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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1904
Page
10
A first person account recalls a sleepless night in a decaying building. The narrator describes thieves, eerie sounds, candles blown out, and a masked fear that lingers as they search rooms and uncover nothing concrete. The piece ends with unresolved questions about a possible haunting versus nerves.
A candidate announces bid for State Senate representing the Seventeenth district. The announcement names Gadsbon as the contender and requests support from county electors in November.
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Classifieds advertise openings across diverse roles from clerical to sales and maids. Mentions such as January and February dates appear with job calls for stenographers, treasurers, salesmen, agents, and various shop and farm posts in cities like St Louis Kansas City and Lawrence urging applications and mail orders.
A jumble of sale notices and rental ads includes properties and goods for sale or rent. Listings mention Mr Buchanan and Johnson Place Addition in Topeka, various houses with rents and terms, and references to local shops and services. Some ads note dates and prices, including a sale at 3 dollars per month and a midterm cotbagy mention.
To whom it may concern a notice in Fourth ward warns of property issues and a public sale. The misplaced items include a lady's bicycle with olive green frame and Buell make, a feather and mattress listing, and a scraper. A reward is offered for return of the bicycle at 712 Topeka Ave.
A crowded Topeka page shows a collage of ads and notices for parlors, hardware, groceries, hotels, and services. It lists names such as PARKDALE HARDWARE, SYMMA GROCERY, and TOPEKA BRIDGE CO, with product mentions from stoves and pumps to woolen garments and monument makers.
A reader reflects on lax behavior and responsibility, arguing neglect by lazy workers harms others. Kate Clyde of New York shares a scene in a department store where she advises avoiding flirtation with shopgirls while at work, to respect their limited chances for romance and home life.
Tickets on sale during March and April apply to intermediate points. The rate covers tourist sleeper and dining cars with liberal stopover service. Information and testing address appear with Topeka P T A.
Advertises World’s Fair rail routes from Kansas City via Santa Fe to Los Angeles and San Francisco with round trip fares. Includes special event periods May 1 to May 8 for Methodist conference and National Grocers meeting. Low rates 12.50 and 15.00 plus options, valid April 23 to May 1, liberal stopovers, first class service with dining cars.
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