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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
4
An advertisement touts the Progress Electric Washer as the most serviceable and economical labor saving device for homes. It promises years of easy wash days and urges readers to purchase without delay.
Items note wartime fund drives and literary asides, with a long civic editorial tone. It cites Billy Sunday donating meeting proceeds to Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. war funds, then shifts to economic calculations of seven billion dollars, a local take on naval conflicts, and a petty exchange about finance. It closes with local notices including a taken up two year old heifer and service attendance, then Kansas City stockyard market data for June 26, 1917, covering cattle hogs sheep and price ranges.
President Wilson named 105 county boards in Kansas to select three registered men aged 21 to 31 for the first draft. The lists will be sent to Washington where the drawing will be held by lot. Exemptions will also be decided by the boards.
Bill Moore and Mr. Faulkner of Moreland left for Tulsa to arrange drilling contracts for oil and gas wells south of Moreland. Geologists expect depths of 1300 to 1400 feet suffice, with strong indications of gas and potential county boom for Graham County.
A June 1917 World issue recounts probate judges debating 1917 law changes on marriage age and property sales, notes drought impacts with rainfall and irrigation shifts, and reports community events. It mentions Red Cross involvement, city water system stats, farm prospects, a double header on July 4 for charity, and local visits including a Pennsylvania cousin's stopover.
An advertisement fragment promotes fresh beef products and a July 4th picture session at Bean's dodin with unclear details. The readable text shows promotional phrasing and a date tied to Independence Day activities.
A pretty wedding joined Miss Hattie Beougher and Chas Kelloge on Wednesday afternoon June 21 at 3 o'clock. Rev. Woodward of Quinter officiated. The bride taught in Wa-Keeney schools last winter and the groom, a former farmer, now drives a rural route from Collyer. Guests included relatives and a splendid four course dinner followed.
The home of Mrs E E Beougher hosted a social midsummer shower on Wednesday afternoon June 13 for Miss Beougher, soon to wed. Guests arrived before the surprise, with ribbons attached to a center light guiding gifts to display. Ice cream and cake were served as guests enjoyed a genteel afternoon.
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