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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
13
The Mills Dry Goods Company announces an undermuslins sale starting Monday at 8 am featuring corset covers, drawers, gowns, and skirts in cambric and muslin. The advertisement touts liberal sizing, quality materials, and low prices with numerous lace, embroidery, and tucks accents.
A fragmented report details a local labor or prohibition gathering. Key figures named include Prillny pigs St 4 and W. H. Eastman. The document outlines formation of central and executive committees, precinct officers, and vacancies to be filled by a steering group and council.
The Bearon reports thieves entered the Santa Fe freight depot and the West Wings Express office at Willen Center during the night. Ten packages were stolen valued at $50 each. An inventory will be taken. one clerk escaped with no further details of losses.
North Topeka column notes visits, sales and events across local families and businesses. Mentions Gleason visiting Seneca, Cuvert prospects with EA Walker Drag, white goods sale, church activities, socials at Church of the Good Shepherd, and neighbors hosting gatherings with names and addresses.
The State Board closed its February meeting granting certificates for physicians to practice medicine to John J. Rinehart Michigan Varley Joby OC Curtiy Topeka Jeurey A. Boyd Baldwin W. C. Sweezey Olvet G. te Brown Garden City FB. Welty s Ht Smith Manhattan WG. Mertis Winchester F. H. Corot Brett Prairies S/F Guttenie Redirye J. H. Seright Kankae City EA. Davia Oltawns We Parraky Danserworth Carilon Rash Junction City and 3. FH. Lang worthy Leavenworth. Temporary licenses were granted to medical students: Thos. E. Smith Hamilton W. H. Garter Winterd Hob Nitin Hutennessa Alice F. Harper Tovekwi Charles Heeshnes Eshos CB. VanHorn To ka EK K. Kilhoure Minneapolis Hi. Farrow Goodland W. H. Neel Mayfeld HA. Adams Easton F. J. Brest Topeka C. Grover Topeka RE Malin Engtewaot and Winfield Scott Norway. Licenses to practice osteopathy were granted to G. W. Counter co wy Crersa Olathe Fey eh.
Horas Dixon Jr, author of The Leopards Systme, will lecture at the First Po Wren torte. He has read The Leonard's Bhee and The Latord's Spote, and recently spoke at conventions, aiming to reach a city in time to deliver his talk.
The Mills Do promotes an annual linen sale featuring Cream Damask in multiple widths from 25c to 95c, Bleached Damask, and All-Linen options with 60 to 72 inch widths. Special values include Scottish and Irish damasks, German bleached cloths, unstitched cloths, fringed damasks, and assorted napkins priced per dozen. Visit to stock hotel or restaurant-grade linens.
Our Topeka agency marks a spring import of Bonnét Black Taffeta suitable for wear. Goods are guaranteed for one year from purchase against material defects, with widths from 19 to 36 inches and prices 75 cents to 1.69 per yard.
Mr Dixon speaks this evening on Foals or The School of Experience under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St Paul at the Methodist church. The message centers on practical learning and moral formation for members.
The committee of the whole advanced numerous local measures including tax district and county line adjustments, funding for sheriff and county officers, and school and public works appropriations. Bevington and others sparred re a secret society badge bill while Adams spoke against it amid parliamentary maneuvering. A separate note mentions the temporary insanity of Mary Limia, a family helper in Murphy’s household, and care arrangements following her violent episode.
An old advertisement for Hobart’s Cut-Rate Drug Store at 500 West 10th Street touts Laxative Bromo Quinine and Hobart’s Laxative Hydro Quinine as remedies for colds and headaches. It promises prompt, efficient relief with a money back guarantee and mentions the store location.
A young girl died after a lamp fire at a rural family home. Fister of the sick Woran visited her sister, leaving the children with their father Atigi while the grandfather milked. A four year old girl ran to the cow yard, clothes on fire, the lamp was knocked over, and though the grandfather put out the flare, the child died hours later. The mother is grief stricken.
Dr Clark plans for a major Christian Endeavor convention in Denver attracting large crowds. Officials promise a premier program with esteemed speakers and a massive attendance expected around 66 425 at Hosters dn 1300. The event emphasizes extensive preparation and strong organizational support.
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