Food Price List From Local Market Advertisement
A historical catalog of canned goods and daily groceries with items like pure leaf lard, sugar cured hams, corn, peaches, pears, grapes, oysters, sardines, dried fruits, evaporated goods, breakfast foods, and coffee. Includes mail order shipping mention and company brands such as Jew, Aunt Jemima, Knox Gelatine, and McLaughlin's Coffee, with a closing note “QUICKLY FROM THIS LIST.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Anderson's
Japan
Greenwich I
Lion, Levering
McLaughlin
Wandering Snapshots From Topeka Home News
A garbled recap of Topeka happenings includes political chatter, theater plans, a Topeka jailer story, local society notes, and weather fever. Names like Jones, Amierich, and Topeka figures surface amid scattered events and community chatter.
Joliet Elects Democratic Ticket in April Election
John B. Mount won the Joliet mayoral race by a 700 vote margin over Col. Fred Bennitt, who led the Third Illinois regiment. Mount also carried the party ticket and four of seven aldermen. Bennitt was a Gold Democrat and ran with the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Joliet, Til
John B. Mount
Fred Bennitt
Third
Illnois Regiment
Mr. Mount
Slo
Col
Ben Hitt
New Postmaster Appointments in Kansas and Washington
April 19 report lists newly appointed postmasters for Kansas Ellis Frank J Brette Wilson Charles H Hutchison and Washington confirming the federal postings in the inland mail service update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekaneas
Washington
Kansas
Ellis
Frank J. Brette
Wilson
Charles H. Hutchison
Mr Marshall to Stay Leader of Topeka Band
John Marshall will remain in Topeka as head of the Maratsiln Military band which will keep its Topeka standing as the capital of Kanes. Citizens are assured of loyalty and continuity after his recent departure from city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entertal Crawford
Topeka
Anerson
Ethrs
Shusen
Wash
AL Good Mans
Mr. Howe
Patie Bolmar
Justice Polmar
Tie Kansas Oy
Kansas
John Marshall
Kanes
Mr. Marshall
Garfield park concert season opens two weeks from Sunday
Prem presents prospects for Topeka residents as Garfield park starts its summer entertainment program. The band plans to host a variety of attractions excluding band contests and is in talks with repertoire, vaudeville and light opera firms to book several weekly attractions in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Prem Dresent
Topeka
Mie
Magnificent estates mortgaged to secure big loan
Los Angeles April 19 E J Baldwin, noted millionaire horseman, mortgaged part of his Magnificent estates Rancho In Te enta and Rancho Cleargs to secure a loan of 3460 000 advanced by the German Savings and Loan Society of San Francisco. The pledged properties lie in this county, covering about 20 000 acres, with a reported value around 3 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
E. J. Baldwin
Teenta
Rancho Cleargs
Paseo de Las Tifera
German Savings and Loan Society of
San Francisco
Unknown land found by Belgian Antarctic expedition
New York dispatch reports Belgian Antarctic expedition members Henry Artowski naturalist Rees Amundsen an officer and M Dobropolaki assistant meteorological service have arrived on their way back to Europe. They withhold expedition results though it is known the voyage advanced to degrees 36 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Monrevites
Europe
Henry Artowski
Rees Amundsen
Son
M Dobropolaki
Gmeteorological Service
Topeka Band Leader John Marshall Leaves Legacy Unchanged
John Marshall plans to stay in Topeka to keep his famed band active, saying friends here and his city ties outweigh any move. The band has long performed for public events, including Decoration Day, earning national praise as the finest amateur band in the United States. Marshall considers naming a new march "Greater Topeka" amid other compositions and remains open to opportunities as the season opens at Garfield Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lone
Mr. Marshall
Marshall
United States
John Marehall
Kansas City
Dan Godfrey
Britis Guards
Bie
Uberalleytor
Itv
Garfield Park
Greater
American Empire
Henry
Arange
Unknown Antarctic Land Named After Expedition Leader
Capt Adrien DeGerlache heads toward Buenos Ayres to repair his ship Helgics after reaching uncharted latitude south. Danes who led magnetic observations for the expedition died in June 1808. the newly found land is named Ronor according to the special cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
