02 May 1908
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
1
Foley's Honey and Tar is claimed to be unaffected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The ad promotes it as a safe remedy for children and adults and urges its use for coughs colds and lung troubles.
Tam a candidate for the Republican Inatlog for congressman of the Sixth District. The message notes plans to announce later and to participate in a public event on the district between three and Anis. A Meibcat token is referenced amid the garbled text.
A citizen argues for formal city lines marking block corners and street boundaries. He warns private marking fails to ensure uniformity and public utility, noting three-fourths of his block rests on public land and sidewalks and other improvements should be set by public authority at public cost.
The Creston Plaindealer reports Julius Doolittle faced Mrs. Adams, former Times publisher, over a $10 subscription claim spanning eleven years. The jury found for Mrs. Adams, awarding the full amount plus interest and costs, noting Doolittle admitted taking papers from the office and receiving benefits while denying nonpayment.
Government thermometer records show weekly temperatures ending Wednesday noon with a windy, dry spell and three mornings of ice. Daily highs range from 70s to 60s and lows from 20s to 30s, with a pleasant midweek day contrasting last year’s storm. A health ad urges stomach-based relief for heart-like pains using Kohol and Kodol, sold by W. W. Gibson.
All dog licenses issued in 1907 expire May 1 1908. All dogs kept or harbored in the city should be rechecked with checks dated 1908. Checks and licenses may be secured only from the undersigned. Male dogs 75 cents females 2.25. Failure to comply with the provisions of the ordinance by their owners renders the dogs liable to execution by the city marshal. A. S. Peacock City Clerk.
Notice from Collyer Kansas boxing union members listing business places and signatures with a May 1 1908 effective date and ongoing petition, naming A S Richard, Hattie J Kirby, Jer’s Supply Co, Joe Bahara, P J Gubbins, P Chapgaan, Joseph Hobl, Preston & Gaechewsiy, I M Yost Milling, plus a request to buy Foley's Honey and Tar for a cough and a signer W W Gibson.
Monday starts a big sale at Osterkamp's Feed Store opposite the post office. High Patent flour reduced to 1.25 a sack and guaranteed first class. Also notes on Foley's Kidney Cure testimonial, local ads for pickled pork, eye surgeon visit, land, and Kodol digestion remedy.
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