Local Union News Highlights Community Life
Mrs Alfred Kallman aids at Goodwin home. James Mallory returns from Topeka Kansas Free Fair with reports of large crowds and strong exhibits. Union Valley cemetery body of Mrs J W Nelson moved to Florence Kansas for burial beside husband. Community farms see rents and moves as families relocate and build new structures. Post includes notes on illnesses, baptisms, weddings, visitors from Republic Ohio and Grand Island Nebraska, and harvest activity amid seasonal rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kallman
Foe Goodwin
Ted Milner
James Mallory
Topeka
A. Bowen
Benard ‘Marshall
Epworth League
Methodist Church of
Scandia
Wedine
Lundberg
Ruby
Elda
Edna Kackley
Leslie Nelson
Frankie Mikesell
Maurine Larson
Wayne Hall’ Lawrence
Dean
Don Bower
Joseph Mallory
Bernice Granstedt
Mabel Anderson
Ruby Stafford
Ray Milner
Freedom
Frank Goodwins
Union Valley
Florence
Kansas
Lloyd Murphey
Belleville
Glen Roberts
Murphey
Dee. Housholder
Manhattan
Ernest. Mikesell
Wm. Mikesell
E. Higginson
Glenn Eastman
Elijah Goodwin
Rydal
Buhr
Persinger
Eugene Nelson
Eastman
Harry Benjamin
A. B. Mercen
Frank Goodwin
Alta Marie
Grand Island
Nebru
Ayo
Marshall
Dewey Marshall
Claude Goodwin
Washington Township
Tedilner
Labon Marshall
John Johnson
Union
Everett Mikesell
Palestine
Ohio
Ernest
Frank
D. P. Johnson
Republic
Doc Hancock
Fairfield
Nebr
Dan Housholder
Isidore Bowersox
Doc
Southeast
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Thora Yeager
Hazel Hammond
Concordia
Chester Ball
Farmers Union Insurance Company
O. Marshall
North Union
Dewey
Jap Morehead
Tragic death of Dorothy Wright cited in Highland report
The community was shocked by the death of Dorothy Wright twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Wright from black diphtheria after a short illness. Open air funeral services were held at the home and burial took place in Highland cemetery. Nearby items note Milk cow purchase by Jens Stensons, hog vaccinations by Barnard of Belleville, and social notices including births and illnesses in the Highland area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wright
Orville Wright
Highland Cemetery
Jens Stensons
Gladys Young
Barnard
Belleville
Wilbur Kelly
Gene Fraser
Chester “Woodka
Smith
Norway
Cora Young
Chas. Chizek
Chizek
Edith ‘Ames
Highland
Mertie Walter
Clark Murphy
Woodka
Carol
Lash
Weather Breaks Heat Wave Amid Weekend Visits
Fern Thorpe works at Chas. Chizek home while John Young and sons visit Belleville on Saturday. Concordia guests include Sam Horkman family and Mrs. Kingline. Dinner at Earl Patterson home with Cora Young Gladys and Woodka daughters. Heat wave ends after light rain. Cool spell hoped to curb flies. Some horses lost. flies hurt cream checks. Sieben children visited Wilbur Kelly and Chester Woodka Sunday evening. Jim Mahan of Scandia and Lon Engle hosted Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Thorpe
Chas. Chizek
John Young and Sons
Belleville
Sam Horkman
Kingline
Concordia
Cora Young
Gladys
Chester’ Woodka
Earl Patterson
Orville
Pauline
Irene Siebenborn
Wilbur Kelly
Chester Woodka
Jim Mahan
Scandia
Lon Engle
Farm calendar and crop notes from agricultural column
A series of farm tips covers laying mash for pullets feed quantities for adult birds and alfalfa leftovers for winter feeding. It also covers sweet potato seed stem rot control sorghum silage timing fruit tree planting windows and guidelines for dairying and cooperative marketing leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Payne
Local resident buys Elmer D. Riddle farm near Rydal
Wm. Be Strong of Belleville township purchased the Elmer D. Riddle farm southwest of Rydal for 4800 dollars. Other Belleville activity includes visits by Carl Gile from Norway township, Mrs. Fred Everett and children from near Republic, and Dan Rickel hay barn destroyed by lightning with heavy losses. 97 year old Mrs. Lucy Oliver, mother of G. C. Oliver, celebrated her birthday and remained in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Strong
Belleville Township
Elmer D. Riddlebarger
Rydal
Carl Gile
Norway Township
Fred Everett
Republic
Belleville
Wm. Nelson
Gene Nelson
Ohio
Nevada
J. C. Sherrard
Norway
Monay
Dan Rickel
Frank Larson
Hulda Bengston
Scandia
Beleville
Ralph M. Glenn
White Rock
Labon Marshall
Dan Housholder
Union Township
J. S. Milner
Longmont
Carbondale
Colorado
Lucy Oliver
G. C. Oliver
Farthington
Walls of Corn Poem Reflects Prairie Wealth and Rural Change
A poem by Ellen P. Allerton contemplates wealth hidden in corn walls across the prairies. It contrasts barren walls with drenched banners of abundance, noting luxury and necessity tied to a fertile landscape, ending by inviting readers to Ward's barber shop for services.
Wheat Beards and Farming Fragments from Kansas Ag Notes
Notes from Kansas agricultural discourse discuss fall soil preparation with ample fertilizer, how rain on slopes erodes soil, poultry house sunshine, value of show-derived knowledge, dairy breed improvements, and the American Standard of Perfection for judging birds. Mention poisoned bran mash for army worm control and the bull snake’s pest control role. Cattle grazing season ends October 15 on leased land. protein feeds are cheaper to grow locally in Kansas. Emphasizes Lime Legumes Livestock as key to southeast Kansas farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Vocational Work Enrolls Only Twelve Of Applicants
Due to limited space and equipment only twelve students from twenty two who applied for work in the Manual Training Depart ment were admitted to enroll. The class, under W J Matthias, includes three seniors four juniors and five sophomores. The seniors and juniors in advanced work are making items such as shelves foot stools and book racks. Sophomores are making tie racks towel racks and bread boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Matthias
California visitor Nellie Smelser tours local high school
Miss Nellie Smelser of California, guest of Miss Agnes Isaacs this fall, visited the high school several days last week, touring classrooms and meeting students during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Smelser
California
Agnes Isaacs
Stockraising in Kansas and Republic County
Republic County hosts a large hog herd with 42 000 head and 8300 dairy cattle ranking it among top hog producers and dairy counties in Kansas. Sheep farming, while small at 615 head, is discussed as an underutilized but soil enriching activity with potential profitability and regional climate suitability.
Horses and Mules In Republic County Kansas Outlook
Republic county faces questions on future horse and mule production as demand and prices favor draft animals. Authorities note 25 acres per work animal and stress producing only what is needed for farm work, with markets tied to hauling and feeding advantages. Over 13 000 head statewide valued around 7500000 dollars statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Mid-Western States
Republic County
Horses and mules keep working in Kansas study shows
Statistics from Republic county indicate horses and mules remain essential on farms. The piece notes rising prices and argues that good stock provides a steady auxiliary income for growers.
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