Local News Briefs From Town and Region
Locals buy 35c coffee in bulk for 30c 10 lbs for 2.80 at Star Grocery and Scandia Mercantile Co refresh with fresh fruit and new potatoes. June records on sale at Palace Drug Store. Sam Summer left Monday for New Mexico on a horse buying tour. Chan Cullers begins work as lineman for Scandia Telephone Co. Mrs A D Wilson and Mrs E D Wires visited at Hageman home near Rackley. Mr and Mrs Nywall and son Dean guests of Adolph Nelson. Johnson family motored to Superior and visited Wrights. Agnes Maxell and Mrs Swan returned from Camp Funston and Topeka. Local boys seek farm work. Journal offers to help farmers find steady help. Rye flour barley flour corn flour buckwheat flour at Star Grocery. Methodist church services next Sunday evening. Albert Anderson and wife have a son born Thursday May 16. Have eyes tested and glasses fitted by Dr Bobo. J H Sandell attended Bankers convention at Hutchinson. Mrs B J Croft returned from Omaha and Texas. Mrs John Swenson and two sons of Concordia visited Sederlin. H A Richardson went to Omaha for a few days. Hugh Etter carrying mail for Clarence Albro while he recovers in Concordia hospital. Senator W B Gulick went to Manhattan for Republican district conference. George Garber and son Warren visited from Fairbury with Wm Garber. Miss Etta Isaacson came from University Place Nebraska for visit with C A Tgaacson family.
Joe Brown Ships Cattle Cars to Wohlford Ranch
Joe Brown transferred a pair of cattle cars from New Mexico to Woodston where he plans to prepare them for sale on the Wohlford ranch.
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Joe Brown
New Mexico
Woodston
Wohlford
Nimocks to Attend Kansas Independent Companies Meeting
G. W. Nimocks vice president of the Scandia Telephone Company will travel to Clay Center this Friday for a district meeting of Kansas independent telephone firms.
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G. W. Nimocks
Scandia Telephone Company
Clay Center
Independent Companies of Kansas
Haggmans Pledge $100 to War Fund
A telegram from Lieut and Mrs Haggman now at Kenosha Wisconsin was received by the local Red Cross announcing their pledge of 100 to the present War Fund drive.
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Haggman
Kenosha, Wis
Red Cross
Axive
Red Cross Sewing Room Moves to Mrs Larson’s Building
The Red Cross sewing room has moved from the school house to Mrs. Larsons building west of Gulicks store. The transfer aims to secure a larger attendance on the work days and improve participation.
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Red Cross
Couple thank neighbors for support after infant's death
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Isaacson express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during the death and burial of their infant child and for the floral offerings.
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John A. Isaacson
City Financial Summary Shows Net Gain of 3804.37
The report lists line items including grading and filling 71.10 street lighting 479.20 alley bridge near WU B Church miscellaneous city hall balcony benefit 53.95 hall rent 324.67 tap mains 70.00 water rent 1119.35 war net used 1.40 totaling 1191.38 and a net gain of 3804.37. Water plant sinking fund money 46.57 totaling 4589.93.
Bonded Indebtedness on Waterworks Plant
The city shows total bonded debt of 18 500 dollars with 10 000 due July 1 1920 5 000 due July 1 1925 and 3 500 due July 1 1930 representing the balance dug on the waterworks plant.
Mrs C E Albro Visits From Concordia After Husband’s Operation
Mrs C E Albro traveled from Concordia to be with her husband who remained in the hospital following an operation last Friday.
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C. E. Albro
Concordia
Bank of Scandia invites checking accounts in Scandia
The big man with the big roll and the little man with the little roll are alike welcomed at our bank. Our doors are open to borrowers and depositors alike. Our purpose is to make our bank a mutual benefit to the community in general, and our patrons in particular. We invite you to start a checking account with us. Bank of Scandia, Scandia, Kans.
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Bank of
Remedy for rheumatism Chamberlain's Liniment
Rheumatism causes much pain and suffering as the most common illness. The text notes a remedy named Chamberlain's Liniment that promises relief and the restoration of rest and sleep for sufferers.
Straw Hat Sale at Scandia Mercantile Co
The Scandia Mercantile Co invites customers to browse a straw hat sale. Shoppers can find seasonal headwear at discount prices during store hours.
City finances show gains as water plant reports self support
The year’s financial report notes a $87.20 gain for City Hall operations versus a $124.18 deficit in 1917 and $203.56 in 1916. Scandia Dramatic Club turned over $53.95 for balcony expenses, with main balcony costs $129.93 and labor by City Marshall and City Hall Manager Adolph Nelson. Water plant shows a 1918 gain of $890.27, offset by prepaid rents. gasoline use dropped from 3,405 gallons in 1916 to 1,285 in 1918 due to pumping adjustments and maintenance. Continuous records for monthly water use began this year, with some gaps and measurement limits noted. Mayor J. A. Freeburg, City Treasurer E. C. Wirbs, and Auditing Committee chair G. W. Nimocks sign the report.
