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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
2
The New York Times notes that despite protracted economic hardship and perceived breakdowns of the industrial system, chief industrial nations show little social unrest. Labor masses, while active in unions and socialist politics, stay predominantly aligned with moderation and stability.
A long article argues that motor vehicle fatalities rose in early 1932 with 4 800 deaths in two months vs 4 300 in 1931, citing Lowell Massachusetts and others as examples of safe driving. It warns the trend could worsen without public pressure or law, and discusses tariffs and taxation on big corporations.
A short, poetic obituary expresses that Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr rests in nature’s arms. It reflects on relief from suffering and the end of crying and dread, envisioning a peaceful resting place.
Young Bill White argues the Goldsborough bill would inflate the dollar to restore its 1921 29 purchasing power, enabling debtors to repay with currency of equal value while creditors receive fair value. He warns it would abandon the gold standard and reshape prices, wages, and debt dynamics, urging drastic action to cure the economy.
Topeka reports the Fidelity State Bank of Concordia obtained a state charter and will assume assets and liabilities of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank which closed six months ago. Capital will be 40000 with a full paid surplus of 8000. Building and fixtures valued at 22000, furniture at 2000, the old bank building continuing on the new books.
Witty items from Kansas papers share jokes on weather and cyclones, with quips about public figures and jobs. Anecdotes touch on Bureaus and humor about thieves, fashion, and farming, reflecting early 20th century regional tone.
East bound departures show 0:35 and 9: am with Flagler listed for times. West bound schedules indicate no stops. Missouri Pacific Passenger times include south bound departures around 0:40 PM.
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