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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
2
Health Commissioner Dr Harold J Knapp argues that in hard times people eat simpler, cheaper meals and health improves. He urges milk every meal for children, bread and butter daily, and a basic plan of cereals, vegetables, fruit, and protein, adjusting portions to family size. He notes Muscle Shoals power myths and compares energy outputs.
The finances of life insurance firms drive broad economic activity, investing about 879 million dollars in securities across six months and shaping wage maintenance, home building, and industry. The sector offers universal benefits and stable base rates, underscoring its democratic reach and national security importance. Garding broader utility electrification in California, New York, and Washington also highlights intertwined progress. The passage ends with a note on photography causing the eye to perceive backward rotation.
The fragment describes a global mood of low spirits and widespread plans to relieve economic strain. It mentions a large brewer and government aid discussions, with scattered references to Canada rural life and a hoped for revival as a jubilee year approaches.
The Topeka Daily Capital editorial urges unified support from Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups for unemployment relief and emphasizes education for youth while noting adult education’s limits. It argues employers share responsibility, condemns child labor, and calls renewed push for a federal child labor amendment still alive in several states.
A collage of humorous clippings notes remarks on Empress Eugenie hats and beauty myths. It includes quips about women’s age weight and loves, a husband and Bible moment, a Concordia golfer’s self critique, and light local sketches from Susie Dudley and Clade Thompson.
Journal notes a clash of events from Pawnee County including visits by residents to Chillicothe and Lincoln Nebr, military troops to Republic City, and a late summer accident at Belijah Goodwin’s house. A stranger’s discovery caused excitement while Chase suffered minor injuries from an animal hook. construction updates at Scandia and theater seating plans are also mentioned.
Community notices recount gatherings and family events in Highland area. Names include Harriet Walter Ruth Ames Fay Awalt Chas Barleen and dozens of relatives, with visits, birthdays, harvest work, and a card of thanks for aid during illness and death.
Dr Geo R Miller Remedy Co promotes prevention against diseases for humans and swine. The ad touts a weekly dose of Vita and worm expeller with contact via phone 136 in Scandia.
Winter is near with hats and dresses from Ladies up. Ada Jeandeheur hosted Miss Helen Green on Sunday evening. Lenabelle DeNoyer visited Miss Vivian Nystrom. May Mead spent time with Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson. Premium Electric Carpet Sweeper for sale via Mrs. Hershel Kannier. Wild grapes offered at 2908.
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