19 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
A fragment notes German fighters and a remark about faked pressure, then warns a letter dated 12-13-14 would miss a once in a century chance. It cites government land office data claiming 162,200 acres of lavish public lands in Kansas.
The message notes 80 acres in Trego and jet acres in Bilis with most being grazing or rough land and a portion agricultural. A 1 acre tract in Stafford is swampy. It mentions Turkeysized skeeters after last summer and reports Kew wheat output of over two million bushels in Trego this year. War in Europe raised wheat value by at least 30 cents per bushel, totaling about half a billion dollars, yet profits mainly benefit owners, not hourly workers, and cost of living rose for wage earners.
Chas R Town reports from Pekin Illinois on December 10 1914 exchanging greetings and detailing a land business selling Missouri Illinois and Florida properties. He mentions plans to Lake Fort Florida January 5 1915 and offering 5 and 10 acre lots priced 17 dollars down 10 dollars per month 10 acre lots at 10 dollars down.
Government thermometer readings for Wa Keeney show the week ending Wednesday noon with daily highs and lows. The forecast highlights a warm spell followed by cooler days, indicating a seasonal transition and median temperatures around the listed maxima and minima.
Leland Roberts, 27, who confessed to the murder of Charles Wetzell and was jailed since 1905, is to be released from Lansing penitentiary February 23 1914 after a governor’s commutation to ten years. Roberts, who entered at 18, has served as chief clerk to Parole Officer Fred Snyder and impressed warden Botkin with his mastery of detail and reliability. He said he may reveal undisclosed case points after his release and plans to lead an honorable life when free.
Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 10 00 a m. A Christmas sermon is scheduled for 11 00 a m.
A 1914 Lyceum Magazine creed praising hometown virtues and civic duty. The speaker affirms belief in town people, institutions, churches, schools, stores, and clean streets. It calls for honest praise, forgiving grudges, and using local wealth to benefit neighbors and the broader community.
The Kansas Board of Health declares smallpox prevalent in parts of the state and advises that school children not yet immunized be kept home pending further precautions. Public health officials urge vaccination and monitoring to prevent spread.
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