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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
5
Rain finally arrived Wednesday evening delivering about a half inch of water. The moisture eases drought, helps corn, and lowers the temperature from 110 to 82. Scandia residents plan for three days of events with water facilities improving street conditions and crowds expected to attend the County Normal gatherings.
A Scandia Journal reader writes from Olympia Washington about Kansas heat waves with Salina, McPherson and Manhattan recording up to 118 degrees and 114 in Salina. He contrasts a unusually cold June with frost harming beans tomatoes and potatoes. He comments on a July picnic and local news items including a Hupmobile purchase and rapid doctor service.
Last Friday James Doctor and his son Tom along with Stanley Carp, the train er, and Mr. Dingman were taken to Belvidere Nebraska in Harold Colemans car where Tom met Frank Williams in a wrestling match. The contest was exciting and a fine display of scientific wrestling with Dosier winning as usual and his reputation growing.
A quiet day follows the nation’s birthday as residents of Scandia mark Independence Day. The community reflects on the birth of the country and the holiday’s meaning.
Rural notes discuss weather and harvest in Scandia and Kansas. The piece covers forecasts for a 200 million bushel wheat yield, possible county results, and a Rock Island Wheat Special tour from July 10 to 20 promoting soil culture and seed quality with exhibit cars and lectures for thousands.
Article discusses flood risks from drought and driftwood buildup, urging flood-prep actions and fuel use. It notes engineers and religious figures visiting Scandia, with messages on social issues and marriages among youths, plus local lodge notices and remarks on weather and farming.
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