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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1906
Page
1
Local farmers report a dull month amid harvest work while officials announce a severe $10 fine under a new water ordinance. From Ellis taxes to a Kansas wedding, church events, shop news, and road work, the column lists appointments, sales, and community happenings across the county including the Saline bridge project and a series of public notices.
A Kansas City stock Yarda notice offers dominoes free to children who report the number and kind of livestock their father will ship this year. Rice Brothers, commission merchants, promote the giveaway to local youth.
Nice large rooms for rent over brick store buildings in Block 6 north Chestnut street. Rooms will be nicely equipped with modern improvements if desired by tenants. Call on F. Madden.
Advertisement for character readings by Laura E. Stout offering scientific head and face readings with earth marks. Promises satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices. Located residence 5th house west of Chestnut, phone 35.
Daily low excursion rates to September 15 via various routes with return by October 31. California and back offers lower fares June 25 to July 7 with Portland return. To Colorado and return daily to September 20 with reduced Elk's Denver meeting rates. Tickets July 10 to 16 inclusive. See nearest BR ticket agent for rates and details.
An old style ad from Cc. W. Bell promotes S. W. Paint Varnishes Jap a Lac and Colors. It invites readers to call to see prices and place orders for a full line of coatings and paints.
Dr Jordan, resident dentist, operates above Citizens Bank in Hays with phone line 34. The small classified ad indicates a location and contact for dental services.
Hays Laundry advertises exty Laundry and Clothes Cleaning Works with first class service. All work guaranteed and orders called for and delivered. Phone 62. Fred Iliff is the proprietor.
Ordinance No 457 revises ordinance 439 governing water supply and rents. It bans sprinkling water into streets yards or around buildings except for fire or daily cleaning between 6 and 7 p m. Violations carry fines up to 10 dollars and detention until costs paid. The ordinance repeals conflicting laws and takes effect after publication in the Republican June 23 1906. City Clerk A Harkness validates the copy.
Advert shows the Wabash railroad as the shortest fast option to St Louis Detroit Toledo Pittsburgh and Buffalo with thru service to New York and Boston. It urges readers to ask local agents for tickets and notes the line sells them. Also lists a help wanted for an assistant manager in a Chicago wholesale house with salary and expenses, and mentions a superintendent position on Lake Street Chicago.
Henry Wolf & Son urge voters to approve $7000 in 6 percent bonds for a new city water pump house and engine on south Fort Street near Bissing’s. They argue a larger system with 10 and 8 inch pipes, meters, and upgraded mains will end water scarcity, support gardens, and let the town share abundant supply, despite a proposed one hour daily use limit during hot weather.
Property offers 7556 acres northwest of Hays with about 700 acres cultivated. All fenced with good buildings. Apply to A W Oshant Hays City Kansas.
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