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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
2
Republic County weekly paper established 1871 published Thursdays with a $1.25 yearly subscription. Advertising rates available on request. Editor B. W. Selin Business Manager Jake Stofer Jr. Entered as second class matter at Scandia post office under March 1879 act.
The article describes Samuel Insull as being detained by Turkish police in a gesture linked to United States trade, with Turkey hoping his departure from southern Europe to Chicago would clear a path to a larger fruit and soil market. Meanwhile royal intrigues in Scandinavia are noted. Clyde Barrow’s threat looms in the Southwest as authorities pursue him. Kansas City Star editor Thomas Bush praised for exposing election abuses amid party factionalism. Some blame falls on Democratic and Fusionist forces, while minorities are urged to be stamped out.
A fragmentary 1360 report notes hailstones in Paris killing men and horses. The page lists visits and social calls: Mrs. Glen Johnson of Kansas City with Day Green family, Edna Shinn of Concordia visiting May Mead, Jean Debeur Ada Wilhelmina Wetzel weekend with Norcatur relatives, calls on Dr E P Ahrens, Algor Anderson, C G Rydell, and John Gunnison, plus a salt marsh picnic and Sunday dinners with the Cady families.
Lars Larsen born April 28 1871 in Bergen Norway died April 4 1938 in Manhattan Kansas at 62. He migrated to the United States in 1885 and settled near Norway Kansas later becoming a barber and shop owner in Courtland. He served as mayor of Courtland 1917 1918 and 1929 1983 and was a director of the Swedish American State Bank. He is survived by wife Dora M Bowersox son Irl R Yates and daughter Ruth M Yates, two grandsons, a brother and two sisters. Interment in Courtland cemetery.
Governor Alf Landon proclaims April 16 to 21, 1934, as Clean Up and Paint Up Week in Kansas. The proclamation, signed at the Capitol in Topeka, urges Kansans to participate in beautification efforts and improve public property. Officials Frank J. Ryan and E. E. Hill sign as secretary and assistant secretary of state.
Kansas State College extension warns county wheat production associations to select inspectors for contract farms. Training will designate supervisors and inspectors, with 1934 proof of compliance blanks required from cooperators. Questions cover 1933 and 1934 harvest data, contract specifics, and use of acres and fertilizer.
Miss Lenabell DeNoyer spent Saturday night with Miss Alice Isaacson. Miss Opal Currie was an additional breakfast guest Sunday morning.
Mr and Mrs C J Garvey of Belleville were guests of Mr and Mrs Reuben Bettis and R J Sunday, detailing a social visit among local families.
Mr. and Mrs E H Lewis and Mrs Ed Olson spent Tuesday afternoon in Concordia. Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson with Mr and Mrs Claude Cuthbertson of Belleville drove to Oronoque Saturday morning for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs Mike Cuthbertson.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Burns and Lester were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr and Mrs F A Olson. Also present were Mrs Lawrence Ny strom and Lois Jean.
Mrs. John Fike, Mrs. Carl Aberg, Mrs. Elmer Melby and Mrs. Gottfrid Larson joined the club, expanding its membership with four new women.
Miss Opal Currie was elected president with Mrs Wilbur Miller as vice president. Miss Violet Dabinnus will serve as secretary and Miss Clarice Wallin as treasurer.
Sunday visitors to the Mead residence included Mr. and Mrs. A. Shull of Phillipsburg, Geo. Lehman and Niec of Formoso.
Mrs Mabel Berggren assists Mrs Carl McDowell and her infant son. Mrs Hattie Walter of Norway visited Saturday with Mrs May White.
Phil Cahill Walter Preble and Andrew Wilson drove to Republic on Sunday to visit the local gold field and observe the mining site activity.
Allison Taylor and her son Forrest of Franklin Ohio arrived Friday night for a short visit with Mr and Mrs H O Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Jim Stansbury and family of Superior Nebraska were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Nordman and Rea on Sunday.
A Crossroads merchant recounts a failed trial of advertising. He says customers traveled from miles away and bought nearly all his stock, nearly ruining him.
Fragmentary verse by Christina G. Rossetti about spring’s arrival and nature’s renewal. The lines evoke birds, nests, and movement before migration, portraying spring as a vivid, living season.
Governor proclaims April 16 to 21 for Clean Up and Paint Up campaigns urging property maintenance to boost appearance and employment. Emphasizes fire safety, morale, and economic benefits of tidy yards, alleys, streets, and business premises.
Henry H Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas on the Republican ticket. He runs in the upcoming August primary subject to voters of the county.
H. P. Coombs announces candidacy for reelection as County Clerk of Republic County. The announcement notes eligibility for designation in the Democratic primary election in August.
Marvin E. Larson announces his candidacy for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary election. He seeks the office through the primary process and plans to campaign statewide.
J A Andy Moore announces candidacy for Sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket for a second term. He states the bid is subject to the will of the voters at the primary.
A notice announces WM. R. GOODWIN as a Republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court subject to voters in the August Primary. The filing signals entry into the race and outlines support for the office.
Frank G. Spurney announces as Republican candidate for Republic County Attorney seeking reelection. He states the run is subject to August primary results.
Mollie Hadachek announces candidacy for re election as Register of Deeds of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary election.
Chas. J. Skala seeks Republican nomination for County Treasurer of Republic County subject to the primary election on August 7.
The Democratic ticket in Republic County lists Nels P. Florell as clerk of the district court candidate subject to the August primary.
J F Jack Harmony announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court on the Republican ticket subject to the August primary.
In Republic County Probate Court Kansas the administratrix Ruby M Larson seeks a full and final settlement of the estate of Enoch Larsen deceased at the next term on April 21 1934 at two o clock PM. The hearing covers allowance of services and attorneys fees discharge of duties release of sureties and heirs determination. Also lists community social notes and local visits in surrounding months.
Headaches caused by constipation vanish after one Adlerika dose. The remedy claims to cleanse both upper and lower bowels, improve sleep, and end nervousness. Sold by Hageman and Wires, Druggists.
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