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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
2
The passage records travelers Colonel and Mrs Lindberg amid a sadness felt across the country. It notes farm strikes in Iowa and Kansas, a push for a 30 hour week by President Roosevelt, bank closings in Republic County for a Yankers meeting, and tributes to the High News staff and Miss Gurry. It also recalls a Paris cemetery miracle rumor and a royal prohibition by Louis XV.
Editorial condemns the practice of tail docking in horses, detailing the painful surgical method, recovery, and repeated procedures. It argues for preserving natural tails and notes Gov Lehman signed a bill banning the procedure, making New York the first to prohibit it.
The 1934 law prohibits any horse shown in New York from having its tail nicked after January 1, 1934. Humane societies oppose the practice long criticized by breeders in Kentucky Missouri and Illinois who admit cruelty and rely on it to enhance sales at national shows.
A dramatic warning highlights fires in the United States, citing more than 1.5 million annual blazes and 50 000 lives lost over five years. Homes, schools, churches, and factories suffer vast damages as carelessness is blamed for nine of ten fires.
The Scandia residence area darkens as street lights are turned off to save money. Residents note the elm shaded avenues become perilous in rain with muddy crossings and reduced visibility. They urge keeping lights on until at least midnight.
Columnists note Speaker Rainey aims to adjourn the house on May 28 to give lawmakers a summer to assess their actions. Richmond Times Dispatch mentions a colored man charged with stealing a chicken who resists hiring an attorney. Atchison Globe reports a new state law creating a poor commissioner in each county and editor reactions.
Martin Aberg born near Scandia Kansas on June 25 1899 died May 18 1933 at the State Hospital in Larned Kansas aged 33 years 10 months 18 days He was an invalid for 11 years Surviving: his mother Bertha Aberg sister Mrs Perry Appell and brother Elmer Aberg all of Scandia Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Monday afternoon with burial in the Lutheran cemetery Pastor Chas Pehrson officiating
The item reports Miss Kate Booze has left Concordia for Powell Nebraska to work in her father's store, replacing her sister Stella who returned this week. Also noted are a white frost, a grand larceny sentence for Chas Jones, Odd Fellows anniversary at Belleville, a fire in Scandia burning two barns, and speculation on the blaze starting from matches or cigarettes.
Sunday visits anchor a roundup of neighbors in Scandia Kansas with guests including Gust Bentsen and Carrie Aberg. The page blends family calls, hospital work, afternoon calls, and trips to Concordia and Montrose, plus small ads for paint screens and ice cream.
In Republic County Kansas Probate Court Belleville the estate of Margaret Craft deceased seeks a full and final settlement at the next term on May 20 1988 at 2 o clock PM. Creditors and interested parties may appear for allowance of services attorney fees discharge and release of sureties and determination of heirs. Executor IRAG CRAFT Bellville Kansas April 21 1983 Probate Judge seal
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