20 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1907
Page
1
Collyer reports a busy warm period with harvest activity, social visits, gatherings, and local events. Farmers and families from Voda and Wa Keeney mingle as wagons roll and crops near peak. Weddings, baptisms, and church activities shape a lively community update.
Rain is needed. Harvesting is in full progress with several locals involving Banner Ness County and nearby towns. Miss Flossie Snyder visits Ness Co. this week. Miss Pearl Hall guests of Myrna Biehler. C. B. Baker visits Logan County. many neighbors gather at E L Boice’s on the eve of the fourth for a jolly celebration.
Saturated ground and heavy rain caused severe damage from Wa Keeney to Hays City. The flood washed out all Spring Creek bridges and moved Big Creek structures toward Hays City. John Glass and T. Feezer reported substantial wheat bailouts and corn losses, with trees toppled and machinery broken.
Henry Spena died after a sun stroke and illness at his mother's home. Born in Trego county and raised in the city, he would have turned 27 if he survived. Survived by four mother, six brothers, and one sister. funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Everett and Rev. Scott, with many floral offerings. Interment at Wa-Keeneey cemetery. World News extends sympathy.
Mrs A Spena and family express gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and death of their beloved son and brother.
An old ad touts Doan's Regulats as a gentle cure for constipation causing nausea dizziness and languor. It claims the product sickens and weakens the bowels but does not cure, then offers Doan's Regulats at 25 cents with a note to ask your druggist. The snippet ends with a land sale inquiry and contact John A. Nelson in Wa Keeney.
By Foxey Fritz. A humorous essay contrasts perceptions of women based on size and appearance, noting how society labels coarse or cute, criticizes fashion fuss, and values cooking and sock-darning over embroidery. It ends praising loving women despite flaws and paying their millinery bills.
Supreme Court orders new trial in Phares versus Khrut case over alleged jury tampering and land sale misdealery in Trego County. Wa Keeney residents face city dog license tax deadlines by May 1 and August 15 seizure penalties for unpaid fees.
Thousands suffer daily from kidney and bladder troubles dangerous ailments to be checked promptly DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are the best remedy for back aches weak kidneys inflammation of the bladder Their action is prompt and sure A weeks treatment for 25 cents Bold by W W Gibson.
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