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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
7
A vintage catalog blurb showcasing center and library tables with varied shapes finishes and colors. Features leather couches from 25 to 75 dollars, go carts praised for quality and 45 years of craft, divans from 8 to 85 dollars, Morris chairs 6.50 to 20 dollars, and toilet tables with multiple styles and spring-supported comfort all priced from five dollars upward.
Prices for hair mattresses range from 14 to 25 dollars with cotton felt options at 10 and 12 dollars. Oak dressers and chiffoniere styles arrive in fine finishes, including antique and golden oak, with features like mirrors and multiple drawers. Book cases are praised for enhanced book storage and writing space, presenting an upgrade over old styles.
An unusually large stock of Rockers from $1.75 to $50 including leather upholstered and new rattan designs. Spanish leather finish, varied trim and construction. a wide range of Rockers and Wicker options. Dining room chairs offered in forty patterns from $4.50 to $45. shoppers urged to buy holiday goods now while assortment lasts.
We dispatch almost daily shipments of furniture to points in Kansas. We are confident we can match or beat Kansas City on prices. Our stock is large and assortment complete. Buy furniture in Topeka and save in every way. With it, costs 25 cents a bottle, you can refresh old furniture.
Mariner Patten, city resident, reports on streetcar troubles amid the bid for universal transfers. He describes transfers, car quality, fare disputes, and public complaints about service, with references to Patten's view on management and worker conditions.
Minutes of the American League gathering at the Grand Pacific hotel show clubs well represented as President Tat Hitman chaired. Debate centered on transfer of debts and a forthcoming peace conference with the National Horse representatives set for Danning St. Chadmnath. Police Munery Now reports showed a late hour announcement of appointments for key officials.
The defense rested after testimony from Laura Biggar’s case with witnesses including Ms Jigear and Mr Wilros. The proceedings described Biggar’s conduct and loyalty, noting she hired and later discharged a housekeeper, and that Sheriff Smock was present at the inquiry.
The administrator L Woolverton faces likely net earnings dispute over a divorce case. Johnson, who had a prior divorce, left property designated to her Colorado children with reversion to her brother if they die. Lawyers are attempting to resolve the matter out of court.
The Atlantic survey party led by Alfred Brooks reports first ascent exploration of Mount McKinley near the Alaska range. Topographer D Le Return mapped routes while Robert Muldrow detailed slope conditions. The peak rises about 20,000 feet above sea level, with challenging weather and terrain.
A chaotic and garbled report recounts a dog named Socks killed when run over by an engine and shot by a policeman. The piece weaves in numerous garbled names, mispelled places, and stray phrases, centering on the pet’s death and a chaotic scene near East River with firefighters and police proceedings.
Coughlin hardware advertises low round trip fares for Christmas and New Year travel. Tickets at fare and a third to all points, with dates December 24 25 34, 1902 and January 1 plus return by January 2 1908. Service to New York City Boston and eastern points via Chinese passenger station Warrivon Street and Fifth Avenue. General agent Jonathan Cavihan 113 Adams Street Chicago.
The London Express notes continuing child labor in Germany with 23 percent in trade and 74 008 in textiles. Children under ten work amid squalid conditions, paid meagre wages for puny, sickly workers. Parents struggle to provide food as petitions push Reichstag to legislate on child labor.
A long drawn steer dispute fills court records as Corbett Milne and sheriff examine witnesses. The case centers on ownership and pasture rights with Corbett winning in law, while damages and costs are awarded to the steers owner.
A colorful ad touts ladies desks as the perfect Christmas or anniversary present. It notes the piece is ornamental and useful for the home, with options in mahogany, oak, and maple woods, claiming no better gift idea exists.
The Florodora company arrived last night bringing the Tell Me Pretty Maidens and their noted friends. Attendance began on Kansat Avenue as the production moved into the theater, with Isidore Rush and others in the chorus. The English musical comedy promises a long run, with elaborate scenery and a full cast including Corinne and Wheelan.
The Biennial report of the late Board of sericulture will be printed by the state printer and released around January 1. People needing a copy should send the required passage to Secretary Coburn, as there is no appropriation yet for sending copies.
The report cannot be sent except to those who tend posting. The volume will be the termest ever issued by the Kanes department of agriculture. Postage will be about 30 cents. Later the legislature may authorize an appropriation to send the report to all Kansans, but initially Kan makers cannot obtain one without sending postage stamps.
The piece records a rail fare cut by Santa Fe to one fare within 20 miles amid disputes with a rate decision by a railway association. It notes opposition to a higher rate east of the Sissgurt river and mentions Chicago and central lines. Charters granted include State Bank of Whiting, Viola State Bank, and various mercantile firms with stated capitals.
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