15 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
1
An uplifting mirror on home as refuge and moral forge, contrasting a house of stone with a home of souls. It extols resilience and perseverance, praising the man who presses forward when others fail and faces obstacles to prevail in the end.
The August 4 primary results show Republican nominees leading Democrats with a mix of next highest vote getters. The article lists candidates for County Clerk Attorney Probate Judge Superintendent Clerk of District Court Surveyor Coroner and Commissioners, plus school trustees. It notes some cross party votes and a total vote count with 570 for Republicans and 124 rejected ballots.
Great Seed Wheat Farm America leads in testing growing and distributing Capek grains while Kansas emphasizes farmer interest. At Hays Experiment Station 4000 acres receives Kharkov and improved Turkey wheat for distribution at 1.50 per bushel. local clubs may save by ordering 25 bushels or more. Orders go to Supt C. K. McClellan Hays Kan.
On Friday August 7, about 45 friends gathered at Bert Browns to surprise Mr. and Mrs. Swales in Collyer Kansas. The event featured a 20 foot lawn table, feasting, ice cream, cake, two photos by J F Walz, and several presents.
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