Local notes and town events mixed in brief update
Locals report William Wohlford building a pit silo south of town. A township board meeting is set for next Monday at the usual place. Fred and Hattie Wright traveled from Superior to attend W. B. Rhoades funeral. Henry Rosene bought the Ros enquist farm near Sherdahl for twenty thousand. Mrs Ed Seabolt returned from St Joseph after visiting her daughter. The "Trip Around the World" show will be repeated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred and
Hattie Wright
Superior
W. B. Rhoades
Soldier Howard Holcomb serves at Camp Travis Texas
Mrs. F W Kreitzer and her children returned from a month's visit with her parents at Sabetha Kansas at the start of the week. Howard Holcomb reports he has been called into army service and is stationed at Camp Travis in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Holcomb
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Texas
F. W. Kreitzer
Sabetha Kansas
C D Peterson Purchases En Silage Cutter for Silo Fill
C D Peterson bought an en silage cutter to fill his silo, turning otherwise lost feed into valuable fodder and reducing waste on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Peterson
Lieutenant West transferred to Camp Doniphan
Lieutenant James West moves from National Army Cantonment at American Lake Washington to the 35th Division Camp Doniphan at Fort Sill Oklahoma in a routine transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
National Army
American Lake Washington
35Th
Doniphan
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Photographer training trip noted for Burr Oak resident
Burr Oak resident LaVerne Etter studies photography at Jennings' Studio while J. B. Beames travels to Fairbury on Tuesday for Farmers Office business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Beames
Fairbury
LaVerne Etter
Burr Oak
Jennings’ Studio
Russia keeps historic title controversy alive
A grammatically styled debate arises over whether to restore the former title tied to Russia’s political heritage. Proponents argue tradition, while critics warn of ongoing identity debates and potential geopolitical signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Russia
Lieut James West Returns Home From Ft Sill
Lieut James West is home from Ft Sill visiting relatives and expects to return to the camp next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
Ft. Sill
Leonard Aspergreen Rents J J Smith Farm for Year
Leonard Aspergreen rents the J J Smith farm for the coming year and rumors suggest Jalmar will construct south of A R Morey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Aspergreen
J. J. Smith
Jalmar
A. R. Morey
Visiting Canadianwoman stays with Fairbury aunt
Letta Beames of Penoka Canada has spent the summer visiting Fairbury Nebraska and staying with her aunt Mrs Ed Seabolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letta Beames
Penoka
Canada
Fairbury
Nebraska
Mrs
Ed. Seabolt
Davis Recovering at Concordia Hospital Seeks Home Return
Mrs. A C Davis who has been in the hospital at Concordia for several weeks is reported getting along nicely and is expected to be able to come home the first of next week. Rev and Mrs O J Swan went to Axtell Nebraska last Friday to spend Sunday and from there planned to go to Willard Colorado to visit their children and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Davis
Concordia
O. J. Swan
Axtell
Nebraska
Willard Colorado
Do you get up at night Sanol claims relief
An early 20th century ad touts Sanol as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles with relief promised within 24 hours. The Palace Drug Store advertises 35 cents and one dollar bottle pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanol
Palace Drug Store
Ekblad Family to Visit Scan dia Friends This Weekend
Dr and Mrs J W Ekblad and their son along with a doctor’s sister are due Saturday for a visit with Scan dia friends and relatives. They are currently staying at Randolph Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ekblad
Scandia
Randolph
Kan
Rain Ends Simpson Red Sox Game After Four Inning Play
Rain halted the Simpson Red Sox game after the fourth inning last Saturday with no runs scored. A fair sized crowd had gathered to watch the contest.
