STAR GROCERY ADVERTISING LIST OF DRY GOODS AND PRODUCE
An old style grocery listing from Star Grocery shows a dense catalog of items including granulated sugar, potatoes per bushel, California fruits such as prunes evaporated apricots raisins pitted plums nectarines raspberries blackberries cherries and currants, rice, crackers, crackers, oysters, ginger snaps, syrup, water pail, hominy, navy beans, coffee, buckwheat, rolled oats and other staples. The items are given in bulk quantities and various packaging sizes typical of a mid 20th century catalog page.
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Nemac de Glos
California
3-Ib Standard Packed Tomatoes and Sweet Corn Sale
We offer about 200 cases of 3-Ib Standard Packed tomatoes and sweet corn. They command 10 to 15 cents more per dozen than competing western packs. Sample one and you will buy a dozen or more. Selling at 6 cents per can or 70 cents per dozen.
Topeka Star Grocer and City News Summary
General misetlag of window glass manufacturers in Tupianapoli Indiana prompts a price reform meeting. A national organization proposal is voted for, with Calambus Osio set for Feb 21. Elks candlelit programs at Grand Opera House draw ire over lighting costs and electricity shift proposed. Souvenirs and decorative art displays promoted at local shops.
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Tupianapoli
Ind
Calambus
Osio
Grand
Elks
Grand Opera House
L. M. Crawford
Orlin Crawford
Moonshiner Confesses in Georgia Court Case
Rose Black, among those charged in the Henry Worley plot, pleaded guilty in U S district court and implicated sixty associates. Black described the moonshiners riding to Worley’s house, summoning him, and threatening justice as Worley begged mercy. Worley cried when his mother deserted him, and Black denied involvement in the subsequent killing. The confession strengthens evidence to convict the gang ruling that region of Georgia.
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Sr. Laws
Republic
Atlanta
United States District Court
Rose Black
Henry Worley
Worley
Black
Block
Georgia
South Dakota Sues Bond Sureties Over Taylor Fraud
New York reports South Dakota has filed a supreme court action to recover 350000 from the official bond sureties of W. W. Taylor, former South Dakota treasurer who fled. Kidder and Melcher represent the state, with John T. McChesney served on the $5000 bond. Similar suits target other sureties. recovery expected on most of Taylor’s missing funds.
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New York
South Dakota
Supreme Court
W. W. Taylor
Kidder & Melcher
John T. McChesney
Taylor
Duel Leaves Canrobert Son Wounded In Chest
A French duel near the city left Lieutenant Marcel Canrobert, son of the late Marshal Canrobert, seriously wounded in the chest after a sword fight with M. Hubbard, a socialist deputy, triggered by remarks in the chamber on marshal funeral credits. Also in the region, Mrs J K Hudson and Mr Dell Keiser travel with Mr Keiser. Harietta Dunn, 72, died at the asylum. Grant Stephenson, brother of Councilman Stephenson, built an ice boat for river trips.
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Pants
Marcel Canrobert
Marshal Canrobert
M. Hubbard
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
M. Mabpard
J. K. Hudson
Dell Keiser
Keiser
Harietta Dunn
Lawrence
Grant Stephenson
Counciliman Stephenson
Oas
Central Congregational Church
BM. van Cleave
Western Avenue
A. Allen
C.J. Prescott
J. E. Chubb
Niugman Threshing Machine Company
Kansas City
Missouri Valley Veterinary Association
Pritchard
State House
J. B Black
J. C. Sihier
N. 5. Mayo
Manhattan
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Ida C. Barnes
J. B. Hibben
Boards of Health
Topeka News Roundup Premieres Local Plans And Legal Bids
A Topeka roundup notes a new Modern Woodmen chapter planned this week, mayoral appearance at the Ministerial Union, local talk of a semi pro baseball team, and various court actions. It mentions jail crowd notes, property sales on Jackson Street, and a suit by Prescott and Allen. Also covered are railroad officials at a St Joseph conference, the fee bill controversy in Topeka hotels, and local business moves by Parkhurst Davis and Kellams valentines.
