05 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
1
A mixed excerpt from a 1916 era column weaving war commentary with local aphorisms and dictionary notes. It includes snippets on sabotage definitions, a brief school exhibit balance sheet, and references to Mountain Time, local events, and a weather joke about mercury at 106.
Government thermometer at Wa-Keeney records the week ending Wednesday noon with the maximum on Tuesday and moisture on Wednesday. Wettest days occur in August 1914 with Tuesday and Wednesday nights the warmest. Attendance noted for Holcomb sale on Thursday August 10.
Manhattan Kansas July 24 1916 a fly repellent gives only temporary relief for dairy cows in handling feeding and traps. Professor J B Rich of Kansas State Agricultural College notes many cheap repellents exist and describes mixtures including laundry soap resin kerosene oil and a rancid lard preparation. Three applications weekly coat the hair with resin to deter flies.
Two business properties and several residence properties in Hays City Kansas to exchange for improved or unimproved farm lands. State what you have to exchange and where located Hl W Oshant Hays City Kansas Adw 21 3p.
A fire destroyed about 2000 bushels of Forrest Eaton's wheat near Grinnell on a Saturday night. A neighbor recalls a man fleeing from the stacks and vanishing. The incident provoked anger and calls for full legal penalties, with a vigilance committee formed to trace the arsonists. Farmers are urged to capture the culprits.
The young people’s union services will be held at the Methodist church at seven o’clock. Leader Miss Jones presides with special music. Come and help shape these meetings into what you would like them to be.
A long explanation of a so called Mystery Clock in a drug store. The article describes a brass chained octagonal glass piece showing a clock face with two hands. It claims the hands move with earth rotation and moon attraction via a magnetic counterbalance and scaled dial. It invites readers to see W. W. Gilson's drug store to view the clock.
A town discussion argues for a public library to benefit current and future generations. The notice promotes library purchases and requests community involvement, offering affordable furniture bargains including a couch bookcase and library table, with contact details.
Market data from Kansas City stock yards notes moisture drought affecting cattle prices and demand. Receipts 1300 head. cows strong, grass steers slow. various prices for beef steers, feeders, stockers, hogs and sheep. quarantine arrivals and regional shipments described. local sale outlook cites holiday cattle feeding plans and Uncle Billy Littlechild’s 330 head shipment from Kansas City.
Kansas City to host its first genuine Roundup at old Federal League Park September 1 with 20,000 seats, $9,240 cash prizes, $3,000 steer roping purse, and stars like Masterson and Lucile Mulhall as contestants. Event promises Western thrill, Indian dances, and a reunion of frontier figures.
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