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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
2
A note records a weekly publication in Hays Kansas dated April 11 1908. The paper is a second class mail matter entering the post office and declares independence from politics.
Editorial gossip notes Easter hats remain hidden until the holiday. The National Peoples Convention nominated Tom Watson of Georgia for President and Samuel W. Williams of Indiana for Vice President. Socialists in the state backed Sol Smith of Winfield for U S Senator with George F Hihner of Concordia for Governor and W P Heyenarss of Gove County as an alternate. Postmasters were ordered to halt rural mail to patrons lacking regulation mail boxes by June 1, with a 60 day deadline to comply or mail will be held at the office.
The Natoma Journal praises the State Normal at Have for spring progress. An addition to the old building, a new piano, and a school paper attract students, making the campus feel more connected and less homesick. The school offers strong teachers and graduates ready to pursue successful careers. Government support and public backing sustain these improvements.
Fairchild calls for removing county superintendents from politics and retaining competent leaders regardless of party. He argues elected changes disrupt schools and that counties with strong superintendents improve statewide education, noting local officers favor reelecting Supt. Grabbe to maintain stable leadership.
A lyrical tribute to a devoted mother detailing her daily labors and sacrifices. The piece honors her tenderness, patient guidance, and steady care, closing with a prayer for blessing and eternal rest. Interwoven are short anecdotes about editors and humorous vignettes from newspaper life. The tone echoes early 20th century domestic virtue and rural humor.
Farmers notice offering good fenced horse pasture 12 miles north of Hays. Located at Bantam Post Office under care of Geo. Forster. Auction or inquiry via Bantam contact.
Dr. M. Jay Brown, specialist of Sa lline, will be at the Brunswick Hotel Monday April 13 to treat eye ear nose and throat diseases and to properly fit glasses. Harry Freese offers several small houses for sale cheap.
Classified note by M G Kirkman offering sand delivery in Hays City at a reasonable price per load. Also mentions for sale genuine single comb White Leghorn setting eggs at 15 cents per dozen. Home Paper advertises home news content.
We offer well fitting shoes with samples to try prices reasonable. Gassman’s Shoe Shop invites customers to Spratt’s store for sporting goods. Rice’s Seed promises quality garden seeds via your grocer. Free Press office handles printing needs.
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