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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1932
Page
2
Alf M Landon's sweeping Republican primary win signals statewide strength. He carried every Congressional district and most counties, with Independence listing 375 votes to 220 for rivals. The 1932 Kansas GOP stands united, backing Landon for the November campaign.
Kansas textbooks for schools are billed to local depositories at the old price rather than the 25 percent cut Woodring claimed last year. The piece predicts a new pre election 25 percent reduction as a campaign ploy by Woodring and Helvering to woo votes, calling it an insult to voters and a sign he trusts he can fool Kansas residents.
The letter argues Governor Woodring should reduce road construction costs in Kansas by 5 to 10 percent and stop funding a Democratic campaign from state and highway employee salaries. It claims highway employees donate 5 to 10 percent to the campaign fund, and suggests wage cuts would save taxpayers 5 to 10 percent. The piece also notes cigarette tax stamp distributions and local fund allocations in Cloud County alongside assorted reader comments.
Bert Ww. Selin reflects on the 1932 campaign dynamics noting Hoover's weakness, party loyalties, and voter behavior. He recalls primary results in Kansas and local races, citing Tom Harley and Chauncey B. Little as dry candidates, and warns against judging by pre election talk.
A collection of satirical quips and quotes from various papers and writers. Includes lines about the stork joke, a Holton lecture topic, a sunburnt lifeguard, Olympic check writing, a husband's late return, and a Seattle hat pin incident, with remarks by Polk Daniels J O Rogers and others.
Gust Bentsen of Camp Funston spent Sunday with brother Carl and family. Mrs Frances Fickel of Norway, WCTU president, visited county convention plans for Agenda on Aug 20. Mrs Fickel recently nominated on the Republican ticket for county superintendent. Florence McGregor returned from weeks with relatives in Temple. Mrs J M Sigsbee and Regis left for Menlo, Kansas, where Mrs Sigsbee will help son George at Foster Lumber. Ben Vincent, Courtland horse and mule buyer, sought a stray mule near Republic. Mrs Wm Wohlford and son Walter visited Leonardville, Kans., then Kansas City for Walter’s tonsil removal. Lucille and Margaret Freed spent time with cousins Vivian and Irene Granstedt. Edith Anderson left for Lincoln Neb. for a position at the Lincoln State Bank. she has taught at Scandia Public Schools for nearly ten years. Mrs A B Hugos of Enid Okla and Mrs Chas Morgan of Omaha visited Joe Hugos and Carl Hugos.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Salina Mil tonvale and Belleville. The listing mentions Mr and Mrs Wes Hall Mrs W G Megill F A Cullers and several others visiting relatives guests from Wichita Concordia Colby and Belleville with trips and dinners noted.
A line of the latest fall dresses and hats will be waiting your approval the latter part of this week at the Ladies Shop.
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