Thomas County Kansas A Land of Rich Soil and Growth
The article extols Thomas County Kansas as a premier farming region with level soil, strong cattle and crop potential, top schools and teachers, and active rail access via Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and Union Pacific. It notes Colby’s churches, creameries, grain elevators, and ample opportunities for enterprising individuals seeking solid land investments.
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Thomas County
Kansas
Kamsas
Colby
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
Union Pacific R. R
Water Availability in Thomas County Report
The report notes little running water in Thomas County with sources from 10 to 25 and 125 feet. It describes the supply as inexhaustible and the water quality as the best.
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Thomas County
Rainfall Records Highlight Growing Country
Official records show rainfall steadily increasing as the nation develops and cultivates land. The population is about 5 000 and growing rapidly.
Excursion Rate Between Scandia and Colby Named
A round trip excursion fare of 7.92 is set between Scandia Kansas and Colby Kansas for Tuesday August 5 1905. The trip will be personally conducted by Clement L. Wilson of Colby and L N Hendrix of Scandia.
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Scandia
Kansas
Colby
Clement L. Wilson
L. N. Hendrix
Thomas County Barley Co. of Kansas Sees Record Wheat Output
Thomas County barley firm reports one and a half million bushels predicted this year and notes two million bushels of wheat produced in the current season, highlighting strong agricultural yields.
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Barley Co. of
Kansas
Wheat lands sale and excursion rate notice
L. BM. Hendrix offers information on wheat lands sold by Mr. Wilson and will arrange excursion train tickets for Scandia travelers. To participate at the rate, contact Hendrix by noon Tuesday August 15, 1905.
Crop yields and prices per acre report
A Word About Crops notes land value at 15 to 20 dollars per acre and yields for barley of 35 to 60 bushels per acre with prices 28 to 32 cents per bushel. Wheat yields range 20 to 40, averaging 35 bushels, with price about 65 to 67 cents per bushel.
Debts and land taxes in Thomas County outlined
The article notes Thomas County owes about 70000 in indebtedness and could be paid now if bond holders accepted cash. It reports 160 acres taxed from 6.40 to 15.00 with an average near 6.40, varying by school district term and district indebtedness.
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Thomas County
Westward Farm Excursion Promotes Thomas County Kansas
A 1905 notice urges young people to travel to Thomas County Kansas on August 1 1905 for cheap farm opportunities. It promises land prospects, railroad access, and modern amenities, asserting past eastern settlers achieved prosperity with effort and courage.
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Thomas County
Kansas
Republic county residents buy Thomas county land
Listing of Republic county citizens who purchased land in Thomas county includes John Sundine J R B Anderson Mats Anderson A Anderson K T H Bensen A Cline Ed Williams Win Northup P Kallman Adam Scott Theo Otto B E Johnson Frank Hosiyka Wilson James Richard Bensen and many others.
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Republic County
Thomas County
JohnSundine
J. RB. Anderson
Mats Anderson
A. Anderson
K. TH. Bensen
A. Cline
Ed Williams
Win. Northup
P. Kallman
Adam Scott
Theo Otto
BE . Johnson
Frank Hosiyka
Wilson James
Richard Bensen
Luther League Resolutions and Birthday Gathering
Resolutions honor Rev Carl Johan Maxell and mourn his loss with prayers and sympathy for his family. The Luther League vows to follow his example and publish the resolutions in local papers. A separate report covers Mrs. A Forsburg’s 60th birthday surprise at her home with a large gathering and gifts, followed by a feast.
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Luther League
Carl Johan Maxell
Augustana
Lindsborg-Posgen
Fosterlandet
Scandia Falls to Narka in Friday Baseball Clash
In Narka, the Scandia team lost 12 to 5 after a strong start by the Red Sox who led 3 to 0 by the fifth inning. Narka then surged with a nine run burst in their half of the fifth to pull away.
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Scandia Boys
Cook
Red Sox
Narka Boys
Scandia
Narka
Sunday School Convention Attendance At Belleville Dunkard
An unusually large audience gathered for a Sunday School convention at Belleville Dunkard. The event continued through Tuesday August with high turnout and active participation.
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Belleville Two
The
Dunkard
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Great Wheat Fields
Yee
Thomas Co. Wheat Lands
Augustalia Journal
Scandia Journal
D. A. NywaLn
Sec
A. Forsburg
Mesdames
Gust Nystrom
A. Nywall
P. Johnson
N. Nelson
H. Hanson
P. ‘Kallman
J. O. Wilson
M. Seder
Emily Swanson
Carrié’ Jokander
Lillie Hallgren
Josie Nelson
Ussie Wennerstein
Josie Johnson
Sophia Peterson
Minnie Jokander
Olive Tillindquist
Daggett
Hlss Shay
Mellenry
Thos
W. Ball
Ifolter
Ile
Klps
Re An Glenn
Courtland
Lester Williamns
Parken
Crumpacker
Glenn
Holter
R. As. Glenn
Iome
Sullley
Lytle
Rose’ Hamilton
Mgr. C.G. Bulkley
Alma Ball
Laura Brown
A. P. Seaman
Scandia Pos AB
Sprinker
Plotner
Morris
O. Morris
Larson
Wystrom
Paynter Uf
Kimball
McDowell
Seifert
Kincade
Hitler
Gregory
Narska
Yu Scandia
Sunsnary
Spriita
Day
Sellers Lin
Serinleat
Wits
Platner
Kramer
James Whitney
Kline
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