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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1956
Page
6
Franklin J. Meine outlines the origins of common measurements based on human body parts and describes the Oregon Trail geology near Guernsey Wyoming. The piece also defines a yacht and notes its varying lengths from small pleasure craft to the presidential yacht Williamsburg at 1 730 tons.
Da LeCarnegh W Rogers of Jersey Shore recounts a 1930 case where his young daughter was found blind in one eye at birth. Doctors said prognosis could improve and life would continue with cheer. The family later welcomed two grandchildren as the daughter's eye condition began to show improvement.
The company mailed post cards asking what customers disliked about telephone service in Scandia. Most replies praised the service, with some complaints noted and addressed promptly. Call the telephone company with any current concerns. they will strive to resolve them.
The piece notes that a visit by Long Distance costs 70 cents for a three minute station to station call after 6 p.m. and all day Sunday. It encourages frequent visits by Long Distance and reminds callers to use the appropriate number for faster connections.
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