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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
5
The notice emphasizes economy as key to the Emerson fan with a five year guarantee sold through Costner Electrical Contractor and Wireman. It advertises better workmanship and current use, with office and residence contact on 566. Also includes farming tip on meat curing and storage, and a sale of eight residence lots.
Candidates announce themselves for Ellis County offices including Register of Deeds County Attorney Probate Judge and County Superintendent. Individuals named include Leona M. Jantzen Harry L. Pestana and F. E. McLain. Announcements note Republican primaries and August primary election.
Topeka reports Frank J. Smith leading Kansas Good Roads Association with $2500 short of salary funded by business. Calls for $2 member ship via banks to unite state highways. Wheat and oats crop prospects promise a strong year as farms prepare for higher fuel needs amid rising gasoline prices and tractors. Public Utilities Commission operates as a state court over railroads and public services with hearings open to the public. Government intervention in aj
In Topeka workers of the Wolf Company strike for higher wages and seek mediation after three days of effort. Mediator’s report is rejected by the company. As August primaries approach, political life stirs with renewed activity and campaign headlines persist.
A list shows Ellis County youths and those reaching age since June 5 about to depart for cantonment around June 24. Names include Earl Eckwall, Edward Solomon, Phillip Rupp, Nicholas Schmidtberger, Aaron Berry, Howar Houser, Adam Goetz, John Stecklein, Clarence Shubert, Frederick Sedell, Frank Schmidt, Roy Hill, and many others, with registrations and addresses mainly in Hays, Ellis, Victoria, Pfeifer, Schoenchen, Munjor, Catherine, and other local towns. The roster cites dozens of individuals, reflecting wartime mobilization.
Kansas merchants pledge to buy War Savings Stamps and back a June 28 round up as editors race to publish free ads. Peter Goebel leads efforts urging citizens to commit to buying War Savings: the state targets $37 million by year end, with widespread newspaper and artist contributions to promote the drive.
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