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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
6
A sale listing describes one 3 year old cow freshen, two good yearling heifers, fifteen Poland China sows bred, one Poland China boar, four shooters weighing about unknown pounds each, six to eight head small shoats, and a quantity of corn.
A Farm and Home writer offers practical steps for tile drainage. Use a tile scoop and narrow spade, cut the turf carefully, and grade the first course precisely. Scoop crumbs as you progress, true the bottom, and reinforce a foot piece to hold the tile. Use a manure hook or plow for obstructions and keep work steady to finish a perfect drain.
A report urges orchard owners to inspect trees in winter to prevent animal damage. Many trees struggle under snow crusts. one man protected hundreds of young trees by timely checks.
Farmers report mice gnawing under the crust of snow around trees and under plum and apple orchards. If the snow is cleared promptly to reveal the trees, the activity may be stopped before major damage occurs. Clean culture reduces risk on plowed land or well-kept orchards.
A Prairie Farmer correspondent outlines a simple barrel handling method using two hooks, a short rope, and a tackle rope to move heavy barrels between floors or to a roof. The sketch clarifies the setup for convenient lifting and transport.
Jacob Nicolai Othberg born October 4 1831 in Cortland. Married in 18d8. His wife survives. He arrived in America in 1869 first in Chicago then moved to this vicinity in 1879. Member of the Lutheran church since 188? He died January 29 or 31 190? at age 76 years 3 months 27 days. Survived by wife five children and twenty grandchildren. Surviving children listed: Othberg Alex Othberg John Swenson Sallman and Eli Othberg. Services held at Lutheran Church.
A brief notice indicates a one day afternoon service with interment to follow in the Lutheran cemetery.
Mgr Brewer has a sister visiting from Iowa Alfred Drammer has throat trouble Dr Stanfard attends him Mrs Nrogstadt visited Simpson area Heath and family spent time at Owen Brewers Old Lady Mendrickson bedridden Remol ill after an operation. awaits recovery Concordia doctor attends Remol. Ray Chase drove to Concordia. Many households report grip illness Sophie U Wanson visited her parents Nanidscalt’s two year old child noted Gist Wennersten.
A troubled travel notice from Merrill, agent for Joan Island Lines in Scandia Kansas, touts a low yearly price near 30 dollars for travel from Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma to California. It mentions tourist sleepers at berth rates and calls to arrange via agent JOA.
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