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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
4
Ancedotal ad touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims hospital and private practice tests and offers readers a mail sample bottle and a book by requesting a sample and acknowledging the newspaper mention. It urges readers to send address to learn more.
The Topeka State Journal announces a new double deck Goss printing press enabling faster production and larger pages. It promises extensive Associated Press wire reports, state and railroad news, sports, stories, and women’s features. Subscription rates for mail delivery are 30 cents a month, 1.50 for six months.
Geneva Ohio resident Mr. C Haney says after forty years with piles he was cured permanently by DeWitte Witch Hazel Salve. Ad touts the product as invaluable for cuts burns bruises sprains eczema tetter salt rheum and skin diseases. Look for the DeWitt name on the package. others are counterfeit. J C Furley
Applebaugh's Drug Store on North Main Street opposite the depot is now open. It offers a first class selection including fresh drops cigars and stationery with handsome bottles and cases. Prescriptions are carefully filled. Telephone number provided.
A public exchange discusses site options for the Normal school, arguing for a location closer to town near a 30 acre camp and creek. Proponents note walking vs riding, city growth plans, and the need to attract students by offering advantages and accessibility, while critics favor proximity to town and a 25000 dollar stone building.
Proceedings show 635 95 allowed for election expenses or 32 cents per vote. Totals from county and township budgets push to about 50 cents per voter. Governor Bailey expected to make few changes to state boards this winter. Regents Muster Fairchild and Satterthwaite of the Experiment Station and Dodge Larabee and Ross of the State Normal School likely to be reappointed and confirmed.
Ellis County Kansas commissioners canvassed election returns and declared officers elected including representative, treasurer, sheriff, register, judge, attorney, surveyor, coroner and first district commissioner. They approved townships results and authorized certificates and listed election expenses paid to multiple individuals and firms totaling 95.
An advertisement extols the 1903 almanac and Word & Works journal for broad public benefit, noting extensive astronomy content, daily storm forecasts, and numerous engravings. It promotes a 30 cent price, offers bundles with the Free Press, and includes a health pitch for Cascarets to keep bowels active.
When you come to Hays and need a carriage to the Reservation, hire one at the Al Robinson Livery Stalls opposite the Brunswick hotel.
The State Board canvassed election results noting Bailey leading with 159,242 votes, Craddock far behind, and a tiny 635 vote margin in a murky count of 287,168. Other races shift: Tom Kelley treasurer 5800 behind Bailey yet ahead of some Supreme Court judges. Reeder and Giger perform in various districts amid fusion and republican lines.
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