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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
3
A moralist asks if playing cards is sinful. Mr. Grampson replies that a man who cannot play poker well would be at odds in a game with expert players, calling it a crime. The quip is followed by a rustic hat bargain tale where a Quaker uses a pun to offer a free hat after decades of selling hats.
A vintage Skin care ad promotes Cuticura Ointment, Soap, and Talcum for pimples redness roughness or itching. Advert shows 25c each and promises a fascinating fragrance on skin after cleansing and dusting.
A fragmentary line mentions a man tied to a questionnaire graded AA and notes on watts. The source text is incomplete, offering little context or clear events to describe.
The feature outlines a brick and stucco two story home with four upstairs bedrooms and a 15 by 14 dining room. A 15 by 25 living room opens to a screened porch and front glass panel entry. The design emphasizes serviceable kitchens light ventilation and adaptability to shallow lots and small urban plots.
A quirky remark suggests a niece of ice feels better when pressed against someone else's neck, presenting as a peculiar, non factual statement with unclear origin or context.
A brief aphorism notes that money serves as the strongest stand-in for intellect, implying wealth often replaces cognitive valuation in society. The remark critiques material emphasis by suggesting financial power eclipses genuine reasoning.
A playful line praises Knick-Does Gray for bookkeeping and notes his habit of turning down the leaves, reflecting a light aside in New York’s Sun.
Kansas monthly crop report shows 8.32 million acres of wheat still growing, 11.28 million sown to winter wheat, and overall conditions near normal after wet spring. Oats, barley, potatoes, corn, alfalfa and pastures show varied progress with optimistic prospects for planting and growth amid spring delays.
The Exchange State Bank of Wichita failed to open recently. State bank commissioner Frank H. Foster reported assistant commissioner J. H. Sandell is in Wichita investigating the condition of the institution. Foster said bad paper caused the failure. The bank is not covered by the state deposits guarantee law. It is capitalized at $50,000 with $175,000 in deposits.
J. W. Ripley of Topeka is named president of the Kansas Laundrymen's Association at the annual convention in Hutchinson. Other officers include W. K. Bruner of Lawrence and J. L. Schwartz of McPherson as vice presidents, Robert Garst of Wichita as secretary treasurer, and H. A. Baltze of Emporia as sergeant at arms.
Co W Leedom aged 80 a Butler County resident for 37 years died after a four year illness He previously lived 15 years at Gueda Springs and was known in the community for long service and presence.
The fourth annual Hays festival begins Sunday afternoon April 30 with Raoul Vidas in concert recital and ends Sunday night May 7 with the singing of The Messiah by the Hays community chorus.
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo wired Kansas Democrats that he will deliver a political address in Hutchinson on May 24. The message confirms his planned appearance as part of World War era party efforts and outlines expected attendance.
William T. Crosby aged 69 a pioneer Topeka merchant and member of Crosby Brothers Company has died.
Eight year old Marion Robinson attempted to use a dynamite cap as a pencil sharpener at Chanute school. The blast split his right hand tearing two fingers and cartridge fragments cut his face in the accident.
H L Dutton died at his home in Norway township Cloud County after service in the Indian wars. He is survived by his wife and six children.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company prepares to build a massive reservoir seven miles south of Hollington with a capacity of 225 million gallons. The project is expected to cost about $300,000.
Warrant issued for Bert Eddy a Missouri Pacific cashier at Concordia. He disappeared and was last heard from in Marysville Kansas. Officials say the shortage in his account may reach five thousand dollars.
Kansas Wheat Growers Association rapid ly reorganizes to pool about 11 million bushels of this year s Kansas crop. L L Wilson of Augusta is new president. Board resignations followed internal dissension and Aaron Sapiro s withdrawal as attorney for the state association. New officers include J M Reigel of Great Bend as vice president and Ernest Devine of Burrton as secretary treasurer. Four thousand members sign for five years under 100 percent compulsory pooling. May 22 annual meeting to confirm officers.
The state fire marshall L. T. Hussey announced a March fire loss of 612,420, up nearly 200,000 from February’s 487,027. Kansas logged 304 fires in March versus 454 in February, reflecting a drop in incidents alongside higher costs.
Ralph Swincher 11 son of J F Swincher of the Knox lease north of Eldorado is dead from injuries after a motor car driven by J L Henderson Eldorado oil man struck him.
Mrs. Russell Cravens wife of Capt Russell Cravens of Salina was elected president of the Kansas American Legion auxiliary at the state convention in Salina Mrs Andrew Platner of Ellis was elected vice president
A 67 year old man A Gump hanged himself in his Garden City barn. He lived in the city for many years and left a widow and a large family of grown children. No motive is known.
A young woman's body was recovered at noon at the Leedy farm east of Moody after high water washed it from the Burlington flood, believed to be Miss Ollenf. Saling who drowned in the March 23 flood. A $250 reward was posted. Jess Walker located the body.
Topeka carried off first honors in the All Kansas music contest at the Kansas State normal. The championship cup went to Topeka high school for 32 points. Leavenworth scored 28 for second, and Kansas City took third with 16 points.
State Bank of Hope in Dickinson County failed to open after being under bank department surveillance. The institution valued at 325000 dollars was described as guaranteed by state authorities according to State Bank Commissioner Foster.
The state board of administration announced the resignation of Dr L R Sellers as superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Larned and the appointment of Dr C S Hughes to succeed him.
Jack Burger aged 11 suffered a broken neck when struck by a motor car after leaping from a coal truck in Topeka. He died shortly after the collision, becoming the fifth boy to die violently there in the past week.
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