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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
The WaKeeney community wrapped up the Chautauqua season contracted through White-Myers, with overall positive reception though some numbers underperformed. The local committee earns little per member, plans to sign for next year, and seeks more favorable contract terms to allow a surplus for bad-weather years.
Official returns show only 344 of about 1500 voters cast ballots Tuesday for party nominees. Despite contests for district and state offices, turnout was light with Edith Shaw leading Republicans for register of deeds and F B Acre top Democrat for county treasurer. The World will publish full results next issue. Coal arrivals spurred farmers to haul it for threshing.
The Central Kansas Holiness Association announces its 29th annual camp meeting at the WaKeeney Fair Grounds from August 5 through 15. Rev S A Danford of Ashland Oregon will preach on Scriptural Holiness, assisted by Rev J G Morrison of Jamestown ND. Meals, tents, and sleeping facilities are provided on site, with free meals for retired or deceased ministers and spouses. all are welcome regardless of church membership.
The text outlines how industry managers confront labor demands from the AFL for higher wages and the LWV for shorter hours and sabotage, whileSocialists seek full employment funded by taxpayers. It notes the cashiers at payrolls must navigate these tensions and burdens at Bakers Aid.
A clipped Town Talk paragraph from Selma California stirs with xenophobic lines about Armenians and excerpts from a letter touching politics. The writer includes local economy notes, house prices, crops, crowd life in Selma, and oddities like a dogday cicada nickname “whinegan” while criticizing national policies and freight costs.
The Olson family extends profound thanks to friends who aided during their bereavement. They thank the M E Aid, the Good Will, the Eastern Star, and those who sent floral offerings. Mrs W C Olson and C W Olson express gratitude.
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