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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
1
A letter urges Scandia to rail-light its paved main street capitalizing on the federal highway route. Proponents say a whiteway would provide inexpensive publicity and give the town an up-town appearance, urging city officials to explore the proposal.
The Senate approved the Hawley Smoot tariff act marking a pivotal tariff measure with strong farm protection. Opponents warn industrial rate revisions could offset farm relief, while backers say protection is needed for broader prosperity. The bill returns to the House for final conference after months of review.
A string of short quips from Kansas papers humorously reflecting politics, daily life, and social quirks. Items note Rotary club talk about square deal rhetoric, a Portis hired girl’s washday line, jokes on Adam’s rib, late nights and fatigue, a Gillette campaign budget, Soviet atheism wit, a college sap line, bootleg humor, and a backwoods tale about a tourist’s mirror discovery.
In a jumble of clipped humor and local notes the column recalls a man hiding in the attic to escape, his wife discovering a mirror and jokingly calling him chased by an old hag. The piece weaves in quips about gossip, marital quarrels, jealous lovers, and fashion foibles from several Kansas papers.
Readers report clashes over driving too fast near schools while students allegedly speed away at dismissal. The McPherson Republican notes concern over pedestrian risk and urges school authorities to investigate. A separate item from Clay Center Times describes a sawmill on Will Griffiths farm sawing cottonwood lumber. Western Advocate recounts a Blair Theatre fire alarm triggered by a film defect and a brief blaze before crews contained it.
Rock Island announces removal of train 224 eastbound through Clyde at 12717 a.m. and train 223 westbound at 2 55 a.m. Both passenger trains will be curtailed, affecting local travel as residents drive long distances to board trains. Company cites need to reduce expenses as the reason.
Last Monday a band of Syrian women canvassed the town on a fortune telling mission until Sheriff Morse rounded them up at the town limits. He warned them not to return, and they moved to other fields with less vigilance. Gomer Davies, longtime editor, returned from Colorado after a health-minded trip deemed entirely successful.
The highway commission outlines plans to finish No. 40 four miles east of Wamego this year with contracts soon let for a new westward connection from Manhattan to St. George. Roadwork includes filling wetlands east of St Marys and completing the bridge as part of the pavement project already begun last fall.
Clara Bow stars in a tale of department store life as a sales girl who date with city gents while in love with James Hall. Her sister schemes for higher wages, triggering a series of intrigues and a dramatic climax where love and reputation hang in the balance.
West of Silver Lake a two mile stretch eliminates two railroad crossings. In Rossville the new Cross Creek bridge is underway and two more crossings will be removed. No 40 in 1930 will be slabbed from Kansas City to Salina. The Wamego Reporter notes a pleasant visit by the editor and family to Rudolph Johnson in Republic county with a note from Editor and Mrs Carlile of Jamestown.
Mr and Mrs S D Blakeley and two Scandia ladies were in Formoso Saturday afternoon calling on friends.
Commercial State Bank in Cawker City was closed by its directors on Wednesday morning due to depleted reserves. A second bank operates in Cawker, near Jewell.
The Alma Enterprise letter argues chains won’t destroy local merchants. If home shops stay helpful to the community, invest, go cash-based, and clearly advertise goods, they can compete. Past fears of widespread threats have faded as developments come and go.
A Beloit Kansas blaze of unknown origin damaged the three story Beloit High School causing 310000 in damage and keeping about 400 students from classes. Fireman Ernet Lawson was struck by debris and injured his back but expected to recover.
Deputy assessors at Belleville, under guidance from M L Hill, set countywide property valuation bases following the recent state special session. Wheat 75 cents, oats 35, corn 55, various seeds and hays priced per acre or ton, with alfalfa and clover hay $2 above prairie hay. Livestock values: horses six months to one year $25, one to two years $30, two to three years $50, three years plus $80. Males: six months to one year $30, one to two years $40, two to three years $60, three years plus $100.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co announces a new accident policy offering up to $1000 death benefit and $100 monthly total disability for 24 months with no exam required. Over 50,000 already have protection. 100,000 limit nation-wide. Free 10 day inspection upon sending name address age beneficiary and relationship. Return policy if not fully satisfied with no obligation.
Mrs. Geo E Thorpe hosted a ladies gathering with prizes awarded to Miss Cullers and Mrs Ekblad drawing the lucky slip. The Masons conferred Fellow Craft on Wm Bell. John Isaacson bought a farm in east Scandia for 700. Emil Olson and Martha Hay wed at Belleville with Rev Lytle officiating and will reside on the Olson farm southeast of town. Smallpox illness spreads among residents. Sven Larson recovering while his sister Asphild is ill. Local social calls, trades and building projects noted along with school bond votes and plans for a new city hall.
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