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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
1
City and county ratings appear alongside notes on fresh candy at the Racket store and various local updates. Several residents are listed as ill or recovering, with mentions of social visits, shop openings, and traveling.
Wa Keeney extends a week of amusements starting Monday August 23 featuring S W Brundage Carnival attractions. New features touted as making it Kansas best carnival circuit. Also notes World subscription push and local business updates plus High School room and board aid planned through principal J H Neisley before and after August 30.
The renowned scientific optician M I Strauss will be in Wa Keeney August 17 18. He offers modern instruments for diagnosing eye conditions and headaches and guarantees all work. He reports over 300 patients treated and will establish headquarters at the American Hotel with regular visits.
Government thermometer readings show maximum and minimum temperatures for WaKeeney for the week ending Wednesday noon. The week included a few light rains and several very hot days, with the maximum on Wednesday and a mixed pattern since the last report.
A memorial note honors a departed member of the I C vu, recalling his quiet courtesy, loyalty, and upright values. The speaker laments loss, affirms shared faith, and Resolves to emulate the brother’s conduct and seek comfort in communal support. The discourse blends religious devotion with tributes to a brewer and longtime friend.
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