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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes describe broad concerns about kidney trouble affecting men and women, with garbled wording. It appears to reference health effects, symptoms, and possible remedies but readable content is limited to scattered phrases and disjointed terms.
Fragmented OCR text presents a notice to patrons about a service disruption or policy change. It mentions dates, locations, and duties with unclear names and places. The readable fragments imply a deadline and points of contact but lack coherent details.
An unpolished notice details a store launch with new drop items including a mill treat and a selection of brushes. It mentions fresh TPH items and a brief note about officially filed opinions and a reference to a specific mill or product number, though many words are garbled.
Far Baptist dinner planned for next Tuesday while Four Keys found and cattle markets grow this week. Sunflower club schedules another dance and speakers Reed of Maine and Tom Nast noted. Weather turns snowy Friday morning and local store closes. Royal and Superior Masters elected. union temperance service planned Sunday. Young men form a Christian Association. court cases in Hill Wilson v Treat and local accidents reported. One farmer dies from wagon accident near Buckeye. burial in local cemetery.
A fragment describes a trip to Salina by a clerk and mentions plans for a new church. It notes the council or church leaders observing the site and outlines construction plans for a stone Lutheran church, with base preparation underway. Names and details are partially garbled in the OCR.
The 1899 and 1900 Hays post office situation centers on J H Downing's reappointment for a four year term ending January 1904 and the push for a second term. Congressman Reeder will recommend George Levering as successor, while Leisering and John Westbrook arise as other local contenders. The piece notes a U S Commissioner office abolition and consolidation under M E Roark at Junction City, reducing local salaries and prior offices.
Feed for stock Cane millet hay and bright wheat straw offered cheap at my farm six miles north of Victoria by J J Denning. Also includes promotional claims for Kodat Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach tonic and tissue builder endorsed by Gov G W Atkinson and J C Farley.
Rev Holt will hold union religious services at Gosser school tomorrow Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. All are cordially invited to attend.
Holiday advertisement touts Havemanns Furniture as the best for bar gains, furniture, and carpets. Mentions Hick's 1903 Almanac and Word & Works publication with forecasts, price details, and a rebate offer through Free Press subscribers. Includes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve promotion and cautions against counterfeit products.
Two good breech loading double barreled shot guns, one 12 gauge and one 16 gauge, both in good order and offered cheaply. Can be seen or delivered in Hays. Inquiries at Free Press office or via Charles Hoff, Turkville, Kansas.
An old style advertisement asserts Cascarets keep liver and bowels active without griping. It claims six million people use the product and invites readers to try a ten box supply from all druggists.
A year ago editor Malrwy challenged the Republican Board of County Commissioners to a big job contract, a move that drew backing and backlash. Commissioner Muehler, praised as a level headed business man, is urged to secure taxpayer benefits while others file expense accounts for the election.
The State Agricultural College report by Professor Mayo shows 183 975 doses of double blackleg vaccine and 90 575 doses of single vaccine were distributed. Vaccination lowered losses from blackleg in cattle to about 6 percent with double and 1 percent with single vaccine, while demand remains steadily rising.
A Cold Wave forecast warns sudden weather changes may threaten health at home. Madison Georgia resident J C Farley credits One Minute Cough Cure with restoring health, claiming it cures coughs colds influenza bronchitis pneumonia and lung troubles by thinning phlegm soothing membranes and reducing inflammation.
Probate court in Ellis County Kansas will hear the final settlement of the estate of Henry Winters deceased on January 5 1903 at Hayseity. Administrator Winders files claims for compensation attorney fees and expenses and announces hearing on January 3 1903 for these matters.
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