Belleville Fair Draws Large Crowds and Busy Opening
A Belleville fair draws vast crowds with the largest opening day in history. Loyd Sissel places third in the free for all auto race aboard an Overland while R L Kent wins first prize in a Studebaker event. Alfred Jennings fails to prize in Ford race as agricultural exhibits impress amid tough growing season. Night shows and a notable fireworks display add to the event’s appeal.
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Belleville
Loyd Sissel
R. L. Kent
Studerbaker
Alfred Jennings
Farmers Seek Draft Exemption From Wartime Regulations
Representative Shouse of Kansas urges President to modify Regulations 80 to exempt farmers and livestock raisers from the draft. Representative Doolittle proposes a bill to exempt all draft age farmers, arguing farm labor shortages endanger food supply and that exemptions would not weaken fighting forces. Phillip Holden Waster screens a five reel feature at the Princess Theater on Thursday, September 13.
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Shouse
Kansas
Baker
Doolittle
Fourth
Phillip Holden Waster
Princess Theater
Philip Holden Waster
Reception Honors Republic County Drafted Soldiers in Belleville
A crowd estimated five to ten thousand gathered in Belleville on Friday for a county wide reception honoring 124 drafted soldiers from Republic County. The event, led by Mosher’s martial band and the G A R post, featured local bands, free theater showings, a Red Cross dinner, and meals at Odd Fellows hall.
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Belleville
Republic County
Red Cross
Odd Fellows Hall
Samuel Farmer
Luman Colling
Luman Colling Were Roundly Appreciated, Not Only By the Soldier Boys
Commercial Club
Prairie Dell District 77 Completes Modern School Building
District 77 residents boast a fine modern building to serve as both school and community center. A dedicatory service is planned for early in the school year and Miss Sadie Robinson will teach a second term there.
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Prairie Dell
Sadie Robison
Local Reunion Attendee Returns From Indiana Visit
M. A. Preble came back from Indiana Saturday night after attending a Cline and Preble families reunion. About ninety guests attended the gathering. He toured his youth home near Kokomo and noted excellent corn crops and the fine rock and paved roads.
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M. A. Preble
Indiana
Cline
Preble
Kokomo
Scandia to host Simpson in top local ball clash
Scandia faces the salaried Simpson club on home grounds tomorrow at 2 30. The game, postponed from last Thursday, features Simpson players drawn from major leagues offering 200 to any amateur team that beats them. Scandia touts a strong mother ball squad and hopes to contend this afternoon.
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Scandia
Simpson
Janettes
Local game ends 5 to 3 in Mankato exhibition
A combined Jewell and Smith Counties team defeated the opponents 5 to 3 at Mankato on Tuesday. An enthusiastic crowd of about 2000 witnessed a splendid exhibition of baseball and left satisfied with the performance.
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Jewell
Smith Counties
Mankato
The Glory of Yolanda at Princess Theater
In the drama The Glory of Yolanda the Russian court idol leaves glory for love. The Grand Duke exiles her lover to Siberia, and Yolanda joins him, choosing affection over status. See the production Saturday night September 8.
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Anita Stewart
Yolanda
Princess Theatre
Siberia
Princess Theater
Gulicks Closeout On Mens and Boys Workwear
Gulicks announces a closing out sale on overalls and work shirts for men and boys. The discount event features reduced prices on durable wear suitable for labor and daily tasks.
Remarkable Cure Reported For Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs W H Williams of Stanley New York says Chamberlains Celic and Diarrhoea Remedy relieved her father’s diarrhoea immediately and after three doses he was cured. She endorses the remedy with strong faith.
Feet Social and Grab Sale Hosted by Red Cross Committee
The Red Cross Finance committee of Norway township holds a Feet social and grab sale at the township hall Friday evening Sept 14. Ladies should bring untrimmed boxes with supper for two. Grabs are offered for sale items valued at 10 cents. The event invites all ages and promises the largest shoe wearing lady a free grab box.
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Red Cross Finance Committee
Norway Township
Obituary of Richard H. Hammond of Smith Center Kansas
Richard Horace Hammond born July 3 1870 on L Hammond’s Polk Township farm Atchison County Missouri died August 12 1917 at his home in Smith Center Kansas from injuries after a fall from a tree two weeks earlier He leaves a wife and seven children and many friends burial occurred August 14 with ceremonies by a local fraternal order.
