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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
8
Miss Alice Donahue visits her parents in Denver Colorado. The dialogue notes a Bedouin marriage ritual where the groom slaughters a sheep and spills blood on the father in law's threshold, but Mrs Bacon points out the bride will have to clean up the mess.
A local note states that Harry Goul conducts preaching sessions every first and third Wednesday, as reported by Ogallah News.
Ogallah page highlights Xmas gatherings, visits, and illnesses. Names include Norma Landers, Roy Layman, Cahail, Johnson, Icely, Marquand, Hinkson, Reynolds, Bertha Marquand, and others. Local events cover church services, showers, junior league, farmers meeting, and a note from editor about reporting.
A church member recalls a recent street altercation with Berger, noting the opponent would have been defeated more soundly were it not for shared church ties. The remark highlights sectarian tension influencing personal confrontation.
Community notices report Merry Christmas greetings from Collyer residents and families. Local church services at St Michael's drew large crowds with festive altar and crib decorations. Names of families gathering for Christmas dinners include Hoopers Briggs Forster Glenn and Seirer among others.
Miss Helen Cass returns home from Manhattan for Christmas with Colby and Collyer family. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes of Arnold visit son Frank and wife. L. C. Larson, Rock Island employee at Colbye, Christmas with home folks. Fred Redmond of WaKeeney visits sister Mrs. Frank Barnes. Miss Mary and Rosie Tomanek stay with friends in Dorrance. H. J. Powers and daughters visit Emporis sister. S. A. Nwcomer and Clark head to Wichita to visit friends.
Wakemey residents spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs S M Benson while Mr and Mrs W R Downie visited Saturday and Sunday with their hosts. John E Glenn returned to Kimmiswick Missouri to resume work with the W A T Co. Mrs E J Tilton spent Christmas with her parents in Lace Kansas. Misses Marjorie and Dorothy Walsh and Master Tom Walsh are visiting.
A disordered stomach prompts readers to try a marked remedy sold for a quarter. The brief note hints at digestive issues and suggests trial of the product despite minimal price, reflecting early consumer medicine advertising.
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