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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
6
The Topeka store touts prepared stock for Christmas with complete departments, a large varied gift book selection, and low prices. It promises strong factory leverage, broad on the spot supply, and urges shoppers to visit for a profitable surprise and presents that fit.
A Topeka society page lists Mrs John i Prot hosting a fall dinner in honor of Col and Mrs EO Carr of Galesburg Illinois. President and Mrs Norman Mass plan a Washburn campus house warming series and trustees will be entertained. Daughters of the American Revolution in Topeka set a December 6 meeting at Mrs AL Rodgers home. Various local residents travel, host guests, or return from trips to Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other places with many mentions of social and club activities.
Former President Cleveland denies claims he will foreclose on a Pennsylvan ia railroad. He explains the Bradford Bordel Kilsen line received stock and bonds years ago via committees. payments were failed and no further action has occurred. Public reaction noted as citizens attend a Seward Park opening and reflect on the qualities of civic progress.
New Crawford theater announces George Ade's comic opera Peggy from Paris to be staged Thursday night December 17 starring Guelma Baker. Composer William Lorraine, noted for My Emmalieen and College Days, contributes songs while Henry W. Savage produces.
The article explains the manufacture of thermometers, noting glass bubbles and mercury behavior in the glass bore. It compares mercury and alcohol use near freezing and at higher temperatures, and describes marking the freezing and boiling points for scale.
The article explains how to test and read a family thermometer using melting ice for freezing and boiling water for the boiling point, notes Fahrenheit and Celsius equivalents, and advises proper handling and care. It cites J N Taylors authority and describes instrument storage, materials, and the two-thermometer design in a weather bureau context.
A garbled note discusses a superstition about a Rabb foot and a personal plan. It mentions a survey of beliefs and a proposed action with a reference to Etheric News and Wire Eticaze News. The passage remains unclear but centers on a superstition and a suggested course.
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