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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
3
Curing concrete properly prevents strength loss in hot weather. Milk exposed to sunlight spoils quickly unless protected by insulated storage. In 1933 rural Kansas, farm produced food and fuel valued at 324 dollars per farm family at farm prices, higher if used at market prices. Laying hens require quick housing adjustments. move pullets to winter quarters and sanitize houses before arrival.
Kawvale wheat selected at Manhattan shows stronger winter hardiness than Currell Fal caster and harvest queen. It yields better, has stiff straw, resists red leaf rust and less prone to Hesian fly injury. Heads may shatter when dead ripe. not recommended for combines. Certified Kawvale seed available via Kansas Crop Improvement Association. Fruit for Fairs notes seek premium lists and fruit varieties for competition.
The article outlines fruit storage for a fall fair with emphasis on early ripening fruit needing cold storage. It warns about bloat in cattle and sheep on legume pastures and suggests keeping stock off when dew is heavy. It advises trench silos as an economical method to preserve crops and minimize spoilage with proper covers.
Extension market specialist Vance M. Rucker notes the sheep situation has improved for feeders after the drought. He says ewe and lamb purchase prices should be lower, aiding buyers not yet contracted, and advises growers to buy ewes in August to have ewes bred for March or April spring lamb markets.
Kansas bank deposits are up 10.84 million dollars over last year, according to Roy A. Haines state bank commissioner. Loans and discounts in Kansas banks also exceed last year by 8.622 million dollars as indicators of renewed business activity.
Wilma Oliver spent Tuesday afternoon with Flossie Nondorf. Mr and Mrs Wim Johnson of Frankfort visited in the Bill Milner home and relatives near Talmo. Florence Fike celebrated her 70th birthday by voting in Scandia. The Milner and Farlee families visited Belleville and Red Top and Concordia. Several households hosted guests including Berggren Fike Nesmith and Donaldson families.
Mrs Josie Barrows visit with daughter Mrs George Fike and family. Miss Idabelle George and Donald Runft as well as Alfred Walker ill with lockjaw sent to Concordia hospital Saturday evening. Bill Whitley and family at Frank Whitley home near Courtland. Albert Berry and children returned Wednesday from Yeager visit in Republic. Mildred Nondorf at E J Fike home Sunday. Vivian Nondorf joined Chas Berggren family for a visit. Nesmiths plan California winter work. Walker helps with chores while hospitalized. Jacobsons and Maye Roberts at Earl Hammill Sunday. Schultz family and Mrs Dora Norris at George Fike home. Norris to Kansas City Tuesday to visit niece Seigrid and her son.
Mrs George Simmons and Bernice spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene, sharing conversation and company in a casual social call.
Governor Landon prepares to launch his campaign in West Middlesex Pennsylvania his birthplace with an anticipated crowd of 100000. He is expected to outline his social security stance in speeches across the East including August 22 in West Middlesex and later August 24 at Chautauqua New York and August 26 at Buffalo.
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