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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
2
Scandia Kansas local column recounts social visits to residents and events. Mentions Paul Moe and Rex Reece from California, visitors from Courtland and Belleville, Friendship club meetings, a reception for Lee and J. McCarty, and school superintendent Hershel Kannier presiding over the County Teachers Association.
Scandia battered Beloit 11 to 4 on their home field in a crowded game. Bledsoe pitched despite a leg injury, Torrey hit a Beloit homer, and Scandia turned a slick fifth inning double play to preserve the win.
Scandia High School exhibits win 52.75 in prizes at the North Central Kansas Free Fair. The prize money will be divided among rooms to buy books and supplies. Hershel Kannier, Scandia superintendent, has been re elected to teach the Kum Join Us Class at the Methodist Sunday School.
A vintage advertisement quotes Mrs. Glenn Butler describing relief from stomach gas after taking Adlerika. The copy touts rapid improvement and the removal of old waste matter, claiming meals and sleep improve with Adlerika use.
Clifford Edgren, the largest boy on the eighth grade team, was chosen captain after practice on Friday September 14. He is seen as a future leader for next year’s squad. The Republic County Teachers Association will meet September 29 in Belleville Kansas with Dr. C P Somerville delivering the address.
The Kansas Power Company announces all electric bills are net. A 10 percent discount is added to bills not paid by or on the 29th of the month.
Carstenser Land Co announces stock farms of 160 320 and 640 acres in county areas with favorable prices and terms. City property advertised as priced very low, urging quick purchase before prices rise. Belleville listings promote multiple stock farms and affordable city parcels for buyers seeking bargains.
Letters Testamentary granted to A. R. Morey as executor of Cari Wardrum deceased in Kansas probate court. Creditors must present claims within one year from September 1, 1928 or be barred. Attested by Henry H. VanNatta probate judge.
The Christmas Seal Doctor urges parents to inspect schools for safety and comfort. Check toilets water supply light blackboards and walls for child welfare and readiness before September. Trust trustees to maintain proper facilities and conditions for learning.
The piece urges parents to inspect health and hygiene at home and push for a school hot lunch program. It notes clean towels in lunch boxes teach good habits and may prevent pink eye. It also advises timely medical care for a prolonged cough and suggests TB is a possible worry, urging medical evaluation.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to or having claims against the estate of Mrs. James Lowden, deceased, are urged to settle at once as the heirs and executors seek to wind up the affairs.
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