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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
5
The Kansas Republican platform praises Theodore Roosevelt and the national party, lauds his leadership and aims for the 1904 election. It celebrates the Cuba liberation policy, calls for reciprocal trade with Cuba, and pledges support for veterans with pensions while attacking opponents and criticizing attacks on war heroes.
The Kansas Republican convention pledges united support to the nominees and principles guiding national policy. It affirms the protective tariff, opposition to restraints on trade, and the need for immigration controls. It applauds diplomacy, the Grayton-Bulwer treaty abrogation, and supports Governor Stanley and state officers, urging continued prosperity through Republican policy and governance.
Cool and pleasant conditions set in as Startreat nears. Wheat ripening rapidly amid a forecast of showers Saturday. Riverside resident Will Jordan buys a new carriage, while Mr. Hubbard secures a wire fence around his property. Road Supervisor Furbeck continues steady work on the grounds. Daniel Griest of Ellis plans to sell and move to California soon. Samuel Glass’ friends from abroad arrive in Ellis, and W. V. Perry’s horse sale at Ellis drew a large crowd with brisk demand.
Collyer notes harvest progress as farmers finish Gealfalfa tasks. J Q Thomson visited Morland last Sunday while Fred Tagne moved to a farm south of town Munday. Moser works on painting the Hotel de Hickman as locals ask what is wrong with Ralph Burbon. Legislators planned for next winter with Jones of Gove county Jones of Ellis and Gus Aberling family visiting north of town over Sunday.
Union Pacific offers discounted summer tickets from Conad Peng wic and Wa Keeney to points in Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin during June July August and September. Rates and sale dates available on request from G O Schaeffer agent.
The page notes a circus billboard and a small boy, grocery ads from Farmers store and Bestor's aid stand, and a sermon schedule at M E B church with Epworth League at 7. Rev Benson, Adventist official, visited the city last Wednesday. A weather note cites cloudy days with a thunderstorm Tuesday night causing some crop damage. Livestock sales list Red Polled cattle with sire and dam weights. Upcoming dental visit by Dr A E Woodworth to Wa Keeney from June 26 to 29.
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