Hicks to Stage Molly in East. begins Superior work
LaVelle Hicks travels to Superior on Monday to prepare the talent for the upcoming Molly production. He plans to show his plays in the eastern tour this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVelle Hicks
Superior
Molly
Mahaffeys Visit Kin in Oklahoma and California Trip
Mr and Mrs P C Mahaffey arrived from Golby Oklahoma Tuesday for a week with his brother T J Mahaffey and family. Mrs Mahaffey will continue to California in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Mahaffey
Golby
Oklahoma
T J. Mahaffey
McGregor Leaves for Texas To Study Telegraph Duties
Chas R McGregor reports for military duty in Texas to study telegraph operator requisites. Elmer Olson will fill his Rock Island post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. McGregor
Texas
Rock Island
Elmer Olson
Pastor Strombom visits Clay Center to Scandia stop
Reverend O W Strombom served two years at Clay Center and a family passing through Scandia Monday visited the Sahlens. They traveled in a Ford to a new charge at St Paul Nebraska and spent a day in town viewing land with Rev and Mrs Sahlen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Strombom
Clay Center
Scandia
St. Paul Neb
Hobart M Cable Piano Co to feature player piano event
At J A Freeburg's on Saturday September 22 a limited run of 50 copies of a late popular sheet will be given away. The Hobart M Cable Player with the human like touch will furnish the music and draw attention to the Hobart M Cable Piano Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Freeburg
Hobart M
Hobart M, Cable Piano CO
Commissioner Aspegren seeks end to road refuse dumping
Commissioner Aspegren requests stopping the dumping of refuse along the river road west of the bridge. Henry Jennings, a Rock Island operator at Gretna, went to Fort Riley on Wednesday in response to the draft call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspegren
Henry Jennings
Rock Island
Gretna
Fort Rile
Nelsons Return Home From Randall Visit
Mr and Mrs Eric Nelson spent weeks with their daughter Mrs Iva Steve land at Randall Kansas and returned home Monday morning Rev Henry left Tuesday for Topeka to attend the United Brethren church conference which opens Wednesday Mr Henry has served well for two years and is likely to be renewed for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Nelson
Iva Steveland
Randall
Kansas
Henry
Topeka
United Brethren Church
Mr. Henry
Gulick Returns From Trip With Large Stock for Gulick Mercantile
Gulick returned from a buying trip to Joseph with a large stock of new goods for the Gulick Mercantile Company. He attended the State Fair at Topeka on his return and was accorded the courtesies of the management during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulick
Joseph
Local family thanks neighbors and fraternal orders for aid
Mrs. Rhoades and relatives express deep appreciation for the kindness and help received during their time of despair. They also thank the Odd Fellows and A. O. U. W. judges for their courtesies.
Theodore Granstedt Dines at Oscar Freed Home
Theodore Granstedt and family shared Sunday dinner at the Oscar Freed residence. The tale of Oscars corn prompts speculation about his future wealth status as a possible plutocrat or bloated bondholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Granstedt
Oscar Freed
Theodore
Oscar
Union township farmer buys lumber for new barn project
Kenneth Thomas, a hustling farmer of Union township, purchased a lumber bill from Scandia Lumber Co. totaling nearly one thousand dollars to erect a large barn on his newly acquired farm with Frank Hawkins as the carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thomas
Union Township
Scandia Lumber Co
Frank Hawkins
Haddam Pitcher Hit Hard as Team Wins 12 to 4
The Haddam pitcher who previously beat them was knocked out early as their ball team traveled to Byron on Tuesday for the opening picnic game, securing a 12 to 4 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Haddam
In Loving Memory of Our Dear Wife and Mother
In loving memory of a wife mother and sister who died a year ago on September 20. The husband mourns in sorrow beside her tomb. Included are list of children and Mrs Anna Gallry with relatives who attended the funeral in Wor Rhoades era era and friends from multiple cities.
Eighty Eight Home Circle Club Hosts Picnic Plans
Mrs. C. H. Sferrman entertained the Eighty eight Home Circle Club last Wednesday with most members present. A business meeting set the group to active soldier boy work and the annual outdoor picnic for Sunday September 16. Guests included Mrs. H. C. Freed and her daughter Genevieve of Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Sferrman
Home Circle Club
Soldier Boys
H. C. Freed
Genevieve of
Courtland
Melon trade and crops shown by Sherdah resident
B L Ewing of the Sherdah neighborhood was in town Saturday selling melons and displaying samples of corn cane and broom corn from his 24 acre river bank farm. He grows cane for syrup and broomcorn for brooms. He forecasts sixty bushels per acre from five acres of corn and notes the melon patch has been a notable income source from a small plot.
