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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
6
A vintage ad persuades readers to request the green package of Battle Creek Breakfast Food. It offers prepaid shipment if a grocer does not carry it and invites readers to send the grocer’s name with 10 cents to the Battle Creek office in Quincy.
Denver July 25 The News today says stockmen of the west plan a meeting in Werver to oppose an order against exhibiting cattle at the exposition Chief Coburn of the exhibit fight says no animal with Borie can be shown at the fair. If blocked they will appeal to President Roosevelt. Western stockmen insist on a Tangue cattle exhibit despite the ban.
Prices for home grown fruit and vegetables are listed with regional notes and variations. Cantaloupes cost about 54 cents per unit, watermelons mention limited supply, and onions, beets, carrots, peas, lettuce, and other items are priced in cents per unit or per pound. The piece reflects local market conditions and regional differences in supply and pricing.
A fragment reports Chinese individuals surrendering and plans to return to China. It notes federal authorities claiming ownership over their movements and questions government actions as the situation unfolds.
A distinguished gathering including Turkish officials and American naval officers witnessed the christening of the first Turkish warship built for the United States at Cramp shipyard. Officials described the vessel’s dimensions, armament, and propulsion as planned, with a focus on the venture’s diplomatic significance and engineered features.
A poetic fragment questions modern love norms while noting Percy Hemus, a Topeka singer, will return soon for a two week revival at C. W. Snyder's home on 1789 Topeka Avenue. Nearby notes list social events, visits, and gatherings featuring many named locals and guests from New York and Chicago through the week.
A jumble of names and journeys unfolds as residents host guests and travel routines. Grace Noble arrives from Abilene while Hannah Palmer heads to Kansas City with Mim Wager. Jeanie Campbell sails to Scotland and England, and others journey to Fond du Lac, Chicago, and St Louis. A first Baptist solo is announced, and a music recital is planned at Mrs. W Snyder’s residence with Harold Briggs assisting.
Appellate division settles the 14 million Minion estate of William T. Garner the Mo hawk yacht disaster case in New York after Garner his wife and two guests drowned when the Mohawk capsized in harbor on July 20 18th The will is set aside in part due to Mrs Garners death and the estate divided among the remaining provisions Garner a leading print goods manufacturer and his wife Miss Marevilla Thorne from a southern family were involved in the high profile accident involving three daughters Marantsy de Cretull Lady Gordon Cumming and Countess Leon du Motike Huitfeldt.
Community notices from North Topeka detail church services at Congregational and Church of the Good Shepherd, plus changes at North Topeka Dental parlors and local council meetings. Town news includes visits, travel plans, home robberies, weather impacts on street traffic, and ongoing street repairs near Quincy school.
A mixed Topeka classified page lists numerous help wanted ads and opportunities. It includes positions for factory work, kitchen staff, waitresses, dining room girls, and general labor, plus sales and writing or telegraphy roles. Several entries mention compensation, sample requests, or training, with names and addresses for applications.
The members are requested to meet at their hall on Sunday at 2 o'clock to attend the funeral of our late brother N. V. Wernard. The interment will be per haps at a subsequent location.
Wanted traveling salesman to sell staple line to general merchandise trade in Kansas. Address Drawer 8 Chicago. Also advertising for cigar salesman in territory for city and country merchants. Manager. Apply at Cigar Co. Lawrence, Kan.
A fragmented notice touts a speculative shares opportunity. It mentions August price increases, a prospectus, and options to buy through U.S. Savings or New National policies. It references Grand Crossing and Quincey, with unclear details and multiple typographical errors.
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