Star Grocery Ad Prices Across Store Finds
A historic grocery advertisement lists Minnesota potatoes at 30 cents, sugar at 19 pounds for 1.00, wheat, 250 per 1 gallon can, fancy drip butter, California hams at per pound, fresh country butter, Silk Soap, Armour's White Lard per pound, Wolff's Sugar Cured Hams, Colorado potatoes per bushel at 75 cents, Kansas potatoes per bushel 35 cents, eggs per dozen, White Russian soap bars, Diamond soap bars, New York buckwheat, honey drip, Vermont maple per pound, dry goods, bacon at 4 cents and breakfast bacon at 10 cents. The mix reflects a mid-century grocery catalog of staple prices.
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Minnesota
California
Armour
Wolff
Colorado
Kansas
New York
Vermont
Butler Accused of Printing False State Ticket Names
A Kansas Prohibition party row centers on G Carruth and A Butler. The Topeka man denies his name was or should be on the state ticket while Butler argues a candidate list was printed in error. Local reporters note confusion over party credits and the role of press in ticket selection.
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G. Carruth
Gen
Butier
Topeka
Kansas
Butdee
Hutier
Carruth
Benthenan
Journal
M. N. Hutter
Traster
N. Butler
Butler
Forbio White
Sion
Sears
Hout Willisme Bf
Lansing
Wien
Prinetate
Castellane's Loss and Gould Discusses Family Office
A tangled report from New York on January 9 discusses Edwin Gold and the office of a brother in law amid rumors of Castellane’s losses and stock speculation. The article notes uncertainty regarding French papers possibly reporting financial setbacks and mentions attempts to verify any disaster or official statement.
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Zacha Gould
New York
Edwin Gold
Grant Bont de Castellane
Count Castellane
Ant
le Matt
Menage
Summer dress fashions include cape effects and vivid embroideries
The piece surveys summer dress trends with Cape shoulder details, waist and bodice embroidery, taffeta and China silk fabrics, and capes or collars. It notes bold new skirts, shallow plaits, and elaborate trims, urging refined color schemes and stylish, wearable outfits for the season.
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New York
Mer Sex
Batiste
Mery
Fishion
Ayamper
Iehlers
Fashion notes on wedding gowns and gowns trims
A detailed survey of 19th or early 20th century bridal and evening gowns focusing on boleros lace appliqué embroidery and train shapes. Describes cloth crepe de chine satin chiffon mousseline de soie and velvet gowns with lace trims pearls embroidery matching hats and sleeves styles for brides bridesmaids and guests.
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Smith Duchesse
Honiton Isce
Calor
Mousseline Gesole
Chlory
Bnels
High School Closed Over Smallpox Case
Leavenworth officials halt classes after two Homan brothers from Lansing attend school while their sister is found to have smallpox. Students barred from taking books. building to be numbered for isolation. The move follows the health scare and aims to prevent spread.
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Leavenworth
Dolphin
Homan
Lansing
Telegrams Reflect Global Strains and Local Notices
A jumbled telegraph page from January reports varied items from political shifts in Europe to local notices in American cities. Entries mention farm and agrarian gatherings, price changes in sugar, shipping developments, court actions, and inquiries into bankruptcy. The collage preserves names, places like Berlin and Boston, and dates ranging January 1 through 24, plus references to lawmakers and bankers.
M'Kinley Silent on Transvaal Representation
A Washington dispatch says Montagu White could be received as Transvaal representative if credentials are approved by the administration. Gen O’Bere ne’s rejection hinged on American citizenship, with officials preferring the issue remain undecided as Britain’s actions loom.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Montagu White
Transvaal
O'Berene
White Tulle
Bones of Jones May Move to Arlington Cemetery
Washington reports Congress may back burying Commodore John Paul Jones in Arlington. Doubt remains over full identification of his recovered grave. The Navy secretary will present the latest naval intelligence findings to Congress as the Paris grave investigation continues.
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Arlington
Washington
Nan
John Paul Jones
Paris
Arlington Cemetery
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Office of Naval Intelligence
Paria
Feet Cut Off In Train Accident At Emporia
George Dickason, a 55 year old Emporia resident employed at Sunny Slope farm near the YF, was run over by a Santa Fe night train while crossing Commercial Street. Both feet were severed above the ankles, one foot hanging by a thread of flesh. He was rushed home and physicians attempted to control the bleeding. he rests but doctors fear for his life. Dickason was described as sober and industrious and unmarried.
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Geo. Dickuson
Emporia
Sunny Slope Farm
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Commercial Street
Dickanan
Neo
Ian
Mr. Dickason
Sugar Prices Rise Across All Grades in New York
New York January 19 refined sugar prices were increased across all grades. The rise affects consumer markets and producer costs as market activity continues to adjust to shifting demand and supply dynamics.
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New York
Boers' High Hopes Reported in Johannesburg Letter
A letter from Johannesburg stationmaster Hout to his Brooklyn sister describes Boer successes in the war with Britain. He reports Boers encircling Kimberley and Matekens, control of much Natal and Cape Colony, orderly British withdrawal, and a mood of fierce support among Boers with many English prisoners and few Boer losses. He credits Boer planning and leadership, notes Johannesburg’s quiet, and predicts a Boer victory while accusing Chamberlain of aims to seize Transvaal territory.
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New York
Transvaal
Great Britain
Hout
Arlestune
Johannesburg
Brooklyn
Lourenzo Marquet
Cape Town
Natal
Cape Colony
Gieburghers
Kimberley
Matekins
Enthwsikumn
South Africa
Chamberlain
Birge
Bryan's Wishes Determine Site of Democratic Convention
Washington report says the 1900 Democratic national convention decision hinges on William Jennings Bryan. Kansas City and Milwaukee push for action while Bryan's stance looms large. Southern leaders favor New York as host, arguing it would curb notions of a sectional party unity.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Bryan
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Ab. Bryan
New York City
National Commillee
New. T
Democratic Party
UAL
Nillie Chew
Milvratiee
Cunerea
Bryante
Empire City
Two Wives to One Husband in Sioux City Case
A widow from Sioux City sues for alimony and support after her husband dies, naming her rival wife and detailing accusations in the Prairie City court action. The document cites references to a Grande and Calwien institutions as context for the proceeding.
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Sioux City
Inn
Mate
Brythioe
Grande
Cal
Heey Re
Hand Car Robbers Reported in Bloomington TN Heist
Early morning robbery at Bank of Elletaville in Bloomington Tennessee. About $1,500 missing after assailants used glycerine to blow a safe open. Suspects believed to have escaped on a handcar, investigation underway with local authorities pursuing leads.
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Bloomington
Jan
Elletaville
Ten Millet
Tia
Eee
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