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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
1
The Scandia Journal marks 70 years of publication with a retrospective on the town’s growth, changes, and hardships. It recalls early editor life, hand typesetting, fires destroying archives, and the evolution from rough times to modern conveniences, inviting reader feedback on the tribute issue.
The first issue of the Belleville Republic announces its aims to serve Republic County and Northwestern Kansas, align with the Republican Party while avoiding rings, expose corruption, and promote political equality. Editors Wilder and Kirby pledge public service and broad support from farmers, merchants, and mechanics. The Scandia Cornet Band plans a public appearance and uniforms.
Victor Hoar bought Chilcott Bakery and added new equipment. Carl Hammer installed new refrigeration and meat counter in his store. Princess Theatre equipped with a new sound system. Royal Cafe sold to Foster Helvey. Hampton and Danielson opened a furniture and undertaking business with Nimock residence funeral home. Beuna Helvey took over Silvertone Beauty Shoppe. Cardwell and Son opened a modern gasoline and oil service station.
The article details the 30th January birthday celebration for President Roosevelt tied to fundraising for the Infantile Paralysis Foundation. It notes the national foundation's origin in 1938, Georgia Warm Springs Foundation ties, and that since 1937 the Georgia unit receives no proceeds, with funds allocated by the national board to research and braces, hospitals, and clinics.
Directory listing for John Larson ice dealer J N Loffbourow dental surgeon J L White drugs and medicines L R White physician and surgeon C T Erricson flouring mills S W Gunter land insurance and loan agent Republic County Chief 8 W Gunter prop A D Wilson attorney at law land agent steamship ticket agent advertising rates and guest Donald Lavon guest of Clarence Lareba.
The piece marks Kansas statehood’s 28th anniversary, noting growth since 1874 and a shift from earlier hardships. It compares Kansas to a young man now entering prosperous manhood, dismissing fears of drought, grasshoppers, and famine era. It emphasizes durable progress and public sentiment turning confident.
Legislative items listed include building fire proof vaults to guard against trespass, taxing provisions, repeal of the Fence Act, quail protection, tree growth encouragement, investigations into losses by Indians and Rebels, abolition of flogging in schools, 1860 to 1871 settlers losses, section line declarations in Republic county highways, apportionment of state for U S Congressmen, and attorney literacy requirements for admission.
The Scandia Journal traces its lineage from the Belleville Republic begun February 7, 1872, through multiple name changes and owners. It details founders A B Wilder and partners, editorial shifts under Hugh Sawyer and others, and a period as a daily in 1885 before renaming to The Scandia Journal by 1882 with editors including George F Page and later Stoy Ware.
The notice urges subscribers to check the name and date number on the paper to determine if they are paid up or in arrears. It explains that numbers 41 and higher indicate current status, while lower numbers require payment or extension arrangements.
The Webber Redmen invaded the home stronghold and romped to a 32 to 21 victory. The Swedes suffered with their second team defeated by the Redmen’s reserves.
Editor Wilder recalls twelve years in the county paper noting shifts from sod dwellings to cottages and groves, highways to section lines, distant railroad to 39 miles within limits, and a growing press landscape while praising resilience amid droughts and grasshoppers. The piece salutes local progress and faithful producers despite adversity.
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