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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
1
The paper reports a press breakdown on Thursday, unable to publish on schedule Friday. An apologetic note says a new press has been ordered and should be installed within a couple weeks, with Friday afternoon editions resuming afterward.
The Supreme Court affirmed rulings in several 1897- era cases. It held a five year recorded tax deed valid without full bid amount recital, allowed waiver of felony trial presence, and denied Madden damages for failing to honor a higher offer on property. It also affirmed Gibson v Ast and Finch chick en house decisions and related damage claims.
The Agricultural College Industrialist notes opportunities come quickly and repeatedly, praising science and farming education. It highlights state programs in Kansas and Iowa, including a state fair girls cooking contest for ages 15 to 21, detailing biscuits and beefsteak tasks, recipes, timing, and judging, urging participation.
Samuel B Lightcap a Union Pacific conductor marks forty years in railroading as his train reaches Kits He started as a brakeman in 1863 and now runs between Kansas City and Ellis He has avoided serious accidents and would rather stay in active service than take a pension The article praises his fidelity courtesy and enduring health as he continues to operate on western Kansas routes
Republicans must file petitions to appear on the primary and county ballots. No more conventions. The candidate with the widest local support gains entry. Submit your announcement to enter the race.
Philip Zerfus buys 160 acre farm in Hamilton township. Hickman rents Add kins cottage on East Junista Street. H. C. Freese secures pension for Mrs James Mains of Pfeiffer. Andrew Schoenfelt returns from Kansas City where he has bees. Mrs Mumford and children visit her parents in Southern Osborne County. Spratt's store offers regulation sporting goods. Charlie Binder completes city water plant in the court house. John Troth promotes AOUW work and aids new members at Gypsum City. Presbyterian Aid Society meets with Miss Freese. George Riedel adds cement curbing around family lot at the cemetery. J. H. Spratt displays first sporting goods shipment. Methodist conference set for March 25. Rev Mumford to attend. E. S. Beach travels to Connecticut to settle his mother’s estate. Wheat fields judged in better condition with moisture. Mrs Gee Philip to host dinner for Ward, Philip, and related families. Pleasant weather spurs gardening as birds return and signs of spring appear.
A riled crowd watches a string of mishaps from icy slips to hot dishes and stumbles on stairs and subway. A bald man swats a fly and an umpire takes a hit as a crowd groans then laughs. The verses ask why humor arises from others’ pain, ending with a request for understanding. Somerville Journal.
Reports from Topeka note the serious illness of Hon. James H. Reeder. In Russell and surrounding towns, residents like Miss Mary Haffamrer return to work, while Brownlow Hopper sells a cottage for 1000 dollars to Nick Gassman. A new stone Baptist church is planned on the Saline near Father King's, and Mrs. Alois Bissing moves with children to Frankfort Kansas. A revival draws Editor Brettle and Will Gerken from Ellis, and Mrs. Geo Troth writes from Nebraska. The Haas baby girl dies. the body is buried at Collyer. Guiseppe Alia is tried and sentenced for a priest shooting in Denver. The theatre announces Bert Royce and his Swiss Bell Ringers in Ole? with tickets 15, 25, and 35 cents. C M Rand will be in town March 13 14 buying horses and mules.
The Great Bend Tribune urges would be candidates to declare early and publicize their race by letters or campaign cards. A $5 fee covers announcement and publication from now until the August primary. The paper pledges fairness and warns against using its columns for personal campaigns.
The following letters remain uncalled for at the post office in Hays Kansas on Tuesday March 3. When calling for any, say Advertised. Millinery opening March 16 announced by Miss MARKEY.
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