06 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
1
Osborne Farmer argues wheat prices swing with war and peace. He cites historical levels from 1785 1804 1861 1917 and notes expectations may rise to 2 85 per bushel again after this war ends. He weights superstition against economic patterns, suggesting prices soared after hostilities in past conflicts.
The schedule lists 1917 basketball games for Trego County High School with home games against Hays Wilson Russell Ellis Quinter Ellsworth and away games vs Quinter Hays Russel Wusan and others. Some dates are unclear or misspelled in the OCR text. The note ends with a line about annual membership dues of $1 per year.
Wa-Keeney Telephone Company announces new ownership and advance rent policy as collectors begin January 6 and invites grievances at the office or by phone. Also lists 1917 teacher association meetings in Ogallan Collyer Wa Keeney with programs and dates.
Kansas state Agricultural College researchers unveil a Turkey type wheat, named P-7265, that yields about 15 percent more than local varieties across six year tests. Farmers in several Kansas sections used seed in 1917 with potential thousand-bushel seed stocks to plant next fall.
A reflective piece recalls dictagrams and the writer reader bond, noting a 1916 drought of 15.53 inches, 75 marriage licenses in Trego County as a record, and comparisons of votes between Wilson and Hughes, with assorted local anecdotes and memories from a long-time community writer.
On January 2 1917 at the Folkers home in a Christmas greens decorated parlor Arminnie Folkers married Louis Honomichi Jr of Wilson Kansas Rev Finkbinder officiated with Miss Matilda Honomich and Mr Carl Folkers as attendants Adelia Finkbinder was ring bearer Jane Schimkowitsch played the wedding match The bride in blue crepe de chine carried pink and white carnations The groom wore black broadcloth The couple will reside in Wilson Kansas after January 15 1917 with many friends and relatives attending from Ellis Ellsworth and Wilson counties
Beginning March 4 the World will raise its yearly price to 1.00. Most goods including drugs food hardware and clothing have doubled or tripled. Print shop materials especially paper and inks have surged. City dailies and Sixth district papers also increased subscriptions. Readers urged to renew and join a liberal club offer.
Auction notice offers eighty acres near Miltonvale Kansas to trade for stock goods. One parcel level, sixty-five acres in wheat two thirds with the place. Inquiries directed to this office. Subscribe for World.
Minnie Els Oliver born Sparta Wisconsin December 22 1868 died 1916 in Wa Keeney after long illness. She married Herbert Springer of Chetek Wisconsin and had four children Julia Jennie Charles Jay three survived. Her husband and first child Julia died earlier. she later married David G Percy and had stepchildren. Card of thanks from the family. James Alexander Mumert born Whiteside County Illinois December 21 1857 died December 23 1916 in Trego County Kansas aged 50 years eight days. He married Rose Ellen Alaskins in White Rock Kansas. Survived by two sons three daughters and his wife. Funeral services held at Methodist church in Wa Keeney. buried Wa Keeney cemetery. Also card of thanks from the family. Abstracts of title offered by W I Swigget and others.
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