08 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
1
A column endorses the Republican primary ticket while urging support despite reservations about some nominees. It urges unity and cites the presidents call to lay aside party politics. A long wildlife-focused anecdote follows describing redhead woodpeckers, flickers, mockingbirds, and brown threshers, with speculation on bird nesting and return patterns.
Major Wilbur Rogers writes from July 1918 praising Allied effort and predicting a turning tide against the Kaiser. He recalls early optimism, fears for danger, and notes Hun setbacks while expressing desire to return home and share events with old friend Mr. Peacock in Wa Keeney.
Charlotte Elizabeth Sweet born Buffalo New York September 3 1840 died August 6 1918 aged 77 years 11 months 3 days. Wife of Charles Wesley Sweet mother of nine children eight living with thirty four grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Family moved Michigan to Kansas 1879 settled in Trego county. She suffered a stroke in 1915 and remained bedridden. Funeral 2 30 PM at Methodist church conducted by Rev C V Powell. Mentions Civil War service and faith. Also notes Nurse Corps recruitment in county and city official changes.
The speaker recalls geometry helping in aiming shells on Huns and reports a promotion to lieutenant colonel. He may stay with his regiment or transfer, and notes a letter will reach him in the 320th Field Artillery. Best regards are sent to friends in Wa Keeney.
Unofficial returns from Trego County list Capper and Allen winning by decisive margins. County Clerk C. H. Benson and County Attorney John R. Parsons appear with strong support. Officials elected or leading positions include Probate Judge AL Peacock Sheriff J W Bingham and others. A war lecture by Pearson is planned at the fair grounds Saturday evening after trading afternoon activities.
Lee Harlan writes from the front on July 20 describing trenches, awaiting word on sending home items like his melted mess kit, and asks for a poem printed as it resonates with soldiers. Also notes Overseers must cut highway weeds, county road patrol duties, and a notice about a large red boar taken up by Pete Elvert.
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