Collyer Correspondence Notes Local Visits and Harvest Prep
Collyer notes list Winifred VanSeyoe visiting home folks on Sunday while others report modest weather with fourteen above freezing Tuesday morning. Entries mention Tidball's new harvest hand arriving January 12, visits by Carl Thomas and Louise Kessler to Geo Morrell, Olson’s county business, Wurst’s threshing prep, and Rev. Sullivan accepting a Baptist pastorate with services every other Sunday. Leonard Deyes and families visit Joe Ratek, with farm news from Dallas and Graindeld residents driving through to Dorrance for harvest and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collyer Winifred VanSeyoe
Jane 12Th
Wm. Cox
F. Schwanbeck
Collyer
BF Wurst
Wo. Sullivan
W. J. Engelston
Qeinter
Leonard Deyes
Olson
Joe Ratek
Philip Hans
Dallas
Santay
Social Visits and Church Event at Rilis
Big Creek reports rain Sunday night into Monday morning. Herman Wahlberg and Aaron Cockrell dined with Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Furbeck of Eilts. John Glass aids Wegg with eighty acres of Glen Coe soil. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman visited with Bowman’s father. The Grass family dined with W. F. Cross. L. M. Gross returned from Normal in Wa Keeney and visited friends. T C Feezor and Conrad Feezer hosted with W. P. Gox. Children’s Day exercises were held at the M. E. church in Rilis, well attended with a good program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wahlberg
Aaron Cockrell
B. E. Furbeck
Eilts
John Glass
Wegg
Glencoe
Joseph Bowman
Bowman
John Grass
W. F. Cross
L. M. Gross
Wa Keeney
T. C. Feezor
Conrad Feezer
W.P. Gox
M. BE
Rilis
Roy Waltz
Ransom Fund
F.C. Yastner
Ransom
Frank Koons
Newman
Arnold
Frank McNinch
D.H. Decker
Manning
Dorsey Sweasy
Clem Smith
H Shaffer
W. E. Traylor
Utica
Tra
Snellenberger
Uta
Miss Burgess
Trather
Near Ransom
Ida Shellenberger
Layborn
G. Ream
Des Moines
Iowa
Sherwood
Long
Marshalltown
Jaws
G. W. Ream
G. Blackburn
Emma
F.C. Yasmer
S. Allen
Bison
Chas. Magerkurth
Robert Allen
J. M. Reynolds
Belle Bowen
Sylvan Grove
Lincoln County
Geo. Carr
al Showalter
Arnold and
Edward Province
Olive Province
Bingo Quackieben
Bingo, Jr
Bingo
Blue Ribbon farming struggles and community notices
Rural notes report fat blue ribbon stock and lush corn between Blue Ribbon and Banner while roads washouts are repaired. Fred Flyr ships old iron, Spitsnaugie works on south road, Tom Mumert tours Wilson County. Farmers Union forms at Blue Ribbon school house. Health updates for Wm Lessor and Pete Lessor. Chicago scene noted as key battlefield. Sunday school thriving. civic advice on hearing both sides in disputes.
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Fred Flyr
Spitsnaugie
Tom Mumert
Wilson County
Farmers’ Union
Blue Ribbon
Banner
Wm. Lessor
Pete Lessor
Chas Trapp
Roosevelt
Taft
Automobiles cause a nearby chase and comic crash
Four women ride in a surrey when four men in an automobile approach from the southwest. The horses shy and the drivers stop. The women jump out. the first man stumbles, the second man anchors a woman, and the third controls the horses as the auto passes by without frightening them. The wife’s arm injury is noted and the husband has not lived at home since.
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Surrey
Arnold and Ransom area notes and weather summary
Local Arnold and Ransom area items report frequent visits by residents to farms and towns, with multiple names listed. Rainfall is noted on past Wednesdays and Fridays, while Arnold prepares to improve sidewalks. A new baby is welcomed by Frank and Mrs McNinch, and a community party honors Olive Province.
Frail exchange ends with churchgoer’s sharp wit
A coarse street scene unfolds as an old woman declares she will keep her clothes on, boasting “I have fought a good fight” while downplaying the scare. Her companion, claiming victory, notes her devout yet lively spirit, a mix of faith and sportiness.
