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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
The item notes the Scandia Kansas post office was established as a second class matter in 1871 under federal act with entry dated March 38 1879.
The page centers on heat and dry weather with skies watched for clouds. It notes potential corn failure and feed shortages, but hints at silver linings. Government lending channels and a corn hog adjustment check may ease hardship, with Concordia hosting a branch office. Potential dividends and larger factors could relieve suffering.
A reader laments crooners and saccharine songs on radio, preferring the sudden silence that follows a song to the overly sentimental lyrics and squeaky vocal styles that bombard the listening public.
A Concordia Kansan reader laments ridicule of Scots for thriftiness while noting today’s financial pinch. He recalls past jokes and argues restraint could prevent deeper economic woes as crops and livestock face losses.
Column notes a Concordian Kansan opinion urging editors to wear uniforms to avoid errors when an editor deserves shooting. The Greenleaf man confesses and reflects on his children and dog, while other items include Astor wedding gifts deemed impractical and a divorce motivation quote from Liza, a truthful colored sister.
Earl Fickertt of Peabody a veteran Kansas newspaper man is praised as a strong candidate for state auditor. A Republican with long editorial experience and community service he is described as principled and outspoken in public issues. He has a Mason background and two children. his wife died two years ago.
Stockton Record editor lists newspaper missteps from bride gowns to garbled captions and odd juxtapositions. Examples include a bride’s dress described oddly, a baby born to the Joneses while mother works with a road gang, and a Governor leading a parade with Sousa.
F. W. Bell of Kansas State College warns foals should stay in the barn while mares work. Do not let foals follow mares in harness as it causes nuisance and possible injury. A six week old foal should eat grain and be content when left in a box stall.
H M Scott of Kansas State College states small capons rarely exceed heavy hens and recommends caponizing leghorns only for home or local consumption. The process improves flesh quality but won t raise weight to market demand. The Homestead Rehabilitation Program under the Federal Emergency Relief Administration supports this effort in Kansas with state and college cooperation.
Horticulture expert R. J. Barnett of Kansas State College explains weeds compete with fruit trees for moisture and soil nutrients during midsummer drought and heat, when trees need resources most.
Kansas State College extension plant disease specialist B. H. Leker warns that potatoes should be dug now for home use and stored in a cool basement to prevent sun damage. Grass or weeds help protect tubers if harvest is delayed.
A. E. Aldous of Kansas State College stresses shallow plowing after harvest to create a moist, fertile seedbed. He warns against delaying and says frequent cultivation is needed to kill weeds and volunteer grain and to keep soil in good condition until seeding.
W H Riddell of Kansas State College urges removing manure near barns to cut fly breeding. He warns fly sprays can harm if misused and should be applied lightly to avoid wetting skin. Miss Ruth Haggman and Miss Blanch Haggman depart for a three week Chicago trip with Miss Mabel Hageman.
Miss Edith Anderson of Chicago Illinois has been a guest of Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Mr and Mrs C P Rydell and returned to her home on Wednesday.
The Rev. Bertha Fogelberg and the Rev. Lucretia Keyes returned last week from Athol where they had been holding revival meetings. They drove to Clay Genter Sunday and will conduct services there for the next three weeks.
Republican G P Plotner declares candidacy for county treasurer in Republican County Kansas awaiting primary voters on August 7, 1934.
Sunday evening dinner gathered Mr and Mrs Pwene Johnson with 34 guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Glen Zearnes Miss Jessie Nichol of Concordia Miss Violet Dabianus Joyce Johnson and Harry Moller.
E L Shepard announces candidacy for State Representative from the 60 district on the Republican ticket subject to the August primaries. The statement emphasizes support from party process and voters in the district.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge on the Republican ticket in Republic County Kansas subject to voters at the August primary.
A notice from H P Coombs announces reelection bid for County Clerk of Republic County. The filing signals a Democratic primary in August and lists opponents. The declaration emphasizes the reelection motive and party affiliation.
A candidate announces for County Clerk of Republic County on the Republican ticket subject to voters decision. The filing statement references Chuck Strnad and emphasizes candidacy for the office.
Marvin E Larson announces his candidacy for Republic County Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Democratic ticket subject to the August primary election.
A political notice announces Evelyn Schafer as a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Republic County. The filing states the run is subject to Republican primary voters’ will.
J A Andy Moore files as a Republican candidate for a second term as Sheriff of Republic County subject to the will of voters in the upcoming primary.
An announcement states Nels P Florell seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the District Court in the August primary in the county.
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