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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
2
In Belleville a hobo shoplifts an electric fan from a store and hides it on his person but is not detected as he leaves. About 300 hoboes in the railway yards are searched with no fan found. The piece also notes local court reminders and a rainfall report tied to a church social.
The piece cites Edwin Markham on human development and growth. It recalls Hollywood figures like Bill Mizner and a dramatic line about Cal Coolidge's death, as described in a reflective magazine column.
The text presents a fragmented dialogue with a professor erasing a blackboard and a cross-examination, highlighting tension between the lawyer and witness. It offers no identifiable event, date, or location to anchor a concrete news item.
Editorial argues the conference showed nationalist attitudes among delegates. It warns that excluding foreign ideas and books could lead to distrust, less trade, and war. It calls great powers to pressure recalcitrant nations toward international understanding and peaceful progress.
A column recalls the Gibson girl image from 25 years past and notes 1933 styles reviving or reinterpreting 1900s silhouettes. It contrasts puff sleeves linen suits and bustles with modern trends and hints the vintage look may return.
Safety note explains that diamond shaped signs indicate danger ahead such as curves turns loose gravel end of pavement and other highway hazards. Signs at both ends mark the hazard per state highway department guidance.
Probate Court in Kansas grants letters of Administration to Oscar E. Johnson for the estate of Carl Gustav Aberg deceased dated July 10 1933. Creditors must present claims within one year or be barred. Also notes social visit by Mr and Mrs Ralph Holley and daughter Mary Louise of Lincoln Nebraska.
A dairy manager drains cows to feed the stock company, cows thin and die as rationing rises. Parallel tale shows politicians failing under taxes and state ruin as people blame a benevolent master.
Advertisement notes Cook's Moisture Roof Paint for leaky felt roofs claiming years of service. Product by A M San Born Lumber Co.
Mr and Mrs Robt Nutty and Betty of Jewell spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the Conrad Sederlin residence.
Ad claims headaches caused by constipation vanish after one dose of Adlerika which cleanses both upper and lower bowels. Promises better sleep and reduced nervousness. Druggists Hagman and Wires endorse the product.
An advertisement notes the Maytag universal washer and invites readers to call and see the latest models offered by A M Sanborn Lumber Co. The brief ad combines home appliance promotion with a local lumber company listing.
Roddy spent Monday afternoon in Scandia as guest of the Journal to drink coffee and doughnuts before continuing his travels. The famed tramp printer known as Brooklyn Joe says illness once kept him four months in Eureka. His current task is a quick state tour to study prohibition for higher officials. He left after coffee in a fine car bound for southeast points.
Evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mahan and daughter Miss Zella Mosher and Vic Berggren who called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wall on Sunday evening. Miss Mary West stayed Sunday and overnight with Mr. and Mrs. E C Nichols near Concordia. Mrs Lou Chandler of Clay Center visited Mrs May White last week.
timetable shows East and West bound passenger trains with depart times at 10 05 a m and 9 57 p m for east and west bounds, plus 6 20 p m and 3 43 a m stops. Local freight and passenger services list south bound No 652 at 10 45 a m and north bound No 659 at 9 20 a m.
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