davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
IMPROVED
ROADS
PATROL SYSTEM is FAVORED
Pointed Out by Department Of AgrI-
culture as Illustration Of Eco
nomical Maintenance.

prepared by the United States Department
of AEriculture.)
The road patrol system used In
Grant county, Wash, is pointed out
by the United States Department Of
Agriculture as an illustration Of how
highways can be maintained most sue
cessfuIly and economically. Other
counties in the state use the gang
system, assigning to each gang a long
section. upon which they make repairs
at intervals, seldom reaching all the
necessary points. In Grant county the
plan is to prevent a road from getting
into bad condition rather than to make
repairs.
There are Is patrol sections. each
from six TO ten miles long, in the 1888
miles of county highways. Each sec
ton is in charge OF a patrOlman. who
works constantly on his piece Of road,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD An.
NoUNcES THIRTY-SIX
IN 1922.

Manhattan. Kansas, November "a
A free agricultural scholarship. it has
Just been announced, will be awarded
by the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany to the boy, between l6 and 81
years OF age, ranking highest in the
Kansas Boys and Girls Club work
for the year 1922, in corn, potato,
sorghum, pig, calf, or poultry projects.
The scholarship viii be in the college
course or the Farmers Short Course
OF the Division of Agriculture, or in
the School Of Agriculture at the Kan
sas State Agricultural College. and
viii be worth $500, plus transporta-
ton.
Tie counties IN which scholarships
will be given are: AtchisOn. Brown,
Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Doa.phan.
Douglas, Ellis. Ellsworth, Geary, Cove
Graham, Jackson, Jefferson, Leayen-
'vcrth, Lincoln, Logan. Mcpherson,
Marshall, Mitchell, Nemaha, Osborne
Ottawa, POuawarOmie, Republic. Riley,
Rocks, Russell, Saline, Shawnee, SI.er-
ldan, Thomas, TregO, Wallace, Wash
in%tOn and WyanGotte.
Tie winner in each county Will be
IL AAS-ll t4AA-OAi= LIE IL 10y - ltL4ih-
ing highest in the county club projects,
On the following basis: 70 per cent
on rank in club wOsk; % per cent. on
activities of the boy in community
.,iiairs.
The rank of these boys in comnun-
ity cffailS and tie county winner Will
be determined by a committee of
three, consisting CT the county superin-
tendcnt, one person appointed by the
Director of Extension of the Kansas
State Agricultural College. and a third
person to be chosen by these two mem
bers. The scholarship must be used
within year of the date of the award,
or, if the boy is already in school, it
! may be used the year following the
time the boy finishes his school
The action of the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company is due to the fact that
its president, Mr.. c. r. Gray, formerly
a member of the governing board OF
the Maryland Agricultural College
was attracted by the work Of boys
/ and girls clubs as a factor In interest.
ing the coming generation in farming
! and he believes that the company that
/ he heads should further this work by
/ offering scholarships, thereby helping
worthy boys to obtain training II
scientific agriculture.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
LOCAL NOTES

Attend ''Mardi Gras" at the Essex
Hall, Friday, December End.
The funeral services of Marshal An
drew Miller, who was shot and killed
at Ellis, Tuesday night, November Is,
was held at the Catholic church, Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock, and burial in
the Catholic cemetery about II O'Clock.
A large following Of friends and neigh
tives to the grave.
Ward M Jenkins has secured a
hOnse in Plainville, and moved his fam
lily there Monday.
Miss Elizabeth COndit spent the
week end in Manhattan, visiting her
friend, Mrs. Nickel.
MISS Alice Craig came up from Con
cordia, Wednesday night, to spend
Thanksgiving with home folks.
Miss Mary Haffamier came up from
Kansas City, Wednesday night, to
spend Thanksgiving with homefolks.
Miss Bertha Nelson left Tuesday
for her home in Oklahoma. Miss Mel
son has been trimmer in the Condit
Hat Shop.
R. w. Ealden was down from Ellis,
Friday, attending the funeral of Andy
Miller.
Mrs. w. A. Smith who has been Wis
iting friends in Hays, the past three
months, left for her home in New
York, Monday.
Miss Pauline Herl came up from Lin
coin, Wednesday night, to spend
Thanksgiving with home folks.
Mrs. Panzram who has been i'll the
past week, is reported getting along
nicely.
The United Telephone Company is
putting an addition on the south end eff
the phone office. 1t looks like they are
trying to better their service.
Hays High School played Wilson
High last week. The game resulted in
a victory for Wilson, with a score of IA
to o. Tough luck.
Miss Elsie Grass came up from Cav
ker City, Wednesday night, to spend
Thanksgiving with home folks.
On this Friday, November 25th, at
1870 o'clock, will occur the opening gun
for the raising of $1,000 for the
new Catholic College. A parade will
be staged as follows: Beginning with
the head on Crawford Avenue. first
will be flag carrier, then FIR. Gilbert
and Bishop Cunningham, escorted by
College students; K. of C. band, Or
CARNATIONS. Victoria school, Catherine
band, Ellis school, Hays Parochial
School, Normal band, Citizens. Hays
Parochial school will form on Fort
street and fall behind the Ellis school,
Citizens will form on North Chestnut
street facing south aud join the parade
as it passes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
BUILD IN FALL AND WINTER
According to Engineers Money Spent
In Constructing Roads in Spring,
Is Wasted.

