Topeka Social Scene Highlights Across Week
Social and personal items trace Topeka residents and visitors through a week of dances receptions club events and gatherings. Notes mention Mra Strickler hosting a reception for her daughter, Vienese club dances, Happy Teachers dances, and multiple social visits and entertainments around Topeka and nearby towns with a focus on local clubs and residents' engagements.
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Mondax
Tursday
Mra L. M. Strickler and
Griese FP
Otattye
Hudson's
Cavalryman Claims Narcotic Cure Service
A Cavalry trooper named Chris Tahsen of Troop B Port Robinson Neb reports a personal cure from a narcotic habit using a remedy. He claims the treatment removes all traces, promises permanent results with three boxes, and offers a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Chris
Tahsen
6Th Cavalry
Port Robinson
Neb
Iuaranteed Co
North Topeka notices and local brief updates
Local notices from North Topeka list moved addresses on Quincy Street and new wallpaper arrivals from Cromwell Jeffers. Community items mention notable visitors, church events, hospital updates, and a poultry show judge from Auburn. Mrs Jhon dies. funeral at Prairie Home Church with burial at Prairie Home Cemetery officiated by Elder Ponge.
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Kinuhall Pt. Co
1St Seine
Walter Ogden
Gem Bakery
Miiind Rsa
Hy Eaton
Losanetrest
Quincy Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
New England
Ty Swan
Church of the Good Sheps
Cromwell
North Star Groonry
Ithodes
Auburn
Nell
Rome
Fijordan
Saywell Street
Ioning Avenue
Ione Woodman
Hoor
Moa White
Ismery
Ageie Hicket
Ginaveler
Mra Mremm
Misa Eleanor Halliday
Jhon
Kincaid
Harrison Street
Fler
Silver Hake
Willams
Praire Home Church
Prairie Home Cemetery
Elder Ponge
The
Baptist Church
Familly
Municipal Association Meeting Marks Fifth Annual Session
The fifth annual meeting of a municipal association for first-clas cities convenes Tuesday December 7, 1897 in Kansas City. President P Wagener and secretary C S Sith of Wichita lead the group formed in 1893. Cities listed include Kansas City Topeka Wichita Leavenworth Atchison and Burlington. The article notes benefits of such gatherings in shaping legislation and contemplates proposed tax reforms and local governance ideas.
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P. Wagener
Sakociation
C. S. Sith
Wichita
Kansas City
Kan
Harrison
Vin
Topeka
Leutenwertz
Atensan
Birt Sunt
Zere
Forve
Doctors barred from practice by state board action
The state board of health halted Prof Atkinson from medical demonstrations after dispatching orders from Springfield via Secretary Bogall. Crowds and interviews were canceled at Central Music hall and Palmer house as he vowed legal action to challenge the board. Affected admirers await renewed charitable work by Monday. Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised by users in letters from California.
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Chitaze
John Atkins
State Board of Health
Bogall
Springfield
Central Music Hall
Palmer House
Tortigner
Atkinson
Ls Fleet
Tad
Alkineon
Grain O Coffee Substitute Arrives in Stores This Season
A new grain based beverage called Grain O is sold as a coffee substitute in grocery stores. It reportedly agrees with delicate stomachs, costs less than coffee, and is suitable for children. A grain product tasting and promotion is urged as a cheaper, stomach friendly option for winter.
Ten Per Cent Discount Silks and Dress Goods
Black storm serge and velour fabrics offered at ten percent discounts from regular prices. Includes 44 to 46 inch fabrics such as poplin, taffety silks, brocade effects, and plain cheviot serges. Also advertises a special lot of all wool novelties at a much reduced rate, with some items shown at 1.25 per yard equivalent.
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Shinen
Armures
Waist pattern taffeta and black satin duchesse sale
Advertises a variety of waist pattern taffetas at discounts from prices, highlights new lot with figures in human stripe and plaid effects, plus black brocades and black satin duchesse fabrics. Emphasizes superior quality, low prices, and wear guaranteed.
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Sitka
Mills Adams Co Will Stick To Silver Policy
The Mexican Herald discredits a Paris London report that Mexico plans to shift to a gold standard and asserts the Mills Adams Co will adhere to silver. The piece notes cautious remarks on finances and manufacturing growth, denying any unconscious policy shift. A separate item mentions anti Hebrew disturbances in Bucharest with Roumanian students opposing rumors of Hebrew murder, police quelling the unrest.
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City of
Mexico
Mexican Herald
Paris
London
Bucharest
Dee
D Roumanian
Maury
Poem Theft Alleged Over Minstrel Magazine Publication
New York readers discuss a case of poem similarity between a December Munsey issue poem titled Faithless and Walter Herries Pollock's A Conquest from 1582. Harry Janvier Smalley of Chicago admits aiding another man in submitting a poem under his name, claiming the other writer supplied the text and currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Janvier Smalley
Walter Herries Potlock
Stedima
Harry Janiver Smalley
Chicago
Smalley
Jack
Howieward
Gonre
Munsey
Dearat
Strick
Pollock
Western College Athletes to Stage Show in Chicago
Western college athletes plan a Chicago stage show described as a muscular carnival with universities including Michigan, Chicago, and others. The Auditorium will host performers showcasing marching bands, parades, feats, and athletic stunts designed to contrast with women’s events, featuring bold displays and varied theatrics.
