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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
2
The Scandia Journal of Scandia Kansas lists J W Plotner and Son as publishers with a 1.25 dollar annual subscription. The paper is entered at Boeadia post office as second class matter.
Local ad promotes Seandia Mercantile offering quick service for family needs. Mentions Lesh Ol Co and Seandia E with guidance to seek prompt assistance for childrens toys and footwear at the store.
Gidiek and James Fuller visited the county seat on Tuesday. Their stop aimed to discuss local matters and observe ongoing operations at the courthouse.
Dr. Bobo reports the birth of a girl to Richard Loring and his wife on Saturday August 31. The announcement notes the new arrival and parents’ names.
The Fourth Liberty Loan drive opens September 28 and closes October 19, outlining bond sales goals and public participation requirements.
A note from Star Grocery directs readers to watch for Woreatt's stock and to implement sale while avoiding coffee and using Morning Glory. Electric Shoe and Larness Shop advertises new shoe arrivals daily.
L. On. Godfrey from Topeka visited Scandia friends at the week's start. Mr. and Mrs. Charles ancther of St. Francis Kansas stayed last week visiting at the A C Thompson home.
Mrs A C Thompson leaves Monday morning for Dunning Nebraska to visit her sons Rollo and Lawrence and their families for a few days.
Local printers offer letter heads packets and envelopes at reasonable prices. The Journal invites orders to supply branded business stationery including statements and packing materials.
For sale properties across Cheyenne and Norton counties with 350 to 1170 acres cultivated and pasture. Prices range from 17.50 to 30.00 per acre with claims of best-improved, high-class ranches near St Frances Kansas and Hasigler Nebraska and Danamore Missouri Pacific Railway. Includes utilities, water, timber, and substantial improvements.
Elijah Goodwin erects a neat barn on newly purchased property from Mrs. Rhoades. Win Garper returns from Cripple Creek with his son Noble. P E Kalman reports a mole-catching effort this summer, trapping fifty moles.
Reve Roy Plott and family, guests at the home of V. V. Plott for several weeks, departed Saturday to return to Auriek Kansas.
LaVelle Hicks resumes his duties as YMCLA secretary at Funston after several days away conducting a box camp. He arrived Wednesday morning and resumed official responsibilities.
J J Smith and family returned from Kansas City on Monday. They were joined by Aliss Caroline Hanson who spent a few days with her sister Mrs Frank Hawkins and family.
Beames returned from Noyes hospital St Joseph after several weeks. Doctors performed an operation and removed thirty two gall stones with sizes ranging from a pea to a hickory nut.
An elderly editor reflects on a long career in the newspaper business. He recounts being mocked and mistreated yet remains, driven by curiosity about what will happen next in the industry. The piece blends humor with a stubborn commitment to reporting.
Household items include two heating stoves chairs linoleum and more. J O Anderson auctioneer will conduct the sale for Mrs C V Taegman at the Goodwin sale Saturday afternoon.
Bankers and successful business men hire its graduates for immediate service and good salaries. The school in Grand Island Nebraska boasts over thirty years as a leader in business education and claims it cannot meet demand. It says it was the first western school to guarantee and secure positions for graduates. Write for free catalogue.
C. G Buckley of Salina traveled by bus to the city at the start of the week for business matters.
Lieut Stinson departed Tuesday for Camp Perry Ohio after a short stay at the C L Tebow home and with his parents Mr and Mrs JJanco Stinson of Jamestown.
Mrs A Tlalgren came back last week from Pueblo Colorado where she had summered with her daughter Mrs Charles Tedrow and family.
Mrs A E Rockhold and her daughter returned Sunday morning to their Robison Kansas home after several weeks visiting relatives here.
A reflective verse fragment contrasts reasoning beings with those who claim thought but misvalue minds. the lines critique use of money to judge thinking and note that many think they think yet rarely do.
Mr and Mrs Roy Rigins travel from Jamestown to visit the former’s mother Mrs A E Rigins.
Miss Nellie Mick of Goodland spent the latter part of last week visiting former acquaintances in Scandia.
Mrs. W. A. Johnson returned Wednesday of last week from Greeley Colorado where she visited Alm Lagerstrom Mrs. Oscar Lagerstrom Ollie Johnson and family and other former Scandia people at Willard. She enjoyed the climate and country out there.
Take your clothes to Ward's Barber Shop to be cleaned and pressed. We can do them here or send them to Fairbury for you whichever you want.
All parties who have not paid this year's poll tax should attend to this matter at once. Albert Larson, Road Overseer.
Mr and Mrs J E Whitney of Lincoln Nebraska are the parents of a daughter born September 4.
Earl Wyatt contemplates a substantial sale of stock and implements as he winds down farm possessions and plans to relocate to Colorado. The note indicates a forthcoming sale and a change of residence.
Clothes cleaned and pressed at Ward's Barber Shop available on days other than Saturday.
Mrs CBE Wheeler of Duluth Minnesota is in town visiting her sister Mrs Ojeria Ryan.
Jake Stofer came back this week from Portland Oregon where he attended the GA R Encampment.
The feature Pershing's Crusaders continues its run at the Alhambra Theatre. over 50,000 Americans in the city have already seen it, with performances extending into a third week. The Los Angeles Record praised the film in July and the show remains a popular attraction at Princess, September 13.
A Salina Journal reader questions the value of a citizen’s name when signing petitions. It cites a Santa Fe business scene where a tired owner realizes he endorsed an issue he opposed after signing without reading, urging care in endorsing every document.
The piece discusses the United States Treasury melting silver dollars and exporting bar silver to India. It notes India favors metal money and exports material used by England and France, causing a drain on silver. The United States transfers idle silver to meet Indian demand and support entente allies.
Sir James Meston notes that Washington's release of silver for currency relief greatly aided India during the war. He credits the United States with vital support to India, the British Empire, and the Allies, highlighting the large silver shipments melted and exported.
Twenty Curoe jersey pigs weighing around 65 pounds apiece offered by A. W. Segerhammar of Scandia contact phone 1406 for inquiries.
A town notice urges residents to contact the Lesh agent for prompt delivery of good oil and gasoline. The ad promises fast service and local availability.
A brief note reports Doctor Bobo fitting new glasses in a small local scene. The item adds a quirky human moment to a page of community notices. Nearby, an ad mentions pure cider vinegar available at Star store.
Eighty acres with fair improvements sixty acres bottom and balance upland. Price eight thousand dollars with some terms. 171 acres first bottom seventy acres pasture balance cultivated at one hundred dollars per acre. Fair improvements and possession March 1. J. W. Plotner.
Mr and Mrs G W Cowan of Topeka are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs P HE Eric son. Mrs Erickson and Mrs Cowan are sisters.
A period note lists Pershing’s Crusaders a pictured government appeal for September 13 and a September 21 showing of A Daughter of the Gods starring Annette Kellerman the world champion swimmer in a film program.
Scandia Lumber Company offers a full assortment of glass for repairs and replacements. Contact details and service options are provided for windows and storefronts.
The United Brethren Church Scandia asks all departments to submit full annual reports to the Pastor by next Monday. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 a.m. and evening sermon at 8:30 p.m. The sermon titled The second Nile asks if Christian principles solve present world crises. Norway Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Conference convenes at Wichita in two weeks. full department reports are requested. Christian Endeavor meets at 8:30 p.m.
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