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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
2
Editorial recalls Harry Chadwick as the Englishborn American who helped evolve baseball from rounders into the national pastime. At eighty two, the beloved umpire and builder of the game is hailed by the Joplin Globe as a fixture of baseball history, his passing marking the end of an era.
A Topeka Journal opinion argues for stronger respect for marriage through stricter divorce standards. It notes Catholic teaching on indissolubility and suggests universal adoption could curb widespread divorces and infidelity. The piece urges public moral action and cites prominent families as examples.
A patchwork of humorous vignettes and oddities from a Kansas and Sioux City viewpoint. Jests about neighbors on Quality Hill, a turnip-loving judge, and a county drunk’s quips mix with brief sobering obituary-like lines and rural observations. The piece preserves old-time wry tone and local color, with names and places sounding nostalgic.
W. B. Ham announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for congressman in Kansas Sixth District. He notes it is impracticable to state measures now but expects to present them publicly throughout the district between now and August 4. Stockton, Kansas.
Register of Deeds announces candidacy for the Republican nomination in the upcoming Primary election on August 4. He asks for and will strive to merit all voter support from the county.
A collage of classifieds notes includes want ads for cleaning services at Hays Laundry and Gassman’s Shoe Shop, cheap houses offered by Harry Freese, old papers for sale, and a call to subscribe to The Free Press. Also mentions seeds from Rice, printing services, and a Northeast Ohio farm trade.
Advertisement notes good pasture and water for cattle herding at a farm ten miles north of Victoria. Prices are reasonable and contact is Peter Horr at 24 31 Victoria Kansas.
A National Cream separator is offered for sale at Continental Station in Hays on easy terms. Guaranteed one of the best machines. Contact Harry Freese, 23-tf Operator. Also notes on advertising rates and a laundry service offering cleaning and pressing for spring and summer clothes.
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