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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
9
A local retailer advertises deep markdowns on velour lounges with regular 37.50 price now 4.08, plus leather and fabricoid couches at low sale prices. Specials include cotton chain carpet, mottled Axminster, 2x4 rugs, and China matting with August 15 restock. Freight paid to Kansas points.
A July 17 execution reports Dora Wright the first woman hanged in the era for murder of Annie Williams. Charles Barrett was hanged today for the murder of John Henney in ambush. A Denver fire caused $200,000 in damage to several buildings. Northern Pacific dividends of 12 percent were announced for July 1. Beaumont hotel fire destroys the Sabine Hotel in Port Arthur. Abner McKinley is out sprinting political duties. Excursions and train specials list Kansas City to Santa Fe routes and church union services.
A detailed defense of mastering a single foreign language to unlock literature and culture. The piece argues language is essential for accurate interpretation, urges focused study, and discusses the educator’s role in guiding exploration of foreign tongues and their literary treasures.
North Topeka crosses with social visits retuning residents flood updates and business notes. Local names include Miss Elina Steplés Mrs P Kirkpatrick Attie Thelms John Fieger and Kenneth Givens with a river drowning later found near Turner Bend. The era details repairs and new store stock at Topeka avenue and St Joby Street corner.
A Kansas fair list shows Western state fairs and county agricultural societies with secretaries and locations. Entries include Sedalia Missouri Minnesota Illinois and numerous Kansas counties with event dates around Sept and Aug. Names like J Tredway, F Clark, Irving, Woodford, Warner appear as secretaries for county fairs across the region.
TheEmpire offers refined rooms and choice literature for exclusive use, a restaurant serving modern cuisine, and efficient service with reasonable rates. Accessible from Grand Central via Broadway route to Bez Lee Ferre and Reach Hotel, it sits near theaters and shops with river and ocean access nearby.
A guide promotes near home camping as an affordable summer plan for families. It covers site choice near water, tent setup, packing light yet essential gear, cooking without heavy stoves, preserving food without ice, and distributing chores among family members. Emphasizes safety, comfort, and enjoying nature with practical steps for equipment, food, and camp layout.
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