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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
2
Igham announces as Republican candidate for Republic County Clerk of the District Court subject to the primary on August 6, 1918. Also notes local notices, farm and skating rink ads, births, visits, and town updates from Scandia and surrounding areas. Local bank promotes solidity and service.
The Woodmen will observe Memorial Day on June 2 at 2 00 PM with services at City Hall. Members are urged to attend and others are invited. A photograph from Funston shows Stanley Swan A C Wilson and Iver Norden among the boys.
Rev. L. C. Hicks, after several weeks of illness, is able to resume duties and will be in the pulpit at the Methodist church next Sunday evening if his strength holds.
Visitors from this town to Manhattan last Thursday morning included Mrs. A. D. Wilson, Mrs. E. B. Wires, Mrs. Masie Swan, Lena Vandeveer, Andrew Wilson, Mrs. A. Nelson and Agnes Maxwell who went to see the boys departing with the 85th Division.
Mr. Chapin of Belleville invites the people to attend the master production The Kaiser also known as The Beast of Berlin on Friday and Saturday at 2 30 and 8 00 P M at the White Way Theater for glimpses of the private life habits and mannerisms of the mad dog of Europe.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to the Scandia Lumber Company are urged to call and settle. W. R. Stelzer, manager. The region saw heavy rainfall with over an inch Monday night and another equal amount Thursday. The river is bank full, the highest in two years, and Mud Creek drainage ditch is functioning well. Wheat fields revived after dry windy weather though some were burned.
War theater notice reports Kaiser referenced as killer of women and children to be punished by soldiers of democracy. Belleville Kaw show at White Way Theater May 24 25 features two 'Kaiser' performances with 230 pm and 800 pm times and varying admission. Ethélj Granstedt leaves for Mountain View Cal seeking relief from nervous disorder due to a lightning strike.
A note from Scandia Kansas argues it is never too late to open a bank account. It references visitors Mr Criss and Mr Savage and emphasizes that a bank account can build wealth where college may not, stating one dollar can start an account.
Class No 4 from the M E church Sunday School were guests at a Wednesday evening gathering in the church parlors. The event featured games and refreshments including ice cream and cookies.
Mrs Boho hosted a pleasant afternoon for the U and I Art Club on Friday May 17. Late arrivals caused time to pass quickly before a two course luncheon was served. Guests departed to reconvene June 7 at Mrs Cullers home.
The list includes Chas F Lysholm John F Nondorf Carol O Reece Joseph R Tedrow William RR Stelzer and Hon Walter S Layton of Osborne who passed through Scandia en route from Munden to Smith Center delivering an address and heading to Red Cross work. A meatless menu theme is examined by E H Niles noting meat and fats shortages may persist for five to six years and urging cereals vegetables and fish as staples with American Creole and southern cuisines offering ideas.
The Roll of Honor names A C Wilson and many others enroute or stationed in camps across the United States and abroad. Entries includeStanley Swan Ivar Norden La Velle Hicks Raymond Garber at Jefferson Barracks Mare Island Camp Pike Camp Funston Fort Flagler Camp Kearney and locations in France and San Francisco. The list covers Coast Artillery Field Artillery Engineers and suppresses details of exact units.
A patriotic verse extols liberty and unity. It invokes the founders and divine protection, urging freedom to ring from every mountain side and tree as the nation aspires for lasting brightness under a guiding power.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and death of our beloved father Mr E C Nichol. Also grateful to Mr and Mrs H A Bushby Mr and Mrs James West Miss Mary West and T J West for their kindness and prayers.
Next Sunday Sunday School at 10 A M but no forenoon preaching due to union memorial service in City Hall. Epworth League devotional 8 P M and preaching 8 30 P M. Last Sunday night Epworth League cabinet installed by Rev Swan. Subscribe for the Journal.
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