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Newspaper

Western Kansas World

Location

Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1914

Page

5

Ogallah Notes and Events Spark Local Community

J P Hall visited from Ellis Saturday and Jacob Frank arrived with a new thrashing outfit. Mrs Nova Tawney spent Tuesday in Salina while Lizzie Lombard with Mrs Davies in Ellis. Jacob Frank drove to Wakee ney in a new Ford. The Hagel piano tuner was in Ogallah Monday. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Roy Blakely’s home. Children’s Day program planned for June 14 with broad local participation. Leonard Acre came from Wa Keeney seeking postal work. Mrs J H Niesley instructed music in Ogallah with 15 pupils, daughter Mildred to take over. Kellogg went to Ogallah for corn feed, Ladies Country Club met with Mrs Day Cypher. Residents practicing for Children’s Day. Velma Stephens and Xepha Harlan visited Berthond and Dillinger clan then returned to Hays Normal. Robert Blakely’s runaway with a four-horse weeder caused no serious damage after an incident with lines and machine parts.

Farmers Hit by Dirt on Corn Fields

Some farmers report soil being blown or thrown onto corn crops, impacting yields and farm operations. Local agricultural officials investigate unusual windborne dirt patterns and advise protective measures. Community farmers seek guidance on preventing soil contamination and managing crop damage.

Corn Cultivation and Local Visits Highlight Week

The notice records busy farming at South Trego with corn cultivation. Herman Heitman spent Sunday at Harm Schneider’s, and Ask Wally Folkers visited him while he cultivated. J J Michalies lost a mill cow in the past week. A carpenter from Voda aided on the Benisch barn earlier in the week, with Mr and Mrs F L Diller mentioned.

Herman Heitman Harm Schneider's Wally Folkers Voda Benisch F.L. Diller

Local Social Roundup with Guests and Hosts

Russell spent Monday with Mr and Mrs James Benisch. Mrs A R McKinley and children and Mrs Silas McKune spent Thursday on the Smith ranch. John Olson bought three carloads of cattle last Saturday in Kansas City. Mr Olson is right in business. Mr and Mrs Pete Schneider hosted guests Sunday for dinner and ice cream including Mr and Mrs A R McKinley and children, Mr and Mrs Jas Benisch, and Mr and Mrs J H Beli and daughters.

Russell Mrs James Benisch A. R. McKinley Silas McKune Smith Ranch John Olson Kansas City Mr. Olson Baosiness Pete Schneider Jas. Benisch J.H. Beli

Local Notes From Town and Surroundings

Collyer Mrs John Glenn left Tuesday night for Kansas City. J Ruppie from Ellis visited J J Harrison Monday. Farmer's Union received one bag of salt and one of oats this week. Wheat needs a shower for a good yield. Dr Spencer dentist from Quinter spent midweek here. Mrs M A Walsh from Ottawa Kansas staying with relatives. Join Razak lost a milk cow last Saturday unknown cause. John Powers returned from Lincoln Nebraska where he worked as a fireman. Four sheriff candidates in county. Elihu Allman absent. A Heyl and family from Wa Keeney paused here en route to the mountains for summer.

John Glenn Kansas City J. Ruppie Ellis J.J. Harrison Farmer’s Union Dr. Spencer Quinter M.A. Walsh Ottawa Kans John Powers Lincoln Nebr Elihu Allman A. Heyl Wa- Keeney

Ransom Chas and Others Visit Ransom Area Last Week

Ransom Chas and Connor of Emporia were in our burg last week. A A Bassicot shipped cattle to Kansas City market. Baker Countryman of Utica visited. Mrs J A Graham hosted her Sunday School class at home. D E Bondurant of Ness City looked after interests here. Rock Island Lumber Co received coal and lumber cars. Ladies Aid held a grub sale at the meatmarket. Grisell Schpeppel visited Ness City by car. Rev and Mrs Spear returned to Scon after visiting relatives. Gladys Carrol came from Emporia where she attended the State Normal. Joseph Shellenberger planned a short stay at Mound City Mo then Manhattan. Farmers struggle with weeds due to wet spring. Miss Mabel Atley visited from Kansas City with sisters Adrienne Reby and Alice Shellenberger. Restaurant workers suffered mumps but mostly over. George Osborne sets up long piled machinery at his business.

