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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
2
A fragment notes the Scandia Kansas post office opening as second class matter under the 1879 act of Congress with an 1871 establishment date. The text appears as a catalog line from a historical newspaper notice.
The notice lists pricing for subscriptions at $1.25 per year and advertising rates by column inch for local display at $0.20 and national display at $0.80, plus classified at $0.05 per line. Other prices are available on request.
A humorous column muses on learning new skills, hobbies, and public figures. It contrasts novice mistakes with Dillinger’s rapid rise, mocks vanity and fashion, and pokes fun at modernizing society, youth, and the Roosevelts earnings from writing.
Moiler, a Scandia resident, speaks with a stranger outside a local restaurant in the small hours. The visitor asks about Dillinger’s presence in the area and notes it as one of the few blessings not to see him.
A fragment describes a dog named Cee avoiding baths in winter due to a fragile constitution. She endures weekly dousing in summer to be lured from under the porch by the wash tub, while the family stocks hamburger for motivation on bath days.
A Kansas legislative program includes school consolidation to save costs. It cites 2 243 rural schools averaging six pupils and argues merging into half or a third could cut at least one million dollars annually while improving service. Citizens are urged to inform candidates of this reform.
The Topeka Daily Capital notes Cupid’s success with 1278 more marriages in the first four months of 1934 than the prior year. The quirky quips include a Quinter girl watching her mother prepare a chicken and a shell inside an egg wrapped in cellophane. A Wichita Eagle pondering badges for an international nudist conference and other small town musings appear throughout. Ronald Finney’s looming sentence and other outlets are mentioned in a light, humorous tone.
A Kansas governor and officials urged the U S Department of Agriculture to substitute abandoned wheat land for acreage set aside under wheat reduction contracts. The move aims to use drouth damaged land for crop production, with 2 8 million acres abandoned and 1 346 million acres under contract. Local notices include shipments and visits from residents and community events.
The Kansas State College extension service hosts 1200 4-H Club members for the Annual Round-Up June 4 to 9. Daily programs include 11 AM 4-H Rally, morning assemblies, community singing led by Frederick Carberry, talks by F D Farrell and others, demonstrations, dramatics, and home economics activities.
O J Johnson made a business trip to Topeka over Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson were dinner guests. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Will Nelson in Belleville. Mr and Mrs Harvey Moe were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Simmons in Belleville.
Mrs. Fred Poole and Mrs Harley Christie plus Donna Jean spent Monday in Belleville. The Co. O Johnson and Chester party and Mildad and Jean visited John Carlson Friday. Attendees at a Concordia area picnic included Mr Burns, Mr Nytsrom and Lois Jean. Hazel Bettis returned from Texas visiting the Frye family. Mary King of Gaylord and Orville Willis with daughter called on Carlson Sunday. M M Snyder and Billy of Mankato and Clela Snyder of Denver visited Monday afternoon with Mrs Johnson and Donalee Grace.
Henry H. Van Natta announces his candidacy for Probate Judge of Republic County Kansas. He seeks the Republican nomination at the August primary and urges voters to support his bid.
Mr and Mrs Dick Wier of Omaha Nebraska spent last week here on business. They were guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Wier and other relatives.
H P Coombs announces candidacy for reelection as Republic County Clerk subject to the Democratic primary in August. He seeks continued public service and support from voters in the county.
Char in Republic County announces candidacy for County Clerk on the Republican ticket. Primary voting date August announced with support requested from voters.
Marvin E. Larson enters the August primary as the Democratic candidate for the office of superintendent of public instruction in Republic County. He seeks the nomination on the Democratic ticket for the August primary election.
J. A. Andy Moore announces candidacy for Sheriff of Republic County on the Republican ticket for a second term subject to voter will in the primary.
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