A City Without Soap Story From Japan
A curious tale describes a Miss Kate V. Johnson of Madison Tad who lived in Japan for thirteen years and found life without common sanitary items. It notes practices among the people such as royalty indicators and carpenter tricks while detailing a request for soap and a cake of ivory soap sent after a long wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate V. Johnson
Madison
Tad
Japan
Iain
Atte
Pernom
Yeti
Amul Dohnson
Sie
Banquet Honors Bryan Amid Political Talk
A banquet at Wilwon Avenue hosted by Democratic precinct members featured Bryan as the guest of honor. Speakers praised his leadership, discussed party strategy, and teased future campaigns. The event included a social at Menagerie later that week with costumes and light refreshments.
Changes on School Board Likely After Spring Election
Voters face a major reshaping of the board as four current members retire or decline re election. Several candidates emerge from wards six, three and four including Dr Embree and Mr Matthews, with district residents urging representation from diverse locales while a single incumbent may step aside for a new leader.
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George W.tucher
William Wen- Berson
A. Embree
BSG
North End
William Mackethran
G8 LD
Henderson
Pinehar
OF Menninger
Israeelt
Howe
Rimsdit
Pool Banebrake
Grites
Mrr Pechner
ALA
Show Board
Maeferrat
Eta
Instalnatht
Tayusfom
Warrausa
Peehner
Griggs
Q. Hi
Matthaws
Canal Bill Nears Passage in Congress This Month
New York dispatch reports canal legislation likely to pass both houses this month. Senator Morgan and Representative Hepburn say broad support and large majorities expected. funding includes a $10,000,000 initial appropriation and $790,600,000 total for completion. Opposition appears minimal, with debate limited and only minor objections from Senator Caffery anticipated.
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Nicaragua
New York
Fey
Washington
Morgan
Senate
Nitardzna Canal
Hepburn
Tenessee
Costa Fica
Gonta Rick
United State
Wie
House of Congress
Reed
Henderson
Hepbutn
Hephur
Mirgan
Walker Commission
Bil
Howe
Catfery
Louighing
Bo Strong
Caffery
United States
Aldrich
Harris
Kansas
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
British Medical Institute opens Topeka office offers free services
The Journal notes the British Medical Institute opens a Topeka office at 2 Topeka avenues offering three months of free consultation examination and advice. Dr S Edward McCully leads the staff with several British specialists. Minor surgeries free if patients seek help before February 17 with daily hours 8 am to 5 pm closed Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uith
British Medical Institute
Sansat
Topeka
United States
Edward McCully
Senator Herrin Seeks Timely Action on Canal Bill
A fragmented quote from Senator Herrin shows push for faster passage of the canal bill while opponents argue for a smaller appropriation and caution against delaying action. The text notes broad public support for action this session, urging Congress to move without political delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Senate
Rey
Otis Casualty List Reflects Wartime Losses Across Units
Fragmentary casualty roster from Otis lists names and units with dates in December January and February. Entries mention infantry regiments, cavalry, and doctors, with causes implied as illness and combat exposure. Document shows scattered, partial details and uncertain spellings, highlighting broader wartime human cost.
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Washington
Rens
Otis
Geeorge Many
Thirty Eighth Infantry
Tech
Shulby If
Taylor
Twen- Sik
John SE
Thiel
Thiel Tafaatey
Farle
Elif
Cipie
Canner
F Pees
Moalaria
Virgil
Serantisis
Nat See
Benadtel
Prebraney
Fred
Ins
baLeallon
Severunt
Peter W. Batesive
di Db
Foreith Infantry
Charlie ‘Moore
Jarsey
Macrum Returns From Pretoria Amid Evasive Officials
Macrum has left Pretoria after conferring with Washington officials about Kruger and his motives. Representative Taylor and Secretary Hay were among those met. Macrum plans a brief return to his home and to report to the state department after a possible end of the week. Observers note he appeared tired after weeks at sea and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M Macrum
Pretoria
Rentaine
Dorp
Mecrum
Hay
Badger
Carmel
Macrum
Mr. Macrum
Kruger
Hill
Tavelin
Ste. Mtagrum
Fermi
State Department
State Department. Leavirue Tir Hit, Mr. Mtacrum
Consular Bureau
Carr Leo
Macrim
Premium Stamps Dominating Campaign Cards and Local Whist Results
The county race features candidates offering premium stamps with announcement cards led by W. E. Fagen for probate judge. Local whist club reports small turnout but upcoming tournaments promise renewed action with Copeland and West leading early rounds. Weathered clippings note Kansas City return fares and tickets on sale in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
W. E. Fagen
Putiicco
Mr. Fagus
Local News Snapshots From Topeka Area
A garbled Topeka era column mixes officials, theatre notes, and social items. Mentioned are rail interests, state labor and industries talks, a masque at 74 Kassie Avenue, and a stock company performance at Dinford theater. Also noted are visits, arrests for illicit sale activity, and a Spanish American War lecture series.
