Tomorrow Closeout on White Shirt Waists at 48 Cents
The store announces a final sale event for this season to clear all white shirt waists priced at one dollar and one fifty, now available at forty eight cents each until sold out.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1899
Page
8
White Duck Skirts and Parasols At 69 Cents
A local sale advertises the closing of White Duck Skirts and a display line of Parasols each priced at 69 cents. The notice emphasizes low prices and inventory clearance for these items.
Mills Dry Goods Co. Reports Chicago Bridge Closures and Condemnations
Several Chicago river bridges were closed after a Calumet river mishap at Ninety-Ninth Street. Authorities condemned seven more as dangerous and two as suspicious, with plans to keep only some open until repairs or replacements costing up to two million dollars are funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago River
Calumet River
Ninets-Nith Street
Ripaire
Tero
Erikson
North Halstead
Wood
Observance Plans for Washington Death Anniversary
The state Grand Lodge of MagnaNutia and local lodges map the sixth anniversary observance of George Washington's death. A ceremonies program centers December 1 at the Alexandria opera house with a joint committee meeting and a reception for Masons from Fredericksburg and Mount Vernon. The day includes a replica December 1 1799 procession and a Mount Vernon service with Washington’s former associates and Grand Lodge officers attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
Grand Lodge of Magnutia
Vireiain
Vernon
Fi. W. Duke Dr
Masons
Colene H. Kerm- Ser
Alexandria
Biiren Ducks
Alexandria- P
Washington Ledges
Virginia
Lodge No. 4
Fredericksburg
Tyre
Jorges
Representa
de Masons
Mount Vernon
State sanitarium planned to treat consumptives
The Wilals Society for the Prevention of Consumption plans a state sanitarium for consumptives. Dr J A Eagan reports the state health board favors the project. Governor Tanner backs support and aid to build the hospital for the poor disabled by the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicase
Twilals Society For the
Baird
J. A. Eagan
State Board of Health
Tanner
Topeka Auditorium Drive Faces Civic Pride Test
The Wichita argument notes Topeka's push for an auditorium has stalled over site disputes and court injunc tions. Citizens argue the capital city needs a public hall, either as a joint stock venture or city project, to serve state institutions and the public, despite financial doubts for individual investors. The piece warns the capital city cannot let the movement fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Agre
Topeka
Million Dollar Sale Ties Oregon Street King Crown
The Silver King mine in Crook County Oregon was sold to a syndicate headed by P J Quealy of Buck Springs Wy and J F Bawards of Salt Lake City. The reported purchase price is about one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Crook County
P J. Quealy
Buck Spring
Wye
J. F Bawards
Salt Lake
G A R Special Train to Philadelphia via Santa Fe Route
Santa Fe announces a special train on September 2 to Philadelphia for G A R members families and friends in conjunction with the Thirty third National Encampment starting September 4. Fare is 80.55 dollars round trip with Pullman sleeper cars and free reclining chairs. Limited low fares to New York Washington and other points are offered for those holding Santa Fe Route Philadelphia tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Santa Fe
Topeka
New York
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Ocean Grove
Gettysburg
Social and Personal Notes on Topeka Residents
The column lists dozens of local names and events including gatherings, visits, and weddings. Names such as Miss Mary Daniels Miss Sowers Miss Lula Sowers Miss Nell Kirk Miss Grace Arwood and many others are noted along with trips to Chicago Paris Colorado Springs and Martha’s HUL outing. A wedding at the bride’s home in St Louis is mentioned as well as various callers and parties in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Daniels
Burr Lakin
Las Aegimas
Colorado
J. W. Stephenson
Mia
D.C. Naylor
Chicago
Paris
Ming Efe Evans
Kansas City
Topeka
Mra A. Bergen
James Smith
Marshall County
Bre. Davies
Chicsizo
W. W. Manspebser
St .Louis
Misa Thomas
Tomek
Bii
Arnold
George McCoy
Joe Pritchard
Ed. Arnold
St Louis
James Shasteen
Nappleon
Iowa
Martin’s Hul
D. BP. Paxton
W. Ki Cuier
Mel Evins
Mitchell
Bliss Mendon
Sam Hindman
C. E. Hungate
Hungate
Bourbon
Alice Clagstor
John
Manhattan
Carri Mize
Atchison
Mina Gertrude Fett
Mary Hagar
de Witte Hagar
Colorado Springs
Anna Hagar
California
Ht. H. McClellan
St. Mary's
Premium Stamp Association
First Baptist Church Celebrates Release From Debt
The First Baptist church at Ninth and Jackson marked relief from a long debt as the mortgage and note were burned. A debt committee led by Rev M L Thomas had secured pledges since 1892 to pay off the $4,000 indebtedness, completing payments last May. Members recalled the mortgage history as flames destroyed the documents and the congregation sang God from Whom All Blessings Flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Andiveoe
