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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
1
The World seeks reports from Trego county farmers about white blossom sweet clover and its viability beyond Wa Keeney. Yellow blossom clover has thrived along Wa Keeney sidewalks with little care, and observers note cows avoid it while it improves the town. Farmers are urged to share experiences to grow clover patches countywide.
Barred Rock eggs for hatching offered by Elmer Pearl Ad 132p. Prices: $1.00 for 15, $2.50 for 50, $4.50 for 100. Also fresh pork at Baker's. Ad 11. A World For Sale ad will sell it.
The class of 1920 at Trego County High School received diplomas and joined the Alumni. Rev Heizer spoke on The Standard of Wages, urging a wage rooted in God’s word and personal effort. He cited examples about work ethics and responsibility, noting life requires more than mere subsistence. The address continued on the next page.
Memorial exercises honoring United States soldiers and sailors were held in WaKeeney with large crowds. The program included sermons by Rev Heizer and Rev Naylor, patriotic readings, and decorations at the cemetery. A noon basket dinner followed, then a second set of ceremonies at the county fairgrounds featuring music and a Star Spangled Banner.
The article recalls World War I service members from the county, praising their patriotism and sacrifices. It notes the Argonne engagement and urges the erection of a fifty thousand dollar memorial building by Trego county. The event, directed by More Post, American Legion, featured Wa Keeney band and emphasized flowers for the dead and comfort for the living.
On Sunday June 6 all usual services will be held at the Presbyterian church. In the evening meeting the minister will read from The Three Things by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews, a wartime story noted for its vital lesson and powerful presentation.
Tonight Thursday Dr G J Hinshaw of Kansas City Kansas will deliver a stereopticon lecture on The New Era at the Presbyterian church. Everyone invited. Mrs D O Hemphill and son Donald went to Hays this morning for medical care. Donald has had an abscess on his left forearm and was to be examined and treated at the hospital.
R Hille received a live gila monster by express from John Wanner in New Mexico. The half grown reptile has a forked tongue and venomous bite but shows no aggression, feeding on eggs and water. It has a snake like head, a scaly body, and a greenish mottled skin. The creature was exhibited at H F Kline's office and the writer notes its unappealing appearance yet acknowledges its potential as a pet or preservation specimen.
Sunday School 10 a m and 11 a m morning service with subject Peters Sermon the Lord's Supper observed at close. B Y P U 7 15 p m evening service 2 00 p m old time religious songs. Rev J E Naylor pastor. English service 10 30 a m Sunday school 11 39 a m For Sale Pink Kafir corn seed K S Tawney Ogallah Kansas
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