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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
4
Fragmentary advertisement promoting a kidney remedy by Dr Kilmat and a sample offer. Mentions pain relief, urination issues, and sales in dollars with ragged text and uncertain details. No clear names besides Dr Kilmat and generic references to patients.
Classified note offers fodder for sale and stock wintered with specific fining and handle details. Includes an address in ADOT N MA and referenced Graham C. Kans for contact and delivery arrangements.
Felephone Ellis and JS Haley Telephone Co announce a tale of 10 cents for telephone service to Elis with subscription now. The notice promises new rates and urges confidence in the company’s service while hinting at toll live rates and promotional offers to attract subscribers.
A newly opened Drag store on Male Street offers a range of goods including drugs, cosmetics, brushes, and bottled items. The shop advertises daily specials and lists telephone contact as 84.
The Bank of Have city advertises a calendar feature and lists Arther Wilde Gosser Madden Melton among shippers at the K C market. The notice announces the death of Mrs Gem Grant in Washington and reports Dr Caradal forwarding a fine gilt to W A Campbell. A public meeting is planned for January first with a dance and entertainment by Iyrexman Reeder. Congress discussions focus on the irrigation law with Roosevelt and Wing’s representative faring in debate. Reeder supported passing the measure through Congress, earning praise for his efforts alongside Mondell.
A brief notice announces four keys found and seeks their return at the office. It mentions fresh cows and a sale of cheap, young, good milker stock. Israel Grenell offers special money to loan on cattle at a low interest rate and asks to be seen at the Elevator. Ed Madden oversees the matter.
The Topeka journal notes in the Fifth District that Harvey Penney acted to push loyalists under Jack Downing's Hays post office. It claims Penney aided the Russian vote influence in Ellis county for a congressional candidate, while also questioning Cole’s religious affiliation. The piece credits Penney's campaign work with causing a Republican and Democratic split, claiming a whirlwind effort that unsettled opponents and aided a decisive victory.
Mrs Bernard Martin was appointed administrator of the estate in town this week. A temperance meeting at the Baptist church featured addresses of interest. Schools opened for vacation today continuing until after New Year. Local contest offered a $15 suit for the biggest ear of corn. about 50 farmers entered. A N Horn, now living on a farm two miles south, won with a two pound car.
The Free Press lauds Fort Hays Reservation institutions for securing an $18,000 start and outlines Regents reports urging ongoing state appropriations. It details proposed budgets for the Agricultural College Experiment Station, Western Branch normal school, and projected needs through 1905, highlighting anticipated capital and maintenance costs. The piece also notes endorsements of a tonics product, with testimonial quotes from Gov. G. W. Atkinson of West Virginia and J. C. Farley.
Zeigler supplied a car load of coal to the Court house on Monday. The community enjoyed a snow event with various bob and box sleighs parading in from the late snow, drawing many to partake in the fun.
An old advertisement extols Havemann's Furniture and Hicks Almanac 1903 1908 forecasts and Word & Works publication with prices and mailing details. It also markets DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve promising genuine product and counterfeit warnings as seen in the Chicago firm’s claims.
Two good breech loading double barreled shot guns, La 12 and 18, both in good order, for sale. Can be seen or delivered in Hays. Inquiries to Charles Hoff at Turkville, Kansas or Free Press office. Also a health ad promoting Cascarets with claims of bowel health and liver activity.
A cold wave forecast prompts warnings about health risk at home and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy. The ad claims it cures coughs colds La Grippe bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung issues, with testimony from E H Wise of Madison Georgia. Also includes a legal notice of attachment in Ellis County Kansas involving Anna Froelich versus George Burnes and Harvey Baum, with court actions dated November 19 1209 and a hearing set for January 1008.
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