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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
8
A discussion of John Adams and John Tyler visions of U S population growth, comparing past forecasts with 1928 census estimates and the planned 1980 decennial census. It outlines proposed changes, territorial scope including Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and overseas territories, and the use of new data on distribution irrigation mining and manufacturing.
A reminiscence recalls wooden Indians once standing outside cigar stores and notes they now appear in western films. The author recalls a vivid memory of a wax painted figure brandishing a tomahawk near St. Louis at the Union Market and the fear it inspired in a childhood encounter.
The piece notes the first census cost about 44 thousand dollars, the 1910 census about 16 million, and forecasts 35 million for 1980. It argues per capita cost remains under 30 cents, highlighting government expense trends.
The first census of 1790 covered only population and began within a year of Washington's inauguration. Enumerators recorded head of household and total persons, free or slave, with nine months allowed but delays extended time. Only a few rare copies exist in the Census Bureau and Library of Congress.
The Kansas Highway Commission has distributed 1 600 000 dollars in gasoline and license fee taxes to counties, the largest quarterly total since taxes began. Sede wick County leads receipts with Wyandotte and Shawnee following, under a plan that shifts funds to larger counties yet returns most money to support state highways.
WICHITA. W C Smith a former Phillipsburg banker pleaded guilty in federal court to a technical violation of federal banking laws Judge George T McDermott sentenced him to serve in prison but granted a stay of execution until December 30 Topeka The committee of farm organizations comprising the executive boards of the Kansas Grange Farmers Union and Farm Bureau have decided not to take action on the two Kansas road amendments but will leave it to their memberships to decide at the polls Ottawa The state corn wringing contest will be held in Franklin county November 2 to 5 H A Biskie county farm agent was informed at the state agricultural office in Topeka The field in which the contest will be staged has not been selected Topeka After a 3 week absence from the state Governor Paulen with Mrs Paulen has returned from an eastern vacation trip Mr and Mrs Paulen made a 4000 mile trip which took them into New England Topeka Announcement of the appointment of Alva Clapp of Atchison as state fish and game warden to succeed J B Doze of Wichita was made recently by Governor Paulen Hays Dr James Paul Jones 30 year old instructor in biological sciences at the Kansas State Teachers college died after a heart attack He came here from the University of Tennessee last June Burial will be at Sioux City Ia the former home
Jack Boyer hooked an 18 inch bass at Mendola California. The fish escaped the hook, then the line and hook swung back and lodged in Boyer's nose. He felt the tug and thrill before the accident occurred.
In this fragment a child asking mother what a hutpin is reflects a casual moment about shifting customs and language. Marjorie looks up from a book and poses the question to her mother, illustrating a domestic scene within a changing cultural context.
A reflective quote warns that the biggest error is always fearing you will err. It emphasizes courage and action over paralysis by worry.
A brief note lists sites where only one tide occurs daily, including St. Michael Alaska Bio-Sen French Indo-China Batavia Java and Manila, suggesting unusual tidal patterns observed in various regions.
A brief note from an assistant mentions a customer asking if certain colors resemble Faust and adds a joking remark about speed and skits. The exchange highlights playful wordplay without further details or outcomes.
Advice for washing children’s handkerchiefs notes using good soap and blueing. Recommends rinsing with water tinted blue by Red Cross Ball Blue to brighten fabrics.
A concise reflection notes that thinking involves uncovering how objects and ideas connect. It emphasizes inquiry into how elements interact rather than isolated facts or appearances.
Topeka reports the death of P. Burdick superintendent of the Kansas Masonic Home at Wichita. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage soon after visiting Justice William Easton Hutchinson.
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