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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
17
Enormous stock of Gents' and Boys' silk bows shirts and ties offered alongside overcoats, overalls, and waistline pieces. Ladies' washable waists promoted with major discounts from $1.19 to $1.45, plus 1000 waists in stock from top makers. Remnants and short lengths discounted to 14, 43 and 44 off.
The document details a will probated by the juvenile court confirming provisions for vacant funds to aid American scholars. It names executor and witnesses, outlines guardianship and attendance arrangements for graduates, and lists heirs and beneficiaries including Col. Francis W. Rhodes and Keene Feedesletttoden. The will references shares and estate disposition under the trust.
The will of Mr Rhodes grants executors broad powers to interpret and add to the document. It appears to leave nearly £2,000,000 to heirs, while setting terms that could extend to other provinces and align with American and British legal practices. Trustees may assume substantial responsibilities amid questions of overseas reach and fulfillment of long term plans.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a meeting involving several participants and a plan to move a date or event. It mentions a waterman, Chivers, wik, 4 buunitry, and a list of actions with participants moving toward a goal. The readable content is incomplete and unclear about exact events or outcomes.
City Attorney Spencer reports on the status of negotiations over the waterworks plant and franchise. Discussion covers arbitration, fair value, and a possible purchase or renewal, with Street of the Topska Water Co seeking a speedy resolution and price terms guiding future actions.
A claimant writes about using Grape-Nuts to aid daily digestion and dispels indigestion claims. The testimonial notes weight gain and improved well being after starting the cereal, claiming significant personal relief from stomach trouble.
An old city water franchise dispute discusses Munyons Rheumatism Cure ad copy amid notes from The Torrea Water Co. president and attorney Spencer. It outlines arbitration as a path to fix water plant value, cites engineer reports, and flags strong public support for city acquisition with or without litigation. The piece mentions officials McFarland and Raye and the broader civic stake in water service.
A list of Supreme Court rulings issued today includes reversals and remands across multiple counties. Names like Justice Stone, Justice Welk, and Justice Smith appear, with references to counties including Lisbette, Wyandotte, Stafford, and Pottawatomie.
The report blends farm market updates with grain and produce notes, listing cattle prices, eggs, potatoes, and corn near Topeka and Kansas City. It includes weather observations, transport notices, and assorted classified ads calling for workers and services across multiple counties.
Weather bureau reports suggests fair tonight and Sunday with light south wind around 10 miles per hour. Government thermometer readings show temperatures from 60 to 72 degrees as forecasts vary. readers urged to watch local updates and clothing accordingly.
Market notes show wheat opening firmer yet close near unchanged amid cables and weather chatter. Corn slipped at the open with mixed receipts and reduced demand, oats steady with light trade, and provisions helped by firmer demand. Livestock demand remained mixed as prices fluctuated across key grains and feeds.
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