Big Store Christmas Sale of 1897 Brightens Store Interior
The advertisement promotes a comprehensive Christmas display at a large store within a hundred miles, featuring toys, dolls, games, and furniture across floors. It highlights Belgian and Dutch finish chairs, art furniture, pictures, etchings, wraps, clothing, millinery, linens, china, clocks, jewelry, and a calendar of Christmas cards. The text emphasizes a festive spirit across departments including dress goods and book departments.
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Christimas
Ladies Gloves Offer Holiday Glove Options at Low Prices
Christmas imports include Women's Pique Kid Suede Dowskin and Castor Gloves. Evening gloves in correct length and tint. Special note on 3 clasp Dressed Kid Gloves from Reynier factory. Priced low due to pre Dingley import. Also 3 clasp Suede Kid Gloves in Tans Modes Grays at 83e a pair.
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Reynier
Dingley
Fand Ave
Silk Waists and Patticoats Offered by Mail Order
Silk waistlines priced at 3.98 5.00 and 5.95 frame a mail order sale. Pane checks stripes plaids and gingham tasters, with garments from 25.00 to 10.00 plus. New satin waists wool waists and corduroy options include velvet and fancy weaves. Holiday prices on silk patticoats range from 6.0 to 5.94 with assorted sizes and finishes.
Incoherent catalog fragment lists underwear and items
A damaged OCR fragment lists various underwear items including flocsa lined garments and drawers with references to sizes and prices. It mentions heavy winter woolen goods and lines of product codes with unclear measurements and values. The passage reads like a catalog jumble with no coherent narrative.
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Aed BA
Linens and prices noted in local shopper text
A fragmented ad lists linens with muddy prices and items like a cheese product and towels. It reads unclear but hints at discounts and a store offering goods around $1.69 and other small price points. The legibility prevents precise details or full itemization.
Kansas City Man Loses To Iowan 97 To 87 In Match
In Chicago, Dee B J Elliott of Kansas City fell to Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake 97 to 87 amid favorable weather and good shooting. Gilbert led 50 to 44 at midgame as Elliott struggled with accuracy. Elliott’s first shot landed on the twelfth bird while Gilbert executed a long left driving shot. Officials included Captain Bartlett and Fred Quimby with John Watson as referee.
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Chicago
Dee B
J. A. BR. Elliott
Kates City
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Ta, Ly & Acre
Hawkeye
Bilort
Gilbert
Liev Hate
Ellott
Uberal
Eiliott
Steht
Kansas City
Captain Bartlett
Fred Quimby
New
Eddie" Bingham
John Watson
Governor vetoes anti football bill in Georgia
Atlanta Ga Dec 3 Governor Atkinson yesterday vetoed the anti football measure sending two messages to the house stating the question of whether college boys should play football should be left to the faculties of the institutions It is possible an effort will be made to override the veto but such an effort is considered unlikely
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Atlanta
Atkinson
Abe
Astor National Bank Proposed for Waldorf Astoria Area
The Astors win approval for a new national bank to be named Astor National Bank in New York City. Incorporators include John Astor Henry Bly George Baker Charles Peabody Jr and De Baker with a 300 000 capital. Plan places bank near Waldorf Astoria as yet unspecified location and details remain undisclosed.
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New National Financial Institution
New York City
New York
Dec
Astors
Solu Us
Eekels
Astor National Bank
Waldorf- Astor Hotel
New Bank
John Astor
Henry B. Bly
George ¥. Baker
Charles A. Peabody, Jr
de Baker
Waldorf-Astoria
Baker
First National Bank
Wall Street
Forestry Association Holds 16th Annual Washington Meeting
The American Forestry Association met in Washington for its 16th annual session mainly to settle incorporation requirements, elect officers, and review executive committee and board reports. General Francis H. Appleton presided. discussions cited recent congressional actions on forest reservations and the association’s decade of educational work.
