Davis and Glick Spot Cash Grocers Ad
Local grocers Davis and Glick promote low prices and guaranteed quality. They emphasize large-purchase advantage and first-class goods, inviting shoppers to compare with other city groceries.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
3
Local grocers Davis and Glick promote low prices and guaranteed quality. They emphasize large-purchase advantage and first-class goods, inviting shoppers to compare with other city groceries.
A vintage advertisement offers 26 pounds of granulated sugar for one dollar with ten dollars of groceries, plus mentions 24 pound sugar offers, coffee, and various labeled items like Wolff's Capital brand hams, beans, tuna, and Ivory Snap products, all appearing in a scattered retail promo.
April 1 reports note several minor skirmishes in Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba despite a Spanish proclamation suspending hostilities. A British boat Ar Tow, seized near Santa Cruz for contraband, is released after British consul intervention. Families plan to charter a British steamer to Jamaica to await a US Spain settlement. The Valencia arrives for Mexico, no US vessels. Diario de La Marina denounces McKinley’s message, questions reconcentrado orders, mocks calls for humanitarian aid, and doubts annexation claims. French warship Fulton arrives from St Thomas. Mas Cette unsettled for postal treaty breach. German, French, Italian ships to haul goods to Haryana.
Massachusetts Senator urges unity in crisis with Spain and Cuba, opposing full declaration of war yet favoring presidential intervention to end Spanish rule. He argues for an independent Cuban government capable of international obligations, condemning delays and urging decisive action. He recalls past warnings, naval strength, and the long struggle against Spanish influence.
A mixed page of brief notices records mail orders shipped by Davis & Glick, local deliveries, and bakery references. It reports travel to Kadies City, a Lynden visit, a funeral in progress, and social events at the Union Pacific hotel with choir and musical numbers, plus various household and craft ads.
California state railroad commission plans one final effort to regulate freight and passenger business across the state. The board will hear from Southern Pacific Company and its leased lines on May 1 about their operations and an expected testimony will determine if rates can be reduced while meeting legal investment interests.
Residents struggle as floodwaters rise and two more bodies are recovered in Shawneetown. Dora and Mary Galloway are identified among the deceased. officials vow to intensify the search and repair levees. A thank you note expresses gratitude for community support during the disaster.
A Senate debate reveals strong pacifist sentiment among the public while condemning Spain over the USS Maine disaster. Senators urge justice, demand Cuban independence as the only monument, and emphasize unity under the executive to secure peace and truth.
In the Senate Lindsay Kentucky argues the Cuban resolution risks declaring war and outlines constitutional limits on US intervention. He contends US forces could govern Cuba temporarily, while warning of debt liability to Cuban creditors and noting Spain's right to mortgage Cuban revenues. Hoar questions the scope of responsibility and legitimacy of intervention.
Debates center on US approach to Cuba, with Senator Lindsay urging peaceful handling of insurgent Cuba and urging fair treatment of property. Other members discuss diplomatic exchanges with Spain, Cuban independence terms, and a Senate resolution on Cuba policy, amid adjournment after routine business.
In a police court hearing Judge Atchison hears a disturbance case from the Madison and Crane streets area. Molly Smith Annie Al ten and others testify in a quarrel over a neighborly dispute, with claims of threats and a punch. The hour-long session adjourns with the defense pressing objections as witnesses recount the altercation and a threat of whipping. Battle Jones Anna Watts and other residents describe the scene and the tension in the neighborhood.
April 14 report says Anson will not meet the option terms to gain ownership of the Chicago club after two months of efforts. Backers withdrew amid uncertainty as to what next, with Anson noting the opposition and backers’ wavering. Other items include brief notices about cures, travel ads, and rail schedules.
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