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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
4
Prices listed for letter heads on linen finish paper 8x11 with printing at 60c per 100 and bulk rates. Envelopes to match paper 60c per 100 500 for $2.00 1050 for $3.50. Post cards from stock with printing 75c per 100 200 for $1.25 500 for $2.50. Calling cards with name 85c per pack of 50 100 for 60c. Business cards round cornered 6 ply 75c per 100. Milk tickets 50c per 100 shipping tags 50c per 100.
A short notice invites farmers to borrow money at low interest rates from H. S. Cooper. The message emphasizes seeking agricultural loans and mentions the lender by name.
Local residents and families including Mrs. Mainquist and Nellie, Dr. K P Olsson, John Johnson and family, Nels Bergstroms, the Larsons, and Mr and Mrs Carl Larson gathered at various homes this week. A special musical program is planned for Sunday at the Ada Jaitheran church with a Dorcas Society meeting Friday evening at Qlofholmsons.
May events and family visits fill the week as Carl Peterson leaves Fred Engwalls. Mrs Purnellist hosts thirty relatives. families gather at Charlie Carlsons and Engwalls. Travel to Kansas City for nurses conference. numerous neighbors attend services, birthdays, graduations, and farm projects around Conco rdia and Belleville.
Mrs Stella Mikesell visited her brother I E Baird in Belleville on the way to Elk City Okla where he works in a bank. Corn planting proceeds with rain needed. some fear replanting. Mrs Goodwin spent a pleasant afternoon with her daughter Mrs J Douglas of Freedom Two. Mrs L Snell and Mrs John Johnson attended church at Valley church. Little Samel Mikesell suffers whooping cough. Dr McFarland of Belleville was here on business. Mrs Frank Mikesell visited Mrs Chas Larson. Mr Ridwell hauled corn from river bottom. Union farmers attended the Talent sale near Belleville. Miss Ethel Reed on sick list. Lee Bowersox and wife hosted Simon V Peters and Roy Halli and wives. Russel Johnson visited D A Bowens. Mr Rosine and family of Sherdahl were guests at D A Bowens. Rosine is Nelts father. J J Bowen and family visited D A Bowens. Lee Bowersox sold millet seed to Wineland Hardware Co in Belleville.
A community page lists visits by local families to relatives and neighbors over the week, church attendance at Highland, and social calls. Memorial services are scheduled for May 26 at 11 am with Rev Johnston presiding and congregational singing.
The article urges quick vacation prep and says the only place to enjoy a true vacation this summer is among the Rockies. It invites readers to begin planning now to be ready for a full, relaxing season.
A travel prompt urges readers to plan a Colorado trip, highlighting renewed interest for first timers and returning visitors seeking the best route to enjoy the state.
Rock Island Lines operate fast electric lighted trains on convenient schedules delivering passengers in comfort to the foot of the Rockies as advertised by the railroad.
A Montpelier resident cites severe constipation risks including typhoid and appendicitis. The ad promotes Dr Miles Laxative Tablets as mild and effective, with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents per box of 25 doses.
The five year old dark brown Belgian stallion Kansas Dick Jr stands 16 hands high and weighs 1600 pounds. Examined and sound, he will service mares at the W J Dunlap farm near Norway. Terms include 10 dollars to insure colt to stand and suck. Owner J A Moore.
Local ad invites requests for well work with contact at Stoner's Hardware or by writing J R Persinger in Courtland Kansas.
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