06 May 1916
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1916
Page
1
An enterprising fundraiser offers a bike to the boy or girl selling the most Lincoln Paints and Varnishes. The contest runs Monday April 24 after school for ages 5 and up. Free sales aids and color catalogs provided. Also ad for insurance by BP G Owens and Hall Insurance promoting American.
Miss Alice Peacock a College of Emporia fellow at the University of Kansas in 1913 has been petitioned by the Wilson County High School student body to remain for another year She taught Latin and German and was active in YWCA in college She earned a master’s from KU and may take a position at Chase County High School in Cottonwood Falls Kansas
Aili week sale begins Monday May 8 with many autos, some near new. Houdkins Corporation of Sacrya Kansas advertises deals. F Sullivan, renowned eye specialist, will attend American House on Tuesday May 8 for eyewear fittings. Sunday School 10 am, B Y P A at 1 pm, preaching biweekly at 11 am and 7 pm, Thursday prayer at 8 pm. Pastor Mac D-Txarmpson leads the church activities.
Fragmentary but coherent note argues Otis L. Benton faces smears from Norton Daily Telegraph and other Democratic papers. It cites Benton's loan dealings and campaign spending while praising his aid to farmers, recounting a Decatur County loan stance and a farmer’s praise. Also reports cattle market notes, high school events, and alumni banquet planning with committees and ticket sales.
Cattle receipts 8700 head as buyers balk at ahead of Chicago. Good to choice Colorado pulp fed steers sold largely 3.96 to 9.40, prime natives up to 89.65, yearlings near 89.50, beef steers 84.50 to 9.25, cows high at 8.50, stockers and feeders at year high. Hog receipts 16000, market 5 lower but demand strong from packers for meat and lard. prices and supply suggest early exhaustion of main sources and sustained prices.
Oren Joseph born near Westport Penn November 22, 1849. He settled in McPherson county Kansas in 1876 and married Mary Catherine Barber March 29, 1878, producing seven children, six living. He moved to Rush county then to Trego County, dying April 25, 1916 in western Kansas with funeral in Ellis and burial Mt Hope Cemetery. Card of Thanks extends gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings. A. A. Bioside of Wichita will speak at the old Masonic hall March 9. Wa Keeney Lodge No 200 offers hand made hats May 5. Women wanted full time hosiery sales.
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