11 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
1
Local harvest buzz dominates week as workers flock from Denver and East to Ellis. Shifts in county offices occur amid farm wage disputes and repairs to the telephone system. New guardianship and newborns join a busy community diary.
Unsold coal inventory includes several tons of Arkansas Anthracite The Genuine Cursa offered as good and cheap Also available are Rock Spring Nat and Lump Coal Contact Havemann for purchase details and pricing
Mrs Elias Johnson moves millinery stock to Schwaller building south of depot and offers hats for sale at less than cost. Accepts barter with butter eggs or poultry.
The city marshal warns propert owners to cut all noxious weeds within 10 days or face action under city ordinance. A separate notice demands dog owners pay the dog tax within 10 days or dogs at large will be taken as strays and shot. An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles with a testimonial from H A Tisdale.
A work horse is offered for sale described as a good farm worker, gentle enough for a child to ride or drive. The listing mentions the animal being suitable for multiple tasks and references nearby offices for viewing or inquiries.
Miss Mira Morgan returns to Osborne county home. Miss Eda Voss starts at Yost Milling Co. Jeweler Clark visits Osborne county farm. Farmers prepare fire guards for stacks amid harvest labor shortages. Ward’s effort to recruit hands noted. heat harms harvest. Local notices include ordinance No 388 and various community updates with farm moves and organ for sale.
The 1903 fourth of July brought a bustling scene with farmers and businesses active, banks and the post office closing briefly, flags adorning the town, and John Adkins and his Chicago orchestra providing music before a grand fireworks show. A picnic drew few due to chores, a ballgame drew a crowd, and ballooning lit the sky while local games and stunts entertained both young and old. Guardian notice: state of Kansas, Ellis county, July 6 1903, Alun Bissing appointed guardian of minor heirs Joseph L Ryan and Mary A Ryan.
One new two seated spring wagon of own make offered for sale at a bargain. Also offering carriage and blacksmith work with specialty in setting without damaging wheels. Shop located on South Fort Street.
For sale one over bogey and single harness a wagon with protection and cover sold cheap inquiry at this office
Farmers shift to plowed wheat fields as harvest ends, buying binders and headers. Philp and Son stock new fishing poles. Joe Wilt plans threshing in Jake Orth's area. Miss Keller leaves state Normal School for Emporia advanced studies. Mat Dinges and Dora Gosser head east to seek harvest bands. Russell and Elis offer $3 a day for labor.
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