Trade Circulars and Middlemen Deceptive Grocery Push
A reader describes a Crofts and Co. catalog circulating in 1900 era Chicago offering discounted staples and appliances. The piece argues the circular's prices and branded goods mislead households by substituting inferior unbranded items and pushing middleman profits, urging scrutiny by grocers and better bargaining by housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Crofts & Feed Co
Chicago
Merchants and
Chase Wits
Ulus
Tine
Ray Reyray
Choi
Actus
Levanse le Iz
Nurelias
Local Notices and Social Tidbits From Topeka Scene
Miss Ruth Steen visits Topeka with Mrs Lort Collins and children. Misses Tiéssie Gal and Harry attend Nellie Wignus gathering. Mrs Mary Bjark and Miss Mai raed Crate travel Topeka. Church services, sick lists, and visitors noted. Community events include a Methodist church bazaar with donuts and pie and a wealthy banker’s family in Newnan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ste
Topeka
Lort Collins
Tiéssie Gal Harry
Nellie Wignus
Mary Bjark
Mairaed
Kat
Topuka
Janes Winmends
Caite
Boasoret
Katie
Kqwile
Peres
Cornelia Plonahe
Jedies
Tiéldleiv Baznay
C. Axner
Newnury
Victor
James
Newnan
Local notes mix with social updates across town
The column shares scattered community items including birthdays visits and farm moves. Mentions Ned Shom, Mrs Jos Fowler, Cornelia Tt, Mrs Spiller, and Hazel Parnell with brief references to local schools, a turkey shoot, and a high school assembly at the December 30 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ces
Ned
Jos. M. Fowler
Cornelia
Luis
Spiller
Faye
U.yatterford
Coe
Newnny
Williamatown
Arthy
Hazel Parnell
Anies
Parne
Itév McRay
Lawrence
Cecile Kenerail
Ies Hay
Mellic
Mary Raines
Altea
Donald Stack
Braden
Avhiy
Darting pains and stiffness noted in joints and muscles
The report describes darting pains and stiff joints and muscles with unclear context. It appears as a fragment mentioning ar and ar isapy 4 without full details or identifiable events.
Fragmentary Notice from Lawren Liber Parish
An incomplete report notes a preacher named Gn who preached to attendees. The fragment mentions attendance and a left trip on Monday.
Warrensburg Normal Faces Charges Amid Turbulent Season
Officials report ongoing investigations into a series of controversies affecting Warrensburg Normal's football program. School leaders and the board consider administrative actions as players and staff address alleged misconduct and improprieties linked to recent practice and preparation periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg Normal
Warrensha Wits
Harved
Eemiea
Eams
Sonics
Pe Trensbur
Indian tournament plan faces scheduling hurdles
Fragmentary report notes a proposed Indian tournament plan with interests among several players and institutions. It mentions potential league alignment and outside scheduling, with unclear references to a coach, students, and season-long participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitute Dias
Elusinye
Thiesper Segzon
Football Season of 1916 Ends With Strong Week
The 1916 football season closes with a 21 to 5 record showing notable wins and defensive strength across teams. Coaches reflect on the late-week results and overall progress of players through the finale.
Badgers Face Scheduling Changes and Prospects for Kansas Football
Uncertain plans surface as the Badgers weigh moving schedules and adding opponents amid coaching and player availability. Discussions mention possible use of standbys and adjustments with Haskell and other colleges as teams eye future dates and tests in the season slate.
Unclear 1930s Baseball Pact Discussed
Fragmented notes describe a baseball league pact involving federal officials and presidential figures. The text hints at peace terms, elections, and possible team purchases, but details are obscured by garbled OCR. The reference to a display of pastries or goods appears incongruent with the sports context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
League
Rtetoel
Fis
Syokesian
Paris
Quinine Signature On Me Side Noted In Report
Fragile OCR text mentions a signature on a product labeled Quinine and an individual named El Grove. The passage is garbled but implies a signature associated with a quinine item and a possible citation or note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Head
W.grove
Christmas Fire Warning From Amori¢ Iz Federation
A Dec 22 warning reports the first federation of Amori¢ iz appeals to the public to watch for fire dangers during Christmas season. The notice urges readers to practice fire safety and report hazards promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federation of Amori¢ Iz
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Sui
Lukes
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Venne
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Sonne
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Nurber
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Ketusa
Barker Uni Gas ‘Wesleyans
Thys
Warrensburg
Schivol
Baseball
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Jardicke
Ted
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Real Bros
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Fes
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Loria
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