11 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a thorough stomach aid, claiming rapid relief for stomach disorders. It notes W. W. Gibson as the seller and suggests insuring livestock against lightning with R. Wilson, plus a cash store offer of China ware and glassware with $1 purchases at the Book Store.
A flood of candidate notices in the Stockton Record shows J. Dentrich and J. Drummond seeking Republican nominations for Representative and Sheriff in Trego County. Eva L. Philibonk is named for County Superintendent, with A. Graves and Nelson also signaling runs. The piece notes party dynamics, shifts toward Taft era policy, and local loyalties amid August 4, 1908, primaries.
An interview hints at a boyhood theft of watermelons and peaches as a bold boast. A Kansas candidate, Dr A B Jones, is endorsed for state senator in the 39th district for pro western Kansas policy. A Troy widow, once employed by Cyrus Leland, hopes for Leland’s gubernatorial victory and recalls thirty years of favors and rent-free residence.
The article describes Ham forces regrouping after I D Young's withdrawal to boost Reeder’s challenge. Reeder declines joint debates, while Ham clubs are planned to draw old Populists and independents to vote Republican in November. Reeder supports the Republican platform with White House backing.
A Kansas candidate for the 34th Senatorial District defends a long career as a physician for the railroad, asserts independence from corporate influence, and pledges to serve Western Kansas voters. He cites freight rate advocacy, school land cases, and a history of Republican alignment while inviting scrutiny of his legislative record.
The county superintendent announces that common school diplomas will admit graduates to Baker University Academy Baldwin Kansas without further exams. A free scholarship is awarded to the top county exam graduate for the next year, with Baker’s library gymnasium and campus life highlighted.
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