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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1914
Page
3
A set of satirical notes argues for higher ice prices in summer, citing thick blocks, waste in cutting, difficult retrieval from storage, expected hot weather, and superior ice quality. The items mock cost relations and retail handling while blending humorous anecdotes from Life and Judge.
A fragment reflects on judging a poet as true or not while noting a wife’s divorce from him. It quips that human error lowers a husband’s standing and that many women value practical craft like carving without staining the tablecloth, framing the doubt with wit.
A devotional sermon urges vigilance for Christ’s return, citing Bible verses from Matthew, Thessalonians, Luke, and John. It discusses the difficulty of watching, the danger of neglect, and accompanying practices of prayer service and testimony, ending with a hymn-like verse about the Advent.
The solemn Individual recalls a recurring birthday letter from a heartful admirer. A stout young man with a remarkable waistcoat comments on the gesture as very sweet, noting the letters arrive on a different day each year.
An item from Camp McCoy Wisconsin features a veteran describing a long battle with scaly psoriasis on limbs. He credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a full three month cure after trial of treatments. Also noted is a Fall River Mills California dispatch about a father grieving after aiding in finishing his own coffin. A Chilean news snippet reports women workers earning an average of 38 cents per day.
An anecdote from Gaines Mill recounts Sth Texas taking two Union regiments. Union officers surrender swords to Col. Upton who, armed with a frying pan, ferries the weapons. A commotion as prisoners attempt to break free prompts Upton to shout at Big John Ferris to let them go.
In Atlantic City Lillian Russell comments on the prevalence of slashed skirts on the Boardwalk. A conversation with a girl in a daring outfit leads to playful banter about fashion and gloves as a metaphor for style. Lincoln Steffens at Cooper Union quotes a wife asking about legacy and wealth. He reflects on class, labor, and how some gain riches through birth or acquisition while others must work for it.
Mrs Abril Laws of Providence reports improving health after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes displacement pain, backache, and nervous symptoms, claiming the remedy helped her and noting favorable results shared by friends.
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