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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
1
Entry lists post office contents and a set of train connections for Rock Island and Missouri Pacific lines at Scandia Kansas. Schedule details include east and westbound passenger and freight trains with arrival and departure times, and a subscription rate of 1.25 per year.
O O J Lundberg announces morning services at the usual time. A union service and Sacred Concert are set for 7 30 P M at the Presbyterian church. Rev D B Maggee will attend the first quarterly conference Friday afternoon Dec 4.
The Amana Lutheran Church observes First Sunday in Advent with gospel from John 18 36 37. Jesus described as Prophet Priest and King as the year restarts. Sunday school and morning worship proceed as usual. An evening Union service at the Presbyterian church features a sacred concert by the Community Choral Club. Pastor Chas Pehrson extends invitations to all.
Presbyterian notes list Sunday school at 10 with a class for all ages and a 11 o'clock worship service. A National Missions offering will be taken to boost support. December 10 features Dr. W T Locke, a renowned speaker, visiting the church. Minister J M Mahaffey urges attendance.
U B Church announces a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 30 PM with a morning service only at U B church. Sunday school starts 10 AM and 11 AM preaching follows the pastor's message urging attendance and reflection. Chorus and orchestra meet Thursday at 2 15 PM plus prayer at 8 PM. Gift Shop advertises Concordia items. B12
Tax comparisons of county towns show 1925 increases over 1924 in Belleville Munden Cuba Republic Scandia Narka Agenda Norway and Courtland. Cuba and Republic have notable rises due to waterworks and city improvements while Scandia leads in efficient government and low costs. Our equity capital tops the county tax list with ongoing increases in costs for utilities and school buildings.
Tax figures show district by district changes for 1925 including state and county increases, high school levies, township rates, and total per thousand. Notable items include Courtland and White Rock districts with net increases or decreases, and specific shifts in Norway and Kackley districts.
Entomology and horticulture notes discuss optimal silage production in Kansas with 60 to 150 tons daily in Jackson and McPherson counties, plus yields of 5 to 11 tons per acre in Jackson and 3 to 7 in McPherson. Chinch bugs are best destroyed by burning Nov 1 to Dec 15, while Field mice damage trees. control measures include poisoned grain and protective guards. Water content in eggs highlights the need for clean water for hens in cold weather.
Farmers report potential germination injuries to sorghums due to fall weather. Advice includes testing milk safety, raking and burning garden rubbish, covering ground with manure or sowing rye, and starting green chicken feed once temperatures rise.
Time and weather permitting late fall plowing or listing aids raw crops like corn and kafir. Ground should be excellent in spring and preparation less likely to interfere with spring work. Throckmorten notes silage yield per acre ties to many factors.
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