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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1931
Page
2
The piece argues for all weather secondary roads using local materials and asphaltic treatments to boost farm rehabilitation, rural access, and unemployment relief. It cites Oregon California New York and other states as examples and notes federal aid increases.
The piece praises Pius XI as a brilliant pope and criticizes church wealth and luxury. It questions the Vatican’s social stance and wonders how Jesus would view current Vatican opulence amid labor struggles. It contrasts church rhetoric with the plight of the proletariat.
The piece argues against broad wage reductions while price levels wobble and machinery affects employment. It notes labor’s fear of losing high wages, reflects on unemployment versus lower wages, and cites economic views from industry leaders and observers in Topeka and surrounding regions.
A letter from Reamneville Kansas May 6 adds new facts to Ray Myers and The Pioneer’s feature on the hanging of horse thieves in White Rock country. The writer notes variations and old timers’ memories while offering firsthand impressions and local history context.
Kansas columnist notes Harrison Parkman of Emporia shaved his beard during Clean-Up Week after a Topeka convention scene where Jayhawk lobby witnesses whispered about Dr Brinkley. Cartoonish items reference local gossip from Abilene, Chanute, Wilson World, and other papers.
Scandia grounds to host two baseball games on May 19 featuring Webber and Johnson's Giants. World traveler Julious Olson returns from Europe. Adolph Nelson plans a Europe trip. Probate candidate Henry Van Natta visits Belleville. Community notes include barn celebration at A Ellingson’s, Scandia wires, and road work projections.
Eastbound timetable lists passenger No. 640 and No. 691 Missouri Pacific service with southbound departures and scheduled times.
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