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Richard Horace Hammond
L. Hammond
Polk Township
Atchison County
Smith Center
Kansas
Local notes mix bar move and town happenings
Mike Curren moved his barber shop to the building recently vacated by William Shaffer and Fred remains at the old stand. A house move by T. J. Mahaffey is praised, while the town hears tales of a new church bell arrival and a near drowning incident in a nearby pond.
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Mike Curren
William Shaffer
Fred
Dld
Curren
T. J. Mahaffey
Paul Moe
School Begins on the Hill at Scandia
Scandia Schools opened last Monday for a nine month term with enrollment at 142. In the high school 68 students enrolled. new courses and rearranged grades introduce shared classrooms and a dining hall in the Domestic Science room. Teachers ask for parent cooperation and welcome suggestions to improve the model school.
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Scandia
Philip Holden Waster Sold At Gulicke Store
A fragment notes Philip Holden Waster in a listing of items at Gulicke, mentioning clothing priced at 75 cents and 1.00. The readable portion suggests a sale or inventory entry in a historical newspaper notice.
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Gulicke
Old Man Reflects On Empty Nest In Concordia Kansan
The writer laments the emptying of his seven child household as the school bell rings. Mothers weep while their children finally heed the call to attend school, marking a turning point in family life.
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A. B. Johnson and Sons
Louis and
Ward
Mr. Johnson
Oberlin
Kansas
Stratton
Colorado
Lamar
Abe Johnson
Seldan
H. I. Johnson
Colorado Springs
Concordia Kansan
Gulick’s cotton batt line offered below wholesale prices
Gulick’s advertises a line of pure white cotton batts at less than wholesale. The notice emphasizes value and product quality for shoppers seeking affordable fiber filling.
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Gulick’s
Riggins Family Visits Roy's Mother in Jamestown
Mr and Mrs A R Riggins and their baby drove from Jamestown Sunday to spend the day visiting Roys mother Mrs A E Riggins.
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Mrs. A. R. Riggins
Baby
Jamestown
Roy
A. E. Riggins
Rats Ravage Grain Across Farm Infrastructure
Rats damage grain as crops are planted and grow, affecting shocks stacks mow crib gramery elevator car and ship facilities. The intrusion disrupts storage and transport, threatening yields and logistical flow. Authorities urge farmers to reinforce buildings and inspect grain stores to minimize losses.
Private family offers two unfurnished rooms for rent
Inquire at Journal office about two unfurnished rooms suitable for light housekeeping. Teachers or out of town students are encouraged to investigate this private family rental offer.
School Enrollments at Scandia Public Schools Shown
Opened Monday with 241 students across grades 1 to 12. First grade shows 19 pupils, second 26, third 16, fourth 18, fifth 21, sixth 20, seventh 21, eighth 9, freshmen 29, sophomores 24, juniors 11, seniors 5. Some departments crowded and all rooms comfortably directed. second primary under Miss Floy Anderson already filled to overflowing requiring half day sessions until new seats are procured. The first graders will attend in the forenoon.
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Scandia
Floy Anderson
Lecture course season set with Redpath Horner lineup
The season announces a four number program from Redpath Horner Bar and a lineup equal to last year. October 15 opens with Hinton Company, followed by Festival Trio Norman Hill entertainers and lecturer Ralph Parlette. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sjoholm of Jamestown visited family here.
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Redpath -Horner Baron
Hinton Company
Festival
Norman Hill
Ralph Parlette
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Loyd Sisseel
Styles
Chamberlain
Feet Social and Grab Sale
Bwedigh Lutheran Church
Merigg Sigebee
A. Hbifingsen
Henti
Rackley
Asa Podgt
Grace Bell
Wm. Bell
Courtland Township
John Hubbard
Oklahoma
Victor
Bakers
Eagle
Seabolt
J. M. Ryan
Mark Stevens
Fred Cooper
Courtland Register
Miss Bliss
Miss Flow Rane
Erseen
Jack Ot
Wires
Arthur Sjoholm
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