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Katurnpmecetione
Seleerstan
Piiguy
Eee
Geo
W. Painter
Ysiaga
Chis Fago
Anit
Kassie Avenue
Kassie Avenue, Wedn
Vent
Ferranry
Vieketa
Eatny
Ee Smith
Avelstant
Ing
Ecclanton
Intendent
al Mi Ik
Columbia Stock Company
Dinford
Neral
Mudge
Researce
Chet
Dun
Santa Fe
Chicago
Hague
Killein
Philippides
Nile
A. L. Studer
Spotlon Power
Rock Island
Horton Sa Eriay
Kore
EL Howes
Topelm
Fim Ienom
Tulane
Crearent
Harry Coren
Clarke
Topeka
Santlet Rumery
Iemale Blowers
Quincy Fe
Kndergarten Association
Annie O. Overholt
Copeland Hitel
Joe Hoffmuster
Frank Conk Ware
Liesauens Elk
Poth
Talkond Yea Ck
Philippines
Smith
Wome
Jones
Hudson
Richard J. Hinton
Delneebot West
Bethany
M Mambr
Boys Target Globe Vandalism Prompt City Police Action
Local city officials announce a crackdown after a rash of lamp globe breakage blamed on rowdy boys. Superintendent Goodrich cites heavy losses at the electric light plant and Mayor Tew instructs police to arrest any youth seen with a weapon akin to a sling shot or air rifle. Chief Ramsey pledges intensified patrols and street surveillance to curb the problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Goodrich
City Electric Light Plant
Sard
Tew
Ramsey
Bird
Buskest
Union Lecture Course Presents Entertainer Montaville Flowers
The Union Lecture course announces an upcoming entertainment by Montaville Flowers, impersonator, as the next program on a Friday night. Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at Ruchey & Mae Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Montaville Flowers
Ruchey& Mae Cleaners
Iver
Squires
Aranne
Kansas City and Return 2.67 Ticket Sale
Fare details show a Kansas City round trip price of 2.67 via Gants Fa Account Paderewaski concert tickets on sale Thursday February 3 with return February 9. The note also mentions an Osbinst crisis in Peru and a Galveston Texas passage dated February 8. A cabinet crisis is reported as imminent per circulation today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ticketa
Banta Fe
Gants
Paderewaski
Peru
Tima
Eee
Galveston
Tex
Out of Yukon dull business masked by mild winter
Victoria reports Yukon capital Dawson experiences downturn in activity through year end though mining work on claims proceeds. Weather turns frigid after December with zero and below readings easing dumps. Banks project twenty one million dollars may be mined this season as Dawsonites plan to move to Nome field. At Whitehorse police arrest two men in the murder of Clayton Olson on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dawson
Yukon
Nome
White Horse
Clayton
Olson
Mrs Stanford Charity Plans $5 Million Gift to Stanford
San Francisco reports Mrs. Stanford travels east to finalize a funding package for Stanford University. She aims to complete the memorial chapel and discusses stock transactions with the Spryers, who recently bought her Southern Pacific holdings, plus plans to sell Pacific Improvement stock for about five million dollars to benefit the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dane Stanford
East
Stanford University
New York
Spryers
Southern Pacific Company
Lost note and misplaced items near Sixth Avenue incident
Fragmentary OCR item reports a disordered note about lost belongings near San Avenue and Sixth Street. It mentions a pocketbook containing a small sum and a care journal. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
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Binek Mickosto
Orleans
Ltr
San Avenue
Teale
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CEN
Ire Castoria
Dresden
Hill, Banta & CO
West Th Street
Bryan
North
Adarmes
Masa
Flo
Ryan War
Wilwon
Leo Mt Shieh
Hryas
Yan Ty
Seth
Kanes Avenue
Otis’ Casualty List
Manila Hospital
Jnane
Guy Plasine
Tomst
Deller
Muda
Copeland
West
Ka Whist
Lareds
Neb
Lexteriday
Ant
Payte
Noble
Hone News
Ego Sis
Mane
Kansas Avenue
Dawson Banks
Eaeey
M. Miller
Shawnee
Hrepublican
Chas, Fyseencer
Silas Bain
Republicas
I Whsrely
Misela
Helf
Weiter
Whowen
Cave
Ralad St
North Topeka
J. W. Allen & Co
Kora Shields
Kora Klusp
Seovene Cra Shield Co
Bes Broome
Carel Jordares
Caxton Bidir
Blackeslth
Journal
Toaiey
Ee Care Journal
Weat
AJ. i
Schwineart
Chew
Chae
Ateck Et Cornea
Iocasion Larke
Ama Sane Men
Dares A. Boc
Eure Suuenal
Bale
Langshan Borkegeia
Quincy
Eas St
Alin Feo
Apity
J. IL Bite
Kani
ALT Rinda
Arete
Enderson
Tas
Western Sfissouii
Crawford Thaine
Topel Ein
Biocon
Life Insurance
A. F. Sherman
Chawford Bulletin
Tome Vononane
Hannah Ribsberg
Ryder MD
Cnairat
Ida € Barnes
M. Dy
Mvs
Thi
Sp. Mets Opm
Telesbone
Martin Dy Blaans
Hameupatiiat
Roos Tee
Bosbliats
Osteopathist
James B. Hayden
Bicycles
U_ 8
Cycle Co
LIN Fe Sih
Bécyeles
Sundries Topeka Cycle CO
Uncle Sam
Saneepoa
Amsre
Hattie van Vieck
Milton Brown
Jawaer
Feneral
Bulls
Crawford Hide Fepeks
Bas
Eguibor
Florists
MES
J. H. Hague
Porint
Wuccemmr
Arpres
Aero Track City
Burkett
Monroest
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