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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
14
Local notices include Ed Stafford for county supervisor and a campaign ad in this issue. Schafer visited J V Nelson home in Belleville. Luckey family from Denver visiting Nels Nelson and Adolph Nelson in Scandia while a cider and apple delivery teaser appears from Wrights Cash Store.
Young people ages 14 to 20 who are not confirmed are invited to join a confirmation class. The first meeting is Saturday October at 10:30 AM at the Lutheran Church in Scandia. Instruction offered in English or Swedish.
Pure Kettle Rendered Lard our own make a bucket for 75c This lard is guaranteed absolutely pure using only leaf and backset of the hog Render yields a sweet decisive product Include a bucket with your next meat order
An election advertisement urges support for Stafford for County Superintendent. The text notes Walter Preble traveled to Kansas City Monday, and a rain delay affected a prior trip related to a new car.
Mrs. Maggie Corbin of Narka visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jos Jennings for a few days and returned home Tuesday night.
Lf S Cooper and wife visited Thom Isay and wife last Friday. M C Paynter of Tippeka Kansas arrived on Monday evening to take his first degree in Masonry returning on no 41. The Santa Fe Railroad office employee Mr. Isay. Auto loads from Scandia went to Belleville last Thursday night to hear Chas Curtis speak. Attendees included Norden, the Coopers, A R Morey, J W Plotner, W B Gulick, J H Sandel, M A Preble, W C Preble, Charles Gulick, J J Smith and W H Hall.
Clifford Rowe and Chas Bowling of Desota Kansas attended the funeral of Al Rowe held Monday afternoon.
The History Club held a Friday afternoon session led by Mrs Nimocks and Mrs Culers. Members discussed the European War, noting strong sympathy for the Allies and good German representation, ending with enthusiasm for the next meeting on November 6 with Mrs Ryan.
The Scandia Journal invites readers to join the Big Trip Contest with a chance to win the special prize by bringing in the most votes next week and submitting a new subscription at Beckman’s store on Wednesday.
J M Sigsbee promotes prompt service with office and residence numbers listed. The missive claims Scandia provides breweries insufficient business in the area. J B Billiard, governor candidate special representative, tours the state and recently visited Cuba among Bohemian communities.
The text notes women gaining civic recognition alongside colored brothers and mentions they will vote next Tuesday, signaling anticipated participation in elections and broader citizenship rights.
A collection of small items including sales contact for a hog, visits by Mrs. Ericsson and Mrs. Morey, and social events. Funeral and courtland references surface with Clarence Johnson and his relatives. Mrs. Cooper plans trips to Kansas City and Garden City with family visits across several towns.
Announced by Lem Cooper the marriage of Jedna Geneva Cooper to Woodford M Jackson at the bride’s parents home in Agricola Kansas on Wednesday October 21. Mrs Jackson born in Scandia remembers moving with her parents as a child and well wishers join in happiness for the couple at home after now 1 at old Haskell Avenue Lawrence Kansas.
A box supper is announced at Enterprise District 42 on Friday November 13. Organizer Mary Gile, a local teacher, is listed in the notice.
Ed Kier of the Godfrey dray line married Miss Notia Garman of Republic last Sunday at the groom’s father Ki Vo Garman’s home. The ceremony united the couple in the presence of immediate family and patrons plan to reside at Curren property on Grant street.
Mr and Mrs J B Bowling and Mr Young went to Courtland Wednesday to attend a W C I U meeting. They made this office a pleasant call.
A fragment urges voting straight or intelligently for the man not the party and promotes Ward's barber shop offering a first class haircut and evening shave.
Well drillers invite inquiries about water problems in Scandia area. Contact Scandia phone 166 or Farmers 55 for write or call.
A call for communal effort echoes in Caniton as residents urged to pull together and avoid tearing each other down to strengthen the town and achieve shared goals. The Pilot reflects on collective action and civic unity.
Contest winner awarded free trip to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco for the largest number of trade coupons collected. Details show contestants competing to secure the most exchange vouchers from exhibitors and sponsors.
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