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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
In a wartime tract the author urges economy at home by replacing costly coal oil lamps with efficient lighting and wiring homes, arguing fuel savings aid the war effort. The piece warns of Germany's readiness, stresses protectionism to curb imports, and cites the labor force benefiting from a national industrial war.
Eight good residence lots offered for sale with inquiries directed to the Free Press office. Katie Weeder noted as listing broker for sold properties, though some wording appears garbled.
Rossi candidate for Deeds Office to be decided by Republican primaries Leona M Jantzen runs for County Attorney nomination on Republican ticket for Ellis County Harry L Pestana seeks Probate Judge nomination F E McLain Probate Judge candidate with August primary support Louis Christian announces County Superintendent run subject to August GOP vote The piece ends with a quoted economist warning on costs of labor and protection amid price law and labor war implications.
Topeka June 3 Wilik of EHol ton and Henry Sticher of Osage City clash over paid war advertising by merchants. The Topeka Press Club supports contributed advertising as beneficial for national service. Charles Sessions defends country editors as essential business leaders. Includes railroad L&T deal, war impact, Belgium, War Savings Stamps, and political notes on Topeka Democratic convention and reactions.
The piece contends James W. Gerard is best suited in the Democratic party to discuss Germany and argues a higher tariff is needed after the war. It notes German bankers and manufacturers forming a bloc to control future trade, and claims Germany’s wartime industry showed strength. It also references Russian invasion logistics and cautions about trusting free trade claims by the American Economist.
A wartime appeal outlines a four‑direction campaign to enroll 25 000 nurses for Army and Navy service. It urges registered and graduate nurses to enroll, highlights patriotic duty, and notes insurance provisions under the government plan. It also calls the nurse employing public to conserve nursing services and support recruitment.
A call urges physicians, hospitals, and institutions to enroll and release nurses for Army and Navy Nurse Corps. It stresses patriotism, discourages unpatriotic nursing pursuits, and argues coordinated effort will conserve nursing and meet urgent wartime needs with trained professionals.
A circular from the Kansas Council of Defense Lower Committee on Horse and Machine emphasizes preserving horse power for wartime output. It lists care steps including water, regular balanced feed, rest periods, heat-stroke precautions, cooling, and grooming to keep work horses healthy and efficient.
A fragmented 1918 wartime notice discusses tractor use for farming and early preparation, plus Red Cross supply and dressings data. It lists materials, donations, and shipments, naming individuals, chapters, and items like bed shirts, knits, helmets, and comfort pillows, with dates and totals.
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