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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
8
A Navy seaplane provides a view near Culebra Cut as a hattie-wagon flings through the Bagama Canal. The scene features a large tag and a commented remark on size versus brains among sailors, reflecting naval pride and humor.
This boat was part of a 59-ship North Sea mine-clearing fleet lifting 55 000 mines. Returned to the country after up to twenty five days at sea in storms. The work, once deemed impossible by others, was completed ahead of schedule by the United States Navy.
The U S Mine Sweeping Detachment returned from North Sea duties where its crews countered floating mines with keen gunnery and direct-pit explosions. They helped destroy a large portion of the 55,000 mines laid by the Navy, showcasing discipline and seamanship in a demanding naval career.
A man left his four year old child in a Studebaker while he fetched mail at a post office. The car rolled away, ran into a ditch near a bridge west of town, and was damaged. The thief who took the car fled before being caught.
Fort Hays Experiment Station staff will discuss 504 experimental plots on wheat barley oats and rye cultivation June 19 as Wheat Day. Farmers are expected to attend to see results at the Fields with programs and outside speakers to explain seed bed prep and rotation trials.
A verse by Walt Mason contrasts two towns Shabbytown and Glossyville. Shabbytown is described as decayed and neglected with dull life, while Glossyville gleams with clean, bright buildings and proud painting. The Delco Light dealer Ray C Hall is listed for the territory in Ellis Rs 17.
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