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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
4
Advertising rates listed with errors include ten cents per word and per line charges. The notice states deadlines and insertion rules, noting cash in advance for job work and extensions. The legible facts indicate general rate structure and policy for timely placement.
Ogallah held its first field day and stock show on Saturday September 19 with strong turnout and mostly solid judging. Livestock prizes went to Quil Marquand Tom Roberts and E D Deatchim among others while Wheat and Corn entries top prizes went to Mr Rich and CC Vetter respectively. The baseball game saw Trezo County High School defeat Ogallah 6 to 1 before a vaudeville closing, and refreshments were provided by the Christian church ladies. Ogallah plans to expand the event annually with bigger attendance and offerings.
Local column covers farm changes, hunts, elopements, misadventures, and community updates in Bloody Run. Notes Lawrence Berry improving while Harry Christianson heads to Salina for school. Grover Hays jailed again and a horse incident ends with a costly fence collision.
Hicksville letters report Tom Fox working for N H Giffin this week Elihu Allman traveled to Elis on business. Land buyers passed through and viewed Walt Wright's quarter. A bold late night hold up near N H L Giffin's left 30 cents missing from Bill Edwards Ralph McKenzie donated 1.30 and E van Green offered shoes. E Saw Green, a noted bull fighter, works for Frank Edwards.
Local outlays include court at Wa-Keeney and rain totaling about three quarters of an inch. Threshing is nearly finished after a dry spell. Social visits span Bradely Brown’s Jackson county trip and several Vodaites at Ogallah fair. Sunday school in Voda at 10 am. Rosa Thiel helps at Collyer. mix of townsfolk, travel, and light gossip wraps the week.
Bachura pays top prices for butter and eggs. Mrs Coffin travels to Omaha Lincoln Nebr and other eastern points to visit relatives. Mrs Preston recovers at Ellsworth hospital and may go home this week. Mrs Austin returns home to Lucas after visiting kin. Frank Jarrell cites Holton Signal. Rev Jerry Botkin of Peruna fame wins Democratic governor nomination. While in Congress Rita cured of azdiagiatinitis by three bottles of the celebrated remedy.
The piece lauds Botkin as a strong Kansas campaigner and notes Peruna endorsements by prominent figures boosting sales. It remarks on public chatter about a Botkin campaign and possible joint debate with W. & Stubbs, praising Botkin’s speaking presence and integrity while lampooning graft accusations.
Early signs of kidney disorders include backache, headaches, and irregular urination. Dropsy symptoms require prompt action, as attacks may return with greater intensity. Dean's Kidney Pills are praised by W F Stranhan of Wa Keeney Kansas for alleviating backache and kidney pains within about two months. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sale agents for the United States Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
A letter from F W Dever & Co and affiliates compares Devoe paint prices and gallon usage. It cites Mr J J Hail of Sheffield PA who used 40 gallons to paint two houses five years ago, and Mr Avery of Delhi NY who used 6 gallons on one house with Devoe and 12 gallons on a similar house with another paint.
On July 20, 1908, two weeks before the primary, Mr. Weiss sent a letter to voters across the senate district. The article notes widespread receipt by readers and questions the tactics used in the mailing.
J W Buck secretary of the Fred Robertson Senatorial Committee accuses Wells of misrepresenting rival Dr A B Jones and spending about 3500 to win the Republican nomination. Buck cites a July 20 1908 letter and an enclosure alleging garbled House Journal quotes on anti pass and two cent fare laws. He questions Wells fitness for Topeka.
The poultry department debuts at the American Royal Live Stock show with extensive territorial entries. Exhibitors will present breeding pens in standard coops to ensure uniform display. Prizes go to pens judged against a new standard of perfection, highlighting breeding quality.
All persons are warned not to trespass or hunt on the north half of section 11, southwest quarter 2 and southeast quarter 3-13-24, Chas Spits naugie.
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