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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
2
The Scandia Kansas Post Office listing notes Platner & Son publishers print at the post and mark second class mail matter. Subscription runs one year at $1.50.
Henry H. Van Natta declares re election bid for Pro Gate Judge in Republic County. Announcement notes primary election date August 8 and submission subject to the waters of the county.
W A Lowell John H Griffin and W S English announce Republican or Democratic bids for the office of Republic County Sheriff ahead of the August primaries. Each states candidacy is subject to voters’ will at the primary election.
Mont L. Hill announces candidacy for re election as County Clerk subject to voters will in the Republican primary on August 8 1926.
Wm. R. Goodwin announces re election bid for Republic County Clerk subject to the August Primary. John M. Hostetler also announces his Republican nomination for Republic County Clerk pending voter will at the Aug 3 primary.
William C Perry announces his candidacy for county attorney of Republic County subject to the Republican primary on August 3, 1926. He lists his party and intent in a formal notice.
Several Republic County officials announce candidacy for 1926 primaries. May R. Collins Prudence Strong Clare C. Baldwin and S J Henry seek roles including Register of Deeds County Superintendent and County Treasurer under Republican banners. Primary dates August 3rd or 8th are noted.
The Ada Lutheran church and Amana Lutheran Church announce Sunday services after Trinity with scripture references John 13 35 51 and Isaiah 6 38. The Luther League and a patriotic pageant are planned, with morning sermons and cordial invitations from Pastor Ghas Persson.
Sunday school begins at 10 o clock with a study of a new quarter's lessons promising interest like Genesis. Regularity and faithfulness are stressed for S A work. No morning preaching. Union open air patriotic program at 8 PM. Presbyterian orchestra will furnish music and a pageant Daughters of Liberty by 25 young women from C FE and YP societies. Mahaffy pastor.
The church marks the United States 150th anniversary with 10:30 a.m. service 11:30 Sunday school and a city hall park pag eant at 8 p.m. The following week includes a picnic July 5 at Shell den Robison, a Ladies Aid meeting July 8, and a quarterly conference July 13. Baptisms include Lawrence Carl and Darwin Lee.
Mrs C J Hugo expresses heartfelt thanks for the many beautiful flowers received during illness and for the kindness shown by friends who visited her home.
Hon. James G. Strong of Kansas explains backing the rivers and harbors bill noting freight-rate relief is limited by wartime costs. He argues ongoing high railroad operation and maintenance expenses threaten future rate reductions for his Mississippi district and state residents.
A speaker argues for canalizing the Mississippi Missouri Ohio and Illinois rivers to permit steel barges drawing 6 to 7 feet to cut freight costs. Cites government engineers and wartime river use near Yankton, SD, noting railroads later captured traffic. Notes Coolidge Hoover support and urges western river development over rail propaganda.
A political column argues that Valley residents oppose the opposition to river development in the West. It notes the widespread use of the term pork barrel to sway public opinion and suggests Congress members fear the label when discussing river projects.
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