03 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1912
Page
1
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Wm Luckes went to Otis Monday and Mast to Dales Thursday. Hertha Funk visited Ranson Sunday. Victor West of Ransom came Friday. Ramsen visited Sunday. Dotsty Sweasy went to Walte and FO relatives Thursday. Robert Briggs, Geo Holliger from Urica, and Mrs Geo Burgess in Arnold Thursday. A Cousin from Chicas visiting Samuel Taylor. Ollie Travis was guest at Grant Smiths Sunday. J Miller near Transom Wednesday. Geo Shetenberger of Ranson in Arnold Thursday. A B Baetty from Uriea in Arnold Monday night. John Steller of Ransom in Arnold Wednesday. J C Hollenbeck from Walnut Thursday. Mrs Geo Blackburn of the Forestry in town Tuesday. Miss Lucinda Dans returned from Hrownell Saturday. Grant Smith linked to local speculation. Joseph Mast threshing with new Case. Carr and Showalter began Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sweasy of Ransom in Arnold Sunday. Earl Hoffer of Utica in Arnold on estate business Friday. Band oats threshing and grain looks fair. Mr and Mrs Arthur Giddings visit Phillip Leeward’s Sunday. Miss Bertha Funk dined with Mrs Arthur Giddings Thursday. Geo Sherwood went to LaCrosse Friday to see flying machine. Edith Seidell staying in town with Mrs W W Brown this week. A fine rain Monday night and Tuesday morning helps acorn and feed. Arthur and Mrs Giddings attend Aviation meet at LaCrosse Sunday school 10 a.m. Rev Layborn preaching. Mrs John Schopple of Ransom dined with Mrs Grant Smith Monday.
Local residents and visitors are listed with a flood of names tied to outings meals and attendance at services. Highlights include Miss Cora West visiting her sister, Arthur Giddings. Mrs. Nancy Vogan’s injury. Ward as a leading Republican candidate. and various trips to nearby towns for events and speeches.
Collyer saw a light Tuesday morn but more rain is needed. Jenk and family from Kansas City visit B S Thomas. Roy Downie spent late Week visiting brothers and sister. Berger from Wilson was in town for business. Oscar Guilbart of Banner transacted business in Collyer. Joe Hobl left for Wilson with his crew to thresh. John Tilton of Banner was busy here. Christenson and family of Menlo visited J. W. Tuesday. Overholt left for Russell to tend his restaurant during Chautauqua.
South Trego Harvest is all over in this vicinity. Day Cypher and family called on his parents Sunday. Henry and Ludw Dietz held David Dienes ave. A good rain that was needed for corn and plowing came at last. Chris Robn had the misfortune to lose a young horse cut in the wire last week.
A candidate asks county Democrats to vote in the upcoming primary on Tuesday August 10 urging support based on past service in office. The appeal notes limited time for canvassing and asks voters to consider her candidacy while addressing concerns about electors supporting Taft.
Promoter claims crops never fail in Saskatchewan with strong government aid and rising settlement. He touts last month inspections, offers homeseeker rail rates from Kansas City to Last Mountain Valley, inclusive meals and Pullman berths, urging readers to request details and excursion dates to the mild climate and rich lands.
In a letter from Wa Keeney Kansas day E Cypher requests earnest support for his nomination in the upcoming primary on August 6 due to rheumatism and being confined to his home. He explains he cannot meet voters but asks to remember him and that he hopes to see them before the vote if possible. Also notes weekly weather and local probate business plus local ads.
To the voters of Trego County Tam seeks re-election as Clerk of the District Court. He pledges continual efficient service, undivided office attention, and fair handling of public business. He notes experience improves clarity and reliability and asks for continued support on August 6.
Republican candidate Grover Hays explains his farming duties keep him from meeting voters individually this summer. He apologizes for the few meetings and urges voters to support him in the August primaries for Register of Deeds.
A brief ad notes a house and lot offered for sale or trade in Trego County. The seller, a long-time farmer, asks buyers to inquire at the office and mentions willingness to accept horses and cattle as part payment.
A fragmented column laments voters in Trego county who miss state and county news and overlook the upcoming primary election. It notes some voters misunderstand straight-ticket voting, while others ignore president and party candidates, highlighting widespread civic unawareness and apathy amid a noisy seasonal mood.
William J. Bryan spoke at the Hays Chautauqua and drew about four to one Democratic support in Elis county. He praised western Kansas, contrasted with Champ Clark’s Missouri crowd, and departed on the midnight train for points east.
The piece argues the primary is crucial as it selects local public officials who directly affect taxes and daily life. It urges voters to judge candidates carefully to avoid future incompetence and emphasizes personal responsibility in elections. It ends with an unrelated advertisement for a back pain remedy.
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