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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
7
A column blends comments on Ireland and England with a quip about a tailor sign and an apple image. Glad-handing lectures, ticket sales for a five-number season, and a Beames Sale recap fill out a busy 1914-15 town page alongside union leadership updates.
Rev. Eric P. Swan of Jamestown N Y will present an illustrated lecture using stereopticon pictures. The views depict heathen countries and Swedish missionaries, with admission 20 and 10 cents. Mrs Adolph Swanson hosts the Dorcas Society gathering in church parlors Friday Sept 4 from 2 to 6, all welcome.
The second floor of the new school building nears completion this week as finishing touches are applied. Woodwork and seating are in place, classrooms look ready and calm, and the campus layout extends play space by shifting the front elevation to the rear for better grounds.
The U B Sunday School picnic on School Creek east of town drew hundreds for a noon meal and games. Attendees enjoyed ample food hot coffee and cream samples while noting low sugar prices quoted before the European war began.
The article warns readers about mail order catalogs acting as middlemen without factories and inflating prices. It also notes local motor cycle race results with Earl Schwahn winning and Stanley placing second, plus a Norway event prize program and winners Bettis, Powell, and Miss Johnson in a musical contest.
The wedding of Hall Bowen and Ethel Fay Hail was held on a Wednesday in September with a white satin gown and shadow lace. guests included Mary Beecher of Americus, Glenn Williams, Joan Hall, Guy Strong, and A. Hall. An elaborate luncheon followed.
The article notes the marriage of the Bowen couple with B. Mercer and Ora Bowen among the families referenced. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B Hall, recently moved from Baleoiw Mo. six years ago. The groom, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D A Bowen, grew up in Union Township and the couple will reside in the D A Bowens' home as a cottage is built.
Sunday Charles Nordman found a large elk antler buried in sand with two prongs broken off. The find suggests elk once inhabited this Kansas area or that the antler was carried here by ancient floods, indicating the animal lived many years ago.
Johnsons Topeka Giants a colored base ball team staged a game on the Scandia diamond Tuesday afternoon with a few imports opposing them. The colored fellows won 13 to 7 in a lively contest pleasing the fans.
Clyde residents urge action against cut out use in city limits. An ordinance against speeding and cut outs is proposed, with critics noting better motorists should curb the nuisance and pressure associations for enforcement.
Secretary Bryan announces that the United States is not party to treaties forcing foreign born residents to return to their homeland for military service. He notes that naturalized citizens cannot be held to military obligation in their native country and that inquiry comes from various groups including naturalized, declaration of intention, and noncitizen residents.
The Williard W. C. T U releases its fourth annual yearbook through the Journal Job department this week. The Courtland Comet comments on chautauqua and press free publicity urging towns to support local events and funding. It criticizes free press use and stresses public spirit to cover costs.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hulting and their son from Saronville Nebr. came by car last Saturday to visit Ad We Sandin near Jamestown and Nywall here. Mr. Hulting is connected to Mrs. Sandin and Mrs. Nywall.
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