Thomas County Kansas Describes Land and Education Strengths
Thomas County in northwest Kansas boasts rich soil and strong wheat production. Colby houses multiple churches and top high schools with a large teacher corps. Rail lines Chicago Rock Island Pacific and Union Pacific cross the county, which has no land gravel or chalk and ample creamery stations and grain elevators.
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Thomas County
Kansas
Colby
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Union Pacific R. R
Thomas ‘County
Water Wells Bring Reliable Supply to Thomas County
Sparse surface water forces Thomas County residents to rely on wells ranging from ten to twenty-five and up to one hundred twenty-five feet. Developers say the supply is inexhaustible and water quality is among the best available.
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Thomas County
Rainfall Records Point to Growing Nation
Officials note rainfall is rising as the country develops and cultivates. The population, about 5,000, is increasing rapidly and the land shows ongoing growth and improvement.
Excursion Fare From Scandia to Colby Advertised
Round trip excursion from Scandia Kansas to Colby Kansas priced at 7.92 dollars to be personally conducted by Clement L. Wilson of Colby and L N Hendrix of Scandia Kansas on Tuesday August 15, 1905.
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Scandia
Kansas
Colby
Clement L. Wilson
L. N., Hendrix
Thomas County Barley Co. of Kansas Announces Record Yields
Thomas County’s banner barley company projects one and a half million bushels this year and reports two million bushels of wheat produced. Local officials note strong crop output across the region.
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Banner Barley Co
Kansas
The Land Man of Scandia Seeks Wheat Land Buyers
L. N. Hendrix of Scandia Kansas offers wheat land information and can arrange excursion-rate train tickets for buyers of Mr. Wilson's lands. Visit Hendrix before noon Tuesday August 15 1905 to secure the rate.
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Scandia
Kansas
Wilson
Hendrix
Agricultural Crops Yield and Prices
A word about crops notes barley yields of 35 to 60 bushels per acre over years on land valued at 15 to 20 dollars per acre. Barley price ranges from 28 to 42 cents per bushel. Wheat yields 20 to 40 bushels per acre, averaging about 35 bushels this year, with prices from 65 to 67 cents per bushel.
Tax Debt and Land Assessments Across Thomas County
The article notes Thomas County owes about 70 000 in debt and could be settled by bondholders. It reports land taxes on 160 acres ranging from 6 40 to 15 00 with an average around 6 40, varying by school district term and district indebtedness.
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Thomas County
Westward Farm Offer to Young Men in Thomas County
The pamphlet urges young men without farms to travel to Thomas County Kansas on August 1 1905 for an excursion rate. It promises a chance to buy cheap land, noting railroads, schools, churches, neighbors and markets are available, with modern conveniences and a path to a successful home through energy and effort.
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Thomas County
Kansas
Republic county citizens buy Thomas county land
The list shows Republic county residents purchasing land in Thomas county. Names include John Sundine, J. R. Anderson, Mats Anderson, A. Anderson, J. H. Bensen, C. A. Cline, Ed Williams, Wim North, P. Kallman, Adam Scott, Theo Otto, B. L. Johnson, Frank Rosiyka, Wilson James, Richard Bensen, and others.
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Heroe
Republic County
Thomas County
John Sundine
J. R. Anderson
Mats Anderson
A. Anderson
J. H. Bensen
C. A. Cline
Ed Williams
Wim
North@p
P. Kallman
Adam Scott
Theo Otto
B. L. Johnson
Frank. Rosiyka
Wilson James
Richard Bensen
Preaching at M E church Sunday evening by Rosy
Christian Nelson was in Belleville Tuesday. Artie Larson and Adolph Nelson spent Sunday in Belleville. We take Anderson's Grocery due: bills as cash, Ouson BECKMAN.
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M. E
P. Rosy
Christian Nelson
Belleville
Artie Larson
Adolph Nelson
Anderson
Ouson & Beckman
Olson & Beckman
Scandia Team Heads to Narka for Friday Ball Game
Friday action sees Scandia traveling to Narka for a ball game. Report notes attendance by Misses Eva Woods and Mayme Ambrose in Belleville on Wednesday. Several locals including W L Davis and wife, Will Jarvis, Lewie Garman, and Clement IL visit Colby on a land excursion. a ball game at the Sunday school picnic Wednesday is mentioned. A foul hit badly injures Virgie Williams, with Dr Eikblad setting the broken nose and no serious complications expected.
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Virgie, Williams
Here and There Correspondent Returns Next Week
The Journal notes the Here and There correspondent will resume in the paper next week. Rail service reports show nearly all Rock Island trains running two to four hours late with west bound trains crowded to capacity. Mr and Mrs W Preble left Wednesday evening for a Colorado vacation.
