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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
8
Unclear OCR scene hints at Sir Thomas Lipton aiming to win a yacht race with the Shamrock, describing hopes, design, and competitive pressure as the vessel readies for a challenging contest.
The article details an extravagant menu featuring a four-bird preparation with quail and peacocks, aged wines, and truffles. It traces the high cost and luxury of such dishes, noting a Paris chef and a New York dining context, with prices ranging around $16 to $20 per head and extensive preparation methods.
A chaotic summary traces early timekeeping from sundials and Greek devices to water clocks and ancient Egypt. It cites Vitruvius and other antiquity authorities, notes various contrivances, and mentions water droppers as primitive clocks. The passage blends garbled terms with references to civilizations and methods.
Worn OCR shows a fragmented account of ancient timekeeping devices. It discusses water clocks built by monks of Jeru salem and early mechanical clocks using weights and wheels. Mentions Archimedes, Nuremberg, and medieval England as key points in the evolution of clockwork.
A Massachusetts focus in a federal report shows a high share of retirees with limited means. The study cites 6000 graduates and 17000 women and notes two thirds are blue collar. It highlights careful budgeting by New Englanders and urges income adjustment through life, with planned support for children.
Help wanted notices advertise positions for full time salesmen at Lawrence Nur ety Co in Lawrence Kansas with weekly pay and free outfit. Other items include rooms for rent and furnished accommodations with various amenities in different streets and cities.
Fragmented classifieds list varied items for sale and services across Kansas including lawn mowers, office shelving, household goods, livestock, gear, and tools. Entries reference locations such as Topeka and Lawrence, with contact notes and pricing hints amid jumbled OCR.
Auction notice for Great Topeka sale Saturday at 3 pm. Text is fragmented with unreadable details but indicates a local auction event in Topeka, Kansas with a focus on sales of items.
Real estate and investment notices advertise land on Kansas Avenue and east front properties. Vendors seek buyers for growing fortunes through stock offerings, with details via correspondence and payments. Listings mention multiple houses near depots, building lots, and near Keene, with terms and contact by mail.
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