Scandia notes and opinions on local events and progress
The column comments on a range of topics including Dr Nichol’s hand injury from a flying transom glass, Rep Boterhouse’s resignation, Bobenheuse’s legislative leadership, John Brandstrom’s death, farmers seeking work, merchants and the NRA program, a Concordia tire dealer and blue eagle display, a Navy pilot’s stratosphere attempt, and aging dams on Cherry and Beaver creeks. It argues for progress and cautions against complacency.
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Nichol
The Wits Ponder Slogans Amid Recovery Talk
Columnists note early slogan samples such as None Recovers Alone and No Rackets Allowed as hints that recovery may come slowly. A Kansas City Star excerpt describes a neighbor’s remark about Mr Smith and a playful exchange over $10 hats, illustrating daily humor.
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America
Kansas
City Star
Local juvenile court prompts and odd anecdotes from Pittsburgh
A University of Pittsburgh survey of city children appearing before the Juvenile Court found that 50 percent came from broken homes. A board tested a black boy’s mentality asking if he hears voices and who is speaking, with the reply that such phenomena occur over the radio.
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University ‘of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Juvenile Court
Editorials A tax story In two chapters
The San Francisco Chronicle recalls a 1933 tax debate with Chapter 1 noting a $1.48 levy plus a 47 cent state rate for a total of $2.95. Chapter 2 reports strict budget economy yet a $3.75 tax rate. The piece argues rising public costs will burden industry and citizens over the next decade and urges voters to consider financing schemes carefully.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
The
Chronicle
Board of Survisors
San Francisco
National Recovery Administration emblem and public opinion
The text discusses the blue eagle NRA poster with motto We Do Our Part and a cog wheel and wheat motif. It notes Roosevelt cannot force wage and hour codes, but public opinion, boycotts, and mass agreement push compliance, with press and chambers behind the plan and rapid top-level action presumed.
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Liberty Loan
NRA
National Recovery
Roosevelt
The
Press
Chambers of
Letter From Piney Woods Honors Helpers At Cotton Blossom Concert
A Piney Woods note thanks supporters for filling a concert by the Cotton Blossom Singers. The school reports receipts of 21.62 dollars and extends gratitude for the hearty hospitality and the generosity that enabled the event. The writers express joy at the successful effort.
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Cotton Bossom Singers
Trucks Travel Kansas Roads Survey Reveals Heavy Traffic
An illustration shows extensive truck traffic in Kansas from a survey by a motor vehicle inspector. The report notes 18 tons? trucks stopped for examination to verify proper permits and licenses, with inspectors working north of Topeka.
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Kansas
Topels
Jawa
Obituary for Andrew Brandstrom of Scandia Sweden
Andrew Brandstrom born April 26 1867 in Dalarna Sweden emigrated to America in 1886 settling in Scandia to work as a blacksmith with his uncle A Q O Brandstrom. He died after a paralytic stroke Aug 1933 at 66 years 3 months 9 days, leaving a wife Amanda Bowman and several relatives. Funeral services were held August 7 1933 at the Methodist church with Rev B W Selin officiating and burial at Riverview cemetery.
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Andrew
John“ Brandstrom
Dalarna
Sweden
America
Scandia
A. Q O. Brandstrom
Angel of Death
Fred
Claus
Erick
Swe den
Eva Liberg
Brandstrom
Methodist Church
B. W. Selin
Riverview Cemetery
District 112 Social Guests and Birthday Greetings
Mr and Mrs Faye Awalt attended a reception for Mr and Mrs Fred Walter at the Hattie Walter home. Mr and Mrs Glenn Houseolder and children visited Bill Johnson for his birthday. August Larson Jud ith and Martin with Mrs Carl Larson of Frankfort visited Bill Milner. Gussie Hendrickson and family were guests at H R Donaldson home. A basket dinner and day with friends and relatives were enjoyed at J B Milner home honoring Mrs Roy Huff and her Springfield Missouri visitants.
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Faye Awalt
Mrs
Fred Walter
Hattie Walter
Glenn
Houseolder
Bill Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Larson
Judith
Martin
Carl Larson
Frankfort
Bill Milner
Gussie Hendrickson
H. R. Donaldson
J. B. Milner
Roy Huff
Springfield
Local Social Notes and Family News from District 96
District 96 reports show Mr and Mrs C T Larson and various relatives visiting birthdays and Sunday gatherings. Edyth Deloris Larson return from visit. Fleming family travels to McPherson. Ruth Peterson and others spend time with friends in Topeka Courtland and McPherson. Maytag washing machines advertised with small payments. subscription status questioned.
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C. T. Larson
J. D. Larson
Dewey Squires
John .Dewey
Ted Larson
L. A. Nondorf
M. A. Larson
Ruth. Peterson
Fred “Mainquists
Andrew Moline
Hilda Stoner
Mr. Fleming
McPherson
Caney
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Charles Ch’ Zek
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Poland
China
Smythe
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L ‘Phonograph
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Kansas City Weekly Star
Beloit Laundry
Ole Frazier
Prop
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N. G. Ered. Moe
C. Hartig
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C. W. Nichols
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