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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
1
The Postoffice Department insists our paper must not be sent to subscribers who do not pay. We value past fair treatment from readers and urge settlement of accounts to continue delivery. The Missouri and Kansas Farmer is offered at the price shown, with the option to send to a separate address.
Taxpayers urged to prepare detailed lists of taxable personal property owned as of March 1 including stock by age and fat cattle separately to aid the assessor. A Reynold county newspaper notes district Methodist conference in Saline March 25–28 with Bishop Warren expected to speak. Catholic Church marriage edict now in effect at Easter voids civil or mixed marriages and requires priestly ceremony with two witnesses. Souvenir Book plates for Yocemento Ellis and county farm scenes arrive for next month’s edition, showcasing schools churches residences stores and notable blocks.
Tenth graders study Hamlet while athletic association members practice baseball and tennis. Freshmen read the Merchant of Venice after completing the Idylls of the King. A Hindu lecturer at the Baptist Church amused the high school. Louise Hopkins nears return from an appendectomy in St Louis by April first. Local news covers advertising philosophy, Western Kansas settlement, bridge work, and community notices including elections and road improvements.
An advertisement proclaims reliable waiter style service for job printing with exacting typography, strong repeat business, fair prices, and prompt, careful attention. It invites readers to call the office and view samples.
T A Hickman announces removal of his jewelry stock to the first door west of Citizens' State Bank. 1911 engraving services offered at the Free Press office with engraved visiting cards and steel die embossing.
A student asked a store if they carried foolskin paper. The merchant replied that the youth already had an ample supply, pointing to the top of his head. The anecdote preserves a period tone and the playful misdirection.
The Saturday Afternoon Club of Hays will meet with Mrs. Sarah Fields on Saturday March 28. The program includes Talk of Two Cities Dickens, Roll Call, Reading of Minutes, Book Talk and Miscellaneous Business.
Students under Prof. Matthew will render Hamlet in the new auditorium May 29. The Western Normal Leader issued its first number this week. Y W C A meets every Tuesday with successful sessions. Baseball and tennis clubs are planned and grounds will be improved. Boating recreation is planned for spring afternoons. Contractor Clark finishes stone work on the new building wings and interior work proceeds. The new term begins March 30 with many new students enrolling.
Auction notice for sale of house sheds granary hog wire and fence posts on the farm near the bridge west of Hays. Contact T. J. Picxemme at 1SIte for details.
H H Pierce adds another room to his cottage on East Normal Avenue. An accidental fire on Thursday. The LaCrosse Republican promotes Harry Grass for State Senator to replace F Dumont Smith. T J Pickering buys a 160 acre farm west of Wakeeny and will move in spring. Local students mix sports and mischief at Salina Wesleyan Business College. The Luray Herald gifts a bouquet to Citizens State Bank of Hays praising the State Normal School and its engraving on bank checks.
Uncalled letters remaining at the Hays Kansas post office as of Tuesday in March. Recipients include C. E. Wharton Peter Boland Lewis Hiatt H J Penney. Postmaster notes callers should say Advertised.
Sunday School at ten o clock with A E Goopman pastor. Harry Freese advertises several small houses for sale at inexpensive prices.
C F Wiest pastor leads 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 public worship with the topic House to Let The Wise Use of Influence An 8:00 evening service on Ale Cuatle and a 7:20 Wednesday midweek prayer meeting at Mrs John Goodall's home All are invited to attend the services
The Presbyterian Church invites all to attend 1008 a m Sunday School 11 am Morning Service 630 pm C E Service 730 pm Evening Service. Last Sunday election brought Miss Balle Sutton relief from her long tenure as superintendent. Prof Harry L Kent elected in her stead. A vote of thanks was given to Miss Sutton for her service with Henry Myers as secretary and Prof Shively as choirister.
The notice lists Sunday services at 10200 a m and 11200 a m, a Junior League at 320 p m, and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 20 p m. It presents a concise view of church activities for the period.
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