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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
6
Kansas lawmakers hear proposals on road funding share between state and counties and on surfacing aims to connect every county to the state system. The highway commission reports 3739 miles improved and 660 bridges completed at a cost of 52.69 million, with further construction underway.
El Dorado mourns Salina born El Dorado resident El Dorado John Haggard 100 longtime Presbyterian member died after a long life as a farmer and blacksmith. He had not been ill until recently. The report notes his church devotion and a lifetime of work before death.
Olathe reports two bandits robbed the Farmers' State Bank in Lenexa the other afternoon and escaped with about $2000. Authorities pursued leads but details remain limited. Local residents recall the quiet street before the crime. The case adds to a string of Omaha area bank robberies in recent weeks.
Fashion writers note a shift from sportswear to refined afternoon costumes. Paris couturiers like Poiret, Vionnet, Cheruit and Patou showcase long skirts, drapery, and soft silhouettes with intricate trims. Velvet tones, metallic brocade, jabots, and new shades such as smoky tan mark the season.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Gasaway claiming she is the luckiest woman as her judge husband handles offenders who trash the home. Mrs Lissen questions the envy while Mrs Gasaway jokes about sentences and chores during spring cleaning.
A speaker arrives and performs a brief oration, delivering a songlike plea to sway listeners toward his view, even if the stance is flawed. The piece notes how rhetoric can influence judgment regardless of accuracy.
The hotel clerk shouts front to the bellhop who does not respond. The bellhop explains in lazy fashion that in France he was on the S. O. 8, a clue to his unfamiliarity with the term.
A fragment quotes a couple discussing marriage and a life of public exposure. The dialogue mentions television, radio, film, and a talking machine recording, framing a life in entertainment. No clear names or events are identified.
A professor assigns a student named Eloise to write an essay with a capitalized theme at the pole. Eloise replies that she is not interested in the caps. The professor urges imagining the latest style and getting interested.
The dialogue notes a prisoner admitting 90 days of geological study while indicating prior public employment under the state as a geologist. The exchange clarifies the extent of official work tied to rock research.
A brief, humorous exchange defines a one-horse town with sharp wit about reputation. Residents quip that the town’s sole horse shapes its image, while others challenge the notion of impact on reputation.
A moral exhortation urges haste and diligence in work. It counsels thinking first then doing, avoiding hesitation and laziness. The phrasing imitates period instruction with direct imperative rhythm and domestic virtue emphasis.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a new curate jokes about a dean found in a box, prompting the rector to ask which dean. The punchline reveals the sardine as the unlikely subject of the morning paper misread.
A facetious exchange shows Mrs Sharpe noting a bought paprot that fails to speak while another calls it an example for the recipient. The playful scene highlights a curious, tongue in cheek purchase.
Mrs. Grouch notes a Massachusetts woman hurled a rolling pin 67 feet and 3 inches, while Mr. Grouch jokes about the husband’s getaway speed to beat her launch.
Eloise explains her mother's long held objection to kissing. Alfred asks how the mother captured her father, prompting a reply that hints at past romantic intrigue.
The king bred 200 carrier pigeons for war service with 50 honored for front work. Rupert, eleven, lost part of his beak in 1917, completed 403 messages including Messines and Lille evacuations, and now flies under ex-Sergeant Passey as a battlefield veteran.
A comic exchange reveals Mrs Gazippe Yloor and Mrs Nuckle disagree about a husband who allegedly lavishly finances and commands his household. The dialogue hints at social satire and family dynamics.
A humorous exchange hints at a character named Tle and his habit of borrowing trouble, noting his unpopularity among borrowers. The dialogue sets a tone of sly wit about social perception and habit.
Department of Agriculture notes glow worm species produce light including both sexes and some larvae. The ad suggests using Red Cross Ball blue for laundry to prevent rust spots from inferior bluing.
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