Calf Tricks Angling for Milk Ends in Muddy Plunge
Captain A. Gibson recalls a forty year old Neosho county tale of a milk cow and a persistent calf. A rope tied to the calf and Gibson’s boot led to a topple into Crooked Creek mud as the calf dragged its keeper toward the bank. Both wrestled, then the calf escaped, leaving Gibson stuck in the ooze while the calf stood by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gibson
State Auditor
Neosho County
Crooked Creek
Gibson
Onyx Enameled Ware Sale Arrives in New Shipment
A fresh shipment of high grade onyx enameled ware arrives with a sale offer. The dealer promotes the quality and value, inviting customers to purchase this durable kitchenware while stock lasts.
Free Enameled Cups Offer in County Ad
The ad promotes giving each county family a 10 cent enameled drinking cup. To receive one, cut out the round picture from the advertisement and present it at the store.
Obituary for Gay Drummond Rhoades at Wa Keeney Cemetery
Gay Drummond Rhoades born February 1 1587 died July 16 1910 at 23 years 5 months 16 days. Converted at 14 lived a devout life. Married James M Rhoades November 25 1904, four children born, one died at eight. Survived by father mother three sisters and many relatives. Funeral at house and church led by Rev John E Mumford with interment at Wa Keeney Cemetery.
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Gay Drummond
James M. Rhoades
John E. Mumford
Wa Keeney
Dobson Hill Climb Ends In Ties At Kansas City
In Kansas City the Dobson Hill Climb saw a last moment Ford entry by C. Meade. A model T tied the Apperson Jack Rabbit for first place in the Free for all with one minute four fifth seconds. Other entrants included a Jackson 36 hp and a Great Smith 45 hp. In Event No 1 the Ford easily beat Krit in slow time of 1 06 1 5. Clyde H Darrow and Eunice Knons of Hill City wed at the Probate Judge’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C. Meade
Ford
Jackson
Smith
Invention Put to Practical Test by Local Farmer
Thomas McCall, a graduate of State Agricultural College Manhattan, tested a six by eight foot bay and grain stacker at J. B. McCall farm east of town. The device attaches to the stacker and doubles as a hay fork, allowing stacking and threshing with three workers. McCall, a Trego county Jeune, demonstrates a practical solution to harvest labor shortages and merits regional pride.
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Thomas McCall
Trego County
J. B
McCall
Maine
Contestants Vie in Popular Voting Contest for Prizes
The Popular Voting Contest features four candidates: Miss Jennie Clark of Ogallah Miss Hazel Evans and Miss Pearl Hall of Wa Keeney and Miss Anna Thiel of Collyer. Last week Clark led with Evans second while Hall and Thiel trailed closely. Supporters may vote by subscribing to The Western Kansas World and The Mail and Breeze for one dollar and must indicate their chosen candidate. Current standings show Clark 68400 Evans 59000 Hall 29200 Thiel 19000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Clark
Ogallah
Hazel Evans
Pearl Hall
Wa-Keeney
Anna Thiel
Collyer
Clark
Miss Evans
Kansas
the Mail and Breeze
Don't Endorse Notes Never Sign for Others Lessons from a Bankruptcy
A call warns never to endorse others notes. The writer cites Geo M She’s downfall from signing many notes and a bankruptcy at 61. He advises giving aid without signing or endorsing other people’s debts and stresses signing only your own obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. She
Star
Kansas City
Delaware Street
U S Grant
Teachers Examination Notice and Lost Items Report
To the teachers desiring to take the county teachers examination July 29 and 30 please notify Eva Philbrook Jones county supt as soon as possible. Pound A Ladies black leather handbag and pocket book containing some money owner Thomas McCall returned to can have same by calling at this Manhattan Thursday office and paying for notice.
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Eva Philbrook Jones
Pound
Thomas McCall
Manhattan
Right We Clipped An Exchange On Moral Standards
The Culby Press excerpt condemns loose morals and parental neglect for guiding youth, urging a single standard of conduct for both sexes. It critiques mothers who tolerate late curfews and dating freely, mocking gossip and urging stricter oversight of daughters to prevent social degradation.
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Culby Press
Weather Report and Fraud Incident at Wa Keeney
Government thermometer data shows weekly temperatures for Wa Keeney ending Wednesday noon. A woman named Smith passed a forged check at Wa Keeney State Bank claiming a farmer’s husband sold a team. payment halted, she fled with an endorsement attempt. The farmer denied issuing the check. sheriff pursuit continues.
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Wa- Keeney
Smith
Wa-Keeney State Bank
Sherif
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Clyde H. Darrow
Eunice Knons
Hill City
K. C Journal
Heckman Produce Co
Weather Report
CG HB
Kulp
New Central
Drummond Hotel
Moye House
Garret
C. Ei. Kulp, Prope
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