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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
2
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute rates the dairy cow as the most economical source of digestible protein per acre. It notes cows, hogs, beef steers, and sheep vary in protein output and that rising population will require greater animal protein supplies. The cow, sow, and hen are highlighted as key to meeting future nourishment goals.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute and University of Minnesota trials show substantial gains from scientific feeding. University cows produced 36.7 percent more milk and higher fat with feeding rations, raising profits per cow and suggesting wide national gains.
The Blue Valley Creamery Institute cites Agriculture Bureau data showing about 45.5 percent of U S milk goes to direct milk use while butter accounts for over a quarter of annual supply. Per capita milk is about 50 gallons, with cheese and condensed milk also forming notable shares.
County residents visit Belpleville and surrounding towns for business and family gatherings. Local schools report successful terms with Merle Barrett hired for another year and Pauline Nylund teaching Superior No.2, plus a large turnout for a closing program and ball game with Union Valley. Community members attend audits, reunions, and visit relatives as plans for autumn activities unfold. Baby chicks for sale and used farm implements offered by local advertisers. Is your subscription paid up.
Sunday visits mark the week with Robert Hyders guests at Charlie Barleen and Grandma Walters shown improvement. Lloyd Kelley called on L W Engle, Tommie Barleen stayed with Clarence Gile, and Mrs Hatte Walters visited Tom Gile. District 81 school closed Friday for a dinner and program. Lon Engle and family visited Scandia, Will Mahaffey and Lloyd McGregor families visited Harry Gile, and Mack Griffith shopped in Norway.
Green's Produce and Feed offers a wide selection of chick feeds. Poultry owners can find starter grower and layer formulas, plus supplements for healthy flocks. Local shoppers are invited to stop by for guidance on feed blends.
Leslie Johnson sprays his large apple orchard west of Republic this week as the trees stand in full bloom.
Probate Court of Republic County Kansas to hear a final settlement for the estate of Anders Bengtson, deceased. Administratrix Huldah Bengtson to present accounts on May 22, 1925, at Belleville Court House for allowance of fees and discharge of duties, with heirs to be determined. Henry H. VanNatta, Probate Judge.
Visitors stop by Scandia and Union homes as stretches of social calls, farm work, and a local ball game mark the week. No major events, but names like Brown Mikesell Hall Bowersox and Yeager appear amid chores and planting.
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