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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
The Western Kansas World notes December 21 as the first day of winter with zero degree mercury readings. It laments holiday spending and tax burdens, urges awareness of future bond payments, and ends with a seasonal Merry Christmas greeting.
John Borah of Grinnell and Collyer residents transact business here. Praire Knoll entertainment raised 171 for Xmas fund. Subscriptions offered for major papers. Ruth Fliesbach visiting Herrick family. new citizens Delma Lou and Elton Edward welcomed. Tax receipts near 14,000 with 10,492.30 from Union Pacific. many pay half taxes. Wa Keeney Lodge A F and A M No 148 meets first and third Tuesday. special communications noted.
F M Arnold president of the Commercial National Bank at Emporia Kansas told yard listeners that after panics and droughts the region has recovered and should live soberly and use sound judgment. He cites Lyon County banking strength and 12 banks with 7.09 million in deposits, 45 000 acres of wheat and cheap feed.
A note states a crank and a chain may be at The World office, and that Albert Krhut and Ed Harries left Sunday night for a trip to California likely to last several months. It also reports Geo Stradal’s hospital operation in Kansas City was very successful and friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Restaurant in Collyer offered for quick sale with furniture fixtures and stock. Itemized listing notes an attractive price and immediate disposition by Mrs Lizzie Coen adv41-2tp.
Serious results from colds noted for financial loss and serious injury as they sap vitality and set stage for diseases. Promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as cure and lists sales by druggists. Also includes a bank financial statement and notarized oath from T. C. M. Hutchison, cashier, dated December 1920.
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