The building Of roads in the spring
is opposed by good engineers. who in
sist that money spent at that season
is largely wasted. They hold that
work should be done in the fall and
winter, when the ground is in better
condition and when foundations can
be laid with greater permanence.
They also criticize the skinny manner
in which foundations are laid. pointing
out that subsequent repair bills make
the whole cost much greater than the
cost OF solidly-built roads.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
QUICK WORK

John Greenwood, the man who killed
Andrew Miller at Ellis, the night of
November 18th, was taken to Russell,
Thursday, where ne plead guilty and
was sentenced, by Judge Purcell, to
ninety-nine years in the State peniten-
tiary. The sheriff left with him for
Lansing, on the night train and landed
in the penitentiary about II o'clock
an hour after his victims remains had
been consigned to the grave.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
MORE Farm BUILDING PLANS

The County Agent has just received
from the Kansas State Agricul-
tural College copies of twelve farm
buildings plans recently developed by
that institution. Nine other plans had
been received some months earlier, so
a total of twenty-one plans are now
available.
These sample plans are kept on file
at the Farm Bureau office where any
one interested may examine them.
Copies of any of the plans may be
ordered through the county agent at
very nominal cost, ranging from
twenry to fifty cents per plan.
The available plans include five farm
houses, a general purpose barn, a dairy
barn, a hay shed, two hay and cattle
barns. four poultry houses. three types
of hog houses, a milk house, an imple-
ment shed, a double garage aud shop,
and a farm elevator.
These plans have been carefully pre-
pared, and will afford you many valu-
able suggestions. Call at the Farm
Bureau office at your first opportunity
snd look them over.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Last Friday evening the losing side
In the Better Speech" week contest,
gave 4 party for the winning side.
After playing various games. ice
cream and cake was served at 1890.
The Better Speech" contest of last
week was to last from Monday till
Thursday, but on account of a tie be-
tween the two sides, it was held over
Friday. On Friday the use of SLANG
was especially observed. Susan's side
won.
School will be dismissed Thursday
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Birds Like Old Homes.

Birds have In common with man the
''hOming Instinct" although OF course
in man the instinct is not so highly
developed. just how Mr.. and Mrs
Bird on their return TO the north from
their winter I'm the south and their old
nests each spring Is not known. Their
ability TO locate the "Old home" Is
simply part of their hOmIng instinct.
Without charts or compasses to point
the way the birds fly unerringly to
their old hauntS each spring.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
AIaska,s Fine Scenes.

With the exception of II few areas in
the Cook inlet region, the topography
of Chugach forest In Alaska is ex-
ceedingly rugged. the mountains often
rising abruptly from the sea. On
Resurrection hay the towering peaks
seem to reach into heaven. The timber
line is usually at an elevation of about
1000 feer; above this rise barren. gla-
GATED peaks ranging from 1900 to
5000 feet In elevation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Witches in Wales.

SuperstitiOns of the country folk
Of Wales are discussed in the quar-
terly report of DR.. Arthur Hughes,
medical health officer of the county
of CarmarthenShire. Despite the fact
that fortune telling and witchcraft
are prohibited under the English law
large numbers of the Welsh peasants
bring their ailing children to the
witch doctors rather than TO medical
practitioners
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
porothx,s Observation.

