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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
5
United States Land Office notice dated April 5 announces that the named settlor must make proof of residence and settlement. The document references preparation for a certificate and mentions related parties and procedural steps.
An old notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming restoration of liver function and renewed vitality for a sapped appetite. It notes price at 25 cents and free samples at Jones & Gibson's Drug Store. The page harshly critiques John B. Dykes and Populists over a State Board of Health appointment, accusing reform press of political bias and urging renewed scrutiny.
The article lists common school graduates including Mollie Glass, Marie Swisher, Homer Perry, Walter Shurntam, and others with certificates to be mailed when ready. County Superintendent Harrie J. Kinev features a patient anecdote about relief from piles using De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, as promoted by dunes & Gilson.
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises a one day cure for scold with statements no cure and no pity. Product priced at 25 cents in the Western Kansas World.
Local notes report Collyer through a spell of heat with residents like Polkowsky and Ivan at work or visiting. Decoration Day turnout was strong as Collyer and Banger mines played a baseball game won 26 to 6 by Collyer.
An old newspaper ad fragment lists Burlington Route summer excursion offers to Colorado, the West, Northwest, and Midwest destinations, urging readers to request rate circulars and printed matter. It also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine tonic slogans and an appetite for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a brief dyspepsia pitch from Jones & Gibson.
Advertisement touts Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars as the most comfortable travel for large parties settlers homeseekers and hunting parties. Cars run daily on the Union Pacific from Nebraska and Kansas to California with full bedding curtains pillows and porters to ensure comfort and order.
A testimonial from Mrs. C. W. Rotfrts of North Creek Arkansas claims twenty years of dyspepsia relief after using one bottle Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and improved health. The notice also advertises Epworth League Convention events in San Francisco and train routes with Pacific lines. A second testimonial from A L Spafford of Chester Michigan praises One Minute Cough Care for a choking episode in a child with croup recovery.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles. It claims it can cure seemingly hopeless cases after other efforts fail and offers sample bottles and a book, with mailing details to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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