10 Dec 1898
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1898
Page
1
A dealer urges quick purchase of winter wear and holiday gifts with deep discounts on rubber lined water proofs, felt boots, mufflers, undergarments, ulsters, and more. Emphasizes overall savings the more is bought, notes lower prices on shirts, caps, overshirts, and dress flannels, warns boots will not last long.
A detailed, partisan-critical review traces the Olson debt suit against Trego County from the 1890s through appellate decisions. It cites county printing contracts, indictments of commissioners Hinshaw and Barclay, and reactions from the Independent, noting court rulings upheld by both district and appellate courts and accusing opponents of bias and suppression of facts.
Dey proclaims the largest stock ever brought to Wa-Keeney with prices lower than the lowest. Hosiery bought factory direct. Working shirts priced at 26 and 50 cents, 45 cent shirts highlighted. Boots and a wide selection emphasize value and variety for customers.
The grocer proclaims a complete stock from largest to smallest items and notes the largest stock of queensware in the city.
A shoe dealer proclaims long familiarity with the Hamilton Brown Shoe Co and offers ladies shoes at low prices, advertising items from $1.00 to $1.20 and up, claiming ability to undercut small dealers.
An advertisement proclaims clothing available at Kansas City prices with promises of no underselling. It highlights suits priced around 6.50 to 7.50 and overcoats in a large selection, inviting customers to shop locally for a perfect fit and savings.
An advertisement highlights a broad glove line for men priced from 25 cents and up. The copy emphasizes quantity and suitability, presenting a strong offer on durable work gloves for gentlemen.
Ladies wrappers priced from 45 cents and up plus a fresh stock of trunks starting at 1 75 and higher. Strong value on new arrivals, with attention to affordable wrappers and durable trunks for shoppers.
The Wa-Keeney millinery scene showcases the most elegant Pattern Bats line yet presented, promising stylish headwear for the season.
A large complete line showcases fall and winter hats and caps in the latest styles. Shoppers can browse a wide range of headwear featuring contemporary cuts textures and colors for the season.
A storefront list catalogs bargain items including Arbuckle Coffee at 10¢, Battle Ax tobacco at 50c, two quart cups at 5¢, dish pans at 15 and 20¢, stew pans at 10 and 12¢, washboilers and inks, curry combs, coal shovels and hods, shoe brushes, slates, whips, Pearline in 8 packs at 25c, and various household goods with low prices.
Flour ad touts Perfection Flour as superior and urges customers to compare. It claims pricing at $1.10 and promises to demonstrate better value than verbal claims, inviting shoppers to judge by seeing the goods.
The Supreme Court upholds that John P Marquand was not de facto county commissioner at the time a county printing claim was paid. Barclay was de facto in debate, Musgrave de jure or Barclay as de facto, and the lower court's judgment stands. The dispute over printing contracts and payments is resolved with vindication of the commissioner's actions.
One fare round trip on sale December 24 to January 1 and 2 for travel to points within 200 miles. EK P Beanigaw, Agent. Byron A Marquand, infant son of Mattie and Wesley Marquand, died December 2 at 5 months 17 days. Funeral held December 4 in Ogallah with Rev. Gunckel officiating. Burial in Ogallah cemetery. The W and T note a Thursday December 15 service at 263 p.m. at Mrs. Ufford’s residence.
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