Western Winds and Farmland Happenings
South winds blow over farmland as Mr. Sjoholm works his farm for several days. Erick Erickson shelled corn at Courtland last week with corn nearly planted but rain needed. A.M. Poage, A. A. Poage and J. M. Brown families visited E. G. Callan's Sunday. Alice Garman returned from a week's visit at Courtland Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sjoholm
Erick Erickson
Courtland
A.M. Poage
J. M. Brown
E. GC. Kallaan
Alice Garman
Gourtland
Local residents named in brief events and visits
Mr and Mrs Mentor Marty spent Monday at H H Johnson s. A Co Thompson and Albert Etter shipped stock Thursday. S Garman and Lavina attended the funeral of Mr Garmans brother in law Mr Hayes Davidson near Hardy on Wednesday. Mrs Everts visited near Norway on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mentor Marty
H. H. Johnson’s
A. Co. Thompson and
Albert Etter
Garman
Lavina
Mr. Garman
Hayes Davidson
Hardy
County Seat News Highlights Local Visits and Deaths
Mary Collins and Lucile Armstrong visited Lincoln last week to see relatives and friends. Fred Flint died at his home after a long illness. Several residents traveled to Concordia and Lawrence for visits. A Chautauqua organizing meeting was held at the court house, with other residents planning trips to Oklahoma and nearby towns. A social at the Y M C A is scheduled for next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Collins
Lucile Armstrong
Lincoln
Fred Flint
Sealander
Concordia
R. T. Jellison
Sybel
Oklahoma
E. Ganfield
Court House
Lulu Arbuthnot
Lawrence
Gopeka
Will Tucker
Jewell County
Age of Sveigr Boy Murders Farmer Near Cuba
Affidavits from the old country place Sveigr the bohemian boy under 16 when he killed the farmer near Cuba. The age finding will move the case into probate court.
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Sveigr
Cuba
Delaval Separator Co Offers Limited Used Machines
A. J. Riley lists overhauled DeLaval separators offered at fixed prices. Humming Bird 300 lbs capacity $42. Daisy 400 lbs $47. Baby No 1 500 lbs $52. Baby No 2 700 lbs $60. One new pattern 410 lbs capacity available at $70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLaval Separator Co
A. J. Riley
Sandell Family Welcomes California Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Chas Sandell of Scandia now living in California are credited as parents of a newborn son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Sandell
Scandia
California
For Sale Durham Bull 2 Years Old Dark Red Gentle
Short horn Durham bull for sale graded and two years old. Described as gentle in all respects. Contact John L. Peterson in Scandia Route 3 for details or inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Peterson
Scandia
Baby Talk Mirrors Innate Imagination, Mother Recalls
A mother notes her boy’s expressive speech reveals rich imagery in baby talk. He defends against scolding with soft tones, claims he is made for lovings and soft things, and returns with a pansy declaring it the happiest flower in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
Third Rail Cure Quirk Ends with Mental Health Decision
A Tacoma man named Jack Smith, recently confined at the county poor farm, attempted suicide by lying on an interurban train third rail. The electric shock knocked him senseless and he believes it cured his rheumatism. Authorities then committed him to Steilacoom insane asylum to address his belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Tacoma
Jack Smith
Jack
Steilacoom Insane Asylum
Milwaukee Sentinel
Forcing the Lilac and Forcing Fruit Blossoms
Guidance on forcing lilac branches by rooting in a crock with earth and plant food, water setup, and ammonia feed. Also notes that water-grown cuttings bud then die, and claims fruit blossoms flourish with warm moist conditions and strong sun.
The Disappearing Pine in Three Great States
The standing pine in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota likely does not exceed 20 000 000 000 feet. Last year the three states cut about 3 292 000 000 feet. At that rate the stumpage may be exhausted in six or seven years. The original growth was roughly 400 000 000 000 feet and the larger portion has been cut since 4873.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Copeland County Gossip: Farmers Could Decide Governor Race
In Topeka 1908 a political brief notes that farmers in rural areas may nominate the next governor more than city voters. It says Stubbs has rural strength while Leland dominates urban districts. The piece links Leland to the Kansas G A R encampment and recalls Civil War veteran Farmer Smith’s switch away from Leland over past treatment.
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Topeka
Kansas
Stubbs
Leland
Stubbs i
Cyrus Leland
Kansas City
H.B. Miller
Bolting
Farmer
A. W. Smith
Smith
Gyrus Leland
Ardersaynville
Tatter
Kansas probate notices for estate of William R Goodwin
Administrator Franklin Goodwin granted letters on May 20 1908 in Republic County Kansas. He calls for all claims to be filed within one year or be barred within three years. Court proceedings date and executor named. social note about Swanson's Wednesday night gathering appears as a separate item.
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State OF
Kansas
Republic CO
William R. Goodwin
Franklin Goodwin
Meeting of Scandia Driving Park stockholders
There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Scandia Driving Park Association at the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Scandia Kansas onTuesday evening May 26 1908 at 8 00 p m John Hemberger President H S Cooper Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weislogel Block
H. S. Cooper
Scandia Driving Park Association
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Scandia
Mrs Williams of Warwick Visited Scandia This Week
Notice to all persons holding bills against me to send them to the Kackley State Bank for immediate payment. Signed TM Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs Williams
Warwick
Scandia
R. 7. Smith
Kackley
State Bank
TM. Johnson
Rudolph Moe Returns from Kansas City Treatment
Rudolph Moe, who had been receiving treatment in Kansas City, has returned much improved and believes he is on the path to permanent recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Moe
Kansas City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clinton Dangerfield
Love's Field
C. A. Newell
G. A. Newell Stock
C. Humfeld
Esther Salyard
Hardy, Neb
Garman’s
Undertaker
Mrs. Everts
Norway
County Seat News
Mina Hardenbrook
Fairbury
Miss Cleavinger
H. McCumber
Colorado Springs
M. Marshall
Copeland County Gossip
Swanson
FEF
L. Warren
BANEK
E. Porter Ahrens
Newall’s Drug Store
J.B. Henry
Weislogel Building
Presbyterian Church
JW. Ekblad
C. V.haggman
Ekblad
Haggman
Scott’s
W. F. Eagleson, D. D. S
Concordia Kansas
J. W. Holmes
Dray Line
Drayman
Martin & Bettis
Carpenters
H. Z. Ackley
Happer
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