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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

2

Local notices and social items from nearby towns

Coffee in bulk offered at 30c and 10 pounds for $2.80 by Star Grocery. Scandia Mercantile Co. has reshaped fruit and new potatoes. N. P. Peterson sick with grippe this week. Farnest Burns and family visited Concordia with Mr Wyman’s brother. The Becks hosted Belleville guests. Miss Josephine Nelson sewed at Theo Nelson’s. County Red Cross Rally Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in court house park. Jon W. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson will speak. Pershing’s man who served in France will also attend.

Red Cross Court House Park Jon. W. Y. Morgan Hutchinson S Pershings France

Local visits and social notes from Formosa region

I W Grubb and Mr Parker of Topeka visited friends here late last week. C R McGregor came from Camp Funston to spend Sunday. Mrs McGregor joined him en route to Manhattan. Mr and Mrs Adolph Nelson and daughter Yvonne visited Nywall family in Formosa. Nora Trumingham of Boon Iowa, formerly Nora Mead, is reported dead. Edith Anderson traveled to Salina to visit relatives and attended the Lucy Gates concert and Messiah at Lindsborg before returning.

I. W. Grubb Mr. Parker Topeka C. R. McGregor Camp Funst Mrs. McGregor Manhattan Adolph Nelson Yvonne Nywall Formosa Edith Anderson Salina Anna Lucy Gates Messiah Lindsborg

Patriotic Meeting Planned in Union Valley May 20

Mrs. J A Freeburg notes her son Carl Swan in the Marines awaiting overseas duty with thousands expected to be called. Union Valley hosts a patriotic meeting May 20 with W T Vance of Belleville as speaker and Red Cross drive music. Agnes Maxell and Mrs. Stanley Swan visited Camp Funston then Topeka with the Grubb family before returning to Camp Funston next Monday.

J. A. Freeburg Carl Swan Marines Virginia Union Valley Red Cross W. Th. Vance Belleville Stanley Swan Agnes Maxell Camp Funston Topeka Grubb

Local items and notices from a Missouri town

Returns from Springfield Missouri Dr C R Nelson of Norway visits town Mrs J B Croft leaves for Tucumcari New Mexico Concordia Hardy flour and nine substitutes at Scandia Mercantile Co Glasses offered by Doctor Bobo Eyewear shop awnings added by L C Hohr Palace Drug Store Shingling of Mrs Hulda Swyhart’s house noted Red Cross meeting in Belleville Mothers Day program in Republic Hazel Soderquist to Willard Colorado Maude Wroot returns to Burlington Colorado D A Nywall family and Adolph Nelson group share Sunday dinner with Mrs C J Maxwell

About Rheumatism Remedy Promises Relief

Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering as the most common illness. Relief and rest are possible with Chamberlain's Liniment, recently advertised as an effective remedy.

Lutheran church honors local servicemen with program

A Wednesday evening program at the Lutheran church honored boys from the church serving in the colors. Rev Henry of Malmo Nebraska led the event and a service flag with nine stars was raised. Miss Ella Maxell sang Keep the Home Fires Burning and lunch followed in the church parlors.

Lutheran Church Henry Malmo Ella Maxell

U and J ladies enjoy May 3 gathering at Mrs Wyman home

The U and J ladies held a May 3 gathering at Mrs. Wyman's Cloud Street home with nearly full attendance except three on leave. Mrs. George Garber of Fairbury Nebraska was guest of honor. A luncheon was served and the club plans to meet May 24 at Mrs. Bobo's home.

U. and J

Letter from Henry Jennings in Camp Sevier South Carolina

A. R. Morey shares a vivid letter from Henry Jennings who serves in the Signal Service at Camp Sevier South Carolina. Jennings describes tents with wooden floors electric lights and water. He notes daily drilling marching and camping trips including two days in the woods with pup tents. His brother serves at Dayton Ohio with the 678 Aero Squadron.

A. R. Morey Henry Jennings Camp Sevier South Carolina Henry Dayton Ohio 678 Aero Squadron

TROUBLEMAKERS at the Princess May 24

Jane and Katherine Lee star in TROUBLEMAKERS a comedy drama with the Lee Kiddies foregrounding most scenes. Katherine delivers a standout dramatic turn in a key electrocution redemption scene while Jane remains irrepressible and lively.

