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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
3
The ad argues starch prices justify buying Defiance Starch in 16 oz packages at 10 cents, claiming it avoids iron sticking while presenting Deffiance as a safe chemical free option. It suggests grocers push the larger 1 lb rival and accuses them of inventory pressure to sell first.
A mangled notice recounts Mary Dimmick of Wantington telling Lydia E Phnkham's Vegetable Compound failed to heal her. The piece suggests public letters and editorial reaction, highlighting claims and skepticism about the remedy.
A discussion of railway rate regulation argues rates should come from railways themselves, not commissions or courts. The speaker warns against confiscating railroad property via unfair rates, insisting rates must be fair and reasonable to protect the railway’s rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Hon John Tighe of Remsen Street Yahoes N Y writes that Peruna revived him after overwork and fatigue. He claims the tonic restored energy and vitality, endorsing it as a reliable remedy for various ailments and recommending it to readers. Dr Hartman of The Bertman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio appears as a supporting name in the text.
The Chicago Team Owners Association representing 8000 union chauffeurs voted 155 to 3 to stay neutral amid the Teamsters strike. Negotiations for peace appear abandoned as leaders push for control of the national organization. An upcoming meeting will announce the referendum result and the plan to avoid a strike of the drivers.
Charles A. Bailey 50 a Berkeley resident fell from El Capitan during a two thousand foot ascent with J C States. Bailey vanished after sliding headfirst plunging down the rock. States survived clinging to the cliff. Body not recovered.
A Monte Carlo report notes Hall Caine visited Riviera casinos to study baccarat for The Prodigal Son. He observed famed gamblers and, while his partner played, Caine lost over $50,000 at a Nice Cercle club, aiming to portray authentic modern gambling in the London production.
A traveling man recalls a village postmistress in an old near Philadelphia post office who reads every letter and stacks postal cards to ensure nothing improper passes through. The amusing anecdote touches on strict postal rules and human curiosity.
A humorous tale links fresh eggs and a Boston envoy Mr Choate in London after Lord Denbigh's visit. A Boston Ancient jokes about the dove from the ark and later borrows a Bible to note Genesis eight showing the dove returned twice, while theology remains lightly touched.
The late Prof. Cleveland, longtime Bowdoin College figure, was known for dry humor. A medical student once asked if newer anatomy texts exist. the professor replied that few new bones have been added to the human body in the last decade.
In a witty exchange Dixett proclaims all are born equal while Popley retorts that their baby weighed thirteen pounds, a fact he considers remarkable. The dialogue highlights family pride and humorous pride of parenthood.
A London medical journal asserts that there are not enough qualified dentists in Great Britain to meet the demand, highlighting a shortage of dental professionals and rising care needs.
In a Detroit Free Press snippet, Violet questions Charley Gayboy’s skating skill while Rose recalls her brother praising him as a high roller. The lighthearted exchange captures local chatter about a popular rink figure.
In Cleveland Leader coverage a spectator questions the choice to leave a show early, citing the evening’s events and a cryptic exchange about plans. The piece references Maude and Lewis Peep Pearls, with remarks on law and readiness, amid fragmented lines about a ladder and material usefulness.
A noisy letter to the editor criticizes an advertised product unrelated to quality with sharp language. The writer alleges pervasive faulty claims and dismisses unsolicited consumer guidance as untrustworthy.
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