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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
2
A vivid account credits Sergeant Brown with 159 German prisoners in a single day. He pressed through bullets and shrapnel despite a trench half filled with enemy troops, keeping fire with a hot rifle in hand. The piece urges readers to match his fearless, persistent spirit by providing arms, supplies, and support for victory.
Scandia schools report strong Junior Red Cross participation with many garments, funds, and peach pit collections for gas masks. Details cover Oak Creek Pine and Central schools, county totals, and preparations for Liberty Loan drives as war letters from Earle describe life near the front.
A patriotic service and dedication of the service flag will be held next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock with good singing. All are invited. Also note Pure cider vinegar available at Star Grocery and cabbage orders accepted at The Scandia Mercantile.
Sapper V. O. Malmstrom describes life aboard a ship to England, training in gas, rifle, and bayonet work, and leave plans to visit London and Edinburgh. He notes meals, YMCA activities, a French class, and the English town Seaford with beaches and skating rink, ending with a note on morale and U.S. wartime support.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville the estate of Carl Monson deceased. J A Freeburg administrator will apply for a full and final settlement for allowance of services and attorney fees at the next term October 22 1918 at 2 o clock p m. First published in Scandia Journal September 26 1918.
Eighty acres one mile from town with 20 acres pasture and rest cultivated. Well improved with a newly finished oak house and modern features except lighting. Priced at 8000 dollars with some terms. Also 171 acres first bottom, 70 acres pasture, balance cultivated at 100 dollars per acre with fair improvements and possession March 1. J W Plotmer.
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