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Scandia Dramatic Club
City Hall
Adolph Nelson
Nelson
Dramatic Club
Dinner guests at Mrs Ostberg’s Wednesday
Mrs Gustava Ostberg entertained at dinner Wednesday with guests Miss Eva Eliai, Miss Floy Anderson, Miss Eeith Anderson, Miss Julia Larson, and Miss Sophia Peterson.
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Gustava Ostberg
Eva Eliai
Floy Anderson
Eeith Anderson
Julia Larson
Sophia Peterson
Know Thyself and Work Fit for You by Prof Richardson
The notice invites readers to self education for work and marriage adaptability. Prof Richardson L L D offers examinations and delineations at Valley House Scandia. He is endorsed by educators ministers physicians lawyers journalists and scientists across Great Britain Canada and the United States.
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Richardson
Valley House
Scandia
Great Britaan
Canada
United States
Mail Carrier Clarence Albro Recovering After Surgery
Clarence Albro, a mail carrier on route 2, fell seriously ill last Friday and was hospitalized in Concordia. He underwent a double operation for appendicitis and hernia and, after a period of grave concern, is now recovering well.
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Clarence Albro
Concordia
Doctor Bobo fits glasses and civic display
Adolph Nelson designed a Red Cross placard framed in the Star Grocery window. The large red cross lists the names of local boys who have gone into service and carries the inscription While someone gives his life think it over.
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Adolph Nelson
Star Grocery
Parlee Gunter Seeks Cistern Renovation Work
Parlee Gunter offers cistern renovation services with necessary equipment. Inquiries welcome for prices and dates.
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Parlee Gunter
Two-Reel Arbuckle Comedy and Fox Feature At Princess Theater
Next Thursday night Manager Monson presents a double bill at the Princess Theater. The program opens with Arbuckle’s two reel The Butcher Boy followed by Fox’s six reel Conscience starring an all star cast. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
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Monson
Princess Theater
Fox
Millet Seed for Sale from A W Segarhammer
A. W. Segarhammer offers a few bushels of German millet seed for sale. Call Scandia at 1406 to inquire about price and availability.
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Scandia Phone
A. W. Segarhammer
Fifty Dolflara Reward for Theft Evidence
A. H. T. A. No. 24 offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing from any member. G. A. Nystrom serves as president.
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G. A. Nystrom
Treatment Advice After Injury Mentioned
Instructions urge obtaining Chamberlain's Liniment promptly after injury and following the printed directions on the bottle for relief.
Trespassing Notice At Lofgren Farm In Union Township
Notice forbids trespassing on the Lofgren farm located in Union Township section 24. Axel Nelson issues the warning. posted for the local area with明 unclear date.
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Lofgren
Union
Axel Nelson
Hendrix as Republican candidate for Clerk of the Court
The News notes L N Hendrix of Scandia announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Court. As an attorney he is described as a suitable, credible choice for the county office. The piece also mentions Morning Glory coffee at Star Grocery.
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L. N. Hendrix
Scandia
Found Auto Wrench Braced Style Report
Local Journal office seeks owner for a found auto wrench with brace style. Contact the newspaper office to claim, providing description and date of discovery.
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Journal Office
Union Memorial Services at City Hall
Sunday May 26 at 11 00 A M all church groups unite for a city hall service with a cordial invitation to attend. Also a notice to recover a found auto crank by proving ownership at the Journal office. A storm near Norway last Monday night struck four horses driven by Mr Baker.
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City Hall
Journal
Norway
Cause of Headache and Relief With Chamberlains Tablets
The article states headaches often stem from a disordered stomach or constipation and can be avoided by treating the cause. It recommends Chamberlains Tablets as a simple, mild remedy that has helped many achieve permanent relief.
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Thrift
the Bank OF Scandia
G. W. Nimocks, Pres
J. H Sandell
Cashier
Scandia Merchantile Co
Columbia Records
Palace Drug Store
Sam Summer
Chan Cullers
A. D. Wilson
E. D. Wires
Hageman
Rackley
Nywall
Son Dean
Johnson and
Superior
Fred and
Hattie Wright
Agnes Maxell
Swan
Camp Funston
Topeka
The
Methodist Church
Albert Anderson
Bobo
J. H. Sandell
Hutchinson
B. J. Croft
Omaha
Points
Texas
Sea
John Swenson
H. A. Richardson
Hugh Etter
W. B. Gulick
Manhattan
Fifth District
George Garber
Warren
Fairbury
Wm. Garber
Etta Isaacson
University Place
Nebraska
Mrs. C. A. Tgaacson
Receipts General Fund
Co. Treas
WU. B. Church
Reey
OSA
Vixeollaneous Repairs Ltd
Light and Furlee & Misc
Treasury
Perder
Ns Ag Malosial
A General Fund
Uws
Ford
J. A. Freeburg
City Treas
Rexall
Kodaks
Nyals
Sonora
Agts
Doctor Bobo
Millet
Morning Glory
Happy Hour Club
U. B
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