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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
2
The statement notes Scandia Kansas established in 1871 and entered as second class matter at the post office under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879.
Arthur Brisbane doubts Gandhi will be forgotten, but honors his sacrifice for India’s untouchables. The column contrasts politics and light shortages, urging city leaders to restore illumination and avoid drastic economic cuts. Rural optimism rises as producers reflect on hardships and frugal gains.
Editorial fragment traces the term Jayhawker to Kansas during the slavery contest before the Civil War. It notes bands of both sides ravaging farms and driving away others, with free soil men calling slavery supporters powder ruffians and vice versa.
A Pathfinder note describes the term Jayhawker as used for Kansas residents and Kansas itself being known as the Jayhawk state, noting the humor in the nickname and the association with predatory traits.
The piece describes Gaston B Means as a pathological liar and con man who manipulated people into crimes and deception. It notes his history of legal scrapes, his role in promoting a book falsely tying to President Harding, and his talent for weaving fact and fiction until stalled by lack of proof.
The article notes a surge of job seekers and political supplicants appealing to Mrs. Landon as they chase favors from Governor Landon. It describes public attention diverted from state business as the “army of pie hunters” passes, praising the first lady’s gentleness while reporting escalating appeals via letters, telegrams, calls, and visits.
The article notes diverse groups push to restore silver as money with economists and farmers among leaders. Major parties and business groups back silver rehabilitation, warning cheap silver disrupts world trade and industry, challenging global monetary systems.
A newspaper column echoes biblical imagery of growth and renewal, juxtaposed with a Jayhawker tone, then presents a fragmentary financial ledger for the City of Scandia dated APRIL 30 1933 listing receipts and numerous disbursements, balances, and local services. The piece blends poetry, local notices, and civic accounting from the era.
A collection of blunted town snippets includes a claimed nephew debunked as an imposter, a politician demanding truth from the editor, a marriage offbeat for Sylvia, a watermelon patch linked to a community garden, and morale verses. Pratt and Dighton papers add short quips and a preacher’s note on optimism.
Receipts listed for water tents totaling 120.20 and payments to Kansas Power Co. for street lights. bank balance 178.29 at Bank of Scandia. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morgan and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Nichol and Dorothy, both of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olson with Miss Carrie Olson of Clyde.
Scandia Lodge No. 165 1.0. O. F. holds meetings every Tuesday night with Leslie Raveena serving as the Noble Grand. The notice invites members to attend sessions and participate in lodge activities.
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