02 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
A rural column recalls post election reflections about voting patterns, why voters support or oppose candidates, and the social factors behind results. It cites Kansas and Montana, notes turnout in Trego County, and comments on the 1917 political context and a weather report.
Two Kansas brothers Buck and Basala traced their mother’s relatives through a public notice in Trenton. They located uncle Thomas Applegate and other kin, after reuniting with cousins including Lucy Bollinger and Sarah Hall. The trip included visiting Carnes Street home and a photo of their mother. Thanksgiving visit completed with plans to reunite again in Seymour.
In Ellis at the U P Hotel December 6 Better see Strauss as the time is coming that childrens eyes have to be looked after more than grown folks in order to get along at school. Trust a man like Strauss with 26 years experience. All work the best.
A home merchant protects customers by dealing only with reliable jobbers and standard brands, testing quality and value to explain why higher priced goods may offer greater service. He stays informed to oppose false branding and ensures buyers receive first quality, rejecting cheap substitutes.
In a witty appraisal, Marion Eccort notes Democrats mocked the Republican line by touting the antiwar song He Kept Us Out of War. The piece claims Democrats enjoy the joke as voters feared Hughes would bring war, while Republicans faced ridicule for the 1916 campaign dynamics. Swiggestes offered at reasonable rates.
Cattle supply of ten thousand sold, beef steers steady, prime cattle scarce. Hogs receipts 22 000, market 6 to 10 lower, lambs strong to 10 higher with new high season records. Foot and mouth scare largely receded as long distance shipments halted awaiting investigation results. Canner cows strong, stockers and feeders limited by pending findings. J. A. Rickart, Market Correspondent.
A fine residence suitable for rooming or an apartment house could yield 290.00 monthly as an apartment. Building cost 312,000 plus location and other buildings valued at 5,500. I offer to trade this property 12,000 for land worth the money. Describe location and price of land in first letter. Write to owner CW Williamson Minneapolis Kansas Ady.
Two quarters and a half quarter of smooth Gove county wheat land offered at 810 dollars per acre. Call to arrange a viewing. Located near the second door south of the post office, or bore Kau. Ady. 40 Ef.
A box supper is planned at Pleasant Ridge School House District 35 located three and a half miles north and three miles east of Ogaliah and eleven miles east of Wa Keeney. The program starts at 3:00 PM and all are invited. Mary Hearting is the teacher.
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