White Pique Ties Half-Dollar Sale
Fifteen dozen ladies white pique ties offered at a special price of 19 cents each, compared with the usual 26 cent tag. The promotion emphasizes a bargain for shoppers seeking affordable neckwear.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
6
Fifteen dozen ladies white pique ties offered at a special price of 19 cents each, compared with the usual 26 cent tag. The promotion emphasizes a bargain for shoppers seeking affordable neckwear.
An early 1900s style advertisement promotes parasols with prices from 1 to 5 dollars and a large stock of umbrellas. Tomorrow at the Handkerchief Counter a sale offers 10 dozen handkerchiefs with timer centers at 25 cents, plus Mull handkerchiefs with embroidered designs in various colors and a chiffon center novelty. Also featuring a Japanet handkerchief with flag embroidery, ribbon bargains, and faux pearl moire mohair skin items.
It is time for thin Hosiery and Underwear Look this fist over. If you don't find just what you want, come to this department and ask for it. We have many other kinds to show you.
An extensive hosiery sale highlightsribbed tights and socks for men women and children. Includes Terby and Gordon Dye ribbed stockings at low prices, fancy open work nylons, and children’s striped hose, with multiple pairs offered around 25c to $1.00. Various brand names appear in scattered listings, emphasizing discounted stock and mixed materials.
Large crowd attended the Mills Adams o Firemen's Tournament in Pittsburg as the South Western Firemen's association of Missouri Kansas and Arkansas voted to hold the next event in Kansas City next June. The parade began at 10:20 a.m. with about twenty five companies and six bands. Races dominated the afternoon program led by the ladder race won by Fort Scott. Weir City won the 1 yard bike race in twenty seven seconds. Team results featured Weamore Missouri taking top in the 10 inch shirt event with Lamar and Chief Fivmws close behind. Kansas City pomp corps performed well in the afternoon exhibition.
In Unie district court Sheriff Cook seized fixtures from the Ford Heim Brewing association after a dispute about ownership. A replevin action named Vincent Kacaynski as surety for the goods. The petition listed items including back bars, a work board, a beer pump, and related fixtures with their values. The court ordered destruction of stock and fixtures, and the sheriff faced the replevin suit during the attempted destruction.
Charles F Gleed selected to deliver dedicatory address at opening of Kansas headquarters building for the Omaha exposition on June 22. F D Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture to speak. Topeka trumpet calls by boy trumpeters, transported by Mr Frost Kansas commission treasurer. Clarence Smith reports Topeka baseball club plan. manager Fred Fear says team will arrive soon and a meeting to organize to follow. Lost grip purse contents include $10 in bills, 33 gold pieces, about $2 in silver and a note. owner Mire J H Johnston to claim reward. Beggs Hair Stimulator ad claims stoppage of hair loss. Tadell of Nevada MO endorses Suns title product in sold by druggists.
Washington reports mounting concern over yellow fever spread from McHenry to the South. Surgeon General Wyman confirms orders for Dr. Geddings to lead Camp Fontainbreau in McHenry to enforce quarantine and coordinate with local and state health officials. A birth is noted for Charles and spouse.
Madrid dispatch reports orders to General Merritt to depart quickly as US and Spanish forces coordinate. In California San Francisco notes Merritt weighing camp relocation from Merritt to Presidio for sanitation, morale, and drainage improvements. Iowa volunteers arrive, paymaster to settle up to July 1, and Idaho troops ordered to join second formation with engineers added to the expedition.
War department officials keep under study the advisability of abandoning Camp Falls Church and using a nearby site for a large troop encampment. Secretary Allen directs an officer to tour a Glen Caryn area estate and other Potomac vicinity locations for potential troop housing. A brush fire at Camp Alger prompted fire crews to respond as regiments were paid their salaries.
Washington reports the army pay department badly lacks enough paymasters to meet duties. The president has appointed about five paymasters, nearly all confirmed, but few have reported for duty. Secretary Alger warned many appointees to report promptly or risk vacating their commissions.
