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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
4
In Collyer spring crops grow rapidly and new stores near completion. Easter programs filled Baptist and Congregational churches. miliner Mrs Simmons sees strong sales while Mrs Acre and others mourn recent deaths. Visitors include Joe Razak and Jas Hawkes. many locals share Easter greetings and card exchanges.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Reecky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic that tones the stomach purifies the blood regulates the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims benefits and offers tea or tablets for 85 cents.
Voda area notes show wheat growth, livestock shipping, and multiple visits. J Krhut boards at Hotel de Voda while unloading lumber for R Kirkendall and two Lis ters of Wm Cox change hands. W A Mong ships cattle to Kansas City, and telephones expand south of Voda. Easter program in District 2, new rural route boxes, and local social gatherings wrap the week.
Pete Hubbert visited Wa-Keeney for business this week while services occur Sundays at 2 PM in the new church. Harry and L. J. Smith called on county officials Friday. Mrs. J Snyder returned home to attend to home duties for a few days. Mrs. Gould of Ellis cares for Mrs. Hoobler, a nurse by trade, and Dr. Herrick made two calls on Hoobler’s patient, who seems improved.
Ed McKune and family visited Ed Doerschlag on Sunday. A J Gullett and Roy Block traveled to Wa-Keeney last Wednesday. John Blocksome may move back to his Colorado farm next fall. A fine rain Thursday night improved wheat and farmers smile. Chas Smith plans Scott county home. Art Hazen and family visited J P Hazen. Frank Lyons called. Gene Holmes builds a new stone house. Kansans prosper. Miss Lilly Young, Miss Hattie Benson, and Lester Milholm visited and took exams at Bethel.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may lead to fatal illness. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Brights disease and diabetes. W. W. Gibson.
Geo Hobbick and Geo Kulp were in the vicinity Monday. Mrs Brown is papering her house this week. Chas Hobbick was a caller in this neighborhood Sunday. Mr Brown and Mr Dean went to Ellis the first of the week.
Collyer Kansas business men sign agreement to close all places of business at 8 o clock p m central time starting May 1 1908 and continue until further petitioned. Names listed include C C Hickman A S Richardson C R and Hattie Kirby Builder's Supply Co Joe Bachura P J Gubbins E P Chapman Joseph Hob I M Yost Milling and others.
A letter to Mr. Harry Gearhart of Wa Keeney Kansas extols Devoe lead and zinc paints. It argues the product costs less per job, lasts six years or more, and requires fewer gallons, promising a longer wearing finish than rival paints. Verbeck & Lucas is named as the seller in New York Chicago and Kansas City.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as possessing marvelous curative powers, claiming it removes disorders and strengthens health. It notes price at 35 cents for tea or tablets and mentions Baker's pickled pork.
Saline Valley Ranch near Wa Keeney announces stud fees for season. MY HORSE YOUNG QUIM PER insured colt for 3.00 and MY JACK MONACHA insured colt for 10. Mares disposed of or moved out may be considered with foal and owners pay service fee. Mare taken to prevent accidents but ranch not liable for any occurring. W. T. Lirrtecuiin, Owner.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It also promotes agents wanted and lists low prices for portraits and frames, claiming high profits for sellers and includes a garbled street address.
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