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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
4
Citizens' State Bank of Hays City Kansas solicits every person in Ellis county to open an account by March 1 or soon after. It urges depositing all funds, using checks properly labeled, stating a paid bank check settles disputes. Dr H Ward president urges immediate action to build savings and credit.
Eyewitness exhibit from the big Kansas City flood was seen at the depot this week. A man named Yost boarded a car in the K C railroad yards where flood mud four feet above the floor was visible. Four feet of mud washed in as the car was opened and railroad workers were washing dirt from machinery. A man named Har yemavun entered a carload of posts also showing flood mud. The scenes illustrate the severe hardship flood victims face cleaning mud from homes.
The article notes next Thursday’s bid opening for an Auxiliary Normal School building at Hays Kansas with a State contract. Proposals demand rock and other materials from local quarries, with bids due by July 2, 1903 to J N Wilkinson. Plans available in Emporia and Topeka offices.
Wheat raisers urged to insure with St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company praised for prompt loss payments. Also promotion for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claiming scarless healing for burns cuts eczema and skin diseases sold by J. G. Farley.
Applebaugh's Drug Store on North Main Street opposite the depot opens offering first class drugs cigars stationery brushes and a general assortment in handsome bottles and cases. Prescriptions will be carefully filled and customers urged to call via the telephone.
W B Esn notes next Timeday at 8 for state normal commencement. Prof Picken spoke at Gove County Institute, Mrs Picken hosted reception, Regents to be entertained. Summer term ends Thursday with 57 attendance. Toulon district hires Connolly from Thomas County to teach this fall. Normal commencement set for Thursday eve July 2 with President Wilkinson and Board of Regents present. former reserved seats valid. Printer's banquet line omitted in republication. has occurred.
The first ceremony of the western branch of the State Normal School at Fort Hays was held Thursday July 2 at G A B hall at 5 pm. The program included chorus Light of Day prayer instrumental duet Tzigane by Misses Shaffer and Gekman address by President J N Wilkinson vocal duets Song of a Wood Nymph by Shaffer and Schwaber valedictory by Fred Lindley presentation of diplomas by Supt Geo T Codding vice president of the board of regents quartet Till we meet again by Misses Werd Shaffer Nicholas Arphold Frank Smith and Ida Shaffer Lindley and First Color.
An ad lists a two room cottage for rent for country visitors to the County Institute, with group renting possible. It also offers deeds mortgages land contracts and notary services by Harry Freese, Notary Public. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestive issues sold by JC Farley.
State Agricultural College Fort Hays Kansas experiment station reports on building progress irrigation work and new water supply features. A test well on Reservation high ground found excellent water at about six feet. Cabbage and tomato plantings count around seven thousand and one hundred six tomato plants remain. Orchard ground prepared for summer cultivation and moisture conservation. Anemometer placement details and wind measurement method are described, with historical note on invention by Dr. Robinson.
Farmers wonder about the water plant funded by a 1500 appropriation for the Reservation Experiment Station. Work progresses with walls dug and a big water tower, while Regents oppose a college run commercial venture and prefer a receiving station run by creamery men. Continental Co offers to set up a receiving station if building costs about 200.
An advertisement touts Little Early Risers as gentle laxatives for children and adults. It claims the pills do not purge the system, prevent griping, and can be taken in double doses without sickness. Endorsed by W H Howell of Houston Texas and sold by JC Failey with claims of relief from constipation and headaches.
Court Pree on Wednesday 30th Atty Shutts resignation takes effect that day Ed Rea will be appointed to fill the vacancy Ralph Graham stepson of Judge Reeder will be appointed Court Stenographer to succeed Mr Rea His friends are pleased he will remain here Last year Prof Marr coached Ellis little boys in ball playing This year George Leisering brought up two of their nines to play with our kids Ellis and Hays won a game on the Normal field The Great Parka of Colorado describes fields forests plains streams lakes health resorts Union Pacific offers very low rates and train service from Missouri River to Denver Free reclining chair cars dining cars buffet smoking cars drawing-room sleepers day coaches Full information from J H Spratt Agent
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