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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
2
An editorial excerpt from Success Magazine extols the richest man as one who enriches others and himself through landscape, art, science, and literature. It praises robustness of character, cheerful resilience in poverty, and a life of plain living, rich thought, and grand effort.
An Osborne County Farmer notice promotes W. B. Ham of Rosks county for congress while admitting the paper opposes him. It offers space for Lt. Young of Beloit with a sales pitch about admission price, praising Ham if nominated and ready to support him.
In Topeka last week Chancey Dewey, once linked to deadly incidents in Rawlins county, married the episcopal bishop’s daughter. The Oakley Graphic notes a sharp jab about his wealth and status, contrasting Topeka’s social scene with the western Kansas crowd.
Emporia editor Will White argues in the Emporia Gazette that party loyalties and past stances on Hoch, Curtis, and the Hoch procession reveal the era’s political pragmatism. He says bolting or voting straight matters less than broader patriotism and charity amid rival nominees Stubbs and Leland.
A collage of verse about longing by a grate side, then a column of lighthearted sketches. It notes a dissatisfied suburb family craving a buyer, a Cuba bound soldier, a jeweler ad on women’s support, editor humor on seats and fits, and a Texas girl’s odd etiquette query.
The Farmington News editor explains a recent misprint tied to temperance concerns. A new printer altered wording, turning candy into cards and dropping words, prompting accusations of card playing at the Morse home and fueling the temperance debate.
A Missouri detained hobo confuses physiologies by placing the organ of emotion in an unusual position. Springfield policeman tackled him yesterday and considered charging him. The hobo claimed ragged trousers conceal a warm heart. Lightning and post cards prompt the Star’s quip about rising danger. A deathbed Iowa card brings a cheerful, ominous message for the day.
W B Ham of Stockton Kansas declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for congressman in the Sixth District. He says it is impractical to state measures in this notice but plans public statements across the district before August 4.
Ihereby announce myself as candidate for the republican nomination of Register of Deeds at the Primary election to be held August 4th, and will appreciate and endeavor to merit all support given me by the voters of the County. JOHN TROTH.
Wants ads note Hays Laundry will do suit cleaning and pressing next week with first class work and fair prices. Also mentions Dolly Varden chocolates at Hark ness, small houses for sale by Harry Freese, custom made shoes with samples, old papers for sale, and Rice's seed for garden plants. The Home Paper promo and local printing services are advertised.
An Ohio farm near Lake Erie owned by Harry Freese is offered for trade for a farm in Ellis County. Also listed are three 5 room cottages, two 3 room cottages, and a 5 acre lot near town with terms available through Jonn C. Adkins.
Advertises cattle for sale at a Victoria farm ten miles north with good pasture and water. Buyer can contact Peter Horr at 24 8t Victoria Kansas for reasonable prices.
A customer left a National Cream separator at Continental Station in Hays for sale cheap on easy terms. Guaranteed one of the best machines made. See HARRY FREESE, 23-tf Operator. Also notes on advertising rates and spring clothing cleaning offered by The Hays Laundry with prompt delivery via phone.
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