Miscellany of 1899 gossip and a January wedding notice
A jumble of opinion and whimsy recalls Dewey's naval buildup, Roosevelt's Santa Claus image, and monetary standard debates. The text also details a 1899 wedding between Edwin J. Wooden and Miss Clara Woodside, with guests, gifts, and a long list of presents reflecting era society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Tomer
Gossip
Edwin J. Wooden
Clara Woodside
Lewis Berton Tremain
Lara W
Woodside
Sid Wooden
Auride Wasithe
G.W
B. W
Misa
Bertha
Joseph Lang
O. Hlinney
Local Market Report and Odd News Blurbs
A cluttered feature lists local market prices for eggs lard flour and stove wood with scattered pricing notes and a casual ad for Coughlins promising bargains. The page also carries a jumble of social notes including adoption news from Topeka Osphany Home and political quips about Cuba Daylight and Senator Baker with editorial references to the Daylight editor and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Baker
United States
Senate
Harris
Unclear fragment hints at political takedown at Atlanta papers
Fragment mentions Bryan or Cleveland and Me Kinley in Atlanta Republican papers. Implies blame and ridicule toward rebels and traitors, with references to years of coverage and potential exile of opposing voices. No clear events or identities fully established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cleveland
Kinley
Atlanta
Republican
Uries
Massachusetts Mechanics Cost of Living Compared to Britain
The Massachusetts Labor Bureau reports average annual living costs for a five person family of mechanics at 764 dollars in the state. It asserts Great Britain’s average is 8508 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Labor Bureau
Great Britain
Three English Cities Run Street Railways With High Wages
Glasgow Leeds and Plymonth operate street railways and offer the lowest fares, high wages, short work hours, and strong service. A city treasury surplus results each year. Also notes Mrs. George Smith illness and local obituaries and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Leeds
Plymonth
Hicks Almanac and Paper War Annual Review
A revival notice announces Hicks Annual Almanac and Monthly Paper War Works, highlighting new editions and updated reassessments of sea trade topics and regional publications. The item signals renewed publication activity and the editor’s invitation to readers.
Local Notices Mention City Officers and Officials
Fragmentary OCR lists various city roles and names including Treasurer Clerk Constable Mayor Sheriff Marshall and council members such as James Kess Baird Lane Northup Wokal Moon and G Preble. Indicates a public notice style roster of officials and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orry
RE. Ingham
Poliece
Woodruff
Kest
Direct Legislation Initiative Pamphlet Offered for 3 Cents
The piece outlines a public push for direct legislation through initiative and referendum. It urges voters to obtain a pamphlet from the office, explaining the subject clearly for three cents.
City Hotel Gains Expansion and Modern Improvements
Ben Hall proprietor announces a greatly enlarged and improved city hotel with first class meals and beds. Special attention is given to traveling men as the establishment operates in top order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fas Heen
Ben Hall
Great Rock Island Route Excursion Tours Advertised
Tourist excursions advertised leaving Kansas City every Friday via Colorado Springs. Carnoi fast passenger trains praised for popularity. Offers free itineraries and maps. contact I E MacLeod, A G Priest Topeka. Sebastain G P A Chicago for rates and berth reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Ocal
E. Macleod
A. G. Pris
Topeka
Kau
J Sebastian
G.P
Chicago
Livery and Feed Stable Advertises Ready Rigs and Careful Drivers
North of B and M Depot near The Great Rock, the Stephen Hadachek Prop t livery offers first class rigs and careful drivers. Round trip tickets sold December 25 26 for within 200 miles of selling station in Kansas and Oklahoma. One and two good no return until January 4 1899. Jacob O'Phint Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Igland
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hoard's Busy Corner Opens In Town Scene
A lively sketch shows locals chatty at Hoard's Busy Corner. Folks discuss hunting prices and goods from cook stoves to bedstead sets while inviting others to join a local procession toward the store.
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Cula
Sohn -Brown
William J Bryan
Nebrask
Iex
St Louis ‘Republic
Dewey
Ramirat’ Dewey
Col. Roosevelt
Santa Claus
Coughlins
Marshal
Justice of the Peace
Jose T
Stanfield
Wilson Hegintar
Dee Is
B.D. Woods
N.brown
AL Inghav
Shee le Ay
Jackobs
B. T. Bullen
Aperintende
Ren Howard Sos Oso
CG Ware
Wake
S. Morgan
Wm Bell
Secale
W. Miller
George Smith
FE B. Colling
Sena
Afra
Jas Pugh
B.W. Wood
Republic City
Iowa
Township
Rock Island
Stephen Hadachek
B. & Mo! Depot
Jacob O'iphint
Shorty
Wuroer
Flower Frederick Upham Adams
Fifth Ave
THE
Cuba
Republic
Waynes Kan
Ignac Prymer
Republicounty
Coughlin’s
Sfulso
Manon
Paso
Vaistenes
Manson Typewriter Co
Wendell
Illinois
Frank Sager
Cubs
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