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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement touts Kodal as a flexible remedy for digestion and stomach trouble. It claims temporary use aids digestion and may end once the stomach functions normally. The note invites readers to try it with a money back guarantee and lists a druggist price. It also mentions Verbeck & Lucas offering lumber and building materials at savings.
Snow in time to save the wheat and local farm activity mark Riverside notes. Statements include John Allman selling near $3000 of cattle to Chas Conner, 175 bushels of corn bought from G M Stephens, and a West Virginia trip by E M Wagoner and family. Teacher change at Riverside school and a correction about a box supper are reported. De Witts Carbolizea Witch Hazel Salve advertised for healing bruises and piles.
Local notes report farm yields, weather and travel updates across Hays and nearby counties. Mentions Joseph Runyon selling property in Hays, Nelson on buses at McCracken, and a box supper planned at Silver Lake next Tuesday. Also notes De Witt's kidney and bladder pills advertised locally.
Over the past two weeks high school visitors surpassed any recent month as Philomathian society showcased an Oration Recital and debates. The T C H S boys basketball team defeated Gove 7 to 6 in a tight opener and next faces Hill City. A school election in Room 4 approved woman suffrage, with Allene Nelson Irma Law and Arthur Cock ending the note.
Distracting scene as a ballot box theft attempt is thwarted during Franklin Township elections. Taft is declared winner for four years as judges recount ballots after polls close at six. Local officials listed include Justice of the Peace Hladek Cox and trustees Gimtin and Johnson. Public notices reference amendments and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup noted for healing without opiates.
The Board of County Commissioners met at the county clerk’s office in Wa Keeney Kansas to canvass the November 1908 general election returns. Present were W F Kinss chairman G W Dbynn and James Walsh with the county clerk. They declared the candidates with the highest votes elected and instructed the clerk to issue certificates. Multiple election expenses were audited including judges and clerks from various precincts and towns.
Notice to Contractors bids due by noon November 30 for building two 6 by 6 by 7 foot closets and one 6 by 8 by 7 foot coal house between them. Materials supplied by bidder with drop siding and j shingles. Includes pit dimensions, foundation specs, wood floors, roof pitch, and finish with lock and key. District board reserves the right to reallocate or reject bids.
Real estate transfers include ChBas to G W Vesie sw 251421 and 1000 Exbers to Jone Byes Wesere, plus Moore to Leila E Manger. We Ausin to J W O Toole. Jone E Wheeler. Hine 2 6 and 7 in bik 14. Keeney Wm Austin to James Faytor. Rod to Bertram A Stanton. Ste
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