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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
5
A British scientist warned thirty years ago that by 1931 global wheat land would be fully cultivated and yields must rise. increased machine farming has boosted supply, expanding acreage and lowering costs. Russia accelerates research and farming, potentially shifting the world wheat outlook despite prewar forecasts.
Fifty farmers attend a state bank hosted conference in Presho South Dakota promoting feeding low price wheat and barley and marketing through livestock. Bankers report strong success and plan more events with a weekly feeder column in the local paper.
An essay argues civilization owes its progress to prior capital accumulation. It cites railways, public utilities, mills, offices, buildings, and homes as products built from wealth created by earlier generations. The piece links economic growth to shared progress and infrastructure development.
Insect control advised as black biting flies appear in cattle pastures breeding in cow manure. Farm economics show family living costs vary widely. seed planting and garden crops urged. Advice covers terracing, calves fattening, seed corn selection, dairy flavors, an accurate corn drop, poultry mites, gilts feeding, termites, and cream for sale at the Midget Lunch.
Miss Alice Morgan spent the weekend at her Cloud County home. Mrs Ruby Larson visited Herman Anderson Monday. See gift numbers for the girl graduate. For sale items include Gold Fish and Water Gee Bert Fulcomer contact 7. Also two-row Dempster Sister nearly new from M A Preble Scandia Kans 1921 Sumac Cane Seed 50 cents per bushel Larson phone 1304 Scandia 22p.
Advertisement lists 50 cent bouquets and 75 cent Everlasting Wreaths from Belleville Greenhouse. Slogans cite Cook's Barn Paint praised by customers and A. M. Sanborn Lumber Co. endorsement.
Large shipment arrives with many new numbers of lingerie for graduates in sizes 14 to 48 priced at one dollar each. Zadigs Shop advertises the selection.
Mr and Mrs Art Emmert of Randall were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Tedrow. Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand of Washington visited relatives in Scandia on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Rex Farrell hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and Allen joining the gathering in a modest social event at their residence.
Listings show voile dresses in sizes 14 to 46. Harry White of Lincoln spent the weekend with his mother Mrs May ite. Mr and Mrs O S Bergstrom visited at the Chas O Johnson home Saturday afternoon. For sale items include a four burner New Perfection Oil Stove and a nearly new Alaska refrigerator. Noble Forsberg and Al Pitcarthley of Chick Boyes Players rode to Marysville, Kans where Chick Boyes Players are showing.
Afternoon callers Mr and Mrs J H Nunn visited with Mr and Mrs John MecCrossen at Courtland Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell entertained Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Coleman and family, Mrs. Jessie O Neill, and Godfrey McDowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Johnson and family guests, including Herbert and Ernest, Frank Freeman, J. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, Merideth Cundiff, Oscar Bergstrom, Jetty Green, Pedro Rydell, and John Gunnelson visited Sunday afternoon at Chas. O. Johnson’s home.
John Strand and Cecil Lervold of Superior were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. O. Johnson in the city.
Members of the Garden Club met with Mrs. C. V. Haggman on Tuesday evening for an interesting program. Eight members and three guests attended. The summer meeting will be in the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Howard Mahan on May 24.
A village doctor is described as keeping the best for himself as two pretty girls pass by with visiting boys commenting on the girls. The exchange ends with a nudge about subscription payments.
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