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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
3
A rural verse piece depicts a child named Willie reluctantly waking to his mother’s call at dawn. Dreamlike imagery of brook, minnows, and a turtle contrasts with his safety wish to sleep, while a pup and a cow await chores and a looming scold. The scene ends with Willie insisting he is getting up.
Ellis residents farewells and arrivals noted with Miss Florence Disney and Mrs. Logan arriving from Denver. Rail rates to the Pacific coast cited, cattle and hog prices rise in Kansas City market, petitions for Cyrus Leland’s governor bid circulate, and officials report water depth, local events, and church activities.
Announcement from Paul Pfannenstiel declaring candidacy for Register of Deeds. He commits to a satisfactory administration if elected and awaits the Democratic Primary decision. Dated in the public notices context.
Notice is Hereby Given that on the Vth day of March 1908 the Probate court of Ellis County Kansas duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of Alexander Sauer, minor heir of George Sauer, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Ansa M. Sever, Guardian. Attest J B Gross, Probate Judge.
Notices announce Letters of Administration for George Sauer Jote estate with one year claim period and three year bar, guardian appointment for Joseph Werth heirs Agatha Werth named guardian, and Pearl Johnson filing five year homestead proof in Ellis County with witnesses listed in Hays Kansas.
Addressing Kansas farmers, the letter extols the state binding twine plant at Lansing Penitentiary, noting improved machinery and quality, reduced prices to 7.5 cents per pound for large orders, and competition against the binding-twine trust. It cites nearby states with similar plants and urges farmers to patronize state-made twine to support the penitentiary and save costs. Ordered through W. H. Haskell in Lansing.
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