27 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
1
A Sanol eczema remedy ad highlights its wide claim to treat skin diseases and offers a 35 cent large trial at local drugstores. Rev. Woodward of Quinter and Rev. Weaver of Gove City traveled by auto to Russell for the Ellsworth District Preachers Association.
The report lists prize recipients across livestock, produce, and crafts, noting broad premiums and strong display. Winners include Mrs. Gus Anderson with white Wyandotte hen and Pekin ducks, J. W. Bingham with Holstein heifers and jersey calf, and many others from Wa Keeney City and Collyer area. The writer praises the fair’s expansive premium coverage and notes next year’s anticipated lively contests.
Judge Ruppenthal adjourned the September term of district court to October 1 after five jury trials. The state vs Mrs King ended with a verdict for the defendant. Armbuster was divorced with $100 costs and $1500 equity awarded, children placed in Catherine Kinzel’s custody with visit rights. Cockrell vs Richardson awarded $803.32 to plaintiff. Trego Co-Op Assn vs Osterkamp favored the defendant over cuts dispute.
A collection of opinion snippets praising wartime resolve and cross‑regional unity. It argues supporters of Wilson flip sides, envisions Kansas and Missouri soldiers serving with Mississippi troops, and notes societal shifts in travel rights and labor under war. It closes with reflections on county fairs uniting strangers.
A Happy Farmer tractor with a three bottom Rock Island engine gang is offered for sale or trade. Seller accepts cash or trade for good horses or cattle or a good second hand Ford car. Address lock box 16 Bunker Hill Kansas. Adv. 31 2t.
Ogallah hosts a large evangelistic revival starting Sunday, October 21, led by the Taylor Party from Topeka. Evangelist J. W. Taylor conducts preaching while his two daughters provide music, in Ogallah Church with invites to residents and neighboring communities.
The Scott City Commercial Club invites attendees to the State Irrigation Congress in Scott City Kansas to see the world’s greatest pump irrigation. Notable speakers include J C Mohler H J Waters and U S authorities. Free trips to J W Loughs electric plant and Garden City Development Co facilities are offered. Plants boast capacities near 10000 gallons per minute. Attend to learn irrigation methods and potential benefits.
The Prairie Oil and Gas Company completes a 90 foot derrick on section 10 12 9 one mile west of Vesper Lincoln County with the third largest rig in Kansas fields. Anxious officials plan to drill at once as the geologist and company push field development in the anti line area. Private electric light and coal supplies on site. Local promoters credit leaders for advancing leases and operations. Also notices include sale of a 2 year old Galloway bull via Wa Keeney and the Farmers Elevator at Voda closing until further notice and Wa Keeney State Bank expecting Liberty Bonds to be issued by September 26 with distribution around October 1.
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