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Journal
Rock
Mrs. W
Preble
Colorado
Belleville Visitor and Courtland Matchup Noted
Miss Pearl Otto visited from Belleville for a few days with friends in town. Art Emmert passed through this morning on his way to Courtland where he is set to play against Burr Oak today and tomorrow.
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Miss Pearl Otto
Belleville
Art Emmert
Courtland
Burr Oak
For Rent Store room and office on Fourth street
Advertisement offers a 25 by 50 store room and a 16 by 20 office adjoining on Fourth street with a good location. Also five living rooms over the store, a good cellar beneath, and cheap terms if taken at once. Inquire of Wilson & Smrrn. Also notes funeral readings by D A Nywall for Rev C J Maxwell from Scandiag Swed Luth church and Sibly Swed Luth church societies with a condolence telegram from Rev A B Segerhammar.
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Fourth Street
Wilson & Smrrn
D. A. Nywall
Scandia Sw. Luth
Sibly Sw. Luth
Scandiag Ladies Mission Society
Young Peoples Luther League
Segerhammar
Presiding Elder Wyant Preaches at Chapel Sunday Evening
District 48 notes a sermon by Presiding Elder Wyant at the Chapel Sunday evening. Local social items mention corn shelling, visiting relatives, and a community gathering at Bushby residence. Rev Parker alters upcoming schedule and Rev Maxwell, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, dies from uraemia with funeral at the church.
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Wyant
C. J. Maxell
Swedish Lutheran Church
Uraema
O’dean
Engwall
Fransen
Holcomb
Haternis
Zimmerman
Juutheran
Laundry Service Ad Echoes Manhattan Attribution
Fragmentary line promotes sending laundry to Manhattan with a promise of trusted service. The note mentions Coleman as the Barpur Agent, implying an intermediary figure in the advertisement.
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Manhattan
Coleman
Barpur
Presbyterian Sunday School Holds Wednesday Basket Picnic
Members and families of the Presbyterian Sunday School gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Bulkley for a basket picnic. About 100 people attended and enjoyed a large supper and an excellent time.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Laundry service schedule at Bair burial ad Rinmy
The notice states a recurring service at Bair burial each Wednesday evening from now on. Rinmy appears as the presenter of the ad.
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Bairbury
Ad. Rinmy
Try Manhattan Laundry Fine Work
COLEMAN agent signs approval of the laundry service with emphasis on fine work and reliable results in Manhattan.
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Manhattan
Coleman
Five ten cent cigars for twenty five cents
An old time price note lists five ten cent cigars offered for twenty five cents at the Palace Drug Store.
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The
Palace Drug Store
How to Keep the Peace
A brief saying advises that preventing quarrels starts by letting the other person feel they are in control. The wording underscores a simple, practical approach to diffusing conflict.
Toll Route Brackets Travel as Brigands Impose Levy
Region between Mukden and Sinmintin long plagued by brigandage. Bandits allowed safe passage only after paying a prepaid percentage on goods carried.
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Mukden
Sinmintin
Value of Thoroughness in Work Ethic
The text highlights thoroughness as essential beside honesty. It argues an employee known for doing things exactly right impresses employers more than charm or talent. It emphasizes accuracy over shortcuts as a key factor in workplace success.
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Hhonesty
Pril
You can't substitute the man with sand in his gizzard
A grizzled army veteran advised the board that despite advances in science and military arms and improved strategy, there is no substitute for rugged grit and the man with sand in his gizzard.
Count Ten: A Quick Vocal Reset Technique
The excerpt advises stopping at the first sign of an ugly pitch in an argument and counting to ten. It suggests pausing to recalibrate voice, noting that lowering the pitch reduces excitement and aids self control, calling it a useful training exercise.
Real Meaning of All Roads Lead to Rome
The proverb All roads lead to Rome is attributed to French writers Mme de Sevigne and La Fontaine who used the phrase Tous chemins vont a Rome to express that there are multiple ways to achieve a goal. Their interpretation highlights diverse methods rather than a single path.
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Rome
Mme. de Sevigne
la Fontaine
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Great Wheat Fields
L. N. Hendrix
Thomas Co. Wheat Lands
Narka
Eva Woods
Mayme Ambrose
W. L. Davis
Will Jarvis
Lewie Garman Laft
Colorado Springs
LN Hendrix
Bert Ainsworth
Clement, IL
Wilson the Real
Mary Hansen
Alice Smith
Addie Gile
the Journal
B.P. Bartlett
Q. A.” Kelly
Wilber Kelly
George _Bushby
Nora
Harlie Bowling
Ralph
Vera Nicho
Miss Coolage
Mr. Bushby
Homer
Bertha Braymen
Paul
Parker
Guy Kelly
Dr. Hageman
Ladies Society
G.I. Bowling
Harlie
Mr. Voorhies
Journal Office
Jules. Desoulin
Lille
France
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