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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
7
Local shoppers purchase boys overalls at Gulicks for 60 cents with Kreitzer's featuring Queensware and enamel ware in stock. Andrew Wilson reports a lost ring with ruby setting and offers a reward for its return.
Mrs. C. A. Barnes of Charleston NIL writes that she has a high opinion of Chamberlain's Tablets for biliousness and as a laxative. She notes they are mild and pleasant to use and that her brother also had satisfactory results.
Big type offer for Poland China spring boars and gifts at bargain prices for the next thirty days. A 600 lb boar can be purchased at less than a scrub price later, all immune and worth the money. Visit to see the big hog and consider his offspring. James Nelson Scandia phone 220.
Supt. Edgar Malott and several teachers including Esther Holmes Julia Larson Floy Anderson and others from Scandia attended the first meeting of the county teachers association in Belleville last Saturday. Malott answered the welcome address and L N Hendrix the clerk was also present.
Mr and Mrs Vic Erickgon attend the fair in Lincoln Nebraska this week while shoppers consider Colorado fabric and the purchase of Lakin McKey overalls at Gulicks.
Between Republic and Scandia a Firestone casing was found and de mounted at an unknown location with a reward offered. Mr and Mrs D A Bowen of Union Valley visited Iowa for two months near Ottumwa. Mrs A C Davis underwent surgery at St Josephs hospital Concordia and was reported improving.
The corn damage case involving John Webber Werner Hageberg and August Swanson was settled Friday by arbitration. Arbitrators Gust Nystrom Walt Ward and Ben Lervold delivered the decision.
Mr and Mrs Chas Othberg and their son depart for Brush Colorado where Chas will work in a sugar factory this winter. They will leave a portion of their Home vacant with two rooms for Miss Bliss. Ross and Lois Johnson return from McComb Illinois after three weeks visiting their aunt. Their father reacts to news of large corn crops they spied there.
Sun day evening Della Booze traveled to Clifton to teach in a rural school next year. Phillip Holden Waster a five reel feature screens at the Princess Theater on Thursday September 13.
P. J. Larson came back Monday from a months visit with his daughter Mary Halenback in Western Kangis Abe Johnson returned from vacation and is at his desk at the Bank of Scandia Miss Ola Booze left Friday to teach in Oregon schools Mr Cozad who aided A J Br ndstrom in the blacksmith shop for over a year has opened a shop in Rydal
Phillip Holden Waster, a five reel feature at the Princess Theater, Thursday, September 15. Charles Loring, farming near Guymon Oklahoma for several years, visits with his parents Mr and Mrs William Loring and friends. Mr and Mrs Sohn Lind of Omaha, visiting the Forsberg home, have returned home. Wednesday, Mr Lind is foreman on the Union Pacific.
An advertisement promotes a 35 cent trial bottle of a skin tonic named Sand Prescription at Palace Drug Store. It pledges to treat black heads eczema and rough skin and claims to clear the complexion.
A. B. Kimball reports severe grasshopper infestation in the area, causing expected crop yields to be reduced to about a half. He notes dry hot conditions making the situation the worst since their arrival.
Mrs F A Cullers, who traveled to Colorado recently, has continued to Spokane Washington to visit her sister Mrs Chas Isabelle and will remain there until the latter part of the month.
James West of the officers reserve training camp at Presidio California has been commissioned as a second lieutenant and will report to Camp Lewis Oregon to begin duties in the regular army.
Meet at the M E Church Friday at 5 p m for a travel themed evening visiting nine countries with country refreshments. Round trip tickets cost 25 cents and transportation is free. The event will return via New York and coincides with Our Dumb Animals September issue highlighting bird and animal welfare. Geo T Angell joined the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 1868 funded by bequests and private gifts.
Tom West received word Monday that his father, seriously ill with liver trouble, worsened while visiting daughter Mrs. H. Bushby in Rye, Colorado. Tom left Monday night to help comfort his father.
A well improved farm of twenty acres adjoining Oberlin, county seat of Decatur Kansas, with timber and posts. Bappa Creek has taken some land. Price sixty dollars per acre, five thousand dollars cash balance negotiable. Proponent J W Plotner.
Aly and Mrs Stelzer and Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden drove to St Joseph Missouri last Thursday for a short visit with Mr Stelzer's parent. Will brought back sample ears of corn from his father's farm. The ears measure about 14 inches long and well filled. They indicate a crop yielding 50 to 75 bushels per acre.
A Forsberg reports losing a horse during a lightning event early Thursday. L. N. Hendrix travels to Mankato on legal business Tuesday. Also noted are upcoming sales, Gulicks advertising clothing, and Rev. Oscar Floodberg preaching at the Lutheran Church. Mrs. Shirley Forman and children move to Scandia living with Mrs. Erickson south of Rollins property.
Rev A A Norden arrives back in town Wednesday morning after attending a Lutheran church Mission meeting in Axtel Kansas.
An Abilene college advertises guaranteed positions and a free catalog for new students plus a brief obituary notes Mrs Trartwell Smith wife of Commissioner Smith died at Republic home Monday with funeral in Republic Wednesday.
Charlie Mizer of White Rock township visited town early this week to repair William Gunter's windmill. He recently returned from Virginia and enjoyed his trip but says Kiocas is a good place to live.
J O Anderson holds a contract to construct a modern two story house at White Rock township for Mrs Sophia Johnson measuring 28 by 20 feet. He will also build a large dairy barn for Victor Carlson near Formosa as soon as possible.
Gulieks offers reduced prices on men women and children's shoes. The U and I Art Club schedules its first meeting of the year at Mrs. J. M. Weislogel's home.
Lew Garman his wife and sons Har old and Gerald from Smith Center visited Courtland August 24. The group joined by Ed Kier and wife then traveled to the mouth of White Rock Creek where I W V Garman and family and Frank Garman and wife of Republic joined. They set up tents and enjoyed an outing. They broke camp Wednesday of last week and Lew Garman and family left for home.
Frank Chadwick travels to Fort Morgan Colorado for a week or ten days to meet with Lon Connel.
An advertisement promotes Sanol as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles promising relief in 124 hours. It asserts relief from backache and bladder issues and lists prices of 35 cents and one dollar.
Rev. Edwin Sahleen returned from Omaha Tuesday night after attending the Swedish M. E. conference for this district. He has been returned to Scandia for another year as pastor, with many friends noting his capable service and efficient work.
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