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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
15
Window offers advertise a large selection of shoes slippers and rubbers for all feet and purses with prices and special tomorrow only deals. Men box calf and pat leather styles advertised at 1.75 per pair along with Coridurey leggings in several colors and price points. Children’s shoes fitting is emphasized with multiple sizes and widths available.
Dramatic events headline with Mite %ette de Susan and BU sopranos singing on Friday December 6. Reviews praise Mme de Lorne for refined phrasing and dramatic fervor. Grand Opera House hosts Heart and Sword with Katherine Wistard and The ForetWnds Toremy company, plus Crawford presents Gideon's Carnival on December 24 with lively, varied performances.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Cuticura products for sore rough hands and skin conditions. It touts one night cure methods with Cuticura soaps and ointment to soothe itching, cracking, and dandruff, claims to cleanse scalp, whiten skin, and aid baby rashes. It markets Complete Humour Cure and other remedies for various ailments, urging use by women and general audiences.
Newspaper items report Hut Sewall invited to visit the White House in February, noting the proud couple in New York and ticket prices for a Ferrie comedy at Crawford theater. Also announced is the Washington Post musical at New Gordon theater with Isadore Rush and Corinne leading roles, theater features, and the orchestra, with seats from 25 cents to 1.80. Upcoming stamps and stamped envelopes changing shapes are detailed, including four styles and distinct forms for one to five cent values.
The Chicago faculty objects to the term stunt in campus announcements. The article traces language history from slang to accepted meaning and notes debate over propriety and usage in university notices while quoting lexicographers and prior opinions. It also references unrelated items such as a Golden State Limited timetable and catalogued medical ad copy.
A new Government Printing Office in Washington D C is nearing completion on North Capitol Street and G Streets. The $32.4 million plant will be fireproof with 404 foot long, seven story construction, housing about 4000 employees. It features four large presses, eight boilers, fifteen elevators, vast air cooling and ventilation, and extensive bookbinding and electrotyping operations. The move from the old quarters is expected by December, boosting federal printing capacity amid growing congressional demand.
A New York World commentary argues for rationing coal to avoid shortages yet questions practicality. It endorses publicity for corporate affairs and supports Littlefield and anti trust measures, noting the need to curb stock watering while preserving market mechanics.
Following a severe collapse in the Archbishop of Canterbury's home, friends fear further deterioration given his advanced age. Concerns mount over his health and the potential fatal outcome of another collapse.
A public notice outlines enhancements to the TRAC program aimed at improving accuracy and efficiency. Officials emphasize community input and the projected timetable for rollout, detailing planned steps and expected benefits for local services.
As mutiny trembles aboard the old Kearango in Mim, Admiral Dewey, then executive officer, orders a perilous roll call. A pistol in each hand and ten more within reach, he moves along the dark deck toward the mutineers, calling names. Jones falls to a shot, others falter, and the crew slowly answers as Dewey demands the roll, securing the ship with grim resolve.
A confused incident outside a bank ends with the would‑be robber backing off after demanding money. Bystanders recall the suspect threatening violence and gesturing toward the cashier, then fleeing without the loot.
The text describes a humorous bygone racing scene with Joe Darts Jim and Exoth among participants. Betting dialogue hints at a big race on the main course with rivals Dowdy and Vermaat. The tone mimics a local paper’s playful horse or horseman reportage with colorful banter.
Ottaws Kas December 19 Dankel Bowen a youths man was shot at Lane last night by Constable Geerse Gardner while attempting to break away from custody. Bowen and his brother were arrested at Nee sesha yesterday charged with tell wale of Ib uor. He was taken to home at Lana where he attempted to flee. Constable Gardner fired wounds in the left leg above the knee. Frank Daniels and his company play in Denver Christmas week.
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