Adrien DeGerlache
Punts Ave
Buenos Ayres
Europe
Léont. Danes
Herald
Kia Ronor
Army and Navy League Chicago to Disband in May
The Army and Navy League of Chicago will close its office and disband in May after a meeting of the executive committee. The league, formed on April 30 1908 to aid soldiers returning from the war, spent about 47000 on relief for families of volunteers and others. Chicago business leaders contributed 26000 with 22001 from the peace ball relief drive, aiding over 200 destitute volunteer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Army and Navy League
Himaly
Jengus
Steers Torpedoes New York World Dispatch
A London demonstration by Axel Gling reveals a torpedo delivering rudder control by wave motor force. The device turns right or left via operator control through a partitioned room, astonishing spectators. Also notes funeral notices, lodge announcements, and travel ad lines for tourist sleepers and laundry services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leenon
Axel Gling
London
Hecht
Orting
Fish
G A R Reunion at Hutchinson Bus Fare Noted
A brief notice mentions a G A R reunion planned for Hutchinson with a round trip fare listed as $4.66 via the Santa route. The text includes garbled digits and omissions but identifies the event and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A. R
Hutchinson
W. W. Gillespie Painter Returns to Work After Layoff
Local artist W. W. Gillespie resumes painting after a period of absence. He references recent projects and a focus on wall and decorative pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gillespie
Deens
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the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout
East Sixth Street
White House
Patert
Minnesota
Pairbank
Fairbank
Bell
Lund
Ae Nu
California
Maras
Warren's At Bears
Alaska
Salmi Jeans
Ranney Tet
Gatena
W. F. Switzer
Yesterdar Ter
Barta Pr
Chie
George Wuut
Jones
National
Avine Ponte Niite
Amierich
Teer Thiris
Peegie
Une Fontortade
Joel, Smith
Nefile C. Cele
Tohave
Theaap Gs Taereno
Ig Menten Toon
Wet Jackson
Newton
Telus
Battio
Famous Musical Organization
Greater Topeka
New March
Lucky” Baldwin
U. W
AO. U. W
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Ocick
Bro
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Arkansas City Lodge
Ernest Moeller
J. W. Gibbons
Cady
E. H. Shumway
Topeke
Santa Fe
Portland
Spokane
Butte
Rock Island
American Steam Laundry
St. Louis
East
Missouri
Union Station
Toledo
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Pitlade Ipnis
Ork
Bert
Sears
Missouri Pacifio Railway
Saint Louis
J.B. Lyon
F.C. Lyon
Main Iivest
Warner
Doddridge
Townsend, Geol
Kohl
Charles W. Kohl
Kansas Ave
Eos
Denver
Coloparo
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
Leavenworth
Indian Territory
Fort Leavenworth
Mud Bennett
Emmainne Charles
Len Peavy
Teetein
Ave
Hrwens
Ee Rion
Tippitt
Owe
Raedry Ni Eoking Yuar
John Garver
Aye
Hallowell
D. P. Livermore
Harvey Dining
King
Topeks
NOC
Gare Journal
Will Beieya
Foster Co
West 2Th St
New Fork
North van Buren
Near West
Novity Co
Dearborn
St. Chicago
Noadinign
North Vanren
To- Deku
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Taylor & Sons
Catalogus
Moler Barber College
St. Lous
Diamond Mae
Victory Ca
Cleveland
B. P
Cure Journal
Madison St
Wexinssate
Topeua
Tare
Topeka Vinegar Works
Resa F. &. Care Journal
Phom Hull Stove and Repair Co
GC. C
Pelee
Graham Bros
St Joseph
Care Journal
Baltimore
oNo
Furst
P.coor
van Horn
van Barer
Lincoln
Eider
George Klein & Co
Mon- Essessee
Se Rosen
Harrison St
East Tenth
Harrison
Ziasin
Crawford
East Fair
Agnes Meadow
Nichols
Kan
Nori Ead Oakband Aves
Oakland
T. D. Strong
Tecumerh
van Buren
Deae Soret Cot Tsar
Ted Cap
Mort
Sean Rae
Ianda
Ross
Comba Teale
Cietiern
Sheviin
Soto Cua
Bern
Altace
Paymenta Sott & CO
Kansan
Ana Uhres
Moarr
Fillmore
Cisiten. Uarh
KA Realty Cn. CO
Fes
Sulyane
Sixth Avenue
Dentin
Hi & Rea
Kamae
Pillmern
Sonata
Stormont Eldo
Sents
Inventora Liste For Sale
Lacey
E Bowman
Columbian
Ennes Soun Property
L. Blacos
Kanuue Ave
Cm. Baird
W. 6Th
Telgam
James F. Matden
Jeweinr
Tqpera Cigce CO
W. Smates
Sundrii
Plorists
E. Rsm
E. Hollcrapt
Fiore del- Mionore
Tk Greenhouse
Lineulm
J_R. HAGUE
B. J. Groves
Topeka Stoeam Nvw
Winitred Welles Wagner Eaoene Forte
Tyler
Mabel Martin
Miciee
Gi Greenwold
Bey A Harding
Baet
Orrice
Mabura
Acceration
Ipac
Barnes
Hesidenes Tairih Amd
Ees TS
Watchmaker
Uncle J
Bai Oureon
Pa‘ Cs. Beem Removi
West
Eighth St
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