Hays Free Press Cartoon Attacks Hun Claim of Fair Play
The Harve y's Weekly excerpt reprints a harsh critique of German leaders during WWI. It denounces the notion of American sportsmanship in peace terms and brands the German ruler as a caliban of nations. The piece uses strong, graphic language to condemn German aggression and tout American resolve.
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Elbert
Hun
Associated Press
Pelestia
Caliban
Welcher
Harvey's Weekly
Why Burns Burn Sweating Hay Triggers Fire Loss
The text explains why sweating hay causes burn fire loss due to potential spontaneous combustion and lingering heat. It notes hay cells remain alive briefly after cutting, breathing in a closed unventilated environment, which raises risk of ignition. It emphasizes heat buildup and moisture as factors in ignition risk.
Spontaneous Hay Fires From Heat Build Up
Michigan Fire Marshal Bulletin explains how hay heats during fermentation and sun exposure. Three heat sources combine to raise hay to 212 to 265 degrees F causing charring and potential ignition. Sweating hay and moisture create vapor columns that can conduct lightning to ignite the hay in barns.
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Patel de
Michigan Fire Marshal
New Art: Dried Apple Sculptures By Isabel Million
In Knoxville Tennessee Miss Isabel Million creates carved dried apple sculptures resembling weathered mountaineers. She cuts, dries, varnishes faces and outfits with preserved beads, portraying particular individuals she envisions as each tiny figure.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Isabel Million
Miss Million
Mixs Million
Scientific American
Centenary Year Highlights of Noted Figures in 1910
In 1910 several centenaries are observed or celebrated or noted. Admiral Rodney and W. E. Foster receive commemorations for maritime leadership and education. John Campbell Sharp Arthur Hugh Clough Charles Kingsley Donald Cargill and George Eliot are cited as distinguished figures linked to this year.
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Admiral Rodney
W. E. Foster
Doctor Arnold
Rugby
John Campbell Sharp
Arthur Hugh Clough
Charles Kingsley
Donald Cargill
Old Market Cross
Edinburgh
George Eliot
Adam Bede
Secretary of War Baker Defends Busy Officers
A remarks by Secretary Baker defend the work ethic of army officers labeled as chair warmers. He notes many so called sinecures are real duties and the most credited workers may not be the true implementers. A quip about Bluffville reveals a secretary’s stenographer keeping the “live wire” image.
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Baker
Bluffville
Executors Notice in Dreiling Estate in Ellis County
First published in the Hays Free Press on June 5 1919 notice to creditors and public that letters testamentary have been granted to the undersigned in the probate court for Ellis County Kansas regarding the estate of John K Dreiling Sr deceased.
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Hays Free Press
State of Kansas
Ellis County
Said County
John K. Dreiling
Estate claim notice and road petition in Kansas 1919
Notices warn estate claimants to present claims within one year and that two years after letters they are barred. Executor John K Dreiling Jr seeks probate. Also county road petition in Lookout township, Ellis County, Kansas, naming viewers and meeting June 21, 1919 for road setup.
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John K. Dreiling, Jr
John K. Dreiling
Petition for Altering a Road in Pleasant Hill Township
County Clerk notice states M M Lang and other Pleasant Hill households petition the Board of County Commissioners to alter a road. Proposed 40 feet wide instead of 60. Viewers scheduled for June 21 1919. officials sign and seal.
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State of Kansas
Ellis County
Hays
Kansas
M. M. Lang
Pleasant Hill Township
Iaid County
Board of County Commissioners
N.E
N. W
Herman J. Tholen
John Jacobs
Frank Atwood
Medical advertisement fragment by C. Brown M D
Fragment of a medical advertisement or notice by C. Brown M D discussing painful ailments and remedies, reflecting period language and a physician's claim to provide relief. The legible portion emphasizes persistent discomfort and professional consultation.
Piping Peace Phrase Misinterpreted in Old Text
The phrase piping ones of peace is clarified as a misreading not related to peace pipe customs, indicating a figurative use rather than a ceremonial act. Textual note emphasizes the expression’s broader meaning beyond any direct smoking ritual.
Boschee’s Syrup Ad Promises Relief for Coughs
An advertisement claims Boschee’s Syrup will quiet coughs ease inflammation of throat and lungs stop irritation in bronchial tubes and aid lung trouble including asthma croup bronchitis sold by King Bros.
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King Bros
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Roa
Tennessee Girl
Divine
W. C. Anderson
Hays, Kansas
Aon
Chas. N. Bieker
Lookout Township
Said
N.W
Herman J. Thelen
Sid
Isid County
M.A. Basgall
M. Enfield
Carpenter Work Shop
South Main Street
Free Press
Justus Bissing
G. C. Unrein
Basgalis
J. R. Betthauser, M. D
Geo. P. Hemm
Harry H. West
Tholen Building
E. A. Rea
Arrommey-at-Law
Citizens State Bank
P. C. Anders
Reeder Ride
Hays, Kans
DR. O. A. Hennerich
Wiesners
A. A. Herman
H. B. Neiswanger
Citizens Bank
DR. Brown
Hays City
Windsor Hotel
Russell
Tt. C. Brown, M. D
Ridge
Kansas City, Mo
Gate City National Bank
Boschee’s Syrup
Hsil
Ellis County Abstract & Loan Co
F. S. Wasinger
Enfield
Avery Yellow
Avery
Schlyer & Arnhold
H. L. Felten
C. Schwaller’s Sons
H. H. Winters
Machine
Florence
Hays City, Kansas
Cannon Lamb
Cannon Nut
Harris Egg
Weir City Lump Coal
Citizens Lumber & Supply Co
O’loughlin Garage
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