Big Ranch Colonization Project Planned by Chicago Investors
Chicago backers purchase the Lopes Fench ranch in Mexico with a colonization scheme to sell land in multiple sections of Zeamalipes state. The syndicate includes a Wisconsin banker and Great Falls Improvement Company ties, aiming to relocate dozens of families and build a large creameries complex under ex Governor W D Heard. Local growth expected near a new dairy venture, promising substantial settlement activity in the Pecos valley region.
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Chicago
Mexico
Jornberg
Zeamalipes
Stoughton
Great Fells
W. D. Heard de
Blames Contract System Overloaded Coal Haulers
Foster Humane Society officer J. B. Carroll confronts overloaded coal teams hauling for the asylum after the railroad switch to Topeka is discontinued. A contract pays 25 to 60 cents a ton, pushing poor men to overload. Officials move to curb excess as more wagons idle near West Sixth Street bridge.
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J. B. Carroll
Foster Humane Society
Topeka
C. P. Bolmar
Humane
West Sixth Street
Mr. Carrott
Cutting Prices Deeply In All Departments
Ten days remain before inventory and February 1 reporting. Eight departments including Dress Goods Silk Linens Notions Ribbons Shoes Cloaks Suits Wrappers Corsets Muslin Underwear Carpets Draperies await a final push as head counts rush to close a six month period with low prices storewide.
Topeka Daily News Briefs: society events and local notes
Seventon hunting parties chase quail while the state board of charities sessions in the city. notices include concerts at Arion and Parkdale churches, municipal talks on bridges and bicycle tracks, and local moves in education, religion, and business with multiple Topeka residents named.
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Jos
Hawk
Salvation Army
Second Presbyterian Church
George Reuser
Kansas Avenue
Bors
G. M. Cottrell
R_ ROY
MC. A
Hammond
Wm. Green
Samuel T. Hows
R. H. Brigham
Commercial Club
Wrappers Sale Prices for Ladies Garments Listed
Still Greater Reduction in Wrappers. Prices include 2.95 for 3.75 all wool wrappers, 1.75 for 3 double fleeced wrappers, 1.50 for 2.25 fleeced wrappers, 1.85 for 2.75 fusss ed wrappers, 1.95 for fleeced wrappers, 1.00 for 1.50 fleeced wrappers, 0.07 for 1 fleeced wrappers, 0.59 for 1 calico wrappers. Large sizes only. others vary in stock.
Still Greater Reduction in Ladies Lounging Robes
A sale feature highlights further price cuts on women’s lounging robes with bundles priced at 3.95 for 6.50 items 3 for 5 items 5.75 for 3.75 items and 2.50 for 4 items, signaling notable savings across sizes and styles.
Dress Goods Marked Down in Varied Widths and Prices
Novelty dress goods offered at reduced rates with several widths and discounts. 52 in and 50 in widths available, including specials such as 75c for 1.25 value and 89c for 59c value. Black serge also discounted at 50c for 75c.
Alfalfa King Capt. Churchill Praises Dodge City Growth
Capt. 3. H. Churchill of Dodge City known as the Alfalfa King says the town has transformed into New Dodge a growing center of cattle raising. He notes new depot, hotel, electric street lights, and improved streets as signs of progress. Churchill, with 2000 acres in alfalfa and 600 head of cattle, says western Kansas will thrive on cattle not grain, with Ford County leading irrigation efforts and Dodge City gaining national attention through Santa Fe parade honors.
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Washburn College
Panthysaterian Society
Chas, Hoos
J.B. Doneyson
Cub of
Topeka
Marshall's
Bond
Third
Kansas Avenue
E. M. Shelden
Trust Company of America
Tyler Street
Sheldon
Marshall
Leipsic
Dodge
H. Churchill
Dodge City
New Dodge
Churchill Ald
Chicago
San Francisco
Harvey
Churchill
Jake
Texas
Capt
Kansas
Kansas i 5
Ford County
Capt. Churchill
Natonal Irrigation Congress Amt
Eauival Seokwas
Capt Churchill
Santa Fe
Four Copies Bare Replica of Declaration of Independence
At a Columbia historical society meeting Miss Matie FE. Gyme ton presented a replica of the original Declaration of Independence. In 1882 a plan to celebrate the Fourth of July included about 100 replicas produced by an Englishman using a secret process. The process was supervised but ink began to lift from the originals during the workshop.
