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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
2
Republic County weekly newspaper established in 1871 serves Scandia Kansas. Published every Thursday with subscription at 1.25 dollars per year. Advertising rates available on application. Editor B. W. Selin and Business Manager Jake Stofer Jr.
Observation Tower notes Governor Landon received a deafening ovation on the platform last Sunday evening in Lindsborg at the Messiah festival. The crowd saw his presence as a personal favor to the college president and a tribute to the concert’s importance.
A small back to land group led by L. P. Dryden walked and rode 200 miles from Southern Oregon Coast mountains to Portland seeking CWA funds to build a log school and hire a teacher at $50 a month. They reject public charity and advocate self reliance.
The piece argues against a pending federal gun control bill claiming it would make ownership of small arms nearly impossible for honest citizens and favor criminals. It cites opposition from hundreds of newspapers and citizens urging lawmakers to block the measure.
The column notes no answer to Col onel Lindbergh's blunt claim that air mail contractors had the right of trial before conviction. It discusses the basic US rule of presumed innocence and mentions Louie Roesle the gas office janitor, and a dialogue about natural advantage and ice access across seasons.
A clipped anecdote recalls Tom Kelly during a great flood in the Marins des Cygnes valley. As the crest approached a log carried by the stream, a swarm of about ten million ants reportedly acted as human minds steering the boat, illustrating collective misdirection.
The Christian Science Monitor extols country newspapers for focusing on local business, church items, social gatherings, marriages births and deaths, farmers news, and daily occurrences that form the backbone of communities highlighting uplift over sensational city coverage.
Senator Warren B Austin of Vermont tabulates who gains and loses from a new dollar revaluation. He lists creditors as losers including bondholders lenders savers and wage receivers, while debtors borrowers buyers and heavy spenders are named as gainers alongside holders of foreign currencies and equities.
A dated look at concerns over government encroachment on free speech and press liberties. The piece cites warnings from prominent journalists about threats to printed and vocal expression and discusses journalistic responsibility.
Marvin H. Creager argues that defending freedom hinges on serving the people honestly and openly. Newspapers must print the truth and avoid suspicion to maintain public confidence, as in a democracy the press should be a faithful, indispensable servant.
Credo William J. Stevenson contemplates the stars in their eternal order and the unfolding spring. He contrasts cosmic regularity with human doubt, noting the growth of life from bare earth and the expanding ken of science, while arguing some deny God.
A damaged fragment shows a woman speaking of signaling and a man noting what fooled him after a crash. The line hints at misread signals and a disputed moment, possibly in a record or transcript.
A baby is prescribed castor oil by a doctor who notes that it is old fashioned medicine, while the mother quips that babies themselves are old fashioned. The exchange comes from the Atchison Globe.
The dollar you spend helps a friend and the man on the street by funding shoes food clothing and milk. It eases worry and gives hope, aiding a neighbor to move forward with courage and self respect.
A poem by Mabie Stromberg muses what a wastebasket might reveal about students letters poems and torn mementos It imagines sad or joyous contents including a marriage vow a verse about angels a popular song and a torn picture from a lover framed for history.
Mrs Galan Harold and Joan ended a week with Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and family and accompanied Mr Harold back to their home in Gilead Nebraska on Friday.
Henry H. Van Natta announces candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas. He seeks the Republican nomination and asks voters to decide at the August primary.
H P Coombs announces candidacy for reelection as Republic County Clerk in the Democratic primary in August. He states ambition to continue duties and serve the county in public office.
MARVIN E LARSON announces his bid for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary election. He seeks the office in a local party move announced for the upcoming primary.
J A Andy Moore declares candidacy for sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket for a second term subject to primary voters.
WM Goodwin announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket subject to August primary voters.
Republican Frank G. Spurney announces candidacy for a second term as Republic County Attorney, subject to August primary election. He emphasizes continuing legal leadership and public safety programs.
Register of Deeds candidate Mollie Hadachek seeks re election on the Republican ticket in Republic County with August primary looming. The notice states the intent to run for the office of Register of Deeds.
Chas J Skala announces his candidacy for County Treasurer of Republic County subject to the Republican primary on August 7.
Nels P. Florel announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Republic County on the Democratic ticket, subject to the August primary.
Filing on the August primary slate lists J F Jack Carmony as candidate for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket. The notice highlights party designation and race in the upcoming primary.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville final settlement requested by Ruby M Larson administratrix for the estate of Enoch Larson deceased to be heard Saturday April 21 1934 at 2 PM for allowance of fees discharge of sureties and determination of heirs. Attest Henry H Van Natta Probate Judge Seal.
Cc J Kailman of Rexford spent the first of last week with Mr and Mrs Ed Olson and Mrs P E Kailman during a brief social visit.
Miss Gayl Tedrow Miss Matilda McDowell Phil Cahill and Malas Heyer vere Freed drove to Concordia Thursday evening to see The Servant in the House performed by the U B players.
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