Prairie chickens and watermelons flood market hints
Fragmented ca. midweek notes from Topeka area include Emancipation Day plans at city park, upcoming bond registration, and local happenings. Mentions of Ian Curtis, Rev Magus Lareen, and several local offices, stores, and events across Topeka and nearby towns with scattered street and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Curtis
Todd
Alma
Kansas
Smoky Row
Ewing Herbert Tow
Curtis
KON. G
New York
Galen Hughels
Potwin Registration Drive Moves Between Post Office and Trueblood’s
Residents of Potwin are to register as ward officers relocate from station C to Potwin post office tonight then to Trueblood’s store in Ankersdale on Wednesday. Squires displays 5000 Chauncey AL Depew cigars in his south window praising tobacco quality and noting a decade of observant sales.
Couple's fraud scheme stalls marriage plan in Emporia
Emma O'burne of near Madison tells how Fortune, posing as an old friend, wooed her after a Clinton hotel meeting. He gained trust, secured $110 in cash, her gold watch, and a ring before promising marriage next day. He vanished with money and valuables. she returns to her farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Saeereer Emporia Gazette
Greenwood County
Bee Por
Clinton Hotel
Emma O'burne
bin Bride
Hoekeeper
Conny
Acmoe
Bie
Nanecone
Emporis
Fortune
Business and fines tally in orderly houses case
In a period court records show Joan Cline running a disorderly house at 28 Kansas Avenue collecting 26 from herself and 19 for three inmates. Vera Moore known as Knowles paid 25 for the house at 207 Kansas Avenue plus 30 for two inmates. Dode yd 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Cline
Kansas Avenue
Vera Moore
Knowles
Dode
Beacon Lights of History by Jacob Riotler Delights Topéka Readers
Jacob Riotler of Emporia visits to solicit subscriptions for Dr. John Loris Beacon Lights of History. The ten volumes cover topics from Jewish Heroes to Modern European Statesmen, presenting a unified view of world life over five thousand years. Subscriptions, bound editions, and payment options are offered through W. Kincaid, with a special train promotion to Pt. Roott via Mo. Pac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Lights of
Jacob Riotler
Emporia
John Loris
Beacon Lights of History
Lord
Eastern College
W. Kincaid
Feneral
Denver
Pleasant lawn party honors local youths at Holland home
A lawn party hosted at 1505 West Fifteenth Street celebrated Master Baryon Holland and Miss Shir ley M. King. Guests enjoyed lantern lighted lawn and porch decor, banjo music by G. Hughes and sons, and prizes won by Nelle Lincoln and Monter Leland Man ez. Local social notes list numerous attendees and visitors from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baryon Holland
Mian
Shirley M. King
J. C. Holland
West Fifteenth Street
Nelle Lincoln
Monter Leland Marnez
Finch
Missey
Nellie Linco
Ruth Ridings
Rhew Conner
Bill Cowgill
Wilher Traver
Minnie ‘Traver
Jeannette McMurtrie
Mary Kent
Alice Alston
Waxel Wolf
Pansy Johnson
Helen Kenny
Doll
PURSE STRINGS LOOSEN. End of London Money Market Tension
New York July 31 The Times financial report notes easing lightness in the London money market after a period of strain. Bank of England control waned as August loans scarcely exceed 4 percent, rates remain high but edging down, and lenders’ discounts slow. Brokers’ quotes to foreign clients hold, while loan prices drift lower and the best obtainable rate nears 2.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turket
France
Ukewdise
London
Bank of Hagiend
Everet
Madden
New York
Berlin
Gimin- Iebed
Bank of Tenpland
Bank of Pratce
Agkinst Us
England
Isn
Sim
Smivei
Tadian Northwest
Times’ London
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Bettef
Archbishops rule wigs and tights not required in worship
The archbishops of Canterbury and York declared after May hearings that tights and some festive costumes are not enjoined or omitted by church law. They urged clergy to discontinue their use in services for church peace, though not condemning them for lighting or decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mirder
Columbia
Nak
Rident
United States
Tata
Topeka Cycle CO
West Eighth Street
Tuberculosis Findings Reported In Oak Lawn Herd
A ten day period of testing reveals eleven of thirty cows in the Oak Lawn herd reacting to a tuberculosis test. Verorinaian Gibson conducted the examinations with notes indicating a notable discovery reported yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futt
Hawaiian National Bank to Open September First
A pending charter allows the Hawaiian National Bank to open as the First American bank on September 1, with capital of $98,000. Key figures include Suane of the continental United States Igfa and Coto Fariand arranging stock subscriptions from Seocinco and New York investors. The bank will operate under territorial Hawaiian laws and will place funds in vaults as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Igfa
Coto Fariand
Seocinco
New York
Island
Thirty-First Regiment Near Complete Enlistment Total
Washington July 11 enlistments for the Philippines reached 475 bringing the total to 7,267. The Thirty-first, Col Petuts Testment, stands at 1309 just one short of its quota. Next is Col Beta with the Twenty-seventh at LVG and Col Gardner's Thirtieth at 058.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Petuts
