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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
5
The piece argues that large earnings are essential to attract capital for nationwide rail expansion. It says political agitation won’t secure funds without making railroad investments more attractive than anywhere else, and notes the need for a revived, large-scale construction effort. It also touts a laxative and asthma anecdotes as brief notices within the same column.
Government thermometer readings show a week of cold weather with daily highs and lows ranging from minus 47 to 33 degrees. Bright winter conditions noted with some ice harvest. Disturbance to Congregation due to coughing. Foley's Honey and Tar recommended. For sale: Registered Shorthorn Bull, three-year-old, $75.00. Portrays local notices and weather data from Wa-Keeney Kansas.
Simple remedy note claims La grippe coughs often lead to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and strengthens the lungs to prevent serious outcomes. Warns that substitutes are not genuine. package described as yellow. Signed W. W Gibson.
The article warns against leaving gates or fences open or down on enclosures. It cites Kansas Statute 1901 TA63, mandating a five dollar payment plus doubled damages to the injured party, costs, and a misdemeanor charge with fines up to one hundred dollars for those who open or leave open gates, bars, or fences.
Cough remedy advice urges avoiding pneumonia by using Foley's Honey and Tar which is said to stop the cough and expel the cold while acting as a mild laxative. The warning stresses to refuse any but the genuine in the yellow package from W W Gibson.
Notice to Collyer township residents that the township board will meet in Collyer on Saturday January 25 1908. All residents whose farms are infested with prairie dogs are requested to attend and be heard by order of the township board.
An article explains kidney disease as an insidious threat that can become fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. W. W. Gibson, a local seller, advertises stationery below cost at the book store this week.
Kansas City stock yards news shows cattle receipts strong after a large supply last week causing a dip in prices. Steers from Labette county sold at 5.75 with opinions on higher possible. Cows, heifers, and calves varied with cattle demand improving, hog receipts setting a new daily record at 34 000. Lambs and sheep prices softened slightly while feeders and stockers moved below prior week. Also notes advertising's impact on local commerce.
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