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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
5
An old Gulick's advertisement lists brown sugar granulated sugar pancake flour corn meal and other staples available. It promotes Best Coffee in the state and a maple syrup corn and cane syrup at Gulick's with canned goods also featured.
The former editors describe a five day trip with Mr and Mrs Fred Higbee to the Salmon river country near Mackay Bonanza and Yankee Fork. They praise Salmon and Challis National Forest scenery compare Idaho to Colorado and detail fuel challenges and a Ford return from Stanley. They did not bring home a deer but deem the journey worthwhile.
The Swedish M E Church trustee board warns those who took money from the birthday bank to return funds by October 30. Absolute proof of the theft has been obtained. If money is not returned, warrants will be issued and the Sheriff will proceed.
A short grocery note highlights red salt salmon available at the Star Grocery, indicating a local market item for shoppers seeking preserved fish.
Scandia township branch of the Red Cross held its annual officer election at the Presbyterian church. Re elected were Mrs. E. M. Boggess as chairman Mrs Oberia Ryan as treasurer and Zora Garber as secretary. The group planned a celebration for local soldier boys and voted to send $50 to Corpus Christi flood victims through the national organization.
Osborne News praises Concordia's home coming celebration noting a parade as the festival’s highlight. It credits Scandia's Sunflower queen float as the prettiest, with other towns contributing floats and costumed entries.
Mrs Gustava Ostberg entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of her son Heyward's birthday. A three course dinner was served with help from Miss Ju Ya Titsen. Guests included J A Freeburg Mrs John Larcoer Jeriy Wennerstein Ernest and Carl Wennerstein John Larson grade teachers Julia Leron Vera Swearingen Earle Lewn and others.
A birthday anniversary event honored Miss Hulda Edlund with a Monday afternoon handkerchief shower at her northwest of here home. Ladies and a few men attended a pleasant gathering, and an elaborate supper followed with congratulations extended to Miss Edlund.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League devotional at 7 p.m. Evening service in English at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 p.m. Red Cross meeting next Monday at Presbyterian church. City council and Scandia Commercial Club asked to attend. Notice to drainage district landowners to clear trash and rubble by March 1. Big vaudeville show by the schools on Friday October 24.
The Safety Section of the United States Railroad Administration launched a National Railroad Accident Prevention Drive from October 18 to October 31. Two million railroad workers across 187 railroads and about 2,331,000 miles are urged to work to prevent injuries while on duty. The drive follows a regional success in reducing casualties, with the Central Western region showing a 76.96 percent drop from 1918 to 1919. Officials seek broader civic and community support to amplify safety efforts along the Rock Island Lines and beyond.
Jacob L Gui born in Berdle Norway September 9 1845 emigrated to America 1866 lived in Chicago before moving to Republic County Kansas and homesteading near Scandih He married Mathilda Olson March 5 1878 He died October 13 1919 at Marion Kansas at age 74 He left a wife six children and one son who died in Scandia The funeral was held October 17 at the Gui home with Reverends Carlson and Segerhammar officiating
A solemn gathering in a home honors a departed friend and fellow citizen. The speaker reflects on life, death, and judgment, stressing the inevitability of death and the coming Day of judgment, urging enduring wisdom and humility.
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