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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
4
A historical note records weekly Saturday entries into the mail system at Wa-Heeney Kansas as second class matter. The paper is identified as ESTABLISHED MARCH 2 1879 with a 1.00 value or fee referenced.
An extensive letter recounts a May trip from Ness City to Hutchinson and Stratford Texas with hogey and auto rides. The writer notes hospitable locals, cattle shipments, a mix of Civil War era flags, and regional prosperity along the Rock Island line. Also described are farm conditions, wheat and alfalfa yields, and town life in New York? Nah in Kansas. The piece closes with local notices on concerts, fossils, and a rain-signal plea from Mrs Lucy Speer.
Miss Hamm visited with us Wednesday Mr and Mrs Peacock visited normal Friday Diamond rings seem to be at the Tage in normal at present August Harries left Monday morning for Lyons to work during harvest Miss Louis Eaton and Henry Polkowski spent Sunday with Mildred Cass Rev Allison conducted chapel exercises Tuesday morning and gave a very interesting talk Mrs Lenora Shout of Nebraska enrolled to Normal Monday and Ferdinand Musseman on Tuesday All the Normal students enjoyed the talk and helpful illustrations given by Miss Stone of Bays last Friday Tuesday evening fifteen records were given in the auditorium They were enjoyed by an appreciative audience A Better View Point in Education Was the subject of the address given by Mr Snody of the State University last Friday Miss May Harlan visited normal Friday She left on the evening train for Norcatur where she will
J P Elvert announces a carpenter shop in the building west of the American house offering all carpentry work. Customers urged to bring broken furniture for repair at reasonable charges in line with current times.
Medical experts declare fatigue produces a body toxin that harms tissue and lowers worker efficiency, a point used by unions to push laws capping hours. The piece notes women in industry and, crucially, housekeepers face fatigue, urging simplified living, labor saving devices, and investment in durable equipment to prevent worn out mothers from being replaced.
Report notes a man identified as Mr Growler died by his own action yesterday at home amid unhappiness. A woman named Mrs Growler comments that she believes she made his home happier, implying a personal influence on his state prior to the tragedy.
A mother's listening and empathy shape a boy's character. By calmly discussing faults, she encourages openness, supports his sports, school, and friendships, and guides him to choose companions from known families. Insightful mothering solves many problems by staying engaged.
A fragment from The Bystander features a dialogue where She rebukes He for kissing Bobby, claiming her love is true and exclusive while accusing him of ingratitude. The text presents a dramatic exchange centered on loyalty and romantic revelation.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century column uses misquoted phrases about flattery and peroxide attributed to a “Wise ORs” and a “Simple Mug” figure, indicating a satirical or clipped humor piece with distorted lines and unclear attributions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a settlement action tied to marriage and family, mentioning a person with the surname Ster and a use of the term vercomeerte. The readable portion hints at familial arrangements and property or duty but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
The article advises selecting a strategic opening to ring in the tala. It emphasizes establishing a solid stance, controlling tempo, and avoiding premature commitments that could waste momentum. Practical tips include reading the opponent and varying attack patterns to keep balance and pressure.
A Wa-Keeney Kansas resident testifies to relief from kidney and back pains after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Gibson's Drug Store. The ad promotes the product and its price and urges buying from FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo NY. Also notes farm loan availability at Wa-Keeney State Bank.
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