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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
7
A garbled OCR style block lists various ad categories like ANTS RENTS SITUATIONS REAL ESTATE and auction sales. The readable portions mention classifieds and notices, but the text is heavily corrupted with stray letters and nonsensical phrases, yielding a fragmented, low-detail record.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a headline about a price per line and a rehearsal for a release, but the readable text is incomplete. The fragment mentions five cents per line and possible preparation or announcement related to a release.
Fragmented ad style text shows scattered real estate and rental notices from a 19th or early 20th century issue. It mentions properties for sale or rent across Shawnee County and Topeka area, with prices, street names, and owner names interspersed. The readable fragments indicate auctions, vacant lots, buildings, and mixed commercial listings.
Harper's Bazar presents 1897 fashion and culture content from New York. Features include weekly letters on current fashions, illustrations of gowns, health topics, music notes, and responses to correspondents.
Foreigners cannot enter the Transvaal without proper passports and money under a new decree. The law, translated for the U.S. State Department, enforces passport requirements for all foreigners, with a three month stay limit and monthly renewals. enforcement begins January 1 and excludes certain travelers seeking settlement.
Obituary reports the death of former congressman and editor R G Hore at Wakeville Vermont after a five week illness from bronchitis and Bright’s disease. Hore practiced law, worked in St Louis and Saginaw, served one term as a Republican congressman, and later wrote for the New York Tribune while involved in editorial circles. He moved to Plainfield New Hampshire and was married to Carrie Pinney of Elyria. He was known for public speaking and advocacy in the era’s political and financial debates.
Governor Ja Ne Merrit of Hapsad, Mayor Walbridgs of Bt Tans, Congressman-tor Gawhent and Gur diser Lathrop addressed the crowd at the Midian hotel during the annual Commerce Club banquet. About four hundred and fifty attendees were present for the event.
Fragmented report states Rev Wyn McCrea formerly of Kansas arrested in Pittsburg for forging notes. He allegedly posed as a missionary in the Presbyterian church and used bank connections. Fire at 2912 office building and nearby furniture store caused extensive damage, with losses estimated at 307,000.
A garbled OCR of Harper’s Magazine describes 1897 issue contents and contributors including authors, illustrators, and departments. It mentions science progress, literary Americana, travel notes, and advertising for Harper & Brothers plus subscription details, with scattered names and topics.
Harper's Weekly features extended notices on arts and letters, cartoons, serial stories, and illustrated pieces. It covers departments in literature, theater, and education, with notes on upcoming August events and ongoing exhibitions.
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