29 May 1915
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1915
Page
1
Moisture from frequent rains boosts wheat and spring crop outlook and prompts cautious spending. The piece urges keeping strict accounts with a check book and pass book to ensure receipts cover expenditures and avoid debt.
In 1900 a State University of Kansas class dubbed the graduates “Naughty Naughts” and Trego county’s common school class of 1901 followed as the “Naughty Ones.” The piece lists named graduates, officers, and a commencement program, noting many pursued further education, military service, or teaching careers, with Mollie Glass as top scholar and Wilbur Rogers as a U.S. Army lieutenant. It recaps graduates, presenters, and a district lodge gathering with plans for a Russell area picnic on June 14.
Saturday May thirty first the optometrist will be prepared to care for and fit glasses for any kind of eyes. He has practiced for twenty three years and has made good where others failed. All work guaranteed.
Wa Keeney style exhortations urge residents to build, save, and invest in town, with rural proverbs praising homes and front porches. The narrative shifts to Matt Cross, promoted to captain, stationed in New York, and includes a first‑hand letter describing a ship sunk, the naval review, and President’s reception amid wartime uncertainty.
All threshermen of Trego county and adjoining counties are notified of a meeting for their interest at the Court house in Wa Keeney on Saturday May 29 1915 at 2 pm. All threshermen should be present. Adv. 21.
A brief notice highlights preharvest needs for timepieces and watch repairs. The item notes services offered by a local repair specialist, focusing on maintaining and fixing watches ahead of harvest season.
A Wa-Keeney Wa-Keaney Chautauqua begins about August 15 for five days with plans to attend and support. Local items include Musings on places named Reading and Reeding, agricultural notes, and Otis L. Benton touted as a strong 1916 Republican candidate in Oberlin Times. Also a Wa-Keeney Sunday School Convention set for June 6 at the Methodist Church with a full program, and a memorial sash donation offer for Decoration Day ceremonies by C Vetter, ex first lieutenant.
Fort Hays Normal School begins its summer term on May 31 and ends July 31. Registrar A P Leiker reports this will be the largest enrollment in the school’s history. The term offers 119 courses across all departments and includes special courses toward the degree. New state laws affect teacher certificates and diplomas, with Fort Hays offering courses meeting the new requirements. Noted lecturer Henry S Curtis of New York, a playground expert, will spend a week at the Normal during a four week term starting May 2.
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