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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
1
A Norton County News reflection warns that wealth alone does not define success. True financial achievement comes from honorable methods, strong character, and public welfare. Wealth paired with virtue strengthens a nation, while mere money without ethics is a failure.
Local shop advertises watch repairing as a specialty with ready inventory and low pricing. Offers watches available for immediate purchase and emphasizes availability in Hamilton Illinois serving nearby communities including Elgin and Waltham.
Flood waters recede across the West with rail delays easing and livestock deliveries still steady. Kansas City receipts show cattle selling firm to higher with steers to 9.35 top, hogs at 7.50 to 7.65, and sheep and lambs strong. buyers report good demand and limited supplies as cattle trains arrive. J. A. Rickart notes Arizona spring lambs bringing 9 65 and natives 4 00 to 9 75, while stockers and feeders remain quiet due to offerings.
Lie government thermometer at Wa-Keeney records maximum temperatures with note of a Thursday high near 80 degrees. Week saw 1.34 inches of precipitation and nearly an inch expected Wednesday night.
North half of section 2 13 25 Tre go county South 1 2 of section 31 12 23 Trego county Northeast 1 4 of section 26 12 24 Trego county Most of this land is in cultivation and all smooth. Inspect these farms and make your best offers. Land expected to boom in Trego county this fall. buy now. T. 4 Pottocey Platismouth Nebr.
An early Thursday electric and hail storm swept the region with heavy rains reported at Grainfield Hoxie Hill City and Plainville. Trains on Union Pacific and Rock Island were diverted from Topeka to Manhattan and onward to Colorado, with routes rerouted via Santa Fe through Emporia and Salina.
Wa-Keeney experiences a severe hail storm on June 15 causing heavy damage to fruit crops at nearby Wa-nosak with cherry, peach, plum losses near ninety percent and the strawberry patch turned to clay marmalade. Birds survive surprisingly. a Baltimore oriole is injured. A double wedding in Newton, Kansas, features Miss Helen Hoisington Hart and Miss Elizabeth Hoisington Clymer at the Presbyterian church.
W A Boys district agricultural agent reports a canning demonstration at Wa-Keeney scheduled for Tuesday June 20. Event runs from 9 am to at least 4 pm with a noon cutoff for early departure. Morning sessions for club members and leaders. afternoon for general audience. Participants advised to bring their own jars and, if possible, fruit with syrup for fruits. Emphasis on fresh garden produce and commonly grown varieties.
June lesson at Central outlines on Greek and Italian immigrants, home missions, and the gospel. Leader Miss Stradal notes Go ye Into all the world. Bryan lecture earnings are detailed, estimating a yearly income near 138000 with travels. Osborne Farmer reports the figures.
Fort Hays Normal School expands the Home Economics department with Miss Helen M. Hacker Smith named assistant professor. She has Oxford Hill City High School 1900 Ottawa University 1900-10 and State Agricultural College 1911-14 earning a B.S. in home economics. She taught in Graham county and directed high school orchestra and plays while also joining Normal chorus and orchestra. Amelia D. Kirby of Otsego County New York dies June 17 1915 at 55 after long illness. funeral held at Dr. R.KE Spencer home with Rev. Fred M. Bailey officiating. She leaves several children including Mrs. Henderson Mrs. Spencer Clara Kirby Arthur Kirby Osbourn Kirby Harry Kirby. War talk and a quip about Eiffel tower and Limburger cheese end fragment.
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