Jane Katherine Lee Willliam Fox Lee Kiddies Katherine Little Katherine

Cistern Renovation Services Offered This Spring

Parlee Gunter advertises cistern cleaning and renovation before spring. She notes having necessary equipment and invites inquiries on prices and available dates. The blurb is part of a community notices page including funeral attendance and local visits.

Parlee Gunter

Postponed street sale due to Red Cross event in Norway

The street sale is postponed to the 25th because of a concurrent Red Cross sale in Norway. JOAN D. ANDERSON promotes a magnet bank deposit gimmick from Bank of Scandia. The Dist 88 box supper raised about 55 dollars for Red Cross with Col Shotwell as auctioneer and Mae Swhercinsky winning candy.

Red Cross Norway Joan D. Anderson Bank of Scandia Dist Col. Shotwell Mae Swhercinsky Col Shotwell James Johnson

Gulick Confined at Home by Sickness This Week

W. B. Gulick has remained at his residence this week due to illness, keeping him away from typical activities and duties.

W. B. Gulick

Axel Olson Visits Mother Then Heads to Jefferson Baracks

Axel Olson formerly in government service in Washington D C spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother Mrs Aug Olson. He departed Monday for Jefferson Barracks to resume duty or duties there.

Axel Olson Washinton D. C Aug. Olson Jefferson Barracks

Lena Vandeveer Visits Valley Falls Relatives

Local journal notice lists found items at Valley Falls Kansas including an auto wrench and an auto crank. Owners may claim by proving ownership and paying for this notice. inquiries to the Journal office.

Lena Vandeveer Valley Falls Kansas Journal Office Journal

Millet seed for sale and local ad from Star Grocery

Scandia contact for German millet seed sale listed with telephone 1406. Morning Glory coffee offered at 25 cents by Star Grocery.

Scandia Phone A. W. Segarhammer Morning Glory Star Grocery

For Rent or Sale on South Kansas Avenue

Property listing seeks rental or sale on South Kansas Avenue. Inquiries directed to Mrs. W. B. Rhodes.

South Kansas Avenue W. B. Rhodes

Phrenologist Prof Richardson Adds Scandia Examinations

A highly regarded phrenologist offers head readings at Valley House Scandia with guidance on work education marriage and child training. He is praised by educators ministers physicians lawyers journalists and scientists across Britain Canada and the United States.

Richardson Valley House Scandia Great Britaan Canada United States

Y M C A Promotes County Labor Bureau

The County Y M C A launches a free labor bureau listing farmers seeking help and men and boys seeking work. More men apply now than farmers needing help, but that may change as early summer work begins. Lists will be posted countywide with the Y M C A office coordinating as a clearing house. Next week details on list locations will be announced. Call or write to the county Y M C A secretary for listings.

Fifty Dollars Reward For A H T A Theft Evidence

A. H. T. A. No. 271 offers a 50 dollar reward for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from any member of the association. G. A. Nystrom, President.

G. A. Nystrom

Trespassing Notice on Lofgren Farm Seal

Notice forbids trespassing on the Lofgren farm located at 81-4 of Section 24 Union Township. Signed by Axel Nelson.

Lofgren Union Township Axel Nelson

Do You Enjoy Life A Simple Stomach Tonic Advice

A health note says good physical condition leads to enjoying life while bilious and dyspeptic people feel miserable. It promotes Chamberlin's Tablets to tonify the stomach improve digestion and regulate bowels as a simple remedy. Try it.

Chamberlin

United Brethren Church Notes from Scandia and Norway

Scandia church reports cleaning and new carpet on the pulpit platform with rubber matting in aisles. Sunday schedule cites Sunday School at 10 00 A M and evening service at 830 P M with special music and War Work of the Red Cross sermon. Norway lists Sunday School 10 00 A M morning worship 11 00 A M sermon on The War and Its Relation to the Red Cross and Christian Endeavor at 815 P M. A scholarship to a leading state business college is for sale at the office.

Isles Red Cross Christian Endeavor

Cane for Sale in Scandia by Nelson

Good cane priced at 3.00 per bushel offered by O. C. Nelson in Scandia. contact number 1405 for details.

Scandia O. C. Nelson

Causes and cures for headaches with Chamberlain’s Tablets

Article outlines that headaches often stem from stomach disorders or constipation. It promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a simple remedy, claiming many readers have found permanent relief. The tone urges readers to try the tablets for mild, gentle effects.

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