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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
8
The Topeka Daily Capital announces extensive legislative coverage as Kansas prepares for a fully Democratic government with a Democratic governor and legislature. It offers subscriptions at thirteen weeks for $1 to keep citizens informed from opening day.
The Sunday School reports a healthy growth with 86 in attendance last Sunday and four new members this week. The Foreign Missions lecture pleased attendees, and the Epworth League drew 85, described as excellent for the town. Devotional meetings are said to be helpful with invites to attend the 10 am Sunday School and 7:30 pm preaching next Sunday.
The Rev. J. W. Nyvall of Idaho Falls Idaho will occupy the pulpit next Sunday and conduct both morning and evening services The English language will be used at the evening service The Dorcas Society will be entertained this Friday afternoon and evening by Miss Sophia Peterson at her home
The article urges saving rotted leaves as rich compost material. It emphasizes not wasting dead leaves and highlights their value in garden piles when combined with other composting materials.
The article explains compost as a two year process using bulky fertilizing materials such as manures sods weeds dead leaves and rubbish. It notes occasional turning and moistening with water or liquid manure and that chemical fertilizers may enrich the mix. Leaf mould opens soil, is low in food but improves porosity and is best made by trenching leaves and turning the mass for two years before mixing with soil.
A simple device for heating water around hog killing time is described. Attach an iron bar to a heavy post, place a loop near the top, extend a rod, and fashion a hook on the rod end to hold or lift items.
A brief note describes methods to free the kettle from its position and build a fire while ensuring the kettle remains securely set in the desired location. The steps emphasize safe handling and stable anchoring during the process.
Preparing for cold snaps suggests cleaning up and overhauling hotbeds and cold frames. Repairing sash, making crossbars, and covering soil or compost ensure good condition for February and March use.
Practical guidance urges shelter for all wagons vehicles and farm machinery to protect plows and implements from weather and deterioration and to keep equipment in good working order.
Dairying success hinges on balanced cow rations with protein and carbonaceous foods. Key proteins include alfalfa and clover hay, cowpea hay, bran, cornmeal, cottonseed meal, and soybeans. Carbonaceous items feature corn, cornmeal, silage, timothy hay, fodder, carrots, sugar beets, and other beets. A balanced mix of alfalfa or clover hay, silage, and corn meets daily needs. 35 to 40 pounds of corn per cow daily suffices depending on size.
W A Jaquythe of Richmond California notes in Popular Mechanics that despite careful milking dirt particles pass through strainers and remain in milk after filtration. The article highlights the persistence of contamination and the need for stronger filtration methods.
A farmer proposes a simple method to keep dirt from falling into milk. A piece of cheesecloth is placed over the pail opening and secured by slipping an open wire ring over the rim. The cloth lets milk pass through without spattering.
R. R. time tables list west and east bound passenger and freight trains. The Missouri Pacific routes show numbers 39 7 361 5 27 97 83 with daily schedules and freight runs 97 83, plus eastbound locals and Rockies Limited. Agents J A Merril and R A Collier supervise the timetable listings.
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