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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
2
Homer Bush a prominent south of Rydal farmer reported an 85 acre oat crop in the past season yielding an average of 49 bushels per acre for a total of about 4 000 bushels grown on his Alfalfa Ridge stock farm. He specializes in sheep and prize crops at his farm in Topeka Capital.
A courthouse indignation meeting denounces county health officer Dr John Davies for fumigation graft claiming a 720 bill was unwarranted. Residents accuse improper fumigation and a countywide joy ride as he toured eight days. Committees seek legal action to recover funds and push repeal of health laws. The showdown may influence upcoming county elections. Other short items note Christmas gifts at the Post Office on Dec 17 and local visits.
Chas. P. Mahaffey plans to farm his father’s place six miles southeast of town after returning from Wallace Kansas. Stock arrived over the Union Pacific at Talmo Tuesday and the family is expected next week. Mr. T. P. Mahaffey will move to Scandia in about six weeks. T. L. Ostberg and family left for Oklahoma City Wednesday night with many friends sending best wishes.
Blutcher, a Bull Terrier from Bull Terrier Dogdom, lived with Dr. Ekblad in Scandia for a few months. Despite expert care and prompt anthelmintics, the dog died on Thursday Dec. 8 1910 from distemper, remaining faithful to his master.
A reflection on a baby as a gifted music maker for those with ear and heart. A boy and a girl are described as similar, and a woman’s love for a man is noted despite his mischief or onery traits.
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