20 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1917
Page
1
A.J. McCollum has been on the sick list for two weeks but is gradually improving. Mrs. Fleming of Mt. Rose Colorado spent Thursday in the city as a guest at the home of her brother A H Bish and was en route to Abilene Kansas.
The noted lecturer Gable will discuss types of liars in a Friday night talk. He will identify several brand names of prevaricators and promises to name no individuals while inviting all to attend. The event follows announcements of a ladies furnishing company arriving in town.
The World subscription price increases to 1.50 per year effective by March 2. Readers are urged to pay up and take the club offer saving 50 cents before the deadline. Also brief notices recall Rev. Lee of Kansas diocese dying in Manhattan after a long tenure in education and church work. Local items cover hog day ads and early week news of residents traveling and weather turning wintry.
Wilson High School plays Trego County High School at home January 30 and later faces Hill City February 2 Russell February 15 Ellis February 22 Quinter March 2 Ellsworth. Trego travels away January 8 25 26 February 5 2 16. Homer Bonebrake returns Thursday from California with wife and daughter. they did not return with him.
A collection of town notices and social notes detailing classified ads for a roadster for sale and radiator covers, local weather talk, a move of attorney Herman Long, school basketball reports, a thimble party at Mrs. Co L Hardman, upcoming lectures by Francis J. Gable, and oil and gas leasing interest near Ransom.
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