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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1904

Page

10

Record Attendance At Midwinter Exposition

Attendance at the Midwinter exposition set a record with a crowded auditorium on Saturday. The event featured new exhibits and updated displays by various vendors, including El B. Howard’s sporting goods and machine shop display. Howard’s exhibit showcased repair services, gunsmithing, and electric construction, employing several workers and drawing strong visitor interest.

EL. B. Howard's Soiaska Howard Hee Wishburn

Winter Expositions Attract Multitude Of Children And Shoppers

Exposition crowds with a strong child presence mark the winter fair, as free foods and lively entertainment draw families. The report highlights new displays, including Mines of Kansas exhibitors and a variety of acts. Local managers promise continued exhibits through the season with special booths and novelties, while concerns promote healthier coffee substitutes at Midwinter.

Kansas Emma Hue Bele Ravener WeHe

Douglas & Sone Candies Exhibit At Charity Booth

The Douglas company displays a selection of their confections at a charity booth on the south side of the X-Position building. Hand-made chocolates and bon-bons are praised for purity and flavor. The article notes strict quality and tradition in their candies as equal to other house-made lines.

Topeka Pueple HE. Bahr Toveka C. W. Douglas & Sone W. Las & Sone St. Joseph Douglas Company Han de Han de Tabtiehod Tty Ust Clalin Fine Serpenitton Tts Hupdemude Apelin Theis Parity Heror Connteseucs Steott Cole Tnis Fmpty Deal Douglas Gotsil Neily Inmon Eben Anne Eta St Remi Joseon Saline- Ottawa James A. Kimball Salina W. W. Watson Watson-Dayand-Kaaper Wholeseale Grocery Company Teveka E. W. Hoch Tome Nat Sallie County Bet Saline Hoch Bailey Thomas Anderson Saling Anderson Essley Hailey Associated Press State Journal Qwan T. D. Firepatrick Nastmaster Bailes Vermont Fee Thosapnan Smineck Valley Kansas Green Mountain

Block Light Company display touts new mantle tech

In a booth near the Arditesium, the Block Light Company showcases the Block site light mantle. The device is said to outperform ordinary mantles, delivering higher brightness with economical fuel use. A single burner powered by Black mantle fixtures reportedly yields ten times the light of standard gas lighting.

Block Light Company Arditesium Block Licht Company Diaux Diaplay Sry Hell H Plata Gas Hansa

Bowser's Gas Mesmerizes Wife in Wild Scheme Reveal

A domestic gas scam tale unfolds as Bowser questions November bill and exposes a supposed savings plan with an “adjuster” while his wife suspects a ploy. The couple debates costs, burners, and a future promised savings, ending with a noisy cellar scene and wary hope.

Cosme Julia Bowser Dawn Cellar Jim Bowner Mnprcy

Bowser Gas Meter Tinkering Causes Domestic Turmoil

A domestic scene unfolds as Bowser contemplates manipulating the gas meter to save money, arguing with his wife about the danger and potential explosion. The quarrel escalates with tools pulled, a failed meter adjustment, and the couple ending in bed after the perilous attempt.

Mr. Bowser Mm Bowser Ganet Bowser Adjishe

Green Mountain Boys Form Kansan Association

Miralie Boty of Topeka led a meeting Saturday night that formed the Green Mountain Boys association of Kansans. Elected officers include Pratt Sanat secretary and others such as OW Fhampaon MC, Merriam officers, and several named members. Investigations suggest hundreds of Kansans may seek admission, with another meeting planned to finalize the constitution and admission process.

Miralie BOTY Topeka B. Merriam Green Mountain Boya Kansan Prrutt Sanat OW Fhampaon Bowman F Merriam W Thianpeas T Lovewell Chatter Whittemore Merrina Spon Ped Cie Argentanrs Mtrwaies Conger Mum

Shawnee county political candidacies and want ads

A fragmented Topeka page lists individuals announcing candidacy for local offices including county superintendent of public instruction district judge and state senate. Also notices of sought adjacents such as county attorney and legislative seats plus multiple Topeka help wanted ads. Political entrants include Arthur J. McCabe Frank W. Harrison and John V. Abrahams among others.

Sixbelf Posarthur J. McCabe Frank W. Harrison A_W. DANA Shawnee County Bebra Sacones Betta Krenominare Sanate Oud

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