Destructive cyclone tears through county soil and townships
Last Monday evening a severe cyclone struck sixteen miles south of Wa-Keeney, leveling barns and homes across the Repshire, Lohman, Reece, and Dietz properties. Stock, crops, and furniture were destroyed, with injuries to Mrs Stanton and daughter and one eyewitness recounting extensive damage along the route toward Tom Kutina and neighboring areas. Local residents evacuated to safety, lamenting multiple deaths reported nearby and urging preparation with cyclone cellars.
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Wa-Keeney
Repshire
John Lohman
Alex Reece
Mr. Reeve
Reece
Stebbins
G. M. Stanton
Mr. Stanton
William Dietz
Tornado Rips Through Ellis and Rocks Counties
A May 22 tornado near Hays killed ten and injured several, sweeping Cadell in Rocks County, with churches, schools and businesses leveled. The storm traveled 35 miles from northwest of Hays, destroying farm buildings and killing livestock. seven listed dead include Alexander Geist family and others near Codell, while George Bahl and family escaped when their house was hurled 400 yards and landed intact. Dozens hurt or missing as damage assessments continue.
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Ellis Arms
Rocks
Cadell
Rocks County
Hays
Alexander Geist
Walter Adams
Baby
Codell
Frank Jones
George Bahl
Destructive Kansas Tornado Rips Farms and Towns
A severe cyclone struck the Geist and McIntosh farms near Hays causing total losses including a one and two year old injured with multiple fractures. Homes and barns were demolished as residents sought shelter in storm cellars. Sheriff Weltz led rescue and stock roundup efforts while isolated sections reported two inch rain and widespread damage across Osborne county.
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James McIntosh
McIntosh
Geist
Western
Robert Harmon
George McIntosh
P. J. Dean
Hays
Dean
C. G. Cochran
Osborne County
Kansas
Capital
Carr Havens Tie In Collyer Kansas Way
George R Carr married Margery Havens at the brides parents home in Collyer Kansas. Officiating was Clarence V Powell. Margery, daughter of L F Haven and new Collyer Lumber manager, worked at Luray post office and studied at Sulan Grove High. George, son of Robert Berr of Rich Hill Missouri, will report to Camp Funston next week after train to Rich Hill. The couple left for their future home aboard train 102 and the note reflects patriotic sacrifice for the country.
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George R. Carr
Margery Havens
Collyer
Kansas
Clarence V. Powell
Margery
Luray
George
Robert Berr
Rich Hill
Camp Funston
Sam
For Sale Four Percheron Stallions in Kansas
Four registered Percheron stallions aged two to four years are for sale. Contact A Fellers in Hays Kansas or J T W Cloud for details. The ad notes a resident property with a pearly full block of ground in the north part of town and references a subscription to World.
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A. &. Fellers
Hays
Kans
J.T. W. Cloud
Capper’s wartime assistance to Kansas farmers
Governor Capper championed farm rights during wartime, urging price relief, farm labor exemption, and fair railcar distribution. He pressed Washington for exemptions, promoted seed programs, fought profiteering, and backed laws to curb railroad discrimination and protect small shippers and stockmen.
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Kansas
Governor Capper
Capper
Washington
France
War Department
National Army
State Council of National Defense
Defense Council
Mba Tape Chaibtree
Capper Seis Oma
Wahington
Farmers Union
Death of James L. Brown former postmaster of Wa Keeney
James Louis Brown died May 3 at his Clarinda Iowa home after a three week illness. He lived in Wa Keeney from 1887, worked eight years in clothing, served 15 years as Deputy Postmaster there, then five years as Post Master for a total of twenty years in service. A Methodist, he was known for unselfish acts. Survived by wife four children Edith Welch Omaha Neb W C Phillips Clarinda Louis H Varna Tl and Mabel A Omaha Nebr. Grandchildren Max E Brown Red Oak IA Bernice Wallace Rey Edith and Lowell Brown of Varna Tl.
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Ia Blackburn
Savannah
James Louis Brown
Clarinda
Iowa
Brown
Wa Keeney
Methodist Church
Hix
Wa-Keeney
Hays Normal expects largest summer school
Fort Hays Normal reports rising inquiries for the summer term beginning May 28 1918 with likely record enrollment. The entire area graduating classes will attend, more older students will be present, and extra courses include war public speaking training in war gardening and irrigation farming. Men aged 21 since June 5 1917 must register with Wa Keeney local board on June 5 1918.
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Hay
Fort Hays
Wa-Keeney
GC. H. Benson
Sec
Diagrams and Dictums on Draft and War Propaganda
An editorial tone piece rails at propaganda and conscription during wartime. It critiques Germanic and imperial rhetoric, condemns the divine right of kings, and argues that selective drafting balances fairness while noting volunteers and the burden on nonparticipants. It cites Topeka State Journal’s 1920 GOP ticket talk and mocks posters. It ends urging new, effective posters and window displays.
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Topeka State Journal
Roosevelt
Taft
Summer Kindergarten Opens at City School
Beginning Monday May 27 Irene Hemphill offers a summer kindergarten for four to six year olds in the City School Primary room. With three years of teaching experience and special training the class runs 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for eight to ten weeks. Interested parties may call or visit at phone 160.
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Irene Hemphill
Red Cross Benefit Cake In Caron's Window Sale
A Pyramid Nut Fruit cake for Red Cross benefit will be displayed in Caron's window. The largest bid by 5 p m Saturday May 26 takes the cake. Bids or phone at Caron's. The cake is handmade and donated by Mrs H M Boaserman and daughter.
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RED Cross
Caron
Caron’s
H. M. Boaserman
Daugher
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WaKeeney State Bank
Trego County
Mrs. Stanton
Tom Kutina
Yocemento
Car—Havens
the Farmers
Margaret Swiggett
Keeney, Kansas
J. L. Brown
Hays Normal
Schwinn
Schwindle
Schwindleheimer
Mr. Schtubbsky
Kaiser Bill
Heck
Henry Ford
Lizzies
J. Jj. Keraus
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