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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
9
Modern Home News from K A WC reports on new housing trends, local remodeling tips, and market prices. The column notes current designs, energy efficiency upgrades, and quick renovation ideas for homeowners seeking value.
Agricultural briefs discuss feeding fattening pigs with alfalfa or clover hay from racks, orchard recommendations for apples and grapes, and straw loft poultry housing. Also noted are oats variety Kanata suitability, rising egg prices, and a 1925 to 1928 Kansas farm mortgage debt drop from 481.7 million to 446.7 million, with U.S. debt increasing.
The text discusses hay pricing and quality affecting cutting or grinding choices, noting waste with poor quality hay and low grain after consumption when quality is good. It also mentions wheat plants dying in the row and white grub damage, with E G Kelly and W H Riddell cited as sources on grubs and management.
A new bulletin titled The Farm Shop has been published by the Engineering Division of the Agricultural College. It discusses engine heat in cylinders reaching 2700 degrees Fahrenheit and notes that less than 80 percent of coal energy is utilized in modern power plants. It also reflects on analysis of propositions and the timing of locomotive steam sound.
Data show Kansas debt declined by 35 million over four years while production rose. Feed costs are expected higher this winter, and overall U.S. production per cow increased over 20 percent with Kansas similar. Prices cited include 88 dollars and a 40 percent figure for related metrics.
Anna Carolina Forsberg was born August 4 1845 in Forshult Sweden and died December 8 1929 in Scandia Kansas at age 84. She emigrated to America in 1871 and married August Forsberg on November 11 1871. They raised five children and settled in a Kansas valley after Indian raids. She joined Amana Lutheran Church on April 29 1894.
The article notes the death of a long time church member who remained faithful in communion until illness hindered attendance. She moved to Scandia about twenty five years ago with family. survived by children Carl Albin John Emil Anna Maria Ellen Augusta Andrew Eva and many grandchildren. Funeral held Thursday with pastor Chas Pehrson delivering a sermon on A Mother's Legacy to her Children and Neighbors based on 1 Timothy 1 15. Burial in Riverview cemetery. Peace to her memory.
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