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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
7
Phenomenal offering as 1.00 iron bed with malleable iron joints and solid brass vases. Bed features heavy frame, pure white enamel, and strong construction not matched by rivals. Complete outfit includes bed spring and white cotton top mattress.
This advertisement touts the citys largest handsomest line of straw mattings in fine Japanese and China weaves with deep discounts. Highlights include Japanese mattings valued at 25c, 25c, and 15e. inlaid designs noted as critical examination requested. Willow rockers show limited, pretty patterns with bold claims of seasonally chosen styles. ladies rockers priced around 3.75 and 5.00, gentleman’s rocker at 6.00, all emphasized as exceptional values.
Bargain sale list shows discounted items including bookcase combination units, antique glass, polished oak dining pieces, a china closet, vanity set, baby carriage, parlor suite, parlor stand, and mahogany accessories. Prices range from a few dollars to mid hundreds, with multiple pieces offered as sets and individual items.
A local furniture house announces an eventful clearance sale to clear stock of lace curtains. The stock is broken but remaining pieces include Nottingham Irish Points Lace Curtains and Derby Curtains bought cheaply from New York importers. Consumers are urged that money saved is money made with the lowest prices in the city.
The page records a volatile market with April wheat showing weakness after yesterday's decline and July futures expected to rise modestly. Traders anticipated demand shifts and shipping changes while prices fluctuated. Livestock receipts and market tone in cattle and sheep remained varied with some firmness noted in select grades.
Shawnee County delegates are said to be secured by Cyrus Leland under a pact with M A Low Dave Mulvane Judge Horton and Leland to back Charlie Curtis for Congress The arrangement signals broader aims including Burton for U S Senate and potential Baker retirement with Burton opposing Baker despite cordial relations.
A Topeka paper notes Mrs. A. Mo Cloyd of 1203 Jackson Street expressed desire to serve as a nurse with Captain H. M. T Phillips' volunteer battery. She plans to go to the front if assigned, adds she will prove her commitment and asks Capt. Phillips to help secure a position.
Classified fragment bundle listing numerous wants and ads. Items include wanted to borrow, buy, or sell various goods and services, such as delivery wagons, stock, teams, properties, houses, tools, gas stoves, and real estate. Also notes about employment, agents, exchanges, and public notices. Contains addresses and references to Topeka area businesses and residents.
Classified ad list from Stephenson & Co offering numerous houses and lots for sale in Topeka area. Features include 4 to 7 room cottages, with cisterns, outbuildings, shade trees, barn, water connections, and monthly payment options. Various frontages and prices, with notes on easy terms and quick sale. frequent references to east front properties and central streets.
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