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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1916

Page

8

Rabbath School Meets on Every Other Sunday

The pastor Rev leads Rabbath School sessions every other Sunday with an open invitation to all. Everybody welcome.

Dive ‘Rabbath School

Topeka and East Rail Schedule Fragments

Readable bits show freight and passenger trains with times such as 40 p m and 9 19 p m. The notes reference Topeka and East routes with early morning and late night departures.

Cal Préight Saeew Assenger Topeka

Oil Riot in Augusta Over Mayor Absence and Arrests

A mob estimated at two thousand seized Marshal Crowe and three deputies, wrecked the city jail, and freed seventeen prisoners amid protests against traffic rule enforcement. Marshal Crowe was knocked unconscious, and oil men attacked him as the mayor remained missing. A separate note reports Kansas University to establish a divinity school next fall, funded by Christian churches in Kansas.

Marshal Crowe Augusta William Peel Plan School of Divinity K. U Kansas University Christian Churches Kansas Lawrence George O. Foster Independence Kan

College stock wins prizes at Hutchinson and Topeka fairs

The college live stock team started the new year by sweeping prizes at Hutchinson and Topeka fairs. They earned three first prizes, one second, two thirds, and four fourths in Topeka’s free fair cattle division, with King Dale a two year old shorthorn named champion steer. The event drew top herds from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and beyond.

Hutchinson Topeka King Dale Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa

Accuse Farmer of Murder in Finney County

The Gilmer family faces murder probes after the death of Hannah Gilmer from suspected strychnine poisoning. Fred M Gilmer and his wife Delia are jailed as son William Harris from Missouri files informations. Reports say Hannah’s burial was hidden and a stomach test suggested poison. Neighbors warn bail, while survivors dispute property claims and habits.

Gilmer Held For Murder At Garden City Trial Set

P W Conyers magistrate bound Fred M Gilmer and his wife to district court on a murder charge in the death of Hannah Gilmer on August 12. Bond set at 10000. State drug analyst Watson testified he found seventeen twenty fifths of a grain of strychnine in the deceased. Health officer Stilson said half a grain could be fatal in minutes to hours. Undertaker Evans testified embalming did not use strychnine. William Harris, son of Mrs Gilmer, filed suit alleging undue influence in the will benefiting her husband and excluding his siblings.

Garden ‘City P. W. Conyers Fred M. Gilmer District Court Hannah Gilmer George N. Watson State Board of Health W. J. Stilson J. A. Evans Cimarron William Harris Garden City

Raising Young Turkeys in Dry Open Pens

The article advises that poult survival relies on dry ground and sunshine during the first weeks. If parent stock is vigorous, poults can rear successfully. allow dust baths to control vermin, apply light oil to deter lice, and keep chicks in a roomy open air pen until dew dries. Then gradual outdoor roaming aids feeding.

Male Is Disturbing Factor In Farm Flocks

The author argues removing adult male birds after hatching season prevents germination of fertile eggs in summer. He says 70 degree heat spurs development, 100 degrees for 24 hours ruins fertility, and eliminating males could save millions in egg losses while making hens gentler and quieter.

T. RE. Quisenberry

Caponizing for Best Prices

Caponize for higher winter prices. best capons come from Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks and Brahmas. Capons sell from 25 to 80 cents per pound. Do not sell late chickens cheap. keep fowls unfed 24 hours before caponizing and cut away from the backbone when wranking incisions. Dress capons with feathers left at neck hocks wing tips and tail end. Ship capons in dozen lots for better prices.

Moest M. E. Dickson University of Wisconsin Rhode Island Reds Plymouth Rocks Brahmas

Attention to Shelter for Fowls in Seasonal Needs

A note urges timely shelter planning for fowls to shield them from summer heat and winter cold and damp. It warns delaying preparations may be too late and stresses anticipating protection needs now.

War prices reveal need for home production

The Yakima Republic argues that Americans pay higher prices for everyday goods because imports fill demand. It contends that protectionist policy would have kept factories at work and reduced costs, noting that abandoning protection hurts the public while European nations contribute to the war effort.

United States Yakima Republic

Tender Skin Needs Mild Care For Baby Ruff Skin

An ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for babies with irritated rashy skin. It offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. L Boston and notes the products are soothing and cleansing. The rest is a comic anecdote about Saturn and a ring.

Cuticura Dept. L. Boston

Red Cross Ball Blue Satisfies Longtime Customer

A shop assistant agrees to provide Red Cross Ball Blue after a customer proclaims its ten year dependence for whitening white dresses linens and lace curtains. The exchange ends with the customer noting she will wait for the item.

Adv

In the Conservatory a blue grass widow fails to scare

Nina says the young grass widow has failed to scare the rich old bachelor. Verne asks if she is disappointed and Nina confirms she is indeed blue grass in spirit, likening her to Kentucky.

Nina Verne Kentucky

Inventors Unveil Harness to Free Hands for Fruit Picking

A new harness suspends a basket from a fruit picker's shoulders, freeing both hands for harvesting. The device aims to reduce fatigue and increase efficiency on orchards. It resembles a lightweight frame with a shoulder strap system and a hooked basket attachment.

Women Promise Health From Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

Three testimonial cases describe relief from female ailments after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Knost of Harrisburg reports strength returning and a growth passing after three months. Mrs Yost of Albert Lea notes back pain dizziness and regained energy with treatment. Mrs Cuumentina Doctrine of Pittsburgh, once labeled delicate, says regularity and strength followed the regimen and led to marriage and healthy children.

Lydia E. Pinkham Harrisburg Penn Mrs. Knost Fulton St Albert Lea Minn Takion Lydia Pinkham F. E. Yost Water St Pittsburg Ree Lydia LE

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