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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
4
A promotional piece for Moore's Cash Store urges Wa-Keeney residents not to celebrate the Fourth elsewhere and highlights a wide range of discounted goods. From parasols and umbrellas to gauze underwear and ladies hats, the ad touts low prices under a cash-only system with emphasis on value and breadth of stock.
A local report notes Charles Folkers’ young son is up after a horse kick to the forehead two weeks prior and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless immediate remedy said to prevent consumption. It claims mothers endorse it and names Jones & Gibson druggists. A Kansas Republican convention scene features Thomas Reed, an ex Confederate and former Democrat, praising conversion to Republicanism. He recalls Civil War copperheads and Spanish War blue legend as cheers erupt and the court house rattles.
Residents report a fresh coat of paint on Wa Summerville’s residence while J W Reynolds of Ogaliah buys a header. Rumor says a cooperative store may occupy the Henkel building by September 1. China bugs threaten barley yields as county commissioners plan to meet, then adjourn to the 16th. Sam Riley notes good rainfall aiding crops after a hot Wednesday with 96 to 106 degrees. Sheriff Hubbick cites heavy showers beneficial to fields. Harvest season begins with Daniel Persuing ringing in and two inches of rain recorded Wednesday afternoon. Pickled pork at Baker’s. Mrs K B Stonex visiting Hillnots. F W King, land office receiver, leaves for a day outing. German services at M E church Sunday July 1 at 11. Rev Hubn officiates. Mr Wanker of Graham county reports corn damaged by grasshoppers. Mr Waldo of Ellis visits town, adding to the list of rustling local businessmen.
Thursday and Wednesday showers boosted crops with corn faring well and a storm east of Ness City causing wind rain and hail damage. Lightning struck Geo Schaefer’s house with minimal damage. Local subscriptions and civic notes include new owners of the American louse, a school board election, tax levies, and Walter J. MacDonald’s show. Praise for Rep W A Reeder contrasts with opponents’ attacks.
J A Law ties a homestead on the Smoky and reports no offer of 1000 dollars while gold fever grows. J W Ally of Riverside visits city to report fine conditions and rising gold crazes. Country news notes visits from Mrs A idvues Walter and Clarley Gibson to their Iowa relatives. Penny’s Kidney Cure advertised as a remedy for Brights disease and diabetes.
A Woodtyull Dispatch letter describes a local shopper plan to keep business at nearby stores. Merchants allegedly instructed clerks to tell customers to take butter and eggs to Chicago depots for trading, urging residents to spend cash locally to avoid risk and perceived cheating.
The item notes a forthcoming commencement start on July 30 for a normal institute. State Superintendent Nelson is expected to attend and organizers will issue announcements soon. People with rooms or boarding space are asked to leave word to accommodate all and urged to make arrangements promptly.
Harvest is in full blast with many grasshoppers in gardens. Jim Vanda’s wheat suffered half damage while Jake Deatrick lost about half his wheat by bail. A severe wind storm with rain accompanied last Wednesday. J R Austin was seen returning home with a rocking chair. Charlie Hickman’s mares were struck by lightning last Wednesday. one mare bore a colt. Mrs Sanford of Denver, visiting her parents, left for home Monday.
A stroller watches a spider migration where silk balloons float on upward currents. Spiders spin ballooning webs from specialized spinnerets and hind-leg combs, forming cables, nets, and fluffy platform webs as they drift across the canyon and leaves.
A collage of ads touts King's New Life Pills for appetite and digestion, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues, carpet and wallpaper services, and a range of tonics and cough cures. It warns against counterfeits, promotes Jones & Gibson as druggists, and notes health claims about kidney and liver remedies, cough cures, and tonics with scattered testimonial mentions.
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