13 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1915
Page
1
A collage of pithy quotes and wit from the Topeka news scene. Mentions a real hopper in the state house Ness county Mil ton marriage Johnson county and the Wa Keeney State Bank. A playful line about carriers packing a ton of mail and a proverb about fighting and persistence closes the item.
Saturday February 6, 1915 recital listing a program of works by Heller Clementi Englemann and others. Performers include Ruth Schwanbeck Edith Shaw Hazel DeBoer Grace Waylath and Jane Schimkowitseh with pieces such as Duet Laughing Waters Mocking Bird War and Hunters Chorus From Der Freischutz.
W N Larrabee Deputy Collector issues a condensed guide on income tax law to correct common misunderstandings. The notice explains who must file, what counts as income, deductions for business expenses and insurance, and exemption amounts for single and married filers with due dates and penalties.
Kansas City stock yards report a dull cattle market with prices down and light receipts. Lower beef demand and quarantines from Baltimore and other points hinder western cattle sales while hogs sold 26.60 to 36.65 with many bids 20 to 40 cents lower. Sheep and lambs also weaker. market official J A Rickart notes broad stagnation in dressed meat.
If you or your child require medical or surgical treatment of the eye ear nose or throat or glasses, make a date with Dr M Jay Brown in the Watson building Salina Kansas or see him at the American House on March 8 1915.
Hays Kansas February report on Fort Kansas State Normal School geometry class using straw stack thresting to fund tuition. Six workers show seven boys could cover all college expenses after renting machines and reusing straw stacks. Sunday plan forms a company to exploit Ells county straw stacks with James Callahan Roy Wiles Bert Clark and James Clark among the workers.
M I Strauss offers eye care with guaranteed work and best recommendations in the county. Visit at the Trego House for consultation and service.
Atchison, Feb 6. A vacancy in Potter post office was announced this week. Joan Henninger, a merchant, is expected to receive the appointment. The current postmaster, Thomas J. Potter, began under Harrison and has served 24 years. Next oldest is John Davitt of Oak Mills with 37 years.
The text notes Ford builds a car every 44 seconds, with parts made two months ahead, and perfect fit due to the Ford idea Progressive Emergency. It also reports a Collyer fight where Elmer Staatz was struck by a stove poker by George Foster, who fled to Ellis and then St. Anthony's hospital, Foster arrested then released on bond.
Mrs W Y Herrick hosted two social evenings beginning Monday with a formal dinner for guests. Tables featured dainty place cards and a fruit centerpiece, followed by piano numbers, readings, and a lively impromptu program. Tuesday's event included humorous stunts, readings by Miss Helen Hockersmith, vocal numbers by Mrs Lynn, and late refreshments assisted by Miss Hazel Lyon and Miss Nellie Hendricks.
The State Live Stock Registry Board directs all stallion owners to renew licenses for 1915 and to obtain new licenses for unlicensed stallions. Fees rise after March 1, renewals cost 2 dollars, applications must be sworn before a notary, and sums should accompany filings. Local vets will not examine stallions for soundness unless requested and prepaid by February 15, 1915.
The effort at State Educational Institution Fort Hays seeks pioneer histories from Western Kansas residents and descendants. Prof. W W Sullivan and a growing list of volunteers collect manuscripts letters clippings photos diaries and books to preserve local history in the Normal Library and school archives.
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