin. It promises comfortable travel at slight expense and urges readers to discuss plans for trips and picnics in pine forests and by streams.
A Toledo trip recounts a national game exhibit at City ball park between Manhattan and Concordia. Editors enjoyed grand hospitality at Colson's cafe and a banquet after the program at the Commercial Club room. Rankin spoke on advertising while Shadinger praised job printing and cost systems. The article praises the editors' warm welcome and overall visit.
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell recalls a dark day in the 1880s when Louisa M. Alcott walked into the Journal office and handed editor $100 to help the newspaper. Alcott later aided the press bureau and now suffragists are urged to fund Orchard House, Alcott’s old home.
Short thick curly hair is described as an indication of great natural strength. The claim is tied to Kentucky as the Tobacco State noting Kentucky produces more tobacco than any other state in the Union.
A brief note states quebracho wood fence posts in Argentina are exceedingly hard and test for longevity at forty years. The fragment also quotes a religious reflection: the Sabbath was ordained by God and loved the poor.
Justice of the Peace Ino Larson presided as L. C. Hohr complained against S. for stealing a $5.00 bill from Hohr’s cash drawer. The jury of six found S. not guilty after 19 minutes. The court also lists a 6 room house for sale and a mule sale notice.
For sale a good short horn bull two years old. See Ole Johnson. Farmers phone 1019.
The second annual Frateral Picnic will be held at Scandia on July 27, 28 and 29. Community groups invite attendees to enjoy on site events, meals, and family activities across the three day gathering.
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