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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1897

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Celebrate Washington Birthday

In Topeka society circles the Atlantean club hosted a Washington birthday gathering at Mrs. Albert Latham’s home. Guests wore continental gowns, the hall boasted national colors, and guests exchanged baby pictures while prizes were awarded for youthful portraits. The evening featured a tea service, dancing, and a piano violin performance, with several local residents noted among attendees.

Albert Latham Washington Fear & Volleetier Mtr Triwa Ard Mire A. Jurimseon Sire Oa. Morton Mm TA Atm Moe Ward Wo Nellis Seid Cnok and Stes W. Awb. Bied Stes H.C. Bente Sita J.C McCilowel Abrard Mor A. T. Daniels Alvert Latham Topela Cele Ebhair Atout America Alt Daniels Harrison Miss Collins Mt Veraun Handy George Washington Miss Kittle Harrison & Paget Patricia Terre Mor Miller Aunt Polly Susa Winifred Prescott Miss Townslay Hele Arkansas Ciy Mrs. Davis

The Benefits of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women

A historical ad asserts women face health issues from ignorance and urges self care. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription, claiming it strengthens organs, ends drains, and makes a nervous, weak wife lively and supportive. The letter sizes a testimonial from Dennis E Cannetly of Clear Poser Weight Co. and touts Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser as the authoritative family medical book.

Pierce Dennis EL Cannetly Clear Poser Weight Co. Mian Buffalo, N

Ury Faces Pressed Vote on Wichita Normal Bill

Fort Scott Feb 21 The measure to locate a state normal school at Wichita faces likely rejection by the House educational committee today. Representative J N Ury, holding decisive influence, is expected to rule against the bill after being instructed by constituents who fear Fort Scott loss and oppose a Wichita institution.

Fort Scott Wichita J. N. Ury Wichitm

No More Glucose Candy Convention Plans At Atlantic City

The executive committee of the National Confectioners Association in session here decides to host the next annual convention at Atlantic City New Jersey on July 13 14 and 15 A special committee will oversee wholesale confectioners interests during the anticipated revision Good progress is reported on pure candy bills promoted by the association in various state legislatures

New York National Confectioners Association Atlantic City N. J

Weather Indications for Kansas and Washington Trip Dates

Weather notes show a fall tonight and Wednesday for Kansas with warming on Wednesday and variable winds. Presidential inauguration events in Washington DC on March 4, 1907, with Santa Fe Route offering round trip tickets at 24.85 dollars. Travel dates cited March 1 and 2, good to return by March 10.

Chicago Kansas Washington D. C

Business League Voices on Tariff to Mr Dingley

John W. Ela and league executives urge a thorough, business oriented tariff revision. They call for fair distribution of burdens to aid general prosperity, offer supplementary data, and favor creating a department of commerce and industry with a tariff bureau to review proposed laws.

Ita Dingley Washington John W. Ela National Business League Ferdinand W. Peck Glivert Elbridge €. Keith League National League Jeanie Department of Commerce and Industry Congress

Pittsburg Flood Rising Nine Inches An Hour

River levels climb amid continuous rain as Pittsburg Pa and nearby towns brace for record flooding. Monongahela and Allegheny mills close. rail lines submerged. Morgantown and Charleston report rising waters. Officials warn of thousands in damages and potential depot flooding if rainfall persists.

Pittsburg Pittsbans Io Motonabela Ateghens Suleys Elsi Lis South Putte Bore Allegheny Walter Higber Ground Monongahela Alegeheny Pltibure Ile Fittebume Titebure Mueesport Youghiogheny Morgattown W. Va Cheat River Browns Ville Vicinkty Charleston Bern Pincintati Grand Central Uaceims Wil Mutte

Local Notices From North Topeka Page

Local items report Mrs W H Cheney's Chicago trip and A D Morris of Hoyt town visit. Ward's at Kansas avenue lists sales, while Mrs Sweeney attends a Massillon funeral. Bakery ads for Neale Co and George Mayer bread share space with wedding and church events. Mrs Jennie Stockton dies, leaving husband and three children. burial planned in Dearborn Missouri. Public lectures, society meetings, marriages, and charitable plans fill the column.

Kimball Printing Co Kansas Avenue W. H. Cheney Chicago A. D. Morris Hoyt Ward's Ward Sweeney Massillon Weale & Co North Grant Maxwell Fort Worth Tex Safford H. C. Safford Railroad Street Neale & Co Daily Gospel Call The Christian Church Alderman Old Folks' High Five Club A. W. Parks T. B. Reynolds Dunlap Baptist Parsonage W. RB. Hutchinson Carrie B. Walraven John A. Anderson Menoken DD. Boyles North Christian Church Dandy Good Literature DC. Nicholson van Burenstreet King John Attle Maud Ward George Mayer Anna Wright Topeka Louis E. Gtage Valley Falls Noth Monroe Street W. B. Hutchinson Baptist Church Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Kansas Avenue Church T. F E. Chandler Lilsa Viola ‘Troutman Ida Henry Mary Brown Lee Mills Jennie Stockton Robert Stockton Linn Mra J. M Wilkerson Colorado Springs Dearborn

Preacher’s Wife Sues for Divorce Over Bible Incident

Olive Preston, wife of Rev Elmer Preston now in Nebraska, files for divorce in district court after alleging he hurled a heavy Bible at her during a domestic dispute and previously struck her, leaving a black eye for three weeks. Police Judge W S Atchison presides.

Himer H. Preston Nebraska Olive 3T Preeton Preston Elmer Preston Topeka Me. Preston Abe W. 5. Atchison

Market Reports From Today's Grain Trade Yields Mixed Moves

Wheat opened heavy with declines, world demand seen soft abroad while U S stocks show mixed signals. Corn remains firm with support from grain strength, oats follow suit. Provisions dull with May pork firming and ribs slipping. Local receipts cited for adjustments at Minneapolis Duluth and Kansas City markets.

Canada Northwest Minneaporte Duluth Meyer

Market reports from Kansas City to New York and Chicago

Kansas City market shows steady cattle and hogs with Texas steers around 2.55. Wheat futures slip in London and New York amid war-foreshadowed sentiment. Chicago notes mixed grain receipts, steady prices, and oil and pork provisions firming on supply shifts.

Kansas City Kansan City Texas Salon Blige Bertin Duluth Kie New York White & Go Dearie Chicago Eeceatia Sheerver Mitchell Bath & Frazier Wire Liverpool Wi Kout Observer Sage Gartlette& Frasier

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