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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1918
Page
5
J H Sandell county chairman calls a county wide canvass for the Fourth Liberty Loan. He pressure to reach quotas based on taxable value and income, urges using slackers cards for under subscriptions, and warns against lax participation to fund troops bound for Berlin in 1919.
A special sale offers outing flannel at 29 cents per yard, regularly 40 cents. The Gulick Mercantile Co advertises discounted pricing by mail order.
Advertises dried apricots for sale at Kreitzers with price 20 cents per pound. Includes brief offer line typical of a small store classified ad.
The Scandia health board, under the governor’s proclamation, orders a temporary closure of all schools churches Sunday schools picture theaters and pool halls in Scandia Republic County Kansas. The ban starts Saturday morning October 12 and includes October 19 with duration to be set by health authorities depending on epidemic conditions. Dr C W Bobo health officer and Mayor J A Freeburg sign the order.
The first number of the Lecture Course was given Wednesday evening by an impersonator named Bowman. The high school backs the event and urges citizen support. A local craftsman Mr. Werner built a cement block cave for John Goodman north of town, and the work was well done. Henry Lewekee visited from Courtland to the Fred Lewekee home Thursday. Harry Young, son of Mr and Mrs B F Young near here, died of Spanish Influenza at Camp Funston on Wednesday.
G M Preble sales manager for John Deere Plow Company stopped in Kansas City on Saturday on the way home from Denver to visit his father MM A Preble and other relatives. Miss Bertha Foeelberg of Atton Kansas arrived Wednesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Abpe Fovelberg.
Mr and Mrs S J Wedde and child visited the PL H Preble residence Sunday, joined by Aro oared Mareth and others for a family gathering in Barnes.
A brief notice promotes the pla berry coffee at Kreitzer's, urging customers to return after trying it once. The message emphasizes repeat business and brand recall.
The Royal Neighbors of Sandia Camp No. 8279 will stage a benefit on Friday October 18 1918 at the T O O F Hall in Sandia. All invited to attend as the committee invites the public to support the camp.
Miss Ebba Linden and John Nashlund of this vicinity were married at Nelson Ned on Jule Isth. Miss Linden is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Win Linden, well known citizens. Mr Nashlund is a hardworking farmer who will continue to live on the Navhlund farm northwest of Scandia.
In Cuba Kansas Father Seimidt a Catholic priest was accused of disloyal remarks and taken to Rock Stand Depot before being sent out of town. The case followed the burial of soldier Ed Hadachek who died at Funston last week, triggering local action.
Mayor Freeberg issues proclamation enforcing a State Board of Health order closing all schools, churches, theaters and public gatherings for one week starting Saturday morning October 7 to curb a deadly influenza outbreak. Citizens urged to cooperate and aid in eradicating the disease. A fresh cow and calf are offered for sale by Mrs. C Hohr. Mr and Mrs Zona White visit from Belleville supported by Mrs. George White and son of Hiveloes Nebr with Mrs. Harold Colomutn.
A Kreitzers notice promotes apple butter priced at 35e per can with subscription pitch. Please subscribe for the Journal to receive this and other featured items.
Agnes Hodgins teaches at Prairie Grove where two basketball teams contest daily and a six star service flag is noted. Mercey school in the south funded equipment via a box social. Ruth Humfield teaches at another district. Triumph and Red Top are the smallest schools with five pupils each. District 82 south of Kackley plans an auction quilt by its pupils.
The article notes a school district presentation of a service flag for teachers and students, illness outbreaks from Spanish influenza delaying activities, and upcoming meetings for teachers associations. It mentions Belleville and Courtland schools, October events, and Mary Jansky as Co. Superintendent.
Vandeyerr offers the Sherdahl farm for sale with four woods six person house, all fenced medium fields, ample water and good shade. Sale begins August with private terms and county-wide appeal, open to trades and inquiries. includes questions answered.
The Scandia junior Red Cross notes collect clothing, toys, and footwear for Belleville families. Items include coats, dresses, shirts, shoes, hats, blankets, and baby outfits, with totals listed for multiple schools and a special sale on outing flannel.
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