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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
4
A partially legible notice indicates a policy change on delivery practices. It states that orders not listed as local customers should be treated cautiously and that delivery focus remains on preferred or local clientele unless modifications are made at the time of insertion.
Rain every night for a week and a severe storm washout mark the period. Town residents visit relatives in Voda Wa-Kee ney and Bannerites attend events while Dr Isenbere trips and return from Topela. Socials include surprise Cass party and Children’s Day picnic with many staying in town and gardens damaged.
Neighbors at Collyer and Wa-Keeney share visits and reports from a bustling week. Sunday school conventions drew large crowds. local teams faced off with spirited play. Community notices cover a bank interior update, crafts, dances, medical and business moves, and a lively ball game score of 9 to 8.
A rainy Tuesday paces a lively week with visits and dinners. Ralph Kristof paints his house while families like Thiel and Kirkendall travel and host. Cart activity includes a car beater act, carpenters at Wilbur Kirkendall's house, and several calls among residents. Shadrick Kirkendall nets four coons as pets.
Joe Littlechild grows into a fine young man while Miss Opal Acre visits Bloody Run at Builtmore castle. Mr Best Sr travels to eastern Colorado to see his two daughters who are well and thriving. Local youths quarrel over marriage plans, and Miss Finch notes other climes and friends may differ, yet beauty endures.
A lively Bloody Run column jokes about local gossip and jokes at Hide Park. It notes a cold coffee incident, a leap year proposal, a popular local figure named Bug House, and playful references to John Best and Mr. Finch. The piece lampoons mis-spellings, bargains on the 5c counter, and playful social teasing at a Sunday outing.
Rain continues across Big Creek as farmers like F Manz of Riverside and W F Bartlett complete wells and fields. corn cultivation rises while wheat shows signs of nearing harvest. Ridgway church service by Rev Bowen, and UPRR refuses harvest rates for western Kansas workers. eastern harvest hands query wages and wheat conditions.
Stomach troubles are common in summer and caution urged about foods and remedies. Kodol digests all foods and is sold here. Also notice of sale advertising 400 or 500 bushels of corn from Chas. Spitsnaugie near Wa-Keeney. A vaudeville anecdote about a magician and a nervous audience member ends with a humorous punchline. Ex. Ser O. A. Cortright for hail insurance.
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