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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
4
Bruce Barton argues for Herbert Hoover in the 1936 election, praising Hoover’s practical leadership during crisis. He rejects FDR as a better option, appeals to stability, and asserts Hoover’s humanity and track record justify voting for him.
Secretary Hurley attacks Governor Roosevelt for promising to regulate the New York Stock Exchange if elected president while failing to enact reforms during his New York governorship. He questions why Roosevelt did not enforce state laws on securities sales and control while in office.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation organizes Agricultural Credit corporations in ten land bank districts to finance farm operations. Initial focus on livestock stability, then extended support to wheat corn and crops. The program aims to help farmers broadly, despite political opposition in the House.
A parliamentary commission of three Republicans and three Democrats asserts that four tariff laws were higher than the current measure, including the Milla bill. The piece questions reliability of political leaders who repeat known false statements.
President Hoover criticizes haphazard experiments and demagogues, urging adherence to American principles. He cites three years of emergency measures that stabilized banks, farms, and credit, while promoting wage protection and public works. He warns against state directed systems and stresses prudent, principled action.
The Washington Star notes Governor Roosevelt defending his farm relief stance in Topeka and charging Republicans including Hoover with dodging issues. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s criticisms with Coolidge’s reminder that Hoover offered leadership during the crisis and that the U.S. remains better off than other nations despite unemployment.
Mr and Mrs Carl Westin of Topeka visit, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Walfrid Westin. An advertisement notes farm equipment lasts longer with proper paint protection and cites Cook's Implement and A M Sanborn Lumber Co for Tractor Enamel products.
Democratic Vice Presidential hopeful Garner refused to state his position on the bonus. He said he had made no statement on the issue and did not intend to. He dodged questions on prohibition legislation to be debated during the upcoming short Congress session.
Kackley area residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include Segerhammer Johnsons Hendricksons Haggmans Andersons Carlson Johnsons Shivvers Berggren Sundine Kannietr and others from Argonia Fairbury and Concordia.
Early Scandia pioneers were honored at a Scandia PTA meeting in the high school auditorium. The program featured pioneer speakers, old time fiddling, and melodies, with a free lunch served at the end. Advertisement notes new wagon boxes as standard size priced at 17 dollars by H. Sankey and Son of Republic.
Work will begin after minor grade repairs on two county gravel projects in Republic County. Seven miles of highway from Highway 36 north of Scandia to southeast of Republic City will be gravelled by Reece Construction Co of Scandia as low bidder. An eight mile southeast county section won by Kelly and Johnson of Talmo. These are the first county highways in Republic County to be graveled.
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