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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
5
President Wilson proclaims September 12 as a day of registration for all male citizens aged 18 to 45. Regular polling places become registration sites from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Registrants already registered are not counted. Precinct registrars will be appointed by the local board at Belleville.
Mrs. Noda Bettis announces new fall and winter hat styles with fresh colors. Early viewing available by appointment. selections can be made soon.
Rumor says the Prosser Branch will carry Burlington thru trains soon. A Warwick MP Burlington connection may route more trains via the Prosser and Central Branches to Kansas City. Officials investigated the idea and work crews balasted track up the line.
Teachers may request supplies by phone or mail. Schools aim for 100 percent organization during the week of September 16. New manuals aren’t printed yet and arrive late September or October, but schools will organize without them. Materials and enrollment cards will be sent soon to teachers.
The piece urges daily observances of the flag and patriotic service in schools. It calls teachers to plan frequent activities to instill loyalty to Uncle Sam, promote good schoolwork, and hosts a county teachers meeting at the high school on September 14. It includes Miss Spradling’s Declaration and a prayer for American citizenship.
Advertisement seeking men and teams to work on a drainage district dike offering 2 12 cents per hour. Call or respond by phone for details and placement.
Chas Nfohman and Frank Goodwin showed an old English key wind watch with a chain wind resembling capstan rope. The watch has stayed with the Goodwin family for over a century and runs when kept wound. In a separate note, the Methodist church Peoples Class held a farewell for Aaron Johnson on Tuesday, then displayed a 21 star service flag with a red triangle as talks by LaVelle Hicks and T Z West, home from Funston, concluded the event.
The opening day shows 22 4 total enrollment with 35 non resident pupils. Teachers listed include Miss Bliss, Miss Johnson, and principal Miss Arrasmith. Agriculture courses attract 23 students while 18 enroll in home economics and Norman Training. The report notes a new physics setup and upcoming high school wienie roast on Friday weather permitting. A wartime film Pershing's Crusaders is booked at local theaters to boost morale and patriotism.
A brief note explains that advertisements placed with news items cost five cents per line and invites readers to try selling through the Journal by adding a few lines of text.
C V Plott planted sily corn seed last spring and brought a sample stalk to the office. The stalk stands over 12 feet tall with five ear shoots. He notes dry weather hurt higher ground yields but believes ample moisture will produce a bumper crop with this variety. foliage is about a third denser than typical stalks.
T. J. West came in from Camp Funston on Tuesday. Tom has been in Fort Riley hospital where he underwent an appendicitis operation some time ago. His duties at Funston are in the paymaster's office and he says he likes his job.
Mrs Harold Coleman traveled to Lincoln Nebraska on Saturday to spend time with her sister Mrs G White.
Rev and Mrs BF Henry visited the former's parents at Palmer on Sunday. The trip took place amid family gatherings and quiet afternoon calls.
Ralph Rasmussen boarded the Jersey Train on Wednesday evening bound for Belleville and then to Camp Funston to begin soldier training.
An advertisement urges readers to call Lesh Oil in Scandia for good oil and prompt service. It highlights quick responses and reliable supply, targeting local customers seeking dependable fueling and delivery.
The notice invites readers to spend an evening learning about the government’s wartime efforts against Germany. It promises information on the stupendous preparations and great achievements of the government and its boys overseas.
Mrs. F. H Evert relocates from near Norway to occupy the Mrs. Hulett house. Carrie visits Monday and expresses happiness to return to Courtland for school as friends welcome them back. E. Pilcher and his truck helped move them.
Fifty Woodland Camp boys led by Mr LaVelle F Sicks enjoyed five days of entertainment and events. Medals were awarded for camp records, track and swim contests, and a musical program at city hall with Sergeant Lewis Spenster and Dean Bickford among performers.
Notice to distant subscribers with expired subscrip tions urging renewal within two weeks to avoid cut off. Mentions new past ale rate effective July and a median advance of over three hundred percent in some cases. Reminds all to keep paid in advance as a good rule.
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