November 3, 2017
This is “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
Today’s
story is about a farm sale in 1898. It was a typical Kansas autumn day that
greeted the very large crowd of farmers and business men who attended the
Homan’s farm sale on Upper Dry Creek.
Auctioneer Campbell began the day’s work about 10 AM with an appropriate
and witty speech putting everyone in a good mood. Several horses were first offered. There were ponies to full sized horses, which
sold at prices ranging from $12.50 to $44.00 each. These were thought to have been fair prices. Cows were next, which went from $16.00 to $35.00
each. Dinner was announced which
consisted of crackers, cheese, bologna and excellent coffee. The butter-making paraphernalia was sold
following the dinner and then came the bidding on the barnyard.
The sale as
a whole was described as an unqualified success and the large crowd seemed to
enjoy themselves immensely. It was a
good day for a sale and those who attended were apparently satisfied with
having been there.
This is
another reminder to be sure to vote next Tuesday. There are candidates for City Commission,
School Board and the issue about the “New JCHS” on the ballot. Exercise your right to vote on Tuesday,
November 7.
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