09 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
1
The store claimed a busy crowd last Saturday to support its promo offering free items with every $50 purchase. Customers were invited to take home ironing boards bread tins and cake tins valued at five dollars, alongside quality groceries and dry goods.
A balcony display in the Queensware and China Department offers shoppers notable price reductions across a range of tableware. Customers can expect sizable bar gains in core lines as stock is cleared for new arrivals.
R Owens reports 10 feet of snow with ongoing snowfall and severe drift conditions hampering feed movement. Farmers haul prairie hay and anticipate ice gorge dangers after the thaw. Local births and illnesses are noted, mail routes adjust with May 1 start, and livestock prices and cattle shipments reflect storm disruptions and strong short sale activity.
The town reports widespread colds among residents including Miss Myrtle Vanscoyce. Churches were not crowded last Sunday. St Patrick's Day is on the upcoming calendar. Winter seems to linger despite summer indications. Local residents like B Pitzpatrick and families such as Glantz and Hildebrand are noted as ill or visiting.
Mrs. Greer stays in McCracken with a sick mother while Peter Wessa and family depart for Bushton Thursday morning. Sunday school at 10, league at 7. Dr. Atwood treated T. M. Nuttle Monday night as his condition worsened. Peter Wessa moved household goods to Bushton on Wednesday March 6. Mrs. G W Ream had a fall earlier.
Cattle receipts exceeded estimates with about 5000 counted yesterday and today. Top native steers reached 8.15, bulk from 6.20 to 7.50, cows 4 to 5.25 with tops 5.75, heifers 5.25 to 6.35 tops 6.70. Prices satisfactory to sellers while buyers protest as meat moves profitably. Strength in killing grades stems from high share of stockers and feeders.
A fragment promises a brighter home with pleasant kitchens and dining rooms, noting color choices and sizes for household items. The ad emphasizes improved mood and comfort as buyers are urged to shop for the new kitchen and dining room goods available in multiple colors and dimensions.
The writer recounts reading a Wa-Keeney court note about a Mr. Cook who defended himself in a disturbance case despite no formal legal training. He praises the defendant’s skill, speculates the man may be the reader’s old friend Cook, and urges him to stay in a public post. The letter hints at community ties, politics, and local personalities in Kansas.
The season end balance for the lecture course committees as of March 1 1912 shows a net loss of 80.40 with a remaining treasury of 961.65. The downturn is attributed to harsh weather tight times and eight numbers sold at the former five ticket price. For 1912 13 five numbers are secured with plans to add another possibly via Midland Bureau and R Stevens. admission remains single ticket pricing and full details to follow. A.S. Peacock secretary notes careful budgeting and ongoing patronage.
The mass meeting elected W. S. Myerly as chairman and W. L. Larabbe as secretary to select delegates and alternates for the Democratic State convention at Hutchinson on March 14 and for the Baltimore convention in July. Emil Lawson Thomas Schinkowitch and W. F. Swiggett named as delegates. R. Hille Joseph Keraus and C. B. Kirby as alternates. No instructions given except for W. F. Rapp as state national committeeman. A full county committee and county ticket will be elected. Glowing news from Dr. J. T. Curtis of Dwight reports cure of eczema with Electric Bitters, praised as a blood purifier and effective for eczema, tetter, ulcers, and more. Price 50 cents. Gibson guarantees satisfaction. Advertisements urge World as Western Kansas’ best medium.
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