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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
2
Hall Smith, superintendent of concessions, asserts the 1930 Kansas Free Fair will be the biggest ever. He notes steady demand for exhibit space at the Topeka exposition, citing his long association with the fair since his knee pants days.
The Topeka Kansas Free Fair will host the largest livestock show yet with Herefords Shorthorns and other breeds in full force. Noted breeders such as S P Amcoats J C Robinson H D Plummer Klars Bros A J Schuler Wm Lyungdahl Jas B Hollinger and Foster Farms contribute to a record year. Entries close August 30 with notable figures like Bob Hazlett preserving pastures for uninterrupted grazing.
Ringling's big top opens the 1930 Kansas Free Fair in Topeka. A. P. Burdick unveils a full circus program with matinee and evening shows, airplane displays, horse and auto racing, bands, carnivals, and fireworks. A night horse race under bright lights closes the fair week from September 8 to 18.
Fair week features include Ringling Barnum Bailey Circus Monday and daily events through September 13. Highlights cover auto and horse races, Big Night Show The Awakening, 4 H encampment, contests for children and amateurs, air exhibit, lectures, and a wide array of exhibits from Dairy Council to University at Lawrence.
A mixed local column lists for sale items including a John Deere corn binder, coal bin, cement blocks, household goods, and a tent. It also notes social visits, guests, and local shopping from area residents and families across Scandia and nearby towns.
Probate Court Republic County Kansas will hear final settlement of the estate of Andrew A Granstedt deceased at 2:00 p.m. on September 11 1930 in Belleville. Creditors and heirs advised to appear for allowance of services fees discharge of sureties and determination of heirs. Frank Granstedt administrator of the estate Paguelie Kansas August 11 1930 Probate Judge Henry H Van Ne.
A farming bulletin discusses increasing dairy product use on the farm and suggests making ice cream. It also covers August peony transplanting with soil prep, proper planting depth, watering, and Balch’s notes on avoiding root depth issues. Poultry guidance urges securing winter quarters for early maturing pullets and avoiding moves after egg production starts.
The article notes that delaying planting, early tillage, and clean cultivation will materially help control Helminthosporium root rot in wheat, which caused heavy losses this year. E H Leker. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Western range ewes offer a good start for farm flocks, bred to mutton rams like Hampshire Shropshire or Southdown, with lower stomach worm risk and teeth considerations. F W e. The alfalfa plant requires specific bacteria in its roots to fix nitrogen. many Kansas soils lack them, so inoculate seed with a fresh culture. R I Throckmorton. INSECT CONTROL Second brood wheat straw-worm adults are visible for monitoring.
E G Kelly notes small black flies crawl over straw and appear in fields where straw or stubble remains. Early plowing of infected straw is nearly 100 percent effective. cut straws to gauge infestation and plow behind the combine if needed.
Mrs Reuben Johnson and Mrs Carl Hammer called on Mrs Fred Currie and Norman Hammer in Concordia hospital Saturday after a brief illness.
In years of short crops the hen is highlighted as a lifeline for farmers. Cull and care for pullets now to boost next year's egg production, with guidance offered to improve flock quality and profits.
Mrs John Smeltzer of Topeka made Monday visit plans with her sister Mrs Orville Nichols and family for an extended stay.
Mrs. W. E. Hiatt and Lois Ruth Hageman and Donna Hiatt of Beat Rice were in Belleville Sunday after attending a family gathering.
A dinner guest report mentions Miss Josie Fullen visiting at the Chas. Nondorf residence on a Sunday. The central office is being papered this week with Alfy Tingstrom handling the work and a subscription status inquiry appears.
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