Col
Col. Gardner
Housekeepers Excursion to Santa Fe Route Aug 1
A group of housekeepers will ride Santa Fe on August 1 at one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Call Santa Fe agent for details. The new song Fraternity has sold 50,000 copies in two weeks and is available at W F Rostra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Arizona
Tory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahom
Teves
Santa Fe
Fraternity
W. F. Rostra
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Praised by State Official
A Kansas Mutual Life Insurance endorsement from the state superintendent appears in The World. The letter praises the company as reliable, noting its state origin in Hiawatha and likening a policy to a government bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawathe World
Guty
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Kansas Mutual
Topeka Fakes Sell Complexion Wash Targeting Women
National authorities plan action against a Topeka driven fraud selling a complexion wash with false revenue stamp claims. The product promises cosmetic miracles and medicinal cures for various skin and beauty issues at 50 cents a box. Fraudulent agreements with druggists and misleading endorsements are under federal review with arrests possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
United States
Dustieay
M. W. Sutton
Internal Revenue
Kansan
Washington
Department
United States Marshals
Leavenworth
Ick
North Topeka notes and society items in editing column
North Topeka society column items include births and travel notes, visits to Delagan Park in Jackson County, Miss Gith Paveleft for White City, Addie Parker's four month outing to Manitou and Colorado Springs, a special shirt hat and shoe sale at Cantley & Post, and several local visits, parties, and obituaries. Notable mentions: Mrs E D Small and daughter Adsie return from Wilmington. J Shaw visiting Holton. Probate Judge L. Dolman and family on Manttow outing. Cyrus Bush's funeral arrangements. Mrs. Ed Thompson and Mrs powers deaths. W G Brooks to address at City Park. local church events and a surprise birthday party for Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
J. F. Long
Menoken
E. D. Small and Son
Arthur
Apent
Delagan Park
Jackson County
Gith Paveleft
White City
Gertie Strawn
Addie Parker
Manitou
Colorado Springs
East Lake City
Kittie Smith
St. Madigan
Charles Small
Central Avenue
Cantley & Post
E. D. Small
Adsie
Wilmington
Clifford Nystrom
Randolph
Kan
W. C. Steele
Holton
Bainbridge
Cripple Creek
Cyrus Bush
J. H
Mary Bush
North Topeka
Goodland
Washington
Ed Thompson
Prairie Home
Prairie Home Cemetery
Thompson
John Powers
North Kangas
Powers
the Baptist Church
Harry Lukens
Cuba
Timen
Mina Birdie Stoker
Porto Rico
Scenic Rocky Mountains rail routes entice travelers in West
Beaters of the era promote the scenic Rocky Mountains as the Scenic Line of the World promising grand scenery for the transcontinental traveler. Advertisements tout through tickets via direct routes to Cripple Creek and connections from Denver to rail centers. Through sleeping cars and luxury pampering offered between major western cities with pamphlets and laundry services also marketed in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Beaver & Tio Grande Railroad
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Rocky Mountaine
Cripple Creek
Denver
San
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Ra Int Co
Magus Lareen
Rockport
Swedish Baptist Church
Renater Petter
Gaylord
Toeke
Trego Guld
Hutchinson
Paul Lovenil
Ote
Hinckley
Topeka Water Company
Fort Scott
Rock Island
Secreture of
Soloraan
Harrison Street
Focal Temorel
Hones
FO. Root
Omaha
Tietr Gear
Boyd
Philadelphia
G. A
Kansas City
Her
Flye System
Pt. Roott
Burdock
Merwin
Ethel
Keneas City
Will Eberle
Judee
J. F. Garver
Mecelelot
W. x Ward
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
James Conwell
Topeka Avenue
W. P. Hemphill
Ra i
Clay Denton
Bur
Tapeks
J. L Shaffer
Kilmer
Hemphill
Mary Barstow
Naomi
Eters
Harton
No End
K. Jamison
Ottawa
MacLeanen
Trump
Mra
A. J. Kitts
Frank Alderson
St. Lovin
Whitten
West Tenth
Hazel Alton
Gunton
Lowia
Mise Eleanor Thompson
Mise Hagal Allen
Mire Helen Quinton
Fay Quinton
Mias
Itella Upde~ Kraft
Ming Louise Willis
Ties Daisy Neal
Florence Dalley
Antti Golling
Bertha Heal
Frost
Bertha Miller
E. Abbott
Lafayette
Ind
Geo
P. Conner
Mabel
Rhea
Springfield
Charles Dow
Charles Decker
Toy
Ida Gertrude
W. B. Roby
Galveston
Texas
Nellie Graham
Cleo Caneter
Perry End
Miss Black
Les Veras
N. M
Mins
Ida Renner
Mra. Fagan
Mra. Crawford
Mra_ Charters Renner
Mamie Heb~ Jer
Misa Tile Zimmerman
Elna Kietaman
Miss Marine
Mary Craft
Sara Cron
Frances Hratmer
Laura Davis
Clara Craft
Mise Lenk Crane
Sims Minnie Backs
Marie Crane
Minnie Tomer
Harry Kietaman
Bale Brede
Cromberge
Fletwing
Fiechin
Tom Behler
Walter Schien
Fred Rerick
Jim Dyer
Fagan
Is Horacek
Frank
W. Horacek
Hawaiian National Bank
First One
Castoria
Captid
Lee Ge Osy
Skinner
Blouns
Manhattan Noegliges
Auerbach & Guettel
Crash Bate
THE
Hiawatha World
Duan
Ces
Taylor
Harry Lukens Rey
and Aira
W. B. Hutchinson
C. C. Nicholmey
Baptist Cholr
Bible Cine
Nicholson
van Buren Street
Mpi Wilon
Quincy Street
Wilson
Higgs
Miller
Paramore
Mra. Whitehyad
Ids Paramore
Kate
Anni Rote
Sophie Roehrig
Taille
Pauline Laury
Janella Placclarence
Minnie Wilson
Are
M.tamares
Moedinbore
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