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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
1
When skirts become soiled or mussed they can be sent for dry cleaning and pressing. Ss Decsens promises to remove soil and spots without harming color or fabric and freshen the garment. A skirt cleaning and pressing starts at 75 cents and up, with badly soiled or faded items possibly made like new by dyeing.
S J Straw announces Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with sermons on Giants and Their Work and Roses and No Thorns. An Epworth League rally at 6 30 p m will welcome new members followed by an evening service at 7 30 p m. Wednesday midweek service. Also notes about visiting cards and local sales. Catarrh medicine ads warn against mercury and promote Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials.
A collection of quips on spelling quirks and diction highlights from readers. Notes include mispronunciations, authority figures, and humorous asides about dictionaries, currency, and public offices. Weather data from Wa Keeney Kansas, plus local alfalfa market figures and ranch scales from Skelton Miles.
The Teachers' Column praises wholesome home entertainment and cites District 4 Ridgway and District 18 Chalk as examples of progressive school boards aiding teachers, improving grounds and funding Christmas trees. It outlines new common school exam rules, grade requirements, multiple testing sites, and calls for copies of the 1913 school laws, plus notes on teacher certificates and county superintendent guidance. A round of school reports follows with enrollments and tardiness across districts, plus a county farmers' meeting notice and local classifieds.
Catalog offers Sterling Silver Tableware from $1 to a hundred dollars per set and Roger XS triple plated items from 50 cents upward. Alarm clocks, mantle clocks, jewelry cases and solid gold rings priced from $1 to $11 or more. Diamond rings 1/8 carat and up, blue line pieces $18.50 and up. Gold bracelets, beads, lockets, chains, pins and cameo broaches listed with varied dollar amounts. Orders mention engraving before Christmas.
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