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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1897

Page

6

Carson Fight Promises Drama As McAuliffe Arrives

The article reports Jock McAuliffe and team arriving from Santa Fe to meet a Journal reporter at the National, with boxing plans and remarks on the Carson fight. It quotes manager Mincholte and others, noting McAuliffe's 105 pound weight and strong physical form, while recounting rival thoughts on Fred White and Corbett.

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Expert from eastern laundry boosts local work rooms quality

A new expert from a major eastern laundry oversees our work rooms using the latest approved methods. He promises very superior work with modern polish, improving color and finish.

Wollon

Not Worth the Price Why Women Cannot Afford Birds Hats

A critique warns that women spend vast sums on bird plume hats, funded by a few Eastern capitalists. It accuses milliners of deceiving buyers by using native songbird skins dyed to imitate imported species, causing rapid bird extinction and brutal vivisection. It laments churchgoers wearing costly fashions while nearby nests perish.

Chicago Academy

Topeka Society Roundup Mixed with Easter Preparations

Recent social notes from Topeka and nearby scenes include Easter preparations at Grace Cathedral with families named Farnaworth and Ashley, plus a host of godparents. A first season picnic at Oakland Grove draws young attendees and chaperones. A new Erik club forms with leaders Hatfield and Hammond, as dances at Hudson's Ball feature many local teens.

Oakland Grove Nyrs Michard Gunavy Mrs Tanck Loe Gundry Derenize Fuller Roberta Akers Lola Ewart Wifie Hazen Ethel Merwin Nellie Baker Nettie Ware Stella Leon Mesers Duncan Campbell Jean Bailey Charles Moon Sam- al Lakin Ward Iuntington Carl Wall- Work Roy Benner Eugene Ware Clarence Poindexter Eriat Club Hudson's Hall Lab Glen Hat- Geldie Roy Hammond

Local Social Notes From Topeka Area Events

Mr and Bre C Dabbs and Miss Edith Tabet attend in town. Air Harry W Parker of Fort Riley spent yesterday here. Mrs J D Brussi hosted a Thursday afternoon party for her son’s third birthday. Attendees included Helen Brown Paul Ray Cauhsn Lilie Eisle Jenette Ort man Oscar Guisch Kate Linden achmidt and more. Several residents traveled to Kansas City and Chicago for visits. Over 80 children celebrated Joseph Reed Quinton’s 11th birthday at 24 Quincy street with Mrs Reed and helpers. Mrs Julia Weidling returns from a trip to Wamego. W Calderhead and W H Smith of Maryville plan a Tex visit Sunday. Mrs Julia L Death of Blue Rapids to visit Bethany College over Easter. Nellie Evarts hosted a thimble party for the Christian Endeavor Society. Mrs Geo P French back home in Granada Col after visiting. Miss Blinche Joerger visiting Leavenworth. Kansas City whist club hosts Topeka club April 26 with a test match.

Walter Hates Walter Joslin Sedalla Mises Agnes Gurther Bessle Bates Millide Bates Louise Kellam Kitch Harrison Pauline Bir Ferm Irs Wood Kansas City Aaron Jetmate Fl Martin al Pattensin Harmony Ball Alonday W. G. Smyser L. C. Berty Trenton Stites Ethel Ida Shiankitn Bethany College A. Zatiner Abilene Walter Burgess Jean Frey California Ale Arthur Kane Kansas Clix Farry ‘Weaver Pat Carey Chicago Topeka Dean Lowleft Des Moles Charles Mudge Leavenworth Times A. A . Godard Clark Horse James Claya City D. C Turns Lexington Charles Seagraves Laon "Pattie Stewart Watkins Leslie Dickey Daughner Elizabeth Omaha Neb W. D. Pine Maine Air A. J. Wiilisma C. W. Welah Kaanas City Frank Lewis Court Flower W.T. Crosby Crosby Berne Crosby WJ. Binck Ang David Atchison Leavenworth Bello Hall Small Madre Johnson Josephine Dimettam Edna Speer Wil Speer Alles Nellie Peffer Misaes Atchison Sana ‘Fenn Hens Anda. W. FP. Hughes A. Starburg New York Mrs. Marburg Europe Watson Prof. Hudson Hamilton Hal Jarrell Lutchison George Leon Tuttle C. J. Dabbs Edith Tabet Harry W. Parker Fort Riley J. D. Brussi Helen Brown Paul Ray Cauhsn Lilie Eisle Jenette Ortman Oscar Guisch Kate Lindenachmidt Charlie Lulu Holtwick Frankie McRae Agnes Samuel Nelson Ruth Earl Joseph Reed Quinton W. M. Keer Quincy Street Reed J. D. Burdick W Muitron J. D. Ele Elle Wade Juliae Weidling Wamem W. A. Calderhead W. H. Smith Marynville Tex Julia L. Death Bine Rapids Nellie Evarts The Christian Endeavor Society First Congregational Elvurch Geo. P. French Granada Col Frank Leech Blinche Joerger

North Topeka Community Briefs and Church Notices

Daily North Topeka column notes visitors and sickness such as J W Dillon of Silver Lake and Mrs H H Meer of Shorey. births include a 12 pound bay to Mr and Mrs Firth at 1033 Jackson Street. Local moves, lectures, church services, and Easter events are listed with multiple churches and organizations mentioned.

Eyler Joins The Blues In Surprise Debut

In Kansas City on April 17 Manager Manning used the unknown Eyler against Chicago’s Denser unit. The tall diver from near the airship birthplace hustled with serpentine delivery and short hops, nearly lifting the score for the Blues before a close 2 200re to 4 win for the visitors. Eyler earned a contract at game’s end, while no balls were put into left field and many fouls curled into foul territory.

Strong City Chicago Kanseas City Manning Anson Colts Eyler Kansas Roger Denger Chicagos Annon Blues Kyler Clight Field

The Golden Red at Topeka Sets Market Pace

The Golden Red at 433 Kansas avenue has shown strong success with small profits and high volume sales. Mrs. Davidson oversees the millinery push highlighting design and fit for each lady while promoting cheapness alongside skilled selection. Stansfield, 622 Kansas ave.

Topeka

Daily Market Report of Wheat and Provisions, April 1 1897

The Associated Press market note from Chicago shows May wheat opening slightly weaker then rising earlier prices, with frost reports from St Louis Louisville and Cairo not dampening buying. May wheat fluctuated around 84 to 85 cents, shifting to 9 0 to 9 2 cents before retreating, while corn and oats opened lower then advanced. Provisions turned firmer with May pork rising to about 9.34 and lard and rib values also higher, as overall grain markets remained active despite holiday conditions and limited foreign cables.

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Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Trends Report

Chicago livestock listings show hog receipts near 100 with mixed demand and lower figures on the hogs. Cattle receipts around 3,000 with market unchanged, sheep and lambs steady. Local and western shipments noted, with no major price shifts. Kansas City market reports similar note of changed cattle receipts and limited retail trades.

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Market notes on 19th century grain and hog receipts

The report covers hog receipts and market openings, noting strong starts and weak closes. Wheat movement shows local demand, exports, and price signals with May futures interest and foreign buying. Corn and provisions mirror wheat trends with cash crowding and active hedging, while reports from Topeka and Chicago brokers summarize price action and futures.

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