Rural school volleyball team earns regional fame
A photograph from Dist 88 shows rural students playing volleyball. The school team won first honors at the Belleville event, illustrating how country schools foster community recreation. A New York magazine highlights Scandia Kansas, where a 25 pupil Swedish district school operates a playground, library, and community center for all ages.
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Belleville
Late Republic Co
Globe
New York
Scandia
Kansas
Paken
Providence Chapel Notes From Tuesday in District 81
Chas Tate from near Formosa gathered seed wheat in the neighborhood Tuesday. Edith Mary and Geo Bantened a party in district 81 Tuesday evening. Mr Grant Christie attends Court as juror. Mrs G E Kuleomer visited Scandia Thursday. Mr and Mrs Perry Pierce welcomed a baby boy born Oct 22. Abe Carpenter and son Cecil returned from Nebr registering for the lane drawing. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Shankenship. many visitors attended and lunch was served.
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Ladies Aid
Local Notes Reflect Family Visits and Illness
The misspelled text notes Bushby on sick list last week while Walter Tlenry served as a business waiter in Seandia. Mr and Mrs Chas Bowling spent Saturday night in Portland after three weeks with relatives. Geo Henry returned from California last Saturday and reports.
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Lithe Themain ‘Bushby
Walter Tlenry
Seandia Thiersday
Chas
Portland Ore
Geo. Henry
Calif
Community Notes From Local Dinner And Visits
It recounts a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs JN Voorhues with Bowling relatives present including Mr and Mrs J Bowling and family. The text mentions visits from Abe C Kaouis of Missouri and Mrs Welles of Seattle and notes school entries and local social happenings with names like Bert Larkins and A Wydneradeun.
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Meo
JN. Voorhues
Hand
J. B. Bowling
Mary
Som Banery
Minnie
Cora Bowling
Ane
Harley Bowlin
Mildred
Ana
Ed Fraser
Jenna Rowling
Clara Brown
Kn Ima Smith
W. W. Wells
Abas
Walter
Abe. C. Kaouis
Missouri
Mas
Welles
Seattle
Carpenter Family Visit Frome Dew Ell County
Mr and Mrs J A Carpenter and children visited from Frome Dew Ell County on Monday night Mrs Carpenter stayed several days and Mr Carpenter returned the following day.
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J. A. Carpenter
Revival Meetings to Begin at Chapel on Sunday
Revival meetings will start at the Chapel next Sunday November 2 and Kivery body is invited. Mrs Clara Brown Jett spent several days with Mr and Mrs E N Yoo Ines and other relatives. She expects to spend a few days before returning home near Rocksland Hl.
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Kivery
Clara Brown Jett
N. Yoo Ines
Rocksland
Highland Star and Twilight classes entertained at Lash home
The Star and Twilight classes of Highland S S were entertained at the Lash home last Friday evening. After devo and business, they joined a campfire with toasting, singing, jokes, and wholesome fun. The Lash couple were praised for their campfire hospitality.
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Highland S. S
Mrs. C. M. Lash
Mer
Als
Lash
Expressions of Gratitude From Mer and Vandeveer Family
The Mer and Mrs. Joe Vandeveer express sincere thanks for kindness during their illness and death of their boy. They note help from neighbors, and voluntary offerings provided comfort to the family.
Hardware store prize contest offer
A local hardware and supplies retailer promotes a prize contest inviting customers to purchase goods. The message signs as Mr W M Oliver and urges participation to win prizes.
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W, M, Oliver
Farm For Sale Near Scandia in Kansas Described
A real estate notice offers 120 acres for sale located two miles east and one half mile north of Scandia. The brief advert specifies the farm size and exact rural location for interested buyers.
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Scandia
School License Notice for Scandia Kansas
Interested persons may call or write BLFL Bri les at Scandia Kansas. Phone 1412.
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cAnvone Imnterestee
Scandia
Kansas
D S Marple Well Driller Opens New Outfit
D S Marple, a well driller, launches a new outfit promising guaranteed satisfaction and invites inquiries at Seandia 902 or to write Seandia Kans.
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D. S. Marple
Seandia
Seandia Kans
Well Drilling Wanted Prompt Contact In Courtland
WELL DRILLING is in need of a well, call write or phone Stoner Hardware Co. Courtland Kansas. J. R. Persing er.
For Sale Best residence lot in Scan dia town
For sale by Owner a fine residence lot in Scan dia with 75 ft front. Includes a good barn and a fine well of water in town. East front. Inquire of W B Gu lick.
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Scandia
Las
W. B.gulick
Lares Carbon Paper Back In Stock at Journal Office
Lares carbon paper for transferring patterns is now in stock at the Journal office. Readers can purchase supplies directly from the paper’s storefront while quantities last.
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Journal
For Sale in Scandia Township Kansas
Auction notice offers the southwest quarter of section 19 town 3 range 4 Scandia township for sale under liberal terms. Advertiser J. M. Speshee of Scandia Kansas. Also advertisement for ready announcement cards by The Journal Office.
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Scandia Township
J. M. Speshee
Scandia
Kansas
Moents
Journal
For Sale 82 Acres North of Scandia Offers
For Sale 82 acres two miles north and half east of Scandia in elfalfa with a large barn and house, well, cheese, a house, grainery and cellar, orchard, rest in wheat and corn. A bargain is old soon. Price £9000. Phone 1508 or write A Swanson.
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Scandia
Elfalfa
Chieu
Swanson
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they relieve constipation by stimulating the liver improving digestion and removing poisons. The copy promises quick relief and urges purchase at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
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Chas. Fulcomer
lEdith
Geo. Ba
Tueday
Mr. Grant Christie
G. E. Kuleomer
Perry Pierce
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Carpenter
Ian
GE. Fuleconers
Ivy Strongs
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Mle Strongs
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Croll
Alis. A. Wydneradeun
Temederane Puupals
Bert Larkins
Bokoven
Les. G. OW
Walters
BB. Vincent
Bens
Mrs
Joe Vandeveer
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