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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
Western Kansas World issued weekly Thursdays with Wa Keeney Kan post office second class matter imprint. Subscription terms show per year in advance and not paid in advance.
Congressman Hays B. White pushes to reenact Payne Aldrich tariff provisions adding a twenty five cent per bushel duty on wheat. The writer recalls Canada seed wheat and in bond shipments to the US for milling, noting only seed buyers pay the tariff. The column cites farm prices, declining wages, and looks for a return to a stronger dollar as costs drop.
Miss Bess Fink of Ellis Kansas advertises hemstitching service at 10 cents per yard for plain and 15 cents for fancy. She invites customers to send work for prompt service. The notice also promotes fresh pork at Baker's with an advertisement reference.
A European relief appeal shows how America funds aid for hungry children in eastern Europe. Eight major American relief groups including the American Red Cross and Jewish Joint Distribution Committee unite to urge continued U S support as famine and disease threaten millions.
Local notes record births and illnesses in Ellis and Wa Keeney areas. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Baker on Christmas night. both are progressing well. Walter Emmons near Wa Keeney had a severe appendicitis attack and was operated on in Hays. Charles Shriner from Sharon Springs now heads the electric headlight department at the Shar on Springs round house. First published December 30 1920 in The Western Kansas World. SHERIFFS SALE NOTICE in Trego County Kansas proceeds of sale ordered by court on December 30 1920 set for January 29 1921 1 PM at the west front door of the courthouse Wa Keeney to sell Northwest Quarter Section 17 Township 13 Range 23 West Sixth Principal Meridian and Northeast Quarter Section 4 Township 11 Range 25 West Sixth Principal Meridian to satisfy claims against Charles C Knapp Grace Knapp Lewis J Knapp and others.
Miss Florence Stastz of Ellsworth visits family in the city during Christmas vacation. Hog buyers plan in Wa-Keeney on January 10 at the highest market price. Farriers Union advertises. Charles Bradley’s son undergoes minor surgery in Hays hospital. District court concentrates on civil cases this week. Mrs Hudson Harlan and Florence to Hays for appendicitis operation. The World offers subscription to several papers with no extra charge. Mrs Hilda Selho and children depart for Wilson Kansas after visiting Lofstead home. Mrs Taylor of Portland and Gertrude Taylor leave for Hays. Mrs Taylor is I J Taylor’s sister. Mr and Mrs J L Philbrick to occupy new residence. son and family to move from Fayetteville Arkansas soon. Cold illness causes large losses. advocates Chamberlain Cough Remedy. Now is a good time to wire a house for lighting. F H Mussemann Willys Light Man WaKeeney, Kas. Phone 857 and 170.
Regular Wa Keeney lodge meetings invite members and visitors. Includes administrator’s notice for Melissa E. Purinton estate in 1920 Trego County, and bank statements for Trego and Ogallala banks with cash, deposits, and certified figures dated December 1920.
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