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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
3
A survey of rural Kansas districts shows a strong road improvement push with Norton sending its street committee to Kansas City to study oiling dirt streets. Senator Long plans a cement venture after electoral defeat, while Osawatomie and Medicine Lodge figures shape the antitrust case progress.
George Gilpin Sr a Philadelphia society figure has taken up drums cymbals and triangle in municipal band concerts. He joined at season opening and plays nightly to win admiration of boys. He says music beats office work and plans to conduct his own band someday. Delivers a portrait of a notable local family member and his musical pursuit.
In Gardner Massachusetts Frank S Learned’s dog Rover lost a left forefoot but, after a veterinarian fashioned a wooden leg with a leather harness, thrives. Rover trots with his owner and even accompanies Learned’s daughter to relief meetings, proving resilience and companionship despite injury.
A mixed column notes colonial era child rules and etiquette, contrasts with modern habits, and includes a laundry starch pitch praising Defiance Starch for strong yet thin application. Humorous bits touch on dramatizing ads and playful wordplay about talking machines and self control.
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