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Newspaper
The Hays Free Press
Location
Hays, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented Chicago era text contrasts born virtues with learned behavior through aphorisms on ladylike conduct. It tells of Evo, a self-described coward who seeks courage via war service, faces ridicule, and returns embittered despite outward bravery. A Bostonian and Chicagoan exchange views on origins and interests.
Excerpts reflect political chatter on County Clerk F J Smith of Russell County as a candidate for Senate, visits by John Thomas and Ralph Faxon, and mixed Kansas City Star address. Other items cover divorce costs delaying judgments, and June Board of Equalization notices. Memorial Day events in May include address by Judge George A Huron and G A R Hall observances with school children invited.
A visiting group from the Salina Club toured the State Normal and hospital complex, recalling earlier campus buildings and noting Western Kansas State Normal School’s growth. The speakers praised Yocemento’s progress, and residents cited improving sidewalks and leafy trees as evidence of the town’s charm.
The Normal Leader reports forty-three applicants contested a cooking event on Saturday May 9 with forty-nine contributed articles. Prizes offered for each category included first at one dollar and second at fifty cents. Winners listed include Besie Leahy and Freda Knoche for Bread, Virgie Knoche and Mrs. Frankenberger for Butter, Beulah Bell and Clara Loreditsch for Angel food cake, Florence Peppiot and Myrtle Palmer for Devil’s food cake, Miss Sears and Miss Duff for Assorted cake, Prue Morgan and Ellen Behan for Candy, Gay Nickles and Bessie Leahy for Cookies, and Mrs. Alex Philip, Mrs. Rea, and Mrs. Wm. Hall as judges.
The planned Chicago excursion car was dropped after organizers deemed the $23 rate too high. Travelers must buy tickets for the regular train and change cars at Kansas City. Also quoted by John Wanamaker on advertising and printer’s ink, plus remarks from Ex Judge Ruppenthal on Hoch era jail projects in Russell and Ellis counties and a note about Eastman Kodaks.
The Union Memorial Service will be conducted in the G A K Hall on May 24 1908 with Rev A N Smith of the M E Church leading. Citizens are invited to participate and the service is ordered by the Post Adjutant H B Rou.
Notice is given that Jacob Schoenfeld of Pfeiffer Kansas has filed to make final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 26500 for the Ne of Seaaf Sec 80 Township 15 S Range 16 W before the Probate Engineer in Hays City Kansas on June 6 1908. Witnesses: Conrad Krueger Jr Ruoner Ey Jacob Dome Casper Burgardt Pfeiffer KS and Jno Thomas Register. Jan 6
Joseph Zimmerman files contest against Homestead entry 18115 made March 30 1905 for the Ngs ei and ny sw section 14 township 15 south range 20 west. George Lubbens is contestee. notice to appear and present evidence set for June 4 1908 in Hays Kansas. final hearing June 18 1908 in Colby Kansas. Publication ordered by John Thomas Register.
An editorial note urges readers that obtaining this fat account requires steady deposits and consistent effort. It emphasizes starting now and maintaining routine contributions to build the balance over time.
Readers urged to share any item of interest by calling the given number. The notice emphasizes community reporting and invites tips and news from residents.
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