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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
3
The Norway hardware store of Wesley Wright was robbed Monday night of about 250 dollars worth of merchandise including 12 dozen casings 24 tubes and various cutlery pieces. The glass front was left intact and the theft occurred while an A H T A meeting was in session at the lodge hall late that night.
Response to a published resolution on Scandia to county line highway improvements. G W Nimocks forwards a letter from C W Miller to Governor Paulen noting the governor will discuss with the Highway Commission and urging timely action on interstate highway projects. A St Joseph note hopes a large statewide meeting occurs in late October or early November with inviting governors and officials.
The Princess Theatre schedules next Saturday evening shows featuring the Cannon Sisters a young professional vaudeville pair praised for packed Belleville performances. Fred Thompson headlines the picture program and Blair promises a top quality act from the western coast tour. Gift Shop Concordia advertises a wide hat selection and moderate prices while reminding readers to pay subscriptions.
One hundred Kansas counties are represented in Emporia Teachers College fall term enrollment reaching a record 1518, the largest fall term total yet. Republic county sends several students, including Lila Goodwin Belleville Eva Carney Kackley Carl Westin Delpha Williams Courtland Glenn Lindahl and Herbert Lundgren Agemia and Ooal Ward Narka. Mrs Ralph Hopper of San Francisco visits relatives in Scandia after a stay in Kansas City.
Mrs 5S M Foreman was in Lincoln Nebraska on Monday on business Marcel 50 cents Phone 61A Mrs Ray Tingstrom 1 4 At a
Robbers broke into Craft and Baxter general merchandise store in Republic and took silks valued at $2,000. Officers describe it as neat thievery with silk stock, stockings, and bolts removed and boxes replaced to hide the loss. Likely unable to identify the stolen items.
Federal Farm Loans no commission offered until year end. Loans over 3000 dollars with net interest about five percent. Loyal Farm Loan Association at Courtland Kansas promises easy access and no due date. Contact BE He Smies, Secretary, for information.
Estimates from the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of the Census show total farm mortgage encumbrance rising from 3.38247 billion in 1910 to 7.8577 billion in 1920. The rise reflects refinancing, expansion, and land transfers, with farmland values generally falling after 1920 yet mortgage debt continuing to grow. Life-insurance companies hold about 20 percent of farm mortgages, rising from 647 million in 1914 to 1.781 billion by 1924.
Beav er township residents offer a farm near Scandia for sale. For details write or call A W Seggerhammar Jamestown Kansas. Also notices about hats and a Gift Shop above Concordia Cash Store mention Imperial Valley School System with multiple schools and 835 teachers. Information available from B H Falcon Formoso Kansas.
All former members are urged to meet at the school building next Tuesday evening October 6 to reorganize for the coming year. The club has a strong past and aims to expand with new members. Attendance strengthens Scandia's cultural offerings, as Belleville has its band and Cuba its ensemble.
Republic and Deshler race to a best of three as they clash for the league championship. Game one is set for Deshler next Sunday October 4 with game two at Pawnee Park Republic on October 11. Both clubs lead the standings and the winner takes the cup.
The Union services held each Sunday evening since June across Geandie churches drew good attendance and inspiration. Weather shifted worship from City Hall Park to churches. ministers led pulpit rotations with strong sermons and music from orchestra and choirs. Rev. W. S. Baker left for Hutchinson for United Brethren conference with return hoped to Scandia.
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