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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
7
An elderly Newark reader touts Cuticura remedies curing a seven year eczema on a child’s face and body after doctors failed. The letter from Mrs. John G. Klumpp, 80 Niagara St, Newark, dates Oct 17 and 22, 1907, cites dramatic skin improvement and lasting relief.
A Lincoln county girl pens advice urging young men to work and save, praising self reliance and money in the bank while warning girls to steer clear of gaming and idle crowds. The excerpt ends with a playful exchange about a cold keeping someone home from school.
A testimonial asserts Grape Nuts cures indigestion after years of dyspepsia. The speaker credits predigested nutrition and nervous-system support from Grape Nuts, claiming daily use since last year and family endorsement. The message promotes readiness for use and references a story in Reason magazine.
A New York Herald style guide urges debutantes to study hair trends, favoring simple updos over elaborate styles. It describes Grecian influenced buns, double loops, and loose coils, stressing neck line, head shape, and regular brushing for healthy, attractive schoolgirl hair.
Fewer pumps are seen and a craze for color in summer shoes grows. A tan silk glove to match tan stockings is an innovation. Taupe and pomegranate are top spring shades in millinery. French hats feature lawn ribbon hose tops. The latest gloves are long chamois with a buttoned strap across the wrist.
A 4 to 5 year old boy knickers in dark brown velveteen with satin blouse and white silk apron style, plus a blue checked dress for a girl 15 to 7 years with velvet trim and ribbon bow. A sage green cashmere dress for a girl 5 to 10 years features a long bodice, lace yoke, velvet buttons, corded velvet details, and a circular skirt with velvet band. Materials lists accompany each outfit.
The Kansas Agri college faces a name dispute as students and faculty oppose the current title arguing agricultural is misleading. The Stu dents Herald omits the word agricultural from headings and urges renaming to Kansas State college or Kansas Technical school. Charles Longfellow, elder statesman and cousin of poet Longfellow, recalls Civil War era Kan sas history and early statehood efforts. A report notes electric winds hurting western Kansas wheat, broom corn prices rise in Rice and Reno counties, plus plans for a $60,000 Newton post office. A list of Kansas fairs for 1908 is published with dates and locations, and Norton County hosts a county high school oratorical contest.
The Hi dorade Republican identifies a group it calls the sob-squad of sour dough states men as a grave social and political menace of the hour.
The state Sunday School association held its largest gathering in Wichita with over 3,490 visitors. Topeka was chosen for the next annual convention, Rev. W. A. Elliott of Ottawa was elected president, with J. E. McLain of Newton named first vice president and another officer as second vice president.
A reader cites personal recovery from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the remedy has long helped women with backache, bearing-down pains, and periodic discomfort, and invites readers to write Lydia E Pinkham for advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Readable portions show an ad style listing laundry phrases and quotes from various authors. Mentions Peoria and Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product. Contains incomplete and jumbled text.
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