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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
2
A local column from Scandia discusses broad economic strain nationwide with oil, rail and retail sectors suffering. It highlights Scandia’s agriculture with high corn prices and strong hog, poultry, and dairy activity, noting broader rail rate debates and technological advances.
Observation Tower reviews Alphonse Capone facing federal charges and pleading guilty before Judge Wilkerson amid renewed focus on U S Attorney George E Q Johnson. The piece frames Capone’s downfall as a breakthrough for law and order and notes Johnson’s pivotal role in gathering evidence against the crime boss.
The Topeka Capital editorial argues that tax exemptions shrink the tax base and burden remaining taxpayers. It cites banks and bonds as exempt, notes court decisions and chamber debates, and calls for abolishing exemptions as a matter of governmental justice.
A local report describes a man who picked up a young woman near Dillwyn who was bound for Kansas City. She pulled a .38 Smith & Wesson and tried to force him to drive to the next town. He fought back, freeing the weapon and ejecting her from the car after injuries. The assailant then fled, taking her pistol back.
A compilation of quotations and light remarks from editorials and local columns. Includes witticisms about marriage, society dances, and radio, plus brief notices about a child’s death from a bite and a critique of political leadership, reflecting regional newspaper flavor.
Historical notes recall W D Vance and Nelson Ward seeking Kansas bar admission in Topeka. Scandia defeats Mankato 16 to 2, Byron lose 14 to 1. Rock Island engineers plan a cut off survey. grade adjustments could shift the line. A big June 21, 1917 celebration features a home talent minstrel show at City Hall. Nellie Blossom wed Walter Darlington in Norway. Bo J H Norris takes over Scandia Princess Theatre. Kallman family visits Pratt and Rexford. Bank of Scandia files for Liberty Loan bonds.
Train schedule notes east bound departures at 116 am and 133 pm with stops listed. west bound departures at 440 pm. Provides times for passengers planning travel on the Rock Island line.
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