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Washington, D. C
Columbia Historical Society
Matie FE
Gymeton
Silk Sale Prices on Changeable Brocade and Velours
Silks reduced with 29c for 50c changeable brocade and 50c for 7ic changeable brocade taffetas. Prices include 69c for $1 fancy silk and other fabrics around $1 to $1.75. Items listed include Armatyre Royal prints, warps, brocades, printed stripes, and satin duchesse.
Four Replicas Take Off Reckoning Dampens Original Decree
Proceedings halted as four replicas departure contributed to fading of the original declaration. The original has been withdrawn from public view in the department of state.
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Department of State
Dean Sykes Preaches at Grace Cathedral
The Rev. J. W. Sykes, dean-elect of Grace Cathedral, preached at Topeka’s cathedral Sunday morning. Bishop Milispauzh assisted, delivering a short extemporaneous address from Exodus 14:15. The sermon was brief yet pointed, with a distinct speech and impressive manner.
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Grace Cathedral
J. W. Syker
Mon
Topeka
Milispauzh
Sykes
BACO-CURO touted as permanent tobacco cure in Browning notice
A Browning Montana notice claims BACO CUR0 cures tobacco addiction after two years use. Mr Magee reports weight gain to 208 pounds and no desire to smoke. The ad promises guaranteed permanent cessation with a three box trial and lists contact details for further information.
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Browning
Montonn
Eureka Chemical and
Amfg.Co
la Creme
Miyuie
Ska Chew
Toa Ano MaEe
Gosia
Installation Services and Reception After Ceremony
The text notes installation services set for next Sunday morning with a sermon by the Very Reverend De. Fair of Omaha. A reception will follow Monday evening to honor the new deacon and leader at the guild parish hall, marking the event.
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Omaha
Nebinkep
Indict Lynchers to Be Brought Before Court in Genoa
Genoa Nev Jan 17 Indictments will be found against the teachers of Adam Uber six or seven names expected as the number in the forthcoming indictment Judge Mack says District Attorney Virgin will announce with the judge Mare for marriage licenses county officers seek loopholes in the new fee bill noting a $1 recording provision instead of $2 for marriage certificates Attorney General Boyle has been asked for opinion The old law may impose a $3 fee for licenses regardless of prior rates Also discusses remedies and Chamberlains Cough Remedy popularity.
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Adam Uber
Genoa
Nev
Mack
Virgin Centure
The
Judes
Jude Dulase
Hoe
Boyle
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Bright
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Storza
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Miller's Pharmacy
Commer Sixth
Topeka Avenues
Nottingham
Frank Murphy
Reform School
Kansas Society
State Historical Society
Toreka
Marshall's Land Rooms
Gartela Park
Turner and Arion
Quinstrel Company
Christian Endeavor Chorus
First Presbyterian Church
W. B. Hutchinson
North Congregational Church
M. GA
George E. Serrizo
James 14 Hil
D. D
Sa Jem
Mass
George Knowles
C. Knowles
Steubenville
Topeke
Parkdale
Pifth
North Topeka
Fred Trigg
United States
John Ackley
Rena Dell Acki¢y
Esrt Hiteemyouy
Jasuuzy
Independence, Mo
Peka Avenue
Sadie W. Hatch
Clyde Mattox
Peka
T. B. Jennings
Washington
W. von Dahten
JE. Town
Chicago Times-Herald
Journal
Pacific Coast
Thorne
E. J. Thorpe
West Methodist Church
Bridgeport
Conn
Thorpe
Itebruary
Eberle
State Military Board
Tospeka
Beard
ICE Wool Pascivators
R. T. Kreipe
the Western Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kans
Dean Sykes
Mr. Magee
Montana
Chamberlain
Druegigu
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