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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
4
In a hot week peaking near 102 in shade, local gains include Bell winning a new survey and harness, with crop prospects described as mixed. Jennie Nickles returns home for summer, the Pension Examining Board met midweek, and new equipment arrived for Jim Ike of Biesinga. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve promoted as a cure-all.
G S Upshaw of the State Board of Health conducted a Tuesday visit. Frank Havemann Jr. passed the state Undertaker and Endaimer exam with a score above 99, following his father who previously passed in Wichita. Local undertakers S F Berg, J Farney, C J Farris, and J L Finney also attended exams in our city. A venting note urges wholesome food to aid digestion, touting a remedy with bold claims.
Two papers drawn. Any deeds mortgages land contracts or agreements prepared at reasonable charges. Visit this office near Notary work or bring property for patent listing. Hairy Freese, Notary Public.
Prof D H Otis outlines Kansas need for an experimental station at the Ft Hays Reservation to boost agricultural education and livestock improvements. He cites state wealth from crops and animals, urges legislature support, and compares Kansas unfavorably to Wisconsin Michigan and Iowa prospects, noting the reservation’s 5000 acres of arable land, water and rock resources.
A letter from a reader argues for a sixth district electors share and praises CS Landis of Kirwin as a Presidential Elector. The missive mentions insomnia remedies, Teddy Roosevelt's possible county visit, and claims about One Minute Cough Cure saving two lives, with endorsements from J. Farley.
The law committees have secured a single fare for all railroad travel to the Populist and Democratic State Conventions at Fort Scott on July 24. Tickets go on sale Sunday morning July 22 at midnight, with return validity until the following day. The call urges all supporters to attend and hear the party leaders, aiming to make the event a record-breaking feast in Kansas.
The Populists and Democrats hold conventions in Ft Scott Kansas on Tuesday July 24 with rail options from Junction City. Arrangements include a Tuesday return and optional Parsons layover to view the RR centre. Hotels are urged to book early as crowds expect. An article by state secretary J H Curran notes Ft Scott’s history and ample lodging from Goodlander to Cottage inns.
Ellsworth County presents Senator W B Helm of the 84th district as a candidate for lieutenant governor at the Ft Scott convention. Described as a true, trusted, hard working farmer and stockman with broad support and campaign experience. The message emphasizes his fitness for the Big 6th and states he would be a strong state ticket choice.
The Peavey Elevator Co of Minneapolis plans to expand in Kansas with new and rebuilt elevators. It already controls several units along the Union Pacific and aims to cover central and western Kansas, including Hays, enriching grain handling and potentially benefiting farmers as it increases capacity to about fifty million bushels nationwide.
On July 24 at Fort Scott a gathering included Purlyp tecobs Todd Dean Wald lip 1 m1 aldo Jake Bissing Shutts Mulray Bas gall Bruel Lorediec among others, indicating a local social or organizational meeting.
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