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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
2
A brief masthead note shows a Saturday publication founded in 1882 by Harry Freese. The paper declares political independence and is published weekly from Hays Kansas with the date April 18, 1908 and general post office registration as second class matter.
Readers praise the annual Messiah performance in Lindsborg by Bethany College and the city, noting strong Bethany teachers and a New York opera guest but criticizing Madame Langendorff for a borrowed dress and missing Sunday band music.
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Reeder of Hays Grand Matron of Kansas visited Ellsworth Chapter No. 44 last Friday. An official inspection followed by commendations of the order’s work and a banquet closed the evening. Reeder's visits spark warm entertainment and strong friendships across towns.
Holy Week described with Palm Sunday services and Holy Thursday high mass. Priests bless oils, expose the blessed sacrament, and conduct processions. Good Friday marks the crucifixion and Passion readings, Holy Saturday blesses fire water and Paschal candle, and Easter celebrates the resurrection with veiled statues unveiled and bells rining.
A brief reminder to mention this detail whenever replying to an advertisement. The note stresses including the specified phrase to ensure proper consideration and alignment with the ad’s instructions.
A shaggy anecdote recounts a rustic wedding and a dreamy litany of flirtations. An old barber poet and local readers chime in with jokes about romance, elopements, and small town mischief amid affectionate chaos.
John Troth announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds in the upcoming primary on August 4. He asks the voters of the county for their support and pledges to merit it through his efforts.
Denver prepares for the National Democratic Convention opening July 7 with 2016 delegates and alternates. The 12 500 seat auditorium will host events as 10000 visitors are expected, and a tiger monument at Sixteenth Street and Broadway will greet attendees. A committee plots city decorations, and a special railcar trip from Hays to Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Denver costs about 13.50 round trip.
Jane Souvenir Books of Hays City and Ellis County are no longer sold at S W Deckers Racket Store. They move to C A Harkness J H Spratt and H H King and in Ellis at G W Murdens Drug Store. Price 25 cents per copy. Also offers for small houses for sale by Harry Freese. Custom made shoes and ready-to-wear footwear advertised. Old papers for sale. Flowers and seeds offered by Rice. Printing services available. Farm for sale in Ohio offered in trade for Ellis County property. Listings include three 5 room cottages two 8 room cottages and a 5 acre lot near town. John C Auer signs. 28-40
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