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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
6
A Wallace's Farmer column urges farmers to value their milking time and appraise dairy cows by butter yield. It argues cows must produce at least 250 pounds of butter yearly to be profitable, compares time spent milking to potential returns, and stresses accounting for manure value and proper testing.
The article extols milk separators for farms with six to eight cows, claiming they keep skim milk freshest and purest for human and stock use. It argues the device quickly pays for itself through closer skimming, cream savings, reduced hauling costs, and higher quality homemade butter.
A farmer argues tenants should keep sufficient stock to improve land. On a 60 acre farm the owner keeps three horses, three cows, and three young cattle. A 41 acre bluegrass pasture, five acres woodland sown with timothy, and seasonal crop rotation with clover and bluegrass. A corn binder harvests ten acres to feed six cattle, with straw and litter used for bedding increasing manure.
A bell's tone travels further below the surface than in air, as water carries sound more efficiently than air. This phenomenon explains why submerged signals are audible at greater distances than on land.
The piece outlines New Year observances in Greece, Russia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Macedonia on January 14, Chinese New Year on February 13, Mohammedan New Year on February 14, and the Jewish New Year in September. It contrasts joyous Greek traditions with the solemn Jewish rites and notes varying customs in food, family gatherings, and celebrations among these communities in this country.
In a playful exchange Daisy tries to sit up for more sweets while her mother teases that her eyes are tired from searching for candy. The Baltimore American captures a light domestic moment with gentle humor.
A brief, clipped exchange shows a domestic worker offering a flawed excuse about oversleeping after two weeks on the job. The cadence suggests a satirical or humorous item from a weekly publication.
A quip from the Baltimore American contrasts how a manager is viewed with the expression of his cast. The witty exchange highlights public theater critique and character perception in early press commentary.
A reader quips about political framing in Baltimore American style as an aunties and uncles debate unfolds over election outcomes. The dialogue hints at a newspaper’s social page focus amid partisan wins and family banter.
In a humorous exchange cited by the New York Weekly a wife asks a pedlar if he has wall mottos for a house. The husband would be cheered by a motto on return, and the wife jokes about a "Better Late Than Never" sign.
A Baltimore American humorous exchange notes the aviator’s machine is kept in an aviary, prompting a playful guessing game about the exact location where the apparatus is stored.
A brief exchange from the Baltimore American shows two mock dialogue lines. First questions the itinerant writer’s life. Second counters calling it a bum life. The quip reflects attitudes toward wandering authors.
A playful exchange describes a man who buys Christmas gifts far in advance to allow time for return gifts. The quip highlights thoughtful planning and festive generosity with a light holiday tone.
The Dodge City forestry station distributed 127600 trees across western Kansas last year including osages honey locust cataipa Russian mulberry box elder and ailanthus. Commissioner H C Cooper reported on forestry values and recommended best species for western Kansas noting soil needs and drought tolerance. Alf Cooper favors the osage for the southwest region.
The U S railroad board set freight rates about 2a per cent and the railroads sought a temporary restraining order from the U S circuit court to block enforcement. The Leavenworth Topeka line was deemed a separate road, despite Union Pacific holding 49 percent and Santa Fe 5 percent ownership, and the case was chosen as a test.
George T. Tedlie aged 63 died after a life spanning three wars and academic work. He served in the Mexican War Civil War and War of 1812 era campaigns. Tedlie later joined the University of Kansas faculty for 11 years and held roles in chemistry German and grounds supervision. He later moved to Atchison in 1809 and survived severe injuries from army service.
The Heinz brewing company of Kansas City was fined 500 dollars plus costs in U.S. district court at Topeka for shipping misbranded beer into Kansas. The company pleaded guilty to one count in the case brought by the United States district attorney.
Moreganville Clay county appoints Andrew F. Mason to succeed S. B Bardin who resigned Wyalsburg Riles county fills vacancy with Albert Hanson replacing W. T Beesley who resigned.
A wildcat was killed near Newman by farmer Albert Shherman. The animal weighed 84 pounds and Newman sits about six miles west of Kansas City on the Union Pacific line.
The Kansas state charter board issued incorporation papers for three new banks. The Farmers State Bank of Lucas has 15000 dollars capital, the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Morganville also 15000 dollars, and the Citizens State Bank of Sylvia with 10000 dollars. Kansas now has 765 state banks and the total will exceed 770 with these and other chartered banks awaiting organization.
Harpy Wescott of the Salina team last summer discovered a pearl in a bucket of oysters he brought home for supper. A local jeweler valued the pearl at about $200 based on the estimate.
Turner a small town west of Argentine will gain a new feed mill. The mill is being erected by August Jasper former mayor of Argentine and will cost about 4500 dollars.
Comic exchanges about social manners and fashion from New York Journal and New York Sun quotes. Pacque remarks on a wife’s friendliness, Knicker jokes on women’s gowns and seating, reflecting period humor and newspaper style.
A Philadelphia boy asks to play store with friend Lacey and pretends not to advertise per his mother’s instruction. A proverb notes fools ignore future consequences, warning that free items often cost more than paid purchases.
New Year week engagement begins Sunday December 27 with matinees Wednesday Friday and Saturday. The Merry Widow’s charm translated to English keeps its bright, intoxicating tone. Critics compare its dance music and gaiety to a flowing wine of delight without dulling its sparkle.
A brief dialogue fragment shows a student asking about how a chick en develops teeth and a teacher responding with a local dialect exchange. The scene hints at a playful or pedagogical moment in a Bohemian setting.
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