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Western College
Chicago
Westers
Paodedt Ag
Mweany
Pier Telgen
Hayti to pay indemnity to Germany per dispatch
Berlin reports Hayti ready to pay Germany the indemnity demanded for the arrest and imprisonment of two German subjects. They were released and allowed to return home after intercession by the U.S. minister at Port au Prince, William F. Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frankfort Zeitung
Washington
Republic of Hayti
Germany
United States
Port Au Prince
William F. Powell
Is It a Trifle Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for acid dyspepsia. The copy claims the remedy strengthens digestion, improves appetite, and restores vigor, with price 50 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Buuri
Btuert Company
Marshall, Mich
Willett
Stuart Co
Starshall, Mich
Raps at the home of W H Stuart awaken residents
Strange loud knocks on a mahogany table at 1227 Monroe Street alarm Mr J B Fulmer and wake Mrs Fulmer. The Rev James Thoms visits, questions a possible scientific cause, and Mrs Fulmer notes the table’s noises persist across rooms. The incident follows in a day of odd happenings as Topeka residents discuss spiritual explanations.
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W. H. Stuart
Mtonroe Street
J.B. Fulmer
Mrs. Fulmer
Fulmer
Sors
Topeka
Marriage and injuries amid earlier topeka events
Irwin of Topeka and May Munt of Cherryvale wed today by Probate Judge Dolmay A. E McCollem. A Santa Fe brakeman in Emporia had his right hand amputated yesterday after a car coupling mishap. Lincoln post elected officers after annual election. Burglary arrests followed a break in on Twelfth Street. A memorial meeting honored the late W. P. Deuthitt. Local notices urge Ely's Cream Balm and other patent remedies.
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TE. Irwin
Topeks Mpl
Netile May Munt
Cherryvale
Dolmay
A. E McCollem
Santa Fe
Emporia
Santa Fe Hospital
Fierence
Brikeman McCollam
Lincoln Post
W. BK. Brubaker
J. E. Barkley
Rentar View
Lyseph Stewart
Failor Vnes
W. Kitkvis
J. T. Haines
G. W. Burge
Filias Shull
Delositie
G. G Gare
A. W
Tyan
W. P. Deuthitt
Shawnee Courte Bar
John Martin
John Guthrie
A. T Y. Coke
JD. McFarland
T. T Ward
Bowe Jones
United States Court
Supreme
John T. Morton
American Doctors Visit Topeka Advertise Cure Claims
An advertisement touts American Doctors from St. Louis visiting Topeka offering treatment for chronic diseases including cancer anemia rheumatism and kidney and bladder disorders. The copy promises rapid relief without surgery, a money back guarantee, and a free month of medicine for those consulting before December 30 at AME West 6th Street with Wednesday and Thursday slots.
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Lowle
Topeka
Iminy
Owen
Jorg
Ben
St. Lous
Teall
Acolira
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Eteripsis
Neaf Socal Atta
Halston Club
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Tive Parker
Une YW
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Ube Wuignet
A. Ore
Gyri Star
Yeni Wecind
Bo Me Kimnall
Ate C.D
Mabel Rete
Dotea
Mise Clemma Linn
Sevday
Marya Mes
A. Lavwrance
Toledo
Mra
D. S_Bekert
Western Avenue
Aire FM
Stelékier
Mra_ George
Connie Wil
Pyrtta Club
Connor
Lince
Noltie Voor
Leif
Kansas
Apollo Club
Mtr
MM. D. Henderson
Ch. Siebop Milpaugh
St Paula
Venterahs
Tades
Mike Menly Allen
Florence Howe
Olnthe
Joan Frost
Clarkie
Orin Allen
Nellie
Dank McVitch
Eee de Ne
Ate Duye Fnee
Alphini Whine Club
Misa
Crisser
Jamestown
WN. C
ILC
Bradekow
Potwin
Florence Hague
Str
Mre
Merriam
Lawsol
Sheller Inland
New Fork
Glen
Southern
Louis
Chane
Emily Alien
Otis Alien
Tully
Martha Bradshaw
Mist Gee
Oluthe
Fred
Muntarpien
Caaghiter
Defversary
Oklahoma
Trianda
Kewanee
Tommorrow
Mra Pilinwa
Guy
Mise Driesback
Milnes
Dera Motture
Mies
McChure Laubach
Murry
Citi
Dito
Mary
Mog Tots
John McMahas
A. G. Seisstrick
Cis Evers
Alscomfort
Tabber
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kun
Miller's
Cor 6Th
Cremeria
Scott & Scott
Jensen
North Topeka
Mousicipal Association
Allacis
Chamberlain
Bagley
Hueneme
Cat
H. Morrison
Cramer
Neotel Novelties
ECIAL
Chis Saaebile
Velate
Trey
Mills-Adams Co
Hing
van Buren
Aintry Wood
Hayti
Mrating
Lincoln Post Hall
J.B. McAfee
John Armstrong
EB. Martin
Willan Wesmynuth
Fhlowlns
Stansfield
Gi Kan
Milter
Topeks
Trumbull
Hall
Comets
Geico
Crugslees
Ely
Ely Beos
Warren St
N.Y
John Reid, Jr
Great Pal Mont
T-can
Francis W. Poole
Central Pres Church
Helena
Ballard
W. Stansted
Kan, Ave
Mit- Jews Pharmacy
Cor
Topske Avenue
Werybee
Korine
Tadire Naas
Elsa
Mike Oriktort
Ike Wen
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