08 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1916
Page
1
Market report from Kansas City stock yards notes a sharp drop in cattle supply with 7000 head receipts at one market, 4000 less than last Tuesday, and 14000 head across five markets. Despite steers rising 25 to 35, overall demand is weak as meat prices to consumers rise and cooler storage corners fill.
J A Ricxarr, market correspondent, reports mixed cattle and hog prices with light Kansas steers at 9.25 and natives around 8 to 9. a strong stocker and feeder tone contrasts with hog price drops. Lambs weaken while fat goats bring around 5.75. overall receipts shrink and feeders gain some control amid a volatile week.
The Wa-Keeney area reports a heavy snowstorm on April 6 with several past blizzards recalled. Local talk jokes about Archies and extinct sunflowers while noting abundant winter entertainments and a push for reflection over constant outings. The snow is seen as potentially helping wheat, with the studio reopening and a steady stream of community events continuing.
Banner Church hosts Collyer Township Sunday School Convention on Sunday April 9 at 2 PM. Program includes Mrs Norman on Sunday School benefits, A W Purinton on temperance, Miss Fern Weaver on drawing outsiders, Ernest A Courtney on Week Days, H Siesley on Heapauthority, and officer elections. John G Rae to perform with his company on Tuesday April 11 in The Divorce Cure, a four act comedy drama with special scenery. Tickets 25 and 50 cents.
An unusual demand for diamonds follows strong crops and war orders, with major diamond mines closing and prices advancing steadily. The ad asks readers to visit and see offerings.
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