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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
1
The Scandia Journal of Scandia Kansas lists J W Plotner and Son as the post office entry, notes its second class matter status, and cites an annual subscription price of 1.25 dollars.
Washington reports Congressman Strong is pushing the State Department and the Triff Commission to fix a treaty issue affecting Kansas wheat growers. He argues Cuba’s preferential duty on flour should favor American grown and manufactured product, opposing millers who claim any American manufactured flour qualifies.
News Review from Teachers College Emporia reflects on a flood of inventions and discoveries. It notes quick advances in communication from long distance telegraphy to moving pictures and predicts radio, sailess ships, and air navigation. The piece contrasts inspiration with page boredom amid a transformative age.
Eight acres five miles from Scandia described as hay land and pasture with remaining land for crops. features include a two room house, well and windmill, cement cave, cistern, a fair barn and hay shed plus small buildings. estate sale to settle debts. if not sold soon, it may be rented. listing by J W Plotner.
Local notes report personnel changes at Ames State Bank and county offices. Mentions include Dale Ainsworth resigning, E S Nelson with the Internal Revenue Department, J W Simmonds laid off, Emmett Keith building a new farm home, and a Rock Island ice harvest ending. Also covers community visits, sales, illnesses, and a feature on consolidating one teacher schools for rural education with arguments for and against.
Dewey Marshall is sick with the La Grippe this week. Fred Bassett and family spent Friday at the Roy Ball home near Rydal. Many locals, formerly of Union Valley, renewed old friendships at the Bowen sales. Weather has been clear and cold, suitable for winter work. Residents report cattle and hog trading, coal hauling, wood cutting, and visits across the region including Scandia and Hardy Nebraska.
District 48 reports a perfect 100 percent attendance under Mrs. Clara Little with praise for rural schools. District 68 notes higher enrollment of 25 pupils and hopes for a new building. District 33 shows steady improvements. The notes mention spring review question books, a Topeka council meeting, and teachers’ work across several schools including Hill and Roy the artist.
A quip about heroes in everyday roles contrasts a husband with his wife a maid with her mistress a manager with his actor and other pairs. The saying lists nine pairings showing friction between personal respect and professional hierarchy. The text underscores social distances across occupations.
Resolutions of respect mourn the death of James Street, December 29, 1924, noting his service to the afflicted and his faithful work in the Mystic Order. Scandia Lodge 165, I O O F, will drape in mourning for 30 days and extend condolences to the family. Committee members: H C Hohman, J A Davis, Fran Peterson. Let the Princess entertain you.
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