Three aunts and two uncles were
visiting at DOrOthy's home one Sun
day recently, and the unmarried state
Of the guests as well as Of her own
brothers and sisters set the little one
a-thinking. Finally she remarked:
''Isn't # stranger MY mother and the
cat seem to be the only people In this
whole family that have any children"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Mlster Eormerlr q TitIe.

A man is called Mr." for a reason
that dates back to the time when men
were called by their Christian names.
Certain persons who had learned and
practiced trade, or mystery, and
were considered of a higher rank than
common farm hands. had mister" ap-
piled to their names as a title OF re-
spect.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Chinese Like listers.

Ulster OvercOats have become popu-
lar with the Chinese in Manchuria.
The wealthier class Of Chinese al
ways wear long Ourer garments OF
silk. which are easily damaged by
rain or snow. and rhe long ulster. be-
sides affOrding warmth protects the
silk clothing underneath
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Health From Sand.

One OF the best ways of recuperating
faded nerves is TO walk barefO6ted
over a long stretch of sand. The
nerves Of the feet are slightly. irri-
tated by the sand grains. and the
blood. being thus stimulated circu-
Iates more freely. Doctors say that,
apart from the physical effects the
mental powers are greatly invigOrated
by the exercise.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
SNAP

24O acres-four miles to town,
good Improvements, can all be cult
waited, land lays level, Catholic COM
munity, in Trego county. Priced for
quick sale, $45. per acre, with terms.
Geo. J. Diebolt,
Phone 116, WaKeeney, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Stainless Needle Invented.

If you have ever used :; needle you
will realize rha, .teel rrsrS and stains.
But now a STAN eSS Sttei has been in
vented I'm the research IabOra tories of
an English munitions factory II will
moi tarniSh when exposed to the ac-
ton of different ACIDS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
To Preserve Sanctuary.

In James Watts attic workshop at
Heathfeld hall. near Birmingham,
England. his tools still lie just as he
left them a hundred years ago. The
owner Of HeathfeId hall recently died
and the Watt centenary committee
now purposes TO take steps TO preserve
this sanctuary OF science TO the Brit
fsh misunderstanding American
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24

and Friday for Thanksgiving vacation.
The High School was defeated by
Wilson, last Friday, by the score Of ID
to z. Hays scored in the first and Will
son in the second and third periods.
The High School second team defeat
ed the Codell High School football
team Is to o, last Saturday, on the
Normal field. The game was hard
fought by both teams. The playing of
the second team showed good material
for a team next year.
Fridays Assembly Program was:
A Talk on Better Speech" 49,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
.GIo4slu 10 lq5Ill.nl aql u oSB

-iIo4s!u 10 4q5ul!Ml 9ql III OSB
sLBs6 OOO't 9lIN 9Ql 10 sHuBq eql 40
qlLIQ Sll pBq II puEEuBm o. uMOu4
uOpBLqola0 snOISH9L ls9plo 9ql 81
II piLoM pro GL9A sIql I8ql9SOI PUG
4Bqa sHuH Su!Epun IsOm QUA 10 quo
81 IoAOssBd Sql 10 1891 qsIM0r' 9qL
'UoneIqsIso snoI6msH @ssPIO
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24

FaITOlHlaH Is nCSpOfiSlDiC TOT OOuOi-
ton of His Section of Highway.
feeling that he alone is responsible
for its condition. While these men
work under the direction of the cOun-
ty engineer, the details are left large
" to their Judgment.
a specially constructed light road
machine. caned locally Il road fiXer,"
Is used. 1t has a long wheel base and
two cutting blades rigidly connected
with the carrying frame of the ma
chine. The rear wheels are on sep
arate axles. controlled by separate
levers. The patrolman carries the
necessary small tools for clearing
weeds, trimming shoulders, cleaning
bitches, and for handling surfacing
material. He makes his own repairs
in the county repair shop under the
direction of a skilled mechanic.
The annual cost of this system,
states the bureau of public roads, av-
erages S223 a mile, which is less than
other counties pay where roads receive
attention "only when they need it.
Grant county has graveled roads sec
Ond to none in the state. and it's PEG
pie are enthusiastic supporters of the
patrol system.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Money to Loan on Real Estate

We are prepared to make loans at
current rate of interest for five and
seven year periods on real estate. Call
and see US if you are in the market
for a loan.
ELLIS co. ABSTRACT & LOAN co.
o13t3 F. S. Wasinger, Mgr.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Times for Gratitude.

