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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1911

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Obituary of Ella A. Bryant Cypher in Wa Keeney Kansas

Ella A. Bryant daughter of E. F. Bryant and wife of David E. Cypher was born April 10 1880 near Wa Keeney Kansas and died December 21 1911 at St. Joseph Hospital Kansas City aged 31 years eight months eleven days. Funeral services by Rev S L Allison were held at Wa Keeney with interment in the Wa Keeney cemetery. Her death brings sorrow to her parents sister brother and her husband and four children who mourn a beloved wife mother and neighbor.

Ella A. Bryant E. F. Bryant Wa Keeney Kansas David E. Cypher St. Joseph Hospital Kansas City A. P. Hinshaw S. L. Allison Wau-Keeney

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement

We express thanks to A. P. Hinshaw and family and all friends for kindness during our bereavement. Day E. Cypher and children. E. F. Bryant and family.

A. P. Hinshaw E. Cypher E. F. Bryant

Livestock Shortages Prompt Kansas Breeders Meeting

Rapid population growth and closing ranches push meat problems on producer and consumer sides. The Kansas Improved Stock Breeders Association meets January 8 10 in Topeka to discuss meat animal shortages and raising yields. Kansas State Board of Agriculture and Partners Week events run the week. details from Secretary J. Graham Topeka.

Kansas Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association Topeka Kan Kansas State Board of Agriculture J.graham

Recent Marriages Spark Local Town News

Last Saturday Charlie Ridgway wed Mrs. Nettle McCrumb of Lincoln, with future plans to live in the Porter residence. Ridgway, district court clerk of this place, is well regarded in Trego county and receives warm wishes from friends and the World. In Denver, Miss Mabel Irene Duggan wed Mr. W. S. Berwick of Wa Keem in a home ceremony led by Rev. George Boone Van Arsdale. The bride, known in Denver circles, and Mr. Berwick, foreman at the World office, were presented with many gifts and welcomed to Wa Keeney with congratulations for a joyful, prosperous married life.

Charlie Ridgway Hays Nettle McCrumb Lincoln Trego County Ridgway Porter Denver Mabel Irene Duggan George Boone van Arsdale Central Christian Church Berwick Wa Keeney

Train maroons crew after snowdrift blocks route northbound

The Scott City Northern train from Winona to Scott City became stuck in a deep snowdrift after leaving Russell Springs at 3 30 PM. With no shelter or food seven miles from the nearest house the crew and passengers improvised a meal using roasted chickens from an express car and cheese. They waited twenty four hours for help before rescue at dawn.

Scott City Winona Russell Springs

New Year Greeting and Blessings by Peter Mondioch

A New Year wish from Peter Mondioch expresses hope for a fine year filled with health joy and prosperity. He prays for protection against evil pestilence famine and conflict and for a clear bright atmosphere. The message asks for wisdom for the ruler and lasting peace and prosperity.

Peter Mondioch

World to Adopt Up-To-Date Adress Ready-Print Sheets

The World announces next week it will replace odd sheets with modern ready-print sheets from the American Press Association, promising a high merit reading service free of advertising features. It will publish new features and weekly Pastor Russell sermons, with more to come to enhance metropolitan appeal.

American Press Association Pastor Russell

Irrigated Land Opportunity in Southwest Idaho

Choice irrigated land in southwestern Idaho near a modern town with rail facilities. Expected yields include alfalfa 5 to 7 tons per acre, wheat 40 to 50 bushels, oats 6 to 50, potatoes 400 to 500 per acre. Mild winters and ideal summers make it good for fruit. Eugene Mingenback of McPherson Kansas seeks 2 or 3 families to settle, with possible trade options for partial ownership and long-term leases.

Idaho Pecate Zon Eugene Mingenback McPherson Kans

Allegorical portrait of the city editor in satire

A satirical sketch depicts the editor as a cheerful overworked figure tied to the fourth estate. It lampoons how editors inflate bribes and subscriptions, cloak marriages and deaths in glossy prose, and survive on drafts and squash while facing sheriff’s sales and angry subscribers.

Justice Court

Stock Yards Market Review From Kansas City December 26 1911

Market faced Christmas closure with light loading but showed mixed gains across cattle hogs and sheep. Top cattle prices reached 8 0 per 1550 pounds with prime steers around 5.90 to 7.00 for heavy native cows and heifers near 7.00. Hog trade rose with top 6.40 and average weights near 187 pounds. pigs 4.25 to 5.50. Lambs and yearlings firm with Kansas fed lambs up to 6.20 to 6.25 and wethers to 4.20 while feeding lambs traded at 4.50. J A Rickart Market Correspondent.

Kansas City New York Texas Kansas New Mexico J. A. Rickart

Tax rises in Kansas blamed on self by Billy Palmer

Billy Palmer of the Jewel Republican cites the state statement from the State Tax Commission noting Kansas taxes rose 44 percent over nine years. He stresses the rise is self-inflicted as local taxes show 14 percent state, 36 percent county, 51 percent city, and 75 percent school increases. He argues taxpayers should reckon with the value received before blaming others. Also advertised are a Buick for sale or trade and City Bakery cream puffs.

Billy Palmer The Jewel Republican State Tax Commission Kansas

Does It Pay Mrs McIvor's Waco Observation on Marriage

Mrs. Mary A. McIvor writes from Waco Texas November 24 to the Sentinel criticizing the idea of marrying for immediate wealth and advising against longtime engagements. She recalls several couples where both spouses work and struggle financially, arguing a non wage earning home could offer more stability and home life than perpetual busin ess and boarding.

Mary A. McIvor The Hoxie Sentinel Waco Texas the Sentinel Literary Digest Clarice Clarence

Money Money Money on Your Time

A brief ad-like notice promotes quick loan options sounding urgent and promotional with emphasis on fast access to cash and flexible repayment terms. It mentions urgency and personal finance assistance in a generic, period-appropriate advertising voice.

Christmas Letters From Voda Community Gather Warm Wishes

Correspondence lists New Year greetings and local notes. Names include Vanderwater Hig Swiggett Erichs Zeman Kristof and Cox families from Wa-Keeney and Voda. Mentions vacations, hunts, a Christmas dinner, and a serious accident to Mr. Vanderwater with broken ribs.

Vanderwater Hig Swiggett Tads Herman Erichs Arthur Zeman Colorado Charles Kristof W. J. Skelton Wim. Cox Cox Hays Ernest Mensing Wa-Keeney Wm. Cox Ralph Kristof Albert Krhut Rossville A. G. Sehwanbeck J. Spena Jim Bast Bessie Stradal Kansas City R. Owens A. B. Jones Gleason Ranch Saline King Bolt Mr. Vanderwater

Wheat and Weather Hold Local Attention in Big Creek

Weather and crop notes dominate the page with rain aiding wheat and field conditions. Sickness and a foot injury affect residents while hay hauling, horse shipments, and store closings mark local activity. A chicken house scare ends with gunfire and a nervous neighbor, plus a hepatology ad closes the column.

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Bell Coffee Howard I. Rann D. Vetter Ogalish Tam Weather Report Pricay Vvoda W. D. Austn Geo. Kristof Chariie Harry Miller C. T. Downs Mrs. Owens Big Creek Willie Herbert William Dijl A. P. Teeters Lutz Ellis William Caskey Edwards County KN. Manker John Herbert Salina Herman Wallberg Will Sayers Billy
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