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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
2
Local editorials condemn lynchings in San Jose and St Joseph and attack Governor Rolph over law civilian subversion. The piece notes Verne Miller’s Detroit death among “loyal patriotic” criminals, criticizes impeachments, mentions football tickets and the Journal’s 63rd year, and recalls Nebraska travel, Prohibition repeal, CWA jobs framed as positions.
In Belleville Telescope a columnist notes a story about a framed Lone Wolf image in a living room doorway and contrasts it with a less favorable framed version. The piece touches on social perceptions and keeps a local tone. A Minneapolis Better Way column reports street workers earned $36.90 two weeks ago, $40.60 last week, and $40.60 this week.
A collage of clipped anecdotes and jokes from multiple papers includes a railway scene with a tired man collapsing into a seat, a punning exchange about Santa Claus, a banker joke, a joke about rheumatism and baths, and assorted vignettes about gossip, denture mishaps, and local couples.
Mrs Dan McCarthy wife of Senator McCarthy blasts planned service charges on small deposits calling them unfair taxation of small incomes. She argues the minimum schedule amounts to usury when interest-based and that banks push the NRA influenced scheme while small savers, stenographers and clerks would bear the burden. She cites letters from small town bankers who oppose the system noting it is foisted by larger banks on farmers and local depositors.
The Russian envoy Litvinoff meets President Roosevelt as the United States and Soviet Union move toward recognition ending a 16 year breach. The pact waives Soviet claims from 1918 and guarantees free religious practice for Americans in Russia, with details on trade to follow. William C. Bullitt, Roosevelt's chosen ambassador, prepares to present himself to Stalin.
The nation applauds the NRA program and its Blue Eagle symbol for promoting industrial recovery and cooperation. A key achievement cited is the nationwide push to abolish child labor to prevent dwarfed intellects and stunted growth, improving health and efficiency.
The Elks Magazine argues that in America the natural heritage of childhood will be better protected against the definite evil of child labor through new protective measures and welfare efforts.
A group of California citizens including Herbert Hoover condemn the accent lynching and the governor s condoning act. They warn about potential extra legal mob justice and urge equal application of law to all, people and mobs alike.
City records show General Fund balances and disbursements totaling $1 186.86 plus 5.00 80.00 20 Balance in Bank of Scandia 6.80 8.25 28.00 12.50 74.38 2.00 4.90 3.34 7.00 7.00 3.00 6.36 1.00 14.00 2.70 5.60 86.80 8.60 10.00 aggregating various accounts and vendors including Scandia Journal Home Oil Co Scandia Hardware and A Tingstrom, with a Water and Sewage fund and street and alley fund balances and credits. Treasurer E. M. Ivey signs off.
A Stockholm newspaper estimates that Swedes could average two meters tall in 300 years if current trends continue. Swedish physicians doubt such a drastic rise, but statistical study of 40 years of compulsory military service underpins the projection.
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