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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
2
The record notes the establishment in 1871 and its transfer to second class mailing status at the Scandia Kansas post office under the March 8 1879 act of Congress. It reflects historic postal classification and timing for the newspaper item.
The writer thanks Miss Curry for editorial directing and reflects on filling stations in the east versus the middle west. He notes high gas prices, rough garages, and a lively Chicago scene with cheap whiskey at counters, compares World's Fair scenes, and describes radio at WGN. Road work improves US 36 from Troy to Washington, Kansas, easing detours and paving progress toward a straighter route.
A fragment note recalls a rule about secrets and trust. It mentions a stray kitten wandering and a stray reflection on whom to tell a secret, suggesting caution and discretion in sharing private information.
Local column notes a wandering figure nicknamed Jacob who travels through neighborhoods leaving a trail of speculation. The piece reflects on how close-knit towns know everyone and how gossip thrives amid divorc e cases and social missteps. It also critiques people’s eagerness to blame others and the trouble with hiding places for scandal.
A columnist satirically contrasts sects with personal ownership of faith, urging genuine commitment across denominations. The piece riffs on adoption and pride in religious labels, ending with a provocative line attributed to Burnham.
A collage of mock quotes from various papers comments on topics from crime and punishment to society and humor. Snippets reference Dillinger, a prison behind bars, a column by Valley Sue, a controversial church group, a nudist joke, and a general note about mosquito season.
Fragmented notes show a teacher questioning Little Jean about her school absence. The girl explains Maggie was ill and she stayed to care for the baby. Other clipped items mention a Chicago theft, racehorse reporting, and a birth announced by Walt Neibarger.
A partial quotation argues that all nations imposing tariff barriers will halt trade. The remark by Sir Ronald Lindsay reflects a protectionist warning about global commerce.
Samuel Guy Inman denounces the Bolivia Paraguay War as cruel and barbarous. He accuses foreign financial and munitions forces of prolonging the conflict and calls on peace figures to stop those forces feeding the holocaust that destroys two peoples. He questions how long peace forces will allow the slaughter of innocents to continue for the merchants of death.
Mr and Mrs Dudley and Doctor and Mrs R J Sanger of Concordia were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor and Kathrynn on Sunday. Mrs Gust Samuelson and family and Herbert Samuelson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A M Bettis. Mr and Mrs Mark Humphrey of Courtland were evening visitors.
E. L. Shepard declares his Republican candidacy for state representative from the 60 district subject to August primaries. He announces to seek the seat and comply with party rules.
The notice announces two campaigns for Republic County Clerk. H P Coombs seeks reelection in the Democratic primary in August while Chas H Chuck Strnad enters the race on the Republican ticket. The matter calls for voter support at the August primary.
For county voters in Republic, Marvin E Larson announces his candidacy for the office of superintendent of public instruction on the Democratic ticket, subject to the August primary election.
Evelyn Sch announces run for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Republic County subject to Republican primary. J A Moore declares candidacy for Republic County Sheriff on the Republican ticket seeking a second term, subject to primary.
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren hosted a family dinner with Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and their relatives Sunday. The gathering emphasized kinship and shared meals within the Berggren clan.
Mr and Mrs J af McDonald and Betty Jean of Kansas City were guests of Mr and Mrs E W Crang dell from Tuesday until Friday of last week.
Readable fragment notes Mrs D Ay Nywall and Dean connected to Mr and Mrs Carl D Larson. Details incomplete.
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