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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
12
Report details a chaotic scene involving a group described as brogreacive tun and hippophagy. The piece mentions attempts to dine on various animals, fragmented commentary on populations and rituals, and includes scattered names, places, and odd terms. The text reads like a garbled OCR with many misread words but centers on dining practices and a dubious public appetite.
London reports the Prince and Princess of Wales, with children, visiting Welbeck Abbey as guests of the Duke and Duchess of Portland. The trip follows the Tranby Croft baccarat scandal and reflects public and royal family tensions. The article details disputes over receptions, personal loyalties, and the Portland stance against perceived extravagance linked to the royal circle.
The latest in art pottery arriving after shipping delays has just been opened. Statements praise it as superior in style and finish to anything shown this season. New Jardinieres in various sizes with stands, plus vases, pitchers, teapots, cracker jars and trays are featured on the main floor.
Shop advertises markdowns on cloaks with price pairs showing the savings. A $35 cloak costs $25, a $25 cloak costs $17.50, a $20 cloak costs $13.75, and other price pairs follow the same buy and value pattern.
Base Ball priced at 3.00 with special price and 2.00 for juvenile books. The ad touts hundreds or thousands of books, picture books, and assorted lots with large price tickets. Knit goods and travelers samples offered at about half price. Infants jackets and garments advertised as one-of-a-kind, urging early purchases.
A fragile advertisement notes a line of art needle work travelers samples offered for two thirds of their value. It lists table covers Spachtel Squares for table covers priced from .15 to .95 each, splashers and tray cloths from .30 to 50 cents each, with emphasis on early arrival for best selections.
Portiang of the sixth house, once penniless and untitled, rose to wealth as a major landlord in the British metropolis. His fortunes grew steadily from his various enterprises, despite a humble early start and later military service.
Des Moines reports from the State Horticultural Society show Iowa, a leading fruit producer, fears a California insect invasion could devastate orchards. Experts urge swift legislative aid to exterminate the pest, with Bilas Wile of Atlantic leading the campaign.
The article recounts Governor Leedy signing a release for C. G. Parker of Parkerville who, at 76, had served time for violating prohibition. Parker’s early years showed vigor but a troubled path led to business ventures and brewing problems. Following his release, Parker faced isolation, attempts to rebuild, and a deteriorating health battle linked to his struggles. The piece notes Parker’s decline and a November date connected to his fate.
State Commissioner of Lands reports the year ending January 1, 1890, that mining by machinery expanded substantially in Athens, Hocking, and Perry counties. Machines boosted output but reduced demand for hand mining, with three quarters of coal from Athens and Perry produced by mechanized methods. The report highlights housing rents near mines, company housing, taxes, and labor impacts on miners and communities.
A five ton granite slab destined to form the base of the pedestal for John W. Mackay’s mausoleum in Greenwood Cemetery was moved from a Brooklyn pier to the cemetery on Wednesday. The work requires heavy scaffolding and winches to lift the stone, with completion not expected before January 1. Meanwhile workers are finishing the mausoleum interior with mosaics and electrical lighting planned for diffused illumination.
Secretary Wilson to distribute sugar beet seed for experiments in Colorado after a Denver chamber request. A state agent will travel the state to test patches, with shipments planned for January or February. The effort aims to prove feasibility and expand trials to other mountain states, to boost beet production and food supply.
Columbus city director Selwyn Mt Owen stated nearly all street franchises in Columbus are valueless after a marked fall in railway stock over two weeks. He, a former state bench member and lawyer, argues franchises should have been advertised for sale.
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