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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
The Scandia Kansas based W Plotner and Son publish the Andia Journal and are listed as second class mail matter at Scandia Post Office. The annual subscription is set at $1.25.
Last Sunday the church confirmed Margaret Christina Brand Wilhelm Leander Edgren Vernice Pauline Swanson and Vernon Adolph Swanson. Next Sunday they will be admitted to the Lord's table with their parents as new members. Sunday School and communion services follow with a Baccalaureate in the evening on a Power for Right Living theme. CHAS PEARSON, Pastor. A sale on stamped dresses and hats at reduced millinery prices.
The clippings discuss seeds and weed control for seven years of weeds, home radio use as an education aid, dairy cow feeding limits, pasture feeding replaces grain, lawn mowing guidance, a tuberculosis study note, copper carbonate dust for sorghum seed smut, and common poultry parasitic diseases.
The item roster notes the ill health of the little son of Mr and Mrs Will Rogers. Harley Bowling and Mrs Hattie Bartlett spent Sunday at the J M Loofbourrow home. Chester Wonkas visited Lloyd Lash, and Miss Helen Loofbourrow spent last week with Aunt Mrs Mertie Waller.
Miss Mary Jansky county superintendent and Grace Kuhn of Grace Hill traveled to Omaha last Thursday for the interstate spelling contest where the girl was named a perfect speller and will receive a Perfect Certificate. Also noted is BL Fulcomer showing a four plum twig from west lots, containing fully developed plums.
Nearly fifty trees are described as bearing heavy fruit, with many already bending from the load. Mrs. W. C. Tate of Belleville visited her son in Norway township to care for the sick. For sale is a 20 h p steam engine and Case separator with various wagons and equipment, bargaining by May 15. Inquire Hugo Soder.
W F Mathis offers sale of a new modern house with garage at First and Washington streets. Easy payment terms are available if desired.
Readers learn cattle trends as lighter weight steers and baby beeves command higher prices across weights 750 to 1350 pounds. Feeder producers shift to yearlings and baby beeves while bulk fed steers bring 9.25 to 10.50 dollars and prime cows reach 8.50 to 9.25. Hog prices rise with a top around 12.90 and lamb markets show strength though some lambs dip slightly from last week.
An ancient aqueduct completed in A D 878 under Emperor Valens remains in use in Constantinople. Its central bridge spans about 2,000 feet in length and stands 75 feet high with arches roughly thirty feet across.
A prominent New York physician faces civil suits from two women alleging inappropriate attention. A playful Arkansas newspaper quip about an apple a day contrasts with the case, reflecting local wit.
During the testimony, a man hardly moved in his chair and kept his head resting on his chin for most of the proceeding. The report notes the subdued posture as a notable moment in the courtroom.
Midweek performance peaks for college students, according to recent tests cited by Science Service. Studies show cognitive work and task focus improve on Wednesdays and Thursdays compared with early or weekend sessions.
The lighted candles on Christmas eve reflect a custom linked to a Jewish festival occurring near the same period. The brief note notes cross cultural timing and tradition without detailing rituals or dates.
A Toledo Blade quotation notes that when everyone drives for pleasure there is not enough supply to meet the demand. The remark highlights the strain on leisure traffic and transport resources.
The piece urges using proactive health habits to spot warning signs early. It emphasizes recognizing slight changes, seeking advice before illness develops, and maintaining routine screenings to stay ahead of potential symptoms.
A brief reflection notes that it matters as much to guard hearing as to guard speech. It urges prudent restraint in both listening and speaking to avoid needless trouble. The sentiment echoes early cautionary proverbs about self control.
A Louisville Courier Journal line ponders why items fit a picnic while noting a peculiar trait of no digging. The quip contrasts practicality with surprise in a light column remark.
In Republic County Kansas the Probate Court will hear the estate of Anders Bengtson on May 22 1925 for a full and final settlement with allowance of fees and discharge of duties. Huldah Bengtson administratrix requests heirs be determined and sureties released. Belleville Kansas April 22 1925 Henry H VanNatta Probate Judge.
Mrs W F Mathis attended the May Pole fete in Belleville Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs Ed Robison and her son and Misses Sadie and Ada Robison spent Tuesday in Belleville.
Baby Chicks Leghorns ten cents each and larger kinds twelve cents. Mrs Albin Isaacson and Miss Josephine Nelson visited Mrs Phillip Hendersons mother at Rackley. many friends stopped by Monday. Poplar Grove Local No 763 held its annual meeting May 18 with a spelling contest. Mrs Gilbert Fulecomer won first and Mrs Robert Kelly second. Lunch followed with coffee sandwiches and strawberry short cake.
Mrs. Emily Ebright returned home Saturday after a week spent caring for Mrs. Gust Fogelberg.
A community bulletin lists a large sale of new and used violins by Zona Berg and Son Musik, plus several social items. Mrs Ollie Johnson hosted the Dist 88 Home Circle. Neighbors send thanks for visits and flowers, and births are announced including Robert James Florell in Kackley on May 3.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ainsworth Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson and Mr. and Mrs. E M Eastvedt were entertained Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C O Reece. Is your subscription a paid up.
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