Ninth and
Jackson Streets
M. L. Thomas
City council meeting discusses charity pressure on aged parents
A letter presented at the council meeting on Monday suggests ongoing worries over applicants for charity and the prospect of aged parents being forced into poverty as a result. Maynor Drew Ike and others are referenced in the context of prior generations facing the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynor Drew
Ike
Questioned charity care for elderly couple at East Third
Police Matron Thorpe reports an ailing 64 year old man and his frail wife at 4d East Third Street. They are impoverished with no caregiver and grown children who will not help. Mayor Drew and City Attorney discuss whether the city or county must provide relief or admit them to the poor house. case referred to Poor Commissioner Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorpe
East Third Street
Alck
Uem
Thomas Peet
Drew
Bird
Hale
Eighteen Die In Welsh Coal Mine Explosion
An explosion at Test colliery in Glamorgan shire Wales killed eighteen men during the night shift. Rescue attempts saved only five, with many trapped miners later recovered. Dramatic scenes unfolded as families waited above ground for news of the entombed workers. The item ends with an unrelated grocer advertisement plea for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Glamorgan Shire
Wales
Hoo-Hoo convention rate to Colorado trip via Santa Fe Route
Tickets sold to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver and return at 31.0 round trip. Convention in Denver September 9 to 12, 1830. Sale open to all, including Hoo-Hoo members. Last low round trip of the season to Colorado. Santa Fe trains offer comfortable service to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
Bne
Santa Fe
Colora
Godard Scorched By Ex Lieutenant Governor Troutman
Ex-Lieutenant Governor James A Troutman condemns Attorney General Godards defense of trusts as defensible only as party policy. He urges enforcement of a comprehensive anti trust law, subpoenas, and prosecutions to drive trusts from the state, warning of political defeat for inaction. Includes a note about a free lemonade promotion at Whittelsey Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A.troutman
Godard
Ory
Bard
Lawrence
Topexs
Palgs
Capkcire
Smbarrane
Republican Party
North Topeka News Roundup and Local Appointments
North Topeka notes list residents visiting relatives in Kansas City and Perry, travel plans for Gibbons and Brockaw families, and local church and social events. An illness at 1217 Central Avenue, a 60 year old Sliver Lake park proprietor paralyzed, and a 20 percent discount on embroidery offered by Chostley and Post are among the day’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kansas Avenue
George Peabody
Kansas City
Willard Rice
North Side
W. W. Crittenden
Smith Center
Chostley & Post
J. W. Gibbons
W. B. Street
JA. Colvin
Willie
van Buren Street
Ane
Perry
Clara Walsh
Jackson Street
Excelsior Springs
Ladies of the Maccabees
H.W. Daub
Central Avenue
G. W. Curtis
Harry
Eva
Sliver Lake
Alberta Hale
Park Street
Howard Stewart
D.brokaw
Lansing, Mich
J. M. Smith
Lewis
Superntendent of Insurance
St. John
Kaw
J. A. Peyton
Lansing
Mr. Schutt
Chutd
Schutz
Copeanica
W. Gibbons
Palit Shepe
Decatur
Ill
J.P. Gibbons
Bessie Garretson
Springfield
Lizzie Shellabarger
Thompson
Tows
U. P
Eaton
Lawrence
Topeka
North Topeka
Indian Carpets and Their Weaving Traditions
A Calcutta export manual notes Indian carpets vary by materials such as cotton wool silk and animal fibers. Weaving methods differ by region and craft guilds, with pile carpets made in limited jails per presidency and valued for durability. Names of carpet types and regional centers like Amilasar Multan Agra Mirragur and Huehlarpur are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Carpets
Calcutta
England
Presidency
Tazim
Darriet
Satrang
Dowati
Dallehos
Amilisar
Multan
Agra
Mirragur
Huehlarpur
Temperance Efforts Rise in Burlington Prohibition Push
Aug 17 Burlington reports temperance groups plan discussions on liquor sale restrictions. A letter from ex Governor John P. St. John to a Topeka friend notes war prevention against crime and humanity, urging enforcement of prohibition principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
John P. St. John Anya
Burlington
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S. van Poormanny
Rene Rae
Tentarez
Diineis
Whilttelsey Mer, Co
Social and Personal
Aiss Eda Smythe
T. Cartlidge
Green Mountain Falls
Vera
Dean Low
Penpla
Hila Hinckley
Louise Kellam
Milo Stoo
Fred Barnes
Bernard Crosby
Bir Bmielshan Sod
Stanton
Oes Mpa
Albert Rosen
PL. Rash
Vivian Yell
Nebraska
Misa May Miller
Valencia
Mise Marjory Wise
West Blath Street
The
Co-operative Premium Stamp Association
W. H. Kelsey
Whittelsey Mer. Co., Grocers
Troutman
Whittelsey Mer. Co, Grocerm
Corner Second
Madison
Onelta Union
Rata Gloria
Dresden
P. K
Oxford
Wen
North
Tupeka
Kohl
Druggiste
Topeka Foundry
Wichita
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