04 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
1
Announced sale items include Wotions Hosiery Embroideries and many others. The ad promises a larger and more complete Dry Goods stock this year and urges readers to outfit in lace, ribbons, sewing goods, toys, clothing, jewelry and more under a spot cash plan with no accounts or dunning.
A rambling Topeka letter from G. Vernick discusses a Washington visit, canal schemes, Meantime reform sentiments, and local notes. It mentions Governor Leedy, Senator McKinley views, and the improvised basement setting for the piece. The writer ventriloquizes political debates, railroads, and local weather as context for ongoing fiscal and reform discussions.
Dr. Woodward the dentist has permanently located at Ellis and will visit Wa-Keeney about once a month. The Osborne News notes a 1900 vote for state superintendent of insurance and recalls 1890 chances to vote for McNall. A blizzard on January 30 caused heavy stock losses, wheat damage, and rail delays across the region. The First National Bank of Russell faced a missing president and large shortfalls. A wedding ceremony occurred with Mr Pearl Britt and Miss Bessie Lofstead, and a humorous counterfeit wedding prank at Probate Judge Clift's office ended with a real ceremony.
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