27 Dec 1913
Page 1
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
1
A poem catalogues a woman's lack of practical gifts, contrasting with lavish items received. It ends with a witty note about how friends misread her needs, followed by a society notice changing meeting times and inviting attendees for January 2 and 7.
A humorous monologue on spelling quirks and holiday word grudges. Old Si hates worship as a relic of idolatry, Aunt Simpy eyes cuffed breeches for edging, and Mrs Heck’s loud shirt pattern spoils a Christmas surprise. Dodd Gaston blames a Ben Davis apple for Eden, while others debate the fruit’s identity.
A fragmented civic column mocks public behavior and urges adopting dental checkups every six months. It notes a pipe smoker in knee breeches drawing attention, then shifts to private habits and family awareness, urging readers to confront unfamiliar tics.
Readable fragments show Wa Keeney gathering December 13 with 75 percent county teachers attending. High School quartet entertained. Miss Emily Dite led grammar reviews. Damon and Coffman discussed Reading Circle Work. Notices list monthly school reports and scattered enrollments across numerous districts.
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