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Washington
American Forestry Association
Washington Txie
Artes
Francis H. Appleton
Staton
Uttef
Shairman
Br. BE
Pergen
Wgislavian
Famous Organist Arrives for U S Tour From Paris
Alexandra Guilmant of Paris, famed organist and composer, arrives in New York after a three months leave from the Conservatoire and from the Church of Saint Ninon. He sails on La Bretagne and will tour the United States and Canada before returning to Paris. He heads at Trinity Church and will join the orchestra in forthcoming performances.
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Alexandra Guilmant
Paris
United States
New York
Dex
Alexander Guilmont
Canada
Itt
Chicago
Thomas
Dutchers Agree to Close Sundays in Local Bid
A city movement aims to end Sunday slaughterhouse hours. Dutchters will shut operations by closing shops Saturday evening. Listed signs include Schmidt Brother, Le Wine, O. Boyer, Horstied de Fon ter, Packing House, Parker, Star gro quar, Paxton, Abbott & See Maen Bade arm, Hiatt, Mitchell, Ginter, Prants, Japan. Nearly all women wear hats, many gray. Halts Hate Renewer claims to restore natural color and thickens hair.
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Sundseys
Schmidt Brothtre
le Wine
O. Boyer
Horstied de Fonter
HM. Hellvr
GF. Morrow
W. W Mapippaker
Toceks
House Raament
Chas. Parker
The
Miss Frances Willard Addresses Chicago Welcome
public welcome to Frances Willard at Emanuel Methodist Church with Gov banter and praise for temperance work. Willard recalls past studies at the university, emphasizes home, purity, and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union pledge, urging protection of young women and respect for all.
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Chicago
Frances Willard
Zivery
Mary Inch
Hmmancet Methodist Church
Web
Bors
Greet Temperance Worker
Mies Willard
Evanston
Acash
Michiel Angelo
Washiberoat Trving
George Washington
Busens Field
Laureaie
Humanity
Jett
Tse
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Woman Shot By Unknown Assassin in Wichita
In Wichita last night Mrs Atlee Underwood wife of T C Underwood a local bank official was shot in the head at Mead avenue as she walked with her husband. An assailant, described as Thomas Clark a former employee of Shaw Hardw are, fired from the opposite sidewalk and then fled across the street. The shot failed to kill but Mrs Underwood was seriously wounded and may not recover. The motive remains a mystery with no clear reason given for the attack.
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Wichita
Dec
Mra
Atlee Underwood
T. C. Underwood
Gupoye
Fourth National Bank
Thomas Clark
Shaw Wholedale
Bits Underwood
Mead Avenue
Clack
Underwood
Beth Warrels
One Kansas Man Will Go to Tampa Convention
A national convention of fish Gomdsiationers and others is set for Tampa, Florida, January 18. Governor Seely appointed Kansas delegates. Orrin Nelson offers to tourm the state at the convention and will pay his own expenses, but the contingent fund is not available. Also an ad warns against quack nostrums and promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh.
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Kansas
Tampa
Pia
Florida
Seely
Delemates Ao
Orrin Nelson
Geutle
Bikominty
Nelson
Roverner
Ely
BLY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
John Reid, Jr
Great Fails
Mont
Lean
Francis W. Poole
Central Pres Ghureh
Helena
Bront
FEE Improves Yietas Flavor and Food Value
A report notes that FEE enhances the flavor of yietas and concentrates the nutritious value while keeping the dish appealing.
Topeka City Council Proceedings December 6 1887 Minutes
Topeka council discussions cover account settlement, budget funds, and bids. The body adopts reports on sewer and street projects, approves bonds, considers water rate ordinance amendments, and refers conduit and bridge conduit proposals to committees.
Topeka council debates amendments and ordinances
The council passes multiple ordinances after amendments, including a section on financial terms for a utility plan with a $400,000 valuation and six percent earnings. Amendments to sections are adopted, with unanimous or broad support, and ordinances authorize drains, bonds, walls, and ward divisions, while a tax-related resolution is also considered.
