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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1904
Page
10
A fragmented dialogue presents a cobbler speaking of poverty and political ambition. He contemplates running for president in 1904 amid hardship, wondering how the poor man’s brain copes with strain and how a cobbler named Hunt might pursue office.
In a fragmented scene a cobbler’s breakfast becomes a mock political moment as townsfolk debate a future president. Characters like Mike Sullivan and Mrs Mike engage in hurried talk about jobs, loyalty, and naming allies while a surprised observer notes evolving loyalties and foibles. The dialogue hints at elections and influence through local figures and everyday errands.
A fragmented historical piece presents an eccentric cobbler humorously commanding daydreams of becoming president with a running gag about wearing lifts and patching shoes. Interspersed are ads for jobs and a stream of dialect chatter about shop life and local characters.
Miscellaneous classified fragment lists wholesalers and merchants with sale items. Notices include for sale of chairs benches and harness, furniture, brick, carpets, Jersey cattle, driving horses, wagons, and buggies. Also entries for wanted help, situations, and miscellaneous sales and services across various streets and stores.
Multiple listings offer furnished rooms with light housekeeping, some with private bath or electric fixtures. Locations include 6th Street, Van Buren, Monroe, West exposure, and Tyler Street. Prices range around $12 monthly or per week. several ads specify gentlemen only and modern amenities.
A mixed OCR classified snippet lists rental offers and property sales. Items include a 6th and Polk area house with bath and gas, a cottage with bath for $2 monthly, a small Brown street 5 room house, furnished rooms, and several sale listings such as a 5 room two story home priced around 1100, 7 room houses, and a new cottage near Mulmure Street with easy terms. It mentions realty agents Fisher and Owens, and addresses on Kansas and Quincy streets.
A jumble of Topeka classified items lists additions, real estate for sale, lost items, and assorted services across streets and local businesses. Entries mention engraving on a lot, a lost gold watch charm, plumbing and repair works, feather and mattress trades, massage parlors, photography, tailors, monuments, foundry, and other merchant offerings.
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