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Lcase
Topeka
Harrison
Ministerial Union
Stock Island
Smith Center
F.&. McCabe
State House
John A. Bright
Coffeyville
Weod
Minoie Koester
Eliza Yount
Jackson Street
Third
Fourth Streets
District Court
Prescott & Allen
J. J. Frey
Hu, Mudge
Santa E
St Joseph
Kansas
Lizzie G Smith
Hancock Street
I. W. Pack
J. McCasey
Pack
M.G. A
H.R. Hilton
S. S On
Jeséa Shaw
W. Douglass
George E Serrigo
Cal Callahan Bond Forgiven After Ill Timed Appearance
A crowded police court heard Pete Callahan explain he mixed up dates and missed a prior hearing. Judge Ferry remitted the $200 bond after noting good faith. new bond posted by A. P. Benson. Case reset for Saturday morning. James Ortlock, found drunk near Mrs. Ragan’s house, awaits tomorrow’s hearing.
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Judge Ferry
Pete Callaghan
Callahan
A. P. Benson
James Ortlock
Pottery Firms Plan to Stop Import of European Ware
East Liverpool officials report a National Crockery Dealers meeting formed a combination to shut out European pottery from American markets. G F Bassett & Co joined in noting a tariff drop from 55 to 89 percent ad valorem on GC ware and Yellow Rockingham, leading domestic manufacturers to refrain from importing foreign goods.
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New York
Liverpool
E. F. Anderson
G. F. Bassett & Co
Rockingham
Chinese naval report from Wei Hai Wei noted by Japanese
Wei Mai Wei Surrenders Yokoyama February 14 telegrams received this morning report war render of the Chinese for war ships at Wei Hai Wei complete Japanese in fair possession of Wei Hai Wei Kellam's Valentine sale noted. Peeriass work praised.
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Wei Mai Wei
Yokoyama
Wei Hai Wei
North Topeka notes and local happenings mix
Thos C Dick shipped three more car loads of corn to Reading Alma and Manhattan. Cold weather hinders coal delivery. Engineers exercise caution at Santa Fe and Rock Island junctions after a recent collision. J McMahon vacates his Madison Gordon home and leases land near Shorey. M & Hoover, St Marys hardware, chase a delinquent customer by rail. A jewelry move from North Topeka to 427 Kansas Ave. J Billard aids destitute by car shipment via Santa Fe line. F Lauber returns to service after Rock Island collision. N J Devlin frost bite on Santa Fe inspection tour. North Side Needle Ten meets at 1216 Jackson St. Morgan concert to be repeated. Flambeau club benefit at Hamilton hall features program. Price’s Cream Baking Powder ad fragment.
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Thos. C. Dick
Reading
Alma
Manhattan
Rock Island
Santa Fe
J. McMahon
Madison and
Gordon
P. Ewart
Kansas Avenue
Cam@en coal
E. P. Ewart
North Topeka
Kilmer
Needle Ten
H. YW. Fowler
Jackson Street
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Best Saxony
GorlgZrog
Moen
Star Grocery
Rau
Kirk
Proctor & Gamble
Chase & Sanborn
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Redpath
Henry Dane
Opeks
William Hawley Smith
John Thoman
Edward Mayo
John B. DeMotte
Hamilton Auditorium
Kellam's
Swift & Holliday
Arnold & Son
E. Sixth ST
Wil S Buck
Jackson
at +Keliem
Moonshiner
Will S Buck
Juckeun Street
Gexlusinog
Moe
M. F. Rigby
J. Bartholomew
Pearl Gooden
Hair
Hamilton Hall
Flambeau Club
Kellams
Kellama
Cal
Lan
Ettenson Clothing
Posluffiue
Kellam
Peeriass
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