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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

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Ed Nelson for County Attorney and local notices

The notice range includes political support for Gulick as Senator and Ed Nelson as County Attorney, plus local school tuition law clarifications, a pie social postponement at Enterprise School, and upcoming hearings by the Public Utilities Commission on Rock Island crossing accidents. Also referenced are obituaries, church announcements, and community visits with multiple local names and places such as Belleville Scandia Formoso Republic county and neighboring towns.

State Board of Education Belleville Courtland Cuba Narka Republic Scandia Cothe Co Board of County Commissioners Henry Douglas Rock Island W. B. Gulick Public Utilities Commission Topeka Formoso Haddan

You’ll Buy One Some Day Exhibit Offer

An advertisement invites purchases during the exhibit week around October 25 with a free ware set offered to buyers. The note cites a message elsewhere in the paper and signs P Pherson of Norway Kansas.

P. Pherson Norway Kan

Sale Postponed for Hogs and Cattle of Hayman

Public sale of Registered Poland China hogs and cattle by H T and A J Hayman is postponed to Monday October 30 due to weather. Ad appears in this issue.

Poland H.T A. J. Hayman

How Will You Vote It Proposition At General Election

A voter's guide snippet outlines a proposition to be submitted on the separate ballot at the General Election on November 7. The text references the shall tie provisions of the measure and invites voter consideration of the ballot question.

Study Club Elects Leaders for Birds of Beauty Series

The study club announces the 3rd session topic American Birds of Beauty with hostess and leader Mrs. Rarick for Blue Jay and Mrs. Hill for Baltimore Oriole. Other participants include Mrs. Ryan Cedar Waxwing Mrs. Summer Wood Dueck Mrs. B. F. Henry Snowy Heron and Chickadee Mrs. Haggman Red Shafted Flicker Black and White Warbler Mrs. Cullers Cardinal J B Henry Scarlet Tanager Mrs. Ahrens and Mrs. Nimocks.

Rarick Blue Jay Hill Ryan Summer Wood Dueck B. F. Henry Haggman Cullers Cardinal J. B. Henry

To Hold Annual Bazaar

The A B Ladies will hold their annual bazaar Thursday December in Mrs Larson's building east of the Brunswick Hotel. Dinner and supper will be served.

A. B

Lutheran Church Baptisms Mark October 14 Ceremony

The Lutheran Church held a baptism on Saturday October 14 as Rev. Norden presided over four children of Mr. and Mrs. recipients unnamed in the fragment.

The Lutheran Church Norden

Ladies West of the River Organize New Club

The ladies west of the river form a club with an initial membership of fourteen at Oct. 18 meeting at Mrs. Albert Moe home. They plan a Halloween party with Mrs. Chas Hohman hosting on Tuesday evening Oct 81st.

Albert Moe Chas. Hohman

James B. Aswell to Speak in Scandia November 2

Prominent congressman and noted educator James B. Aswell will lecture in Scandia on November 2 as part of the Redpath Chautauqua circuit. The Democratic committee says his appearance will present their issues to the public.

James B. Aswell Scandia Aswell Congress Redpath

Funeral for Mrs W H Meade Held in Republic

The funeral for Mrs. W. H. Meade was held Friday October 13 in Republic. She died October 10 at York Nebraska while there for treatment. She had served as a pastor at the United Brethren church.

Belleville Clark Republic City News Perry Meade Ania Jennie Wallin Sara Nordmark Sweden Fredrick New York Harbor Uc53 Ambassador Gerard U. S Miss Wallin W. H. Meade Republic York Nebr

Dodge Car Sales Rise Among Local Buyers

Leslie Nichols, John Aspegren, Leonard Aspegren, Arthur Larson and Mrs L Wallin recently purchased a Dodge cargo from E C Aspegren, indicating ongoing demand for Dodge vehicles in the area.

Dodge Leslie Nichols John Aspegren Leonard Aspegren Arthur Larson Mrs. L. Wallin Dodge Cargo E. C. Aspegren

Editor notes charging for space to cover costs

The editor criticizes requests to publish as news items that are basically advertisements. He warns that, given rising print costs, such submissions must be charged as paid space to sustain production.

Local visitors and business noted in town

Edgar E. Baird of Agenda visited town on Saturday for business. GS Coland from Courtland stopped by to visit his parents. Hans Nelson, a harness maker from Wayne, conducted business in Belkville on Wednesday.

Edgar E. Baird Agenda Coland Courtland Hans Nelson Wayne Belkville

Duck season as explained by The Tri Vune

Herb Cavaness describes duck season as a roughing hunt where a citizen endures early rising, long treks, blisters, and rheumatism while pursuing ducks, mud hens, rabbits, and a sparrow hawk from a distant pond. The tone mocks the strenuous pursuit and backcountry hardships surrounding seasonal hunting.

Ripley Defies Law Fears Railroads Bankruptcy Claim

E P Ripley president of the Santa Fe attacks the High Hour Law arguing it will bankrupt railroads and says his line will not obey. He labels law a sacred thing, yet contrasts with his own inconsistent stance amid Santa Fe losses of 2.5 million dollars from storms, fires and floods in the past year.

E. P. Ripley The Santa Fe Ripley

Mrs Gee Henry pase ey ner al with no doubt aa be

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Gee and Henry with unclear phrasing about plans for next week. No definite event, dates, or actions are legible.

Gee Henry

Mrs H B Cooper Returns Home After Visit

Mrs H B Cooper returned to her home Wednesday morning following a weeklong visit with relatives.

Mrs Dan Simith Visits Cuba Friends

Mrs Dan Simith of Cuba has spent the past week visiting Mrs Hill and other old friends, traveling to Bel ville Thursday morning.

Dan Simith Cuba Hill Belville

Mrs Othberg and party visit Joe Barrett home

Mrs Eli Othberg Mrs Douglas and their granddaughter Helen traveled to Rydal on Thursday to visit at the Joe Barrett home for the day.

Eli Othberg Douglas Little Helen Gunter A. M Bet Rydal Joe Barrett

Topeka Resident Visits Scandia for Friendly Reunion

The note from Topeka resident W. Grubb arriving in Scandia today hints at informal gatherings with old acquaintances. The brief mention reflects casual travel on Thursday with a focus on reconnection.

S. ‘W. Grubb Topeka Scandia

Swedish Gospel Soloist to Perform Sunday Service

Miss Minnie Nelsos of Omaha Nebraska will be the soloist and choir leader for the Sweden church Sunday. The spiritual gospel singer will perform in Swedish and English in the afternoon and evening. All Scandinavians are cordially invited to attend.

Victor F. Johnson Elsie Anna Amelia Victor Lavern Astrid Viola Carl Waldrin Minnie. Nelsos Omaha Nebr Englisternoon

Stoves at Old Prices Advertised at Variety Store

Fragmentary ad notes stoves at old prices and mentions air blast Acorn and Coles Hot Blag heaters. The readable text suggests a sale in a Variety Store with standard makes and large room heating items.

Coles Hot

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Gullick Jenn Nelson Gulick Republic Co Enterprise School Mary Gile Bristow C. F. Foley L. Hammond Gana Azid W. E. Muth S. 8 Emil Nelson Clara Sophia Peterson Royal Henderson Near Munden Frank Sager Jamestown Ole Johnson Mrs. Lloyd Lloyd U B Wri Sounty
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