01 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1911
Page
1
Discussion on aging public officials across counties and their unpaid service to the public, followed by Sherman county contract award for a deep artesian well, and a Kansas farm guide on cement water tanks and irrigation storage.
Residents defend the old council against claims of graft and improper use of city funds. They note salary warrants were issued in lawful order, presented and registered with unpaid status due to funds, and that no mayor or council salaries or city claims have been funded in the last year. The old council did not seek bonds to cover salaries or other debts.
Kansas City stock yards report June 27 1911 new high beef steer prices for the month and May six to seven cent gains over a week prior 12 000 head run including 1500 calves values rise 15 to 30 cents for good to choice fed cattle hog run 20 000 head top 6 40 bulk 6 25 6 35 sheep and lambs firm 5 000 dead run best lambs 6 60 yearlings 1 00 ewes 1 15 stock stuff at ruinous rates breeding ewes 32 50 goats 32 50
Relatives and friends gathered Wednesday night to surprise Mrs. C Ahl on her upcoming birthday. About forty attendees joined Mr and Mrs C Ahl for dancing games and a fine supper, all leaving late with warm wishes for Mrs Ahl’s birthday.
George Higgins was killed instantly when a wire set to guide stock across a public road struck him under the chin as he rode with Mr. Quick on a motorcycle. Quick survived with injuries after the wire toppled a corner post. The incident occurred near Atwood Colby road by James Campbell’s house, and authorities deemed no inquest necessary. The piece notes the danger of obstructive wires and mentions a schoolhouse bid notice and local safety commentary.
Geed Roade State Highway Inspector Gearhart issues guidance to township officers on road dragging. Instructions cover drag angle, driving position, sequence, weather, width from sixteen to twenty feet, raising earth center, and repeated applications to maintain dirt roads.
The note compares a five percent to six percent rate, showing a one percent gap equals an annual cost. On an 87000 principal for two years the extra cost is about 8 per cent, illustrating the expense of conducting a bond election and issuing bonds.
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