There is much greatness of mind in
the owning of a good turn as in the
doing of it; and we must no more
force requital out of season than be
wanting In it.-Seneca.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Buried in SITTING Posture.

The Japanese bury their dead in a
sitting posture. following a custom
centuries old This is done to save
space. Three can be buried in this
manner in the space Of one ordinary
grave.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Money to Loan ON Real Estate

I am prepared to make loans at
current rates on real estate. Cal
and see me if you are in the market
for a loan. Quick service assured.
n17t4 H. W. Oshant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Hokunn.

Civilizat ton is largely the escape Of
the race from a belief in hOkum How
much hOkum do you believe in? AL
ways some.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Bio Work in obio

The great highway system Of Ohio
for this year includes the construction
OF 500 miles Of heavy duty roads, re-
presenting an outlay Of S11,OOO,OOO.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Two Chicks in One Egg.

Two chicks were Matched out OF one
shell; they were joined together by
their toes. says a New Brunswick
reader. The both died In a short
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
A Powerful Leaf.

A single leaf Of ii South American
water lily. Victoria regra is buOyant
enough TO bear weight OF 200
pounds.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
RIGHT of Wav in France


In France at crossroads the auto
mobile coming from the right has
the right OF way.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24

YOU can boost the dairy industry
of this community by buying Golden
Belt Creamery & Ice Co. $50 non-tax-
able stock.
CUT THE PRICE OF ICE. Buy
stock in the new plant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Conscience.

Conscience can sometimes whisper
loud enough to drown out OppOrtunI-
tvs knocking at the door.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24

Nothing to Look Forward To.
Lawson-Have you had your vaca.
ton?
Dawson-Yes. darn It'll
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Artistic Temperament.

When a man is indulging his artis-
tic temperament is a good time to go
out and quietly close the door behind
you.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
Cash Value Of Good Road.

The actual cash value OF a good
road is something that is hard to de-
termine-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-11-24
ChiirOpraCtiC

The most scientific treatment
not only for chronic cases, but
acute fevers respond to it.
Two years practic during the
Flue and Pneumonia epidem-
ic without single death. What
other mode of treatment has a
record like that?
DR.. J. E. STUCKEL
Phone 435. Tholen Bldg.
At Ellis Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day from to 9 p. m.
I have taken the treatments as Civ
en- by DIR. Stuckey, with better results
than from anything else. Ny trouble
was stomach, nerves and Rheumatism
j. c. Elliott.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-15
Memory Trees
in Michigan

The idea Of memory trees for sol
diers, planted along the nations high
ways, each tree bearing the name Of
a man whose services figured in the
greatest of all wars, has met with
instant approval in Michigan. Every
city | have visited has announced its
approval, through its editors or city
officials, and the state officers, al
ready far advanced i'm their ideas of
tree protection and tree planting,
have offered every possible help.
Michigan has made one attempt,
and il will not be the last to deal
with the conflict of roadside trees and
telegraph and telephone poles.
1--WE all realize the necessity of
wires, but it seems perfectly plaus-
ible TO put these poles along the rail-
road tracks and TO give the wire
companies the right to condemn a
ten foot strip of land on which TO
erect these poles, if buying is not
possible. Something will have to be
done eventually to protect both the
wires and the trees.
Grand Rapids sets the example by
which other Michigan cities are profit
ing. The beautiful specimens growing
in front of mans property, on the
strip of ground between the pavement
and the sidewalk, must be tended by
the owner, but he is not allowed to
cut them down or mutilate them in
any way, and the city furnishes tree
doctors to make them healthy and
beautiful.
And one can't in Grand Rapids
plant an undesirable tree. All poplars
are taboo, and if you plant any tree
you must get a permit from the city.
The city must know what you plant
and where you plant it.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-15

