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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

8

Alfalfa Surges Past Tame Hay in Great Corn Region

Alfalfa shows rapid growth, distorting the tame hay market as acreages rise by over 100,000 in a year. Jewell County leads in production with alfalfa centers spreading from the southern to eastern and northern regions, driven by a 366% increase in area and a roughly 4 percent rise in total production. The shift marks alfalfa’s emergence across the state, replacing timothy in many counties.

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Western Union to Replace Gravity Battery System in Topeka Office

Western Union plans to install dynamos at the Topeka office replacing 5000 to 6000 gravity cells for telegraph power. Projected cost near 10000 dollars awaiting formal public details. Power will be drawn from Hilton Illuminating Company and shared with all Topeka branch offices. Local manager declined further comment.

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North Topeka Hay Crops Show Alfalfa Lead In State

Kansas county reports show alfalfa acreage and yields dominate state totals with Greenwood County leading at 18 088 acres and 421 000 bushels, while Norton eyes declines. North Topeka notes counties in the east favor alfalfa and hay crops. local farm activity includes county fairs, farm visits, and a voter count in a local contest.

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We Will Have No Ad Tomorrow in Topeka

A narrative previews a grand special bargain issue with promises of bankrupt stock and 10 cent values. The piece urges readers to study price displays, predicts huge November and December crowds, and emphasizes absolute cost pricing across a vast stock as items appear in windows and ads.

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At Cost Savings on Dry Goods and Fabrics

A period sale lists garments and fabrics with prices for lace stockings, gloves, hosery, underwear, shirts, overalls, muslin, linen, and woolen goods. Includes yard goods like bleached muslin, pillow covers, oil cloth, veiling, flannels, and remnants, with emphasis on value and seasonality for men, women, and children.

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Dress Makers and Braids Quotations from Local Suppliers

Catalog-like note lists dress mak ers supplies with prices per roll and spool. Items include Angora braid 84c, silk and cotton spools, various bindings, velveteen, canvas and Selisia textiles. Claim of dealers granting 10 to 25 percent better terms as courtesy to professionals.

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Cloak and Suit Dept Offers Postcard Style Christmas Garments

The Cloak and Suit Department advertises girls reefers from 1.69 to 3.50, school coats for Misses 2.10 to 4.88, and ladies coats from 3.60 upward. Plush and cloth capes sold at 3.00 to 4.60, lengths 27 to 30 inches. Shoppers are urged to visit and may leave a 25 percent deposit for Xmas gifts.

Overstocks in Fur Section Prompt Clearance

In the Fur Section prices drop below cost for a varied selection. Fine Martin Scarfs six tails now 4.95 from 6.50. Electric Sealtails 2.05 from 3.63. Imitation Fox 2.19 from 2.75. Imitation Sable long scarf 7.89 from 10.00. Elegant Martins new shape very long 13.75 from 18.79. Layaway option offered for Christmas purchases with small balance payments.

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