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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
4
Farmers are urged to buy from this dealer offering buggies, spring wagons, farm wagons, gas engines for pumping and grinding, listers and corn tools, disc plows for horses and engines, harness, and other farming equipment. The ad promises best prices, year round service, and savings on freight by buying local.
A column recalls Decoration Day memories and the old veterans in blue, contrasting battles from Ball’s Tin to Port Arthur with Mukden and the Wilderness, honoring those who wore the uniform. Anecdotes follow about a gawky country boy, a laconic farmer observer, and an Ozark camp visitor, ending with a local Colby log-removal ordinance and debates on the newspaper’s role in town business.
The Prairie View News cautions farmers about dry goods agents and the buggy fakir who lure customers with free measurements or flashy buggies. It warns suits will cost far more than home merchants and urges readers to trade locally to avoid swindles and regret.
A note details a chunk of bacon labeled Mistletoe sent from Kansas to San Francisco relief efforts. Ira Hamilton penned lines praising Kansas corn fed meat. Quartermaster Frank Hall confirms the parcel arrived aboard a transport from the bay on May ninth. A second-hand organ ad follows.
The public questions cost per gallon and market timing for light and fuel products. Complete copies of the tax free alcohol bill show no administrative tax and no denaturing material specified. An appropriation of 250,000 funds administration, while manufacturers may store denatured alcohol in bonded warehouses to be sold tax free after approval.
A collection of notices and ads from Wa-Keeney Kansas including buyers sellers loans land sales cattle and rental inquiries. Entries mention Bakers and Jones header in good condition hides price 6 cents a pound and requests for 100 head of cattle plus land sale offers near Wa-Keeney with 110 acres growing wheat priced at 13 dollars per acre. Also travel positions and an upcoming dentist event in Ellis Kansas. For California travel notes an Union Pacific promotion is described with decorative details and contact references.
Notice is given that Edward W Latine filed final proof for Homestead Application No 2156 covering the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 1 in township 1 south range 21 west. Proof to be made before the clerk of the district court at Wa Keeney Kansas on July 1 1906. Witnesses Charles W Sweet James Snelling Henry Milian of Wa Kee Hoy Kansas and Albert Jordan of Orahal Kansas.
State of Kansas in Trego County Probate Court to all creditors and interested parties. E D Honnier administrator will present final settlement and claim for compensation at the next term on July 16 1000 at Wa Keeney. Hearing set in the Probate Judge's office.
An illustrated carriage sale notes a sound wagon and a trotting stallion Olliver M. Will for the 1906 season. Listed at Groft's barn and Geason Brother's ranch with breeding lines including PEMGRER sire Superior and Pocahontas Boy lineage. Describes height, weight, temperament, and service terms 10. Per mare foal fee and liability disclaimer by owner M. Gleason.
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