the owner Of said lot, lands and
premises, respectively, shall pay
penalty of ten per cent 900
Of the cost of construction to cover
the cost and expense of ""tinp
special assessment roll and take the
necessary proceedings TO create liens
against said lots, lands and premises
for the cost of said improvement and
as more particularly provided in See
ton No. ID Of Ordinance No. 46 of
said city as amended by Ordinance
No. 81 Of said city.
And the said city clerk is herewith
further ordered and directed that he
shall, after the expiration Of twenty
(20) days report to the board of spe-
cial assessors the amounts, respect
lively, remaining unpaid for such inn
provement, together with a penalty
of ten per cent 900 in addition
thereto as aforesaid, to the board of
special assessors, to be levied by 1t
as a special tax or assessment upon
the lots, lands or premises adjacent
TO and AUDITING upon said sidewalk
and which special assessment roll
shall be subject to review as proper
notice has been given as provided by
the city charter in case of special
assessments for sidewalk improve
ments and which assessment roll
shall be reviewed and all proceedings
had for the collection thereof as pro-
vided by the charter and ordinances
of said city and the laws of this state
pertaining to the collection and as
sessment of taxes.
Commissioner Creaser supports
the above resolution, which was
passed by yea and nay vote as
follows:
Ayes-Commissioners Chick, Crea-
ser, Glass and Archer.
Nays-none.
Moved by Commissioner Creaser
and supported by Commissioner
Archer that the recommendation Of
the Chief of the Fire Department rel
ative to telephone call procedure for
reporting fires be accepted aid that
the City Manager be instructed to
see that such recommendations are
fulfilled Motion prevails.
Moved by Commissioner Glass
and supported by COMMISSIONS
Chick that the proposed walks ass
adopted in the foregoing resolution
be built at once by days work. The
motion prevails.
Moved by Commissioner Glass
and supported by Commissioner
Creaser that the City Manager be in
structed to build a sidewalk on South
State street from the bridge to the
Pere Marquette Railway tracks.
Ayes-Commissioncrs Chick. Crea-
ser, Glass and Archer
| Nays-none.
Moved by Commissioner Archer
and supported by COMMISSIONS
| Creaser that the Commission adjourn.
The motion prevails.
Francis c. Hayward,
Charles r. Murphy, Clerk.
Mayor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-15
1T MUST HAVE BEEN DEAD At
LEAST SIX MONTHS. BUT
DIDN'T SMELL

"Saw a big rat in our cellar last
fall" writes Mrs. Joanny, "and
bought a 80 cent cake of RAT
SNAP, broke it up into small pieces.
Last week while moving we came
across the dead rat Must have been
dead six months, didn't smell. RAT
SNAP is wonderful.
Three sizes-35c, 65c, SIPS. Sold
and guaranteed by c. r. Murphy and
Winslow Bros. Drug Stores.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-09-15
CITY COMMISSION
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Alma, Michigan, September Is, 1921
Regular meeting of the City Com
mission of the city Of Alma in session
at the council chambers on the above
date.
Meeting called to order at eight
o'clock p. m. by Mayor Charles r.
Murphy.
Present - Commissioners Chick,
Creaser, Glass and Archer.
Absent None.
There being a quorum present the
Commission was declared to be in
session.
Minutes of the preceding regular
meeting were read and approved.
Reading of plus and claims
New Britain herald., 1921-03-24

to Mr.. and Mrs Ashley Bishop of
Pennington avenue.
Mrs. G. w. Forsberg is confined to
her home on Pennington avenue with
a slight attack of bronchitis.
Lyle Borden of Church avenue is in
New York where he has been called
to the bedside of his mother who is
i'll.
PlainviIIc Briefs.
Masses will be held as usual Sunday
morning in the Church of Our Lady
of Mercy at and 10 O'Clock. High
mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock.
Special Easter music will be-rendered
with an orchestra assisting the choir.
Mrs. Chloe Warren is confined to
her home on Canal street with in
fammatory rheumatism.
The 500 club met with Mrs. George
Spencer of West Main street this aft
ernoon.
L. ]. Marine of New York is visit
ing at the home Of his parents on Ma
pie street.
Laura Cowles has gone to Wash
ington, d. c., and Atlantic City, for
a short visit.
Frank and Maria Pauschitz have
purchased land of 25 acres from Egg
bert Healey of Red Stone Hill.
Miss Elizabeth Pike of the New
England Conserv tory of Music, is
snending her Easter vacation with
her mother on Strong court.
William Cronin, college mate of
Cornelius Prior, has returned to
Stamford after a short visit here with
Mr.. Prior.
William Hird OF Yale is spending