Washington June 10 Emory Smith states to the Associated Press that reports claiming mail inspectors have been authorized to open letters are untrue and misread. Mails will not be invaded during the war and properly addressed items with postage will be delivered promptly. Inspectors at Key West Tampa and camps merely perform duties to improve postal service under chief Inspectors.
June 10 Captain Debney of the steamer Pomona reports the Monterey in tow of the Brutus about 35 miles off Davids, 40 miles west of here, heading toward the Santa Rosa channel for repairs. The Monterey strayed far off course and the reason is unknown.
Miss Clara Barton sought approval to set up a Red Cross headquarters at every military camp nationwide. President McKinley referred the grant to Secretary Alger, who sent a letter granting permission and issuing the necessary license.
The Pirry first regiment of Iowa volunteers numbering nearly 1000 men arrived in San Francisco tired from the journey. They are well equipped for active service and ready to be sent to Manila or other orders. The Red Cross gave breakfast and fruits as crowds cheered the march to Camp Merritt.
Reports from the Dauntless off Santiago de Cuba describe a night torpedo attack feared by American ships. The Terror rumor proved false, with no sinking confirmed. patrols remain vigilant against night torpedo threats and misidentifications near the harbor.
A torpedo in the St John river near St Johns exploded killing three men and wounding Lieut. Mart of the UD En Binger corps. Among the dead was John O Rourke of Jacksonville an electrician married with one child who worked wiring torpedoes. Cause of the accident is not known. The same issue reports state grain inspector Culver filed his monthly report showing receipts of 3097.20 and expenditures of 2700.05 leaving a balance of 397.15.
A nearly new trunk broken open and rifled was found in the Harrison school outhouse across from the Colling barn. Burglars likely moved it, containing small pieces of female clothing and a bundle of letters addressed to Miss Mary Ennis. The letters offer no clue to the recipient. The trunk is held for sheriff Cook’s identification.
Washington June 19 The war department issued an overall list of transports hired to date to correct reports. It shows 50 ships chartered along the Atlantic coast and 10 on the Pacific. Atlantic ships will be sent to the main for Florida troop embarkations and Pacific ships for troops bound for Manila.
New York dispatch cites continued American bombardment of Havana with an engagement lasting from six o'clock. No detailed information available.
Garfield Finlayson, a one year old drummer of Company A 33rd Michigan, and a fellow veteran recruit from Detroit are invited insiders at the White House by Mrs. McKinley after a formal tour of the executive mansion. The pair, in full uniform, impressed Mrs. McKinley who offered hospitality and promised future visits as Gar held longs to stay in the great mansion.
Washington June W reports the House has agreed to continue debate on the Hawaiian resolution until 5 o'clock Wednesday next, at which time a vote shall be taken. The action centers on Hawaii and involves ongoing parliamentary proceedings.
The Topeks Dramaticlub, an organ of well known city youths, will give the piece Mr Bob at Crawford theater next Thursday evening. The club recently staged it successfully at Herton and Horton, featuring top local amateurs.
A Marmillan ball for the United States Cruiser Topeka drew a smaller crowd than hoped but proved enjoyable. Nearly all proceeds will fund a RIPE purchase. about 90 tickets sold at 1 each. The hall boasted Lincoln era decorations. notable figures Lee and Dewey featured among centerpieces. The event showcased Watsons and Stebbins's orchestras with bass solos by James Moore and E Chas Reeske, and a Moore/Shirer duet.
The Rock Island company begins constructing four depots at Courtland to replace the buildings destroyed by fire. The frame structures will feature a smartistic design and cost several thousand dollars.
Chicago and New York markets show wheat gains on wet weather and bearish crop expectations. Corn, oats, and barley rise with rains, while hogs and cattle receipts rise. New York quotes show slight declines in tobacco and sugar, with a mixed bag of commodity movements and stock activity.
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