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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
2
A collage of remarks on publicity, invention, and society. It includes quips about Mr Maxim and noiseless soup, a funeral oration line about the shell of a man, jokes on marriage and misfortune, and a note on back yard gossip. An Indiana man with two wives is mentioned in a lighthearted arrest for bigamy.
In Which We Win The Journal recalls losing a subscriber who owed nearly five years. After sending several statements with no response, the subscriber refused payment and offered various excuses. The author notes it cost $7.50 to learn about the man’s character.
A national radio speaker advised merchants to buy more newspaper advertising rather than give the paper money, arguing a live town with a strong newspaper draws customers and increases trading contact. He claimed newspapers reflect town vitality and boost business by attracting readers within a wide trade area.
A local message urges residents that persistent effort to uplift the community will yield substantial returns. The note emphasizes sustained support and collective action as a path to long term benefits for contributors.
J R Burrow Jr of Central National Bank in Topeka argues chains are not a big threat to small merchants. He says independence fails from poor merchant skills, not chain competition, and urges studying rivals to adopt sound practices.
The piece argues that youth are better informed and morally steadier, despite being freer. It lauds wholesome sports and a love of precision firearms, citing the Second Amendment and Major Frazer. It credits improved roads and automobile usage for national progress and laments nothing.
The article argues highways drive social and industrial benefits and urges Republic County to launch a secondary road extension plan. It notes roads reaching rural districts with new asphalt and road oil methods to create waterproof surfaces cheaply, marking a new development in infrastructure.
A citizen essay criticizes many laws as oppressive and illogical, arguing the need for well founded statutes and protection of constitutional rights. It laments red tape and calls for upholding liberty amid a shift toward expansive government. Also notes trips of Rev. and Mrs. Lundberg to Clay Center and Chicago for meetings, and Mr. and Mrs. Coleman visiting relatives in Hyannis Nebraska.
Local notes report Boan W B Gulick traveling to attend the World’s Fair and shop for fall goods. Hal Ackley named chairman of the Boarder’s Union in Eagleson’s absence. Elevator project planned on Rock Island with 20 000 bushel capacity by W M Chelf Elevator Co. Other items include trades, travels, teaching exams, and price updates.
Mr and Mrs Charles Berggeren announce the birth of a daughter named Evelyn Marie born Thursday morning August 29.
Mrs. Chas. Freed entertained Mrs. Pattie M. Eakins and Gilbert over the week end. FOR SALE One registered Joan Shorthorn Bull, 4 years old. Phone 1213, A. H. Larsen. tr. Mrs. N. S. Cooper suffered a severe laceration and bruise on one of the fingers of her left hand Friday when a window sash fell, catching her hand. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rasmussen, Jacob Etter and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jensen and family went to Shennandoah, Iowa, Friday, to visit the broadcasting stations. They returned Sunday.
A 7 year old, previously ailing and refusing food, gains 15 pounds after Vinol treatment. Father J. F. Andres reports improved eating and activity. Vinol described as cod liver peptone iron with quick weight and energy benefits.
Mr. and Mrs. Gingles drove to Logan on Friday and returned home on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Anderson and family of Ossawatomie came in Sunday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Anderson and other relatives.
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