Chas, Connor Emporia A. A. Bassicot Kansas City Grisell Schpeppel Ness City Joseph Shellenberger Mound City Manhattan Mabel Atley Adrienne Reby Alice Shellenberger George Osborne

Local notes from Ness County column update on sports and errands

The column reports Cyrus ball team loss to Arnold two to five with players helping. Y P B fishing trip yielded decent time though luck not relayed. Weather brings wind and dust. rain gear sales rise. Sunday school had the boys in charge, next Sunday girls take over. Kendalls left for Kansas City. wheat plans discussed. Drayman busy unloading coal lumber and corn amid minor duties. harvest labor worries loom. Mexicans in conflict and Huerta’s grip noted as general unrest persists. Bochter club proposed to promote county resources. calls for more farming hands and local replies.

Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad From Wa Keeney Kans

Wa Keeney residents back Doans Kidney Pills for backache and urinary trouble. Testimony from W. Wollner of Wa Keeney details relief after using the product bought at Gibson's Drug Store. Ad confirms price 50 cents, Foster Wilburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Also mentions sale or trade for cattle and local meat ad.

Dean Wa-Keeney Wollner Kansas Gibson's Foster-Wilburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan Adv

Harvest Hands and Labor Outlook From Wa-Keeney Ady

W A Breven of Rise Front Implement House Wa-Keeney Kans says harvest hands may be sourced from local business houses through a phone network. He notes wheat crops look good yet warns about worker shortages and migrants marching into towns 300 miles away, urging farmers to plan without panic while volunteers may fill gaps.

West Ellis Earth W. A. Breven Wa-Keeney, Kans Ady

Coughs and Colds Weaken the System Continued

Coughs and bron chial troubles depress the system with loss of welour and appetite. Dr King s New Discovery stops coughs and helps throat and lung troubles with first dose. Mr H Brown of Muscatine Ala praises its life saving power for his wife. Also Hardock Blood Sifters claim to revive energy. Loans offered by Wa Keeney State Bank.

Dr. King H. Brown Muscatine Ala

Fragmentary OCR time stamps for IND event

Readable fragments show a sequence of times and a monetary amount. The notes mention IND and several precise times such as 7 55 pm and 1 18 pm plus 2 35 pm, with a reference to twelve dollars. The text appears to be a damaged schedule or log with unclear context and incomplete details.

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Lewis Kansas McPherson Hail Company of Kansas Farmers of Kansas A. L. Eppler McPherson Hafl Company Ogaliah, Wa Keeney, Voda and Collyer Ogallah J.P. Hall Mrs. Nova Tawney Salina Jacob Frank Lizzie Lombard Mr. Hagel Thesday Ladies' Aid Roy Blakely Leonard Acre Postal Service J. H. Niesley Mildred Weill D. Pershing Ladies’ Country Club Velma Stephens Xepha Harlan Wm. Dillinger Berthond, Cole Hays Robert Blakely John Saleen Trego J. J. Michalies McCormick Wate Hobbick M. W. Mason CR. Hille Join Razak Baker Countryman Utica Gladys Carrol State Normal School Cyrus Arnold James Kendall Frank Jim Colorado Huerta Ness County Bochter Club WaKeeney Cfatement K. Kirk Wa-Keenes Voda—Ady Bakers’. Ady Percheron Galloway Ranch the Saline Wm. Law Wa-Keene Texas L. H- Galloway Wa-Keeney State Bank Union Pacific East Freig J. E. Furris Ieee Pater MSSSZ Scientific American All Nowsdenlora HM & Cose Washington Percheron and Rabon Book Place J. A. Acres Wa-R Keeney J. W. Faoxce H. Faonen Percheren Brick Ernst Mussemann
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