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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Mills-Adams Co of Mansas to meet July fire, outlining an annual convention and state events. Mentions July 1 planning, gubernatorial figures, and anticipated attendance with various local officials and committees referenced.
Fragmented report details a forged scheme in Leavenworth using the name Kid Brows. Ralph Turner, tied to Topeka, faces questioning and potential charges as investigations unfold. Names like Whitney and GAR officials appear in association with appointments and local political maneuvering amid broader references to Populist and Republican figures.
Fragments show a travel agent mention for Santa Fe Route to St Louis with round trip price eight eighty and a rebate note. The OCR yields garbled names Teund tet pale Fuierd and Toth and references to an agent in Santa Fe Route context with unclear dates or additional details.
The Frank Stahl picnic near Auburn drew elders and neighbors from surrounding towns. The event featured speeches, a play titled Ten Nights in a Bar Room, and diverse attendance by many families despite rough weather and crowded grounds.
The Topeka district Epworth League met for a love feast at First Methodist Church last night. Members testified to being saved and praised revival faith. The election of officers for the ensuing year was held with P. Stanuchet of Kurtin Ident serving as chair, and nominees named for president and vice presidents.
Col John Brown once county clerk and leader among local Black residents asks Cy Leland to mobilize entered Republican stalwarts for campaign efforts this year. He claims Democrats have a defense in western states and urges Black Republicans to back H. Kewist provision while Hearst and others push for aid. he advocates active participation in mobilization drives.
Garvey, agent Leavenworth Excursion Sunday one fare for round trip train leaves Santa Fe depot in morning and returns in evening. Tickets available at Webb's ticket office. Marshall's band will give open air concert at Garfield Park tonight with stock tickets sold at Kansas Avenue office.
A letter from Hanna McLarren Wollt mentions Mrs Susan TP Bmotivitying the oldest sired PH of Mie Wilted's school and recalls Mes Willard as a teacher. The writer fondly describes the Willard school community and the dignity of its female pupils and daughters of Prof. Rion. References travel and schedules to St Louis with outdated times and a Steam Laundry advert.
An ad explains that dogs have stronger gastric juice than humans and that indigestion stems from lack of enzymes. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as the safest cure containing pepsin ginger and fruit acids. The full size package costs 60 cents and can be ordered by mail from The Stuart Company.
A garbled OCR page describes a Star Grocery catalog with items like California fruits peaches apricots pears and apples, mixed brands in tobacco tea and soap, and various groceries. It lists produce and pantry staples along with prices and brand names in a dense town market inventory style. The passage emphasizes stationers and household goods typical of a general store inventory from a local newspaper.
The article notes two Republican candidates for Lincoln County state senator, C. B. Daughiere of Lincoln and H. Wellington of Whiteworth, and mentions a separate contest for Powaliut nominating attorney general with W. A. Snooks of Kansas City involved. A San Fe route lists fares to St. Louis with round trips between June 13 and 16.
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