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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
8
Baker's offers pickled pork while Star Grocery promotes quality goods and holiday items. The Book Store features Loose Wiles candy and Christmas displays. quail season ends at midnight last Tuesday. many local residents and merchants are noted in daily activity and plans.
The piece lists church plans for Christmas entertainments at Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath schools and notes various local happenings. It mentions rent options, an auto fire incident, Masonic lodge officer elections, new business moves, school notices, a barber shop relocation, and social commentary on the town paper. It also covers residents moving away and a lecture by Dr. Boyle at the courthouse with praise for the talk.
Our High School Basket Ball team traveled to Hilltown last Friday, arriving about 4 PM and losing 14 to 8 after indoor practice. The piece notes limited indoor play and a fast, mid game, with a full supper before the matchup.
Bright mild weather described with two weeks of similar conditions. The report notes maximums around 56 for Thursday and a low near 40 for several days. No significant storms expected. holiday season greetings and local store signoffs included.
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