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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
7
In a London Tit-Bits inspired anecdote a storyteller recalls a night escape. He describes stepping between a phantom beam on the rails as a moonbeam shadow saved the train, prompting puzzled quips about his luck and clever defense.
West bound trains include 157 Local freight 155 Through freight 103 Passenger 169 Passenger V19 Passenger. East bound trains include 104 Passenger 125 am 170 Passenger 102 passenger 1020 pm 156 Local freight 235 pm 14 Through freight. Mountain time is one hour slower than central. Wa Keeney is regular stop for all trains. Through freights do not stop except to set out or pick up cars. Train 104 will not stop except for passengers for points east of Salina. J Parris, Agent.
Wa Keeney mother Mrs J Harzwan endorses Deans Kidney Pills for a six year old with long standing kidney weakness and nocturnal incontinence. After trying medicines without relief, one box cured the girl and the issue has not returned. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y distributes.
For sale notice describes sale of north wall of Henry Cutler farm near Ogallab with contact Mrs J F Barclay Ellis Kan RD 1. Also ad lists pure home made lard at Saker’s and a team of mules for sale aged 3 and 5 years with inquiry directed to this office. World subscription price listed at 81.00 per year.
Twin sisters six years old walk to school with a brother eight. Ice and snow make sidewalks treacherous and both sisters fall in sequence, prompting a wry remark from their older brother about fallen teeth and mishaps.
A village tale shows a blacksmith fixing a broken lamp chimney by buying a new one and charging half a dollar, provoking laughs. A Quebec priest earns broad support from Protestants and Catholics, amid a Baptist church funding bid. A Brockton woman uses two pairs of glasses to cook potatoes, swapping pairs to match the task.
Amsterdam physician Dr Nelly Benstz advocates remedies for whooping cough with codeine phosphate 10 to 20 mg daily, quinine sulfate, and potassium salts. Suggested doses include 15 to 40 grains daily for infants and 15 to 40 grains daily for cider children.
A Victorian reminiscence notes Lord Beaconsfield’s view that life is an ennui for the self made, with wealth and position giving nothing to strive for. Lord Ronald recalls Beaconsfield’s praise of a peaceful future, while lamenting the sorrow of losing loved ones and the hope of reunion.
University of Washington instructors explain the nitrogen cycle to a student who asks what would happen if all atmospheric nitrogen were removed. They note the atmosphere over a square mile holds 20 million tons, enough for fifty years at current use, and describe plant uptake, soil decay, and gas release during explosive manufacture as safeguards in the cycle.
In a government reservation a rookie sentry fails to report the officer of the day on time. The corporal doubts the lateness, and when the officer arrives, the exchange reveals tension over punctuality and discipline. Cocoa as Currency Among Central American natives is described as existing since the European conquest with cocoa beans used as money. Historical quips about cocoa value and old town lore are shared in short humor pieces.
An exhortation urging merchants to lower pretension and use plain practical messaging in ads. The writer argues common people respond to horse sense and honest intent, noting businesspeople resemble the audience they seek to serve.
A varied list of real estate bargains including 10 houses with 8 rooms and 250 foot lots, city water. prices range from 500 to 2,000 dollars. Multiple farms and pasture tracts noted within 3 to 12 miles of town, with details on fronts, improvements, water, alfalfa land, and terms. Highlights include ranches of 1200 to 2000 acres and farms with living water and cultivated land.
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