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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
2
Observers note farmers doubt the federal farm program as production cuts shrink export and home markets. Argentina corn may flood the central plains, pushing prices up and squeezing farmer margins. Some plan larger wheat sows next year amid hopes of better rainfall and renewed prosperity.
The speaker recalls the droughts of 1934 35 and 36 and the perseverance of settlers. He notes ingenuity and fortitude as essential to endure hunger and hardship and believes future generations will honor those who faced those years as heroes in history.
The Soil Conservation Service reports a complete erosion and moisture conservation effort on 526 Kansas farms. Over 110000 acres on five year plans under three demonstration areas and five ECW camps. Contour farming on 32000 acres and 1400 miles of terraces protecting 21000 acres. Gully control structures exceed 10000 built.
Final settlement in the estates of James J and Sarah E Walker. Probate actions include administration for Mary Davidson and Ralph Kalivoda. Two criminal cases on appeal, J H Steele forgery and Ray Peterson breaking and entering, sentenced to terms in the state penitentiary. Local tax lists, foreclosures, and district court adjournments noted along with heat impacted Normal Institute attendance and county officials canvassing primary results.
The text blends culinary recipes for Lobster with Cream Sauce and Oyster Savories, highlighting spices like nutmeg and paprika. It also presents district matters from August 10 1936, including rights of way for a drainage ditch, proposed costs by special assessments, borrowing, and board actions to carry out the works, with dates and officials named.
In Concordia and nearby areas, notices mention Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwe selling watermelons five miles south of Scandia. The Bargain Spot marks its big birthday sale starting today. Maxine Drovetta spent Saturday with Peggy McGregor. Leslie V. Doud, a WPA executive and labor newspaper editor from Topeka, caused a minor sensational stir in his hometown last week after a Washington statement alleging Governor Landon bowing to power companies and book trusts.
Morrison, once elusive, was captured in Santa Fe on suspicion tied to the Munden bank robbery and faces extradition. Two marriage licenses are recorded: Aug 2 Revere Totten and Elsie Hancovsky. Aug 6 H T Dickson and Ocie Beneda. A jury in a probate sanity hearing found Orva Doughins, 46, insane after a long day’s inquiry.
Notice announces a special meeting of all landowners in Drainage District No 1 Republic County Kansas. The session will be held in the Township Board room above Cady's Produce at 2200 o'clock PM on Friday August 21 1986 for the stated purpose.
Probate Court of Republic County Kansas to hear R A Rasmussen administrator's request for a full and final settlement of the Ole Berg estate on September 11 1936 at 10 oclock a.m. in Belleville for allowance of fees discharge of sureties and heirs determination. Attest Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta. Attorney John C Hogin for administrator.
Notice sets September 1 1936 at 2 PM at Belleville court house for public auction of lands in Republic County Kansas The properties include parts of sections 32 33 and 22 township 4 range 4 5 West totaling about 304.60 acres The sale follows a District Court order to satisfy a judgment of 8148 63 with 6 interest from May 27 1936 and costs The sale is subject to court fixed redemption rights and David Dickerhoof tenancy until March 1 1937
Text outlines two concurrent resolutions from 1936 and 1986 proposing to amend Kansas Constitution sections on unemployment compensation and contributory old age benefits, relief aid, and state participation with potential taxes but prohibiting direct ad valorem taxes for such purposes, to be voted at the 1936 general election.
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