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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1894
Page
8
A chaotic account outlines a narrow escape amid a confusing scene. The report mentions a frightened passenger, a startled bystander, and a partial sequence of events as a dramatic moment unfolds. Names and precise details are obscured by garbled text, but the core event involves a person avoiding harm during a tense incident.
Heymo tops the Athletic Club bowling tournament with a 209 1 5 score earning a cane prize. Prizes went to W I Beerbobmasd and F Hughes, others listed with scores such as Black 195 and Parry 365 810. the field included many names and figures from the local scene. The piece also notes a Sunday Liberty United Presbyterian church program and the death of Frank W Kreipe, detailing dates and locations surrounding services and recollections.
The text references the famous twenty hour Chicago to New York Exposition train on the Lake Shore route during World’s feel. A litho watercolor of this rosy railway scene is offered by Wilber, Western Passenger Agent in Chicago. Also noted is a Nashville-born individual and a church gathering at United Presbyterian church Wednesday evening with nominal admission.
The manufacture of ribbons for typewriters supports a large workforce with 40 styles in use across 400,000 machines. Ribbons vary in color, length, and ink behavior. secret processes and strict quality control protect each maker’s formula. One New York firm notes a decline in ordinary copying ink sales as typewriter ribbons dominate the market.
The text cites 17th century warrants involving Lady Slingsby and Mrs Aphon Behen for alleged misde meanors at the royal theater, demanding custody and appearance before the court. It also references unrelated warrants about Ellen Gwynn and various regal portraits and a profile of Crispi, set against later political commentary on Italian affairs and Savoy court influence.
The article discusses the gulf stream as a major ocean current, its origins in the Gulf of Mexico, and its varying width and velocity along its path. It cites historical attribution to Benjamin Franklin, explains seasonal changes, and provides measurements for points like the Florida coast and the Strait of Behrain, noting speeds from fractions to several miles per hour. It also includes a humorous local note on bartering flour for a bear as security in a store led by a Presque Isle merchant.
The Atlante Constitution notes St Catherine Day on November 25 as a time for forlorn maids to seek a future husband with chants for a handsome or rich mate. A wedding cake morsel passed through a ring and tucked under the pillow is said to guarantee a dream of the future husband.
Lizzie Evans stars in In Old Kentucky at the Grand Monday night. Charles Dickson appears in A Jolly Good Fellow with his company on Friday. Smart Hubon, Retaon and a strong cast join Leap Year themed comedy with Dimple played by Mr. Rollinson in a celebrated role.
North Topeka notes list residents and guests visiting relatives during holidays. Florence Greist travels to Ellis. Leora Morrow dines with Meriden friends. Will Tiner visits Hoos Replinger. Ed Davin hosts from Raton visiting Davis parents. Edith and Carrie Haynes spend holidays in Perry. Lulu and Carrie Fouble return from Salina. Judge Geo Mosher and daughter Hattie visit Oskaloosa. Ed Arnold plans Meriden trip for hunting week. Local editor visits Wisconsin editor Guy Burnham after Texas excursion. petition circulates in Jefferson County seeking J P Wilson as reform school superintendent. Laurant street luncheon and dancing for Mr and Mrs Jacob Smith.
Notices include Misses and Messrs names, an ad for Beggs Hair Renewer claiming to strengthen follicles and restore color. Also reported is Spreckels Sunburst diamond necklace valued over two thousand dollars, lost in San Francisco during a social event. Prescott Co. relocated to 119 West Eighth Street.
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