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Apostle
Voda Resident Apple King Promotes Crop and Trade
In Wa-Keeney Kansas on June 20, 1912, Chas Spena, known as the apple king, tours Voda taking orders for his large apple crop while promising abundant varieties. Local residents attend church, visit relatives, and discuss recent rains improving crops. A business notice from Rh Owen disclaims responsibility for debts incurred after June 20 by Owen & Redding Co.
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Kansas
W. D. Austin
Hays
Chas
Kristof
Collyer
Ralph Kristof
Howard Buchanan
Cox
RB. Owens
R. Kristof
Saline
RB. Kristof
South Trego
Joe Spena
Vivian Owens
Beardwell
Magga Kutina
Big Creek
Chas. Spena
Chas. Spen
Spenn
Voda
Wa-Keeney, Kan
Owen & Redding. Co. Rh. Owen
Farm ads and remedies mix in Wa-Keeney notice
Classified page items include farm for sale or trade across Kansas, requests for plowing 300 acres, hail insurance agent wanted in Trego county, Duke variations of Chamberlains Liniment and Dvuan s Ointment for itch and piles, Rhode Island Red eggs for sale, and Burdock Blood Hitters claim as a tonic. Also notes a 615 acre farm in southeast Kansas offered for exchange.
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Trego County
W. J. Williams
Wa-Keeney
Kansas
W. Shideler
Wa-Keeney, Kans
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Health
An era of health warnings and social notes dominates this Wa Keeney page. Doan's Kidney Pills are urged as a tested remedy for kidney pains backache and urinary issues with a Wa Keeney testimonial from H E Tripp praising cures after three boxes. Social afternoon follows with Mrs Henkel guest of honor from Brisbee Ariz and a long guest list as the Henkel spouses depart for Arkansas before returning to Wa Keeney.
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Dean
Bright
Wa-Keeney
H. E. Tripp
Wa-Keeney, Kans
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
D. Henkel
W. J. Williams
Claude Henkel
Brisbee, Ariz
Arkansas
Wa Keeney
Mesdames Mays
Inglis
G. W. Baker
W. Baker
Nelson
Allison
Long
H. Millie
Peacock
Wilson Neisley
J. C. Cortright
J. F. Jones
Gibson
A. B. Jones
G. G. Jones Welch
Temperature highs and rainfall at Wa-Keeney week ending Wednesday
Government thermometer readings show maximum and minimum temperatures for the week ending Wednesday noon at Wa-Keeney. Thursday through Tuesday include the observed daily highs and lows. The area records three and a half inches of rainfall since June 1, concentrated mainly in the last ten days.
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Wa-Keeney
Fourth of July closures announced by Wa-Keeney businesses
The undersigned announce July 4 1912 closing from 10 am to 5 pm to join Wa-Keeney celebrations. List includes Wa Keeney State Bank Trego County State Bank Star Grocery Company Verbeck Lumber & Supply Co and many local firms inviting customers to attend the holiday event. A lawn social at L S Myerly residence is set for Monday June 24 with ice cream and cake at 10c.
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Wa-Keeney
Keeney State Bank
Trego County State Bank
Mrs
T. R. Moore
Ida Pierson
G. H. Bronson
BR. E. Spencer
Roy Curry J.J. Kraus
H. F. Kline
F.C. Woilner _ Marquand & Myerly
the Trego Mercantile Company
W. ©. Olson
GC. E. Society
L.S. Myerly
For Sale-Good Organ and Farm Loan Offers
Classified note advertises a good organ for sale and loans on farms offered by Wa-Keeney State Bank with contact at the office. Includes price cue 12 and 27tt in text.
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Wa-Keeney
Wa-Keeney State Bank
le Wa-Keeney State Bank
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Faunts
Graindeld
Thougl
Dorrance
Eastern
U. Se
Chamberlain
J. W Phares
Dvuan
Raode Island
J. W. Bingham
Keeney
Keeney Hardware Company
Wa-Keeney Citizen
Weather Report
Perl
Ehern Ee
Union Pacific
Colorado
California
Oregon
Washington
Denver
Salt Lake
Rockies
B. G. Katill
Walnut St
Kansas City
Missour
Towit
Haker’s
O. A. Cortright
W. H. Swiggett
Baker's
W. A. Eppler
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