Topeka Gas Ordinance Drafted for City Price Fixing
The judiciary committee adopted an amendment on the ordinance introduced by Mr. Warner to fix gas prices in Topeka. The bill was read the first time and referred to the judiciary committee. On motion, the council adjourned to meet Wednesday December 2, 1897 at 7 20 p m City Clerk S McFadden.
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Council Chamber
Kansas
Couneil
Burgess
Drew
Elliott
Morgan
Nettela
Pattican
Roundtree
Stephenson
Skinner
Warner
CA. Fellows
Burress
Committee On
Vin
General Revenue Fund
Pire Department
Metropolitan Police Fund
General Improvement Fund
Sidewade
Geroes
Sey Ad Ward Fund
Alleg
Sixth Ave
Viaduct Fend
Atchison, ‘Topeka and Santa Fe Htailwas Company
Councilines
Burges
Iliott
Nettels
Pattison
Roundtres
Stevenson
Missouri Pacino Railway
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
South Topeka
Loemee
Marshall
T-Ten
Miet
J. M. Crawford
Crawford Opera House
Topeka Water Company
Te Topeka Water Company
Tareas Avenue
Watke
Fensky
D. Skinner
Peter Olson
Bemn
Operty
Edison Electric Travalsating Sanpany
Missouri and Kansas
Dass
W. W. Mansteaker Mercantile Company
St. Welch
Western Avenue
Taylor Street
Huntoon
Aves
Covpellmen
Urgess
Tied Morgan
Houndtree
Topeka
Wig
C. J. Drew
H. Nettell
John Malvany
Edward Wilder
Jessy Shaw
Netters
Stephens
Hunodtres
Maney
S Ec
Roundires
Ayes
Cugnollinen
Rutgers
Milott
Nettelli
Partivan
Houndires
Stephengan
Stinnes
Pprov
City of
Rowndlree
Mien Burgess
Billo Merean
Charles Dare
Yenich
Round
Topiita
Eopeks
Sumtea
Judiciary Committee
Gan
Tichard
Itt
McFadden
Street railway proposals for Carson Wall Street and connections
Plans to operate a horsepower driven street railway by Wall Pine Liberty Carthendt and William Keets with tracks in Malden and Broadway areas. Consent from the public works commissioner is pending, with construction hoped to start next spring if approved. The project faces Metropolis Street Railroad opposition and uncertainty remains on final approval.
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Borsa Osr Lins
New York
Dac
Wall, Pine, Liberty
Carthendt
William Keets
Malden
Commissioner of Public Works
Broadway
Metropolitan Street Railroad Company
Third Avenue Street Railroad Company
Metropulltan Company
Uiat
Chustmas Presents At East Fifth Street Store
A cluttered ad listing Lecien china Gent's watches jewelry and a wide range of china glassware lamps curtains and albums with easy payments at W Hughes East Fifth Street opposite the post office. Also mentions a medical discovery claim and a patent remedy for colds fevers and headaches from BEA Ce ana WH ss available at local druggists.
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Chustmas
Lecien and
Gent
W. Hughes
East Fifth Btriet
Cremert Scott & Scott
Pinnae Bay
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Seguin
Mutual Sr
Smary, Ried
Kangas City, MO
Daily News OF Sport
Georgia
Ing Food Value
Topeke
Council Proceedings
M. C. Holman
North Topeka
Corpee Loreet
Carson Wall Street
Burlington
St. Louis
Missouri River
Missouri
St. Louie
Howard Elliott
Saic Istic Y
Jeneral
Ato
Hepelir Misia
Sss
Regina
E. B. Guild
Kansas Avenue
California
Santa Fe
BLACH
Topeka, Kan
Kur
New Place
Kan. Ave
Cremeria Scotta Seon
Casto
Bigaar
Hac Si Tiledah Wits
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