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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
1
Mrs C L Hardman ill list early week. Doctors test eyes and guarantee glasses. Holiday greetings to readers. Numerous locals travel for holidays. Church programs and town events noted. Substantial social updates from Wa-Keeney area, with family visits, travel, and community notices.
The boys of two classes presented ten ears each to the County surveyor for judging. Due to lack of science knowledge, no best ear was chosen. A class prize funded by local business men sent Roger Greenwood to the State Farmers Institute in Manhattan. B class winners Floyd Burnham Lester Burnham Ralph Henderson Ben Hinshaw Charles Shriner each received $2.50. Delegates credentials were authorized for C. C. Vetter of Ogallah.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a remedy for piles and eczema and urges buyers to purchase at all drug stores to relieve itching, claiming symptom relief as a temper tester.
Government thermometer readings show weekly high and low temperatures for Wa Keeney ending Wednesday noon. Notice promotes Strauss at the Trego hotel for eye care on December 26 and 27.
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