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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
4
The article urges planning windbreaks for exposed gardens to guard mid summer crops against hot south and southwest winds. It lists durable plant materials such as Chinese arbor vitae Russian olive red cedar elm tamarix lilac privet and tall crops as effective windbreaks. Planting can be in south and west strips or through the garden center, with several tall varieties recommended for best effect.
A printer’s advice discusses permanently breaking soil connections to prevent termite damage and quotes Walter G Ward on future costs. It also explains how sampling milk at a creamery reveals annual butterfat loss due to skim milk, noting farm separators should leave no more than 0.03% butterfat in skim milk per J B Fitch.
Corn smut spores persist in soil and spread during summer winds, limiting seed treatments and rotation effectiveness. Poultry grading up refers to mating mongrel females to standard males to improve stock, though hatchery growth shifts toward using bred-to-lay chicks reducing long term grading-up benefits.
John Lewis and son Ray formerly of the Bowling farm visited the neighborhood Monday accompanied by Paul Ewing and son. The broader house owned by Lloyd McGregor was destroyed by wind Monday night. Several chicks were killed. Bobby Schultz of Belleville stayed with George Junior Fike. Will Harlow of Kansas City, Kansas also mentioned.
The Daily Lincoln Journal explains two to ten hours of news reach, printing at night and delivering editions until train time. It notes morning editions arrive by mail the same day and offers subscription rates by mail in Nebraska and North Kansas.
Probate Court in Republic County Kansas sets July 8 1933 at 2 PM for final settlement of the estate of Charles W Almquist deceased. Executor John A Freeburg seeks approval of fees and determination of heirs with discharge of sureties. Attestation by Probate Judge Henry H Van Natta. Residents are notified to appear or respond. Memorial Day visits noted followed by local movements and relocations.
Christian Science worship continues with Bible School at 10 o'clock and Pentecost service at 8 PM. Catechism class, confirmation on June 11, Ladies Aid Thursday, and Sunday School outing Friday at Lars Hammer grove near the Harry Ringer home. All are welcome.
Sanborn Lumber Co lists galvanized screen wire at 30 cents per pound. A. M. item, likely part of a hardware or building supply catalog.
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