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B. L. Ewing
Sherdah
Mr. Ewing
Farm yields high with unique irrigation system
The farmer has planted cantaloupes and sold fifty dollars so far with the season not over. An irrigation plant of unique construction is used, proving that proper water yields fine crops annually. With current high prices, B. L. estimates crops will net around one thousand dollars, fitting the adage that a small farm well tilled pays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L
Obituary of William B. Rhoades of Scandia Kansas
William Bradford Rhoades born September 20 1856 in Georgetown Pennsylvania died September 16 1917 in Scandia Kansas age 60 years 11 months 27 days. He married Anne Gargutte June 8 1892 at West Plains Missouri and for 25 years worked for Rock Island Railway mainly in Kansas. Funeral at Scandia Methodist church Monday at 2 p m Rev L C Hicks preached burial in Riverview Cemetery. Survived by wife two brothers nephews sisters and friends in Scandia and Oklahoma who mourn his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradford Rhoades
Georgetown
Pennsylvania
Scandia
Kansas
Anne Garcutte
West Plains
Rock Island Railway Company
Lebanon
Rock Island Co
Jive
Geo. W
Vinton
Iowa
Samuel
Mt. Ayr
Lester Rhoades
Proctor Illinois
H. B. Rhoades
Sallie Gargutte
G. I. Gargutte
Oklahoma
J.B. Nichols
Skin Tonic Trial Bottle Offered at Palace Drug
An advertisement promotes a large trial bottle of a skin tonic named for treating blackheads eczema and rough skin. The copy claims a clear complexion and urges readers to obtain a 3d trial bottle at Palace Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tora
No, the line of effort continues when luck runs thin
The Axtell Standard notes that a hungry hen and a shrewd businessperson both persist during scarcity. The hen scratches for worms, and the businessman intensifies advertising, viewing it as an investment rather than a cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axtell Standard
Fern Ward Sigsbee Dies After Typhoid Fever
Fern Violet Ward born Cloy County Kansas 1901 moved to Scandia with her parents E and unknown Ward three years ago. She married George Sigsbee March 16 1916 and died September 16 leaving a husband infant daughter Regis and many relatives. Funeral at U B church and Bethel Church with burial in Ward family lot. pastor Rev B F Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sigsbee
Fern Violet Ward
Cloy County
Kansas
Loyy
Scandia
E. Ward
Regis
U. B
B. F. Henry
Bethel Church
Concordia
Ward
Bethel
Siesbee
Fern Ward
Experience as Best Teacher and Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The article asserts experience as a teacher and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims many thousands have used it successfully for coughs and colds, endorsing the remedy as reliable, prompt, effective, and pleasant to take.
Housekeeper Wanted for General Housework
Help wanted for general housework duties. For particulars inquire of Rudolph Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Moe
For Sale or Trade Red Poland Muly Calf Available
For sale or trade a six month old Red Poland Muly calf offered by Andrew Bings ton R in Scandia. Will trade for a heifer of any breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Poland
Andrew Bingston
Scandia
Lutheran Church Service Announces Evening Programme
The Lutheran Church schedules a Sunday service on September 23 at 8 p m using English. The sermon will explore The Will of God with a programme of musical selections and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Card of Thanks for George Sigsbee and Family
The family expresses gratitude for the assistance and comfort given during illness and passing of their wife, daughter, and sister. George Sigsbee F. E. Ward and family thank all who helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sigsbee F. E. Ward
Where the Trails Meet in Scandia Theatre Tent
Angler Bros presents the western comedy drama Where the Trails Meet in their big tent at Scandia for one night only on Tuesday September 25. The show blends love crime and money themes with light sentiment and a hopeful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Aulger
Arizona
Ponce de Leon
Angler Bros
Scandia
Home Circle Club Picnic at Pawnee
About sixty people joined a picnic day hosted by the Heighty-eight Home Circle Club in Pawnee on September 16. An auto procession arrived at a fine grove with ample food including chicken pies and cakes. Attendees toured Zebulon Pike’s historic site where the Spanish flag was lowered and the U S flag raised, with many cameras capturing memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Home Circle Club
Zebulon
U. O S
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Harold Roller
Rex Kent
Willis Young
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Wm. Sheridan
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William Wohlford
Mary Pickford
Bobo
Henry Rosene
Rosenquist
Sherdahl
St. Joseph
Mrs. Puckett
Colorado
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Colorado Springs
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W. OR. Rhoades
G. W. Rhoades
Harry Rhoades
Leslie Rhoades
Peoria
Ill
Lucy M. King
Neice
Olathh
George Ll. Garoutte
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Sallie Garoutte
Schuster
Sigsbee
the Lutheran Church
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United States
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Topeka Business College
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J. Shook
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