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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
12
A regional department store announces its upcoming opening with a focus on diverse goods and attractively priced items. The notice highlights craftsmanship, mid-sized inventories, and potential promotions to draw local shoppers to Craftford.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a location at South Kansas Avenue with carpets and stairs. The text mentions names like Miner and Lennechieldey with unclear phrases. No clear event, date, or outcome is established in readable portions.
The fragmentary notice hints at a local business, W C Steele & Co, facing regulatory action or fines amid a push to remove damaged goods. The garbled text references firefighting or safety fines, and a stake in North Kansas area. The item reads like a terse public notice or news snippet with limited readable facts.
The Kimball Printing Co IU reports progress on a new unit with plans to be ready for production soon. Officials note continued collaboration with partners and expected milestones.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a waning waterworks business at an old site with more harnesses and buggies visible. Prices on everything reportedly cut to boost sales as demand grows in the town.
The Topeka Vinegar Works under OTT Keehne, proprietor, plans four new locations for the firm’s operations. The company states it will survey suitable sites, focusing on factory access and distribution capacity, to expand production and sales.
The fragment notes Dr L A Ryder and a rank related to Long's Oxford Teta. No clear event date or broader context is present, but the items point to a named person and a named place or subject. Further readable details are unavailable in the provided text.
A local hardware and notions shop on North Fair and North Kansas Avenue announces a move and brief restart, noting updated layout and inventory as part of a planned reopening in a few days.
Arnold and Company rented a room at 5 North Kansas Avenue and began outfitting it with patent medicines and a die stock of drugs, indicating preparations for a business operation involving medicines and related hardware.
The readable fragments mention James and Campbell on North Kansas Avenue and reference moving something to MF North Bane mut. Wigan Inca Tew dieya and vague questions about doing something to atx mion appear. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
A brief note states that operations will start temporarily on the doath side within a few days, signaling an imminent limited opening.
Local business SHOR HOUSE announces stock clearance and a future relocation to a new site on North Kansas Avenue. Aimed at aiding customers, the notice promises a forthcoming announcement with details and timing.
R. B. McMaster & Son offers shoes and rubber boots at 2010 prices with 25 cents on the dollar. Retail notice from the old North Kansas Avenue stand advertising a sale relocation or clearance of goods.
A garbled letter from Kent's Kash Koal Koncern urges patrons about winter coal and future plans. It references Topeka, north and south routes, disruptions near the Kaw, and conveys cautious, non-specific business concerns without clear actions or dates.
A garbled OCR note cites J R Spetter and Sil North Kansas Avenue with references to manufacturing at a Luna centre and officials in an unclear context. The fragment hints at local activity but lacks coherent details or a clear event or outcome.
Groceries and meats store at 00 North Kansas Avenue announces resumed business after renovations. Plans a full assortment including cured meats. Customer accounts may settle at the shop with William Green and Sun. Store manager Gur Clehiir will be present.
J Nystrom notes residence on North Site and mentions a room display and a long stay. The fragment references a store front and a thirteen year tenure in the area. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or dates.
A terse Chicago Clothing Co advertisement notes selling now with goods described as high and dry and mentions Timaged Mack nearly given away at the North Kansas Avenue location.
Bits of a field report note Company F Adams salvaging pickies and bottled goods from a wreck. A stork delivered aid as a station fed refugees along Kansas Avenue. The text records limited actions and suggests ongoing relief efforts in the area.
A store named New Era Department Store begins operation at 7 Kaneas Avenue, occupying a former site near Central Mudionm Bans. The shop offers sinkeed goods and a variety of water related items in its inaugural day sales.
John Swartz states his S42 North Kansas street shop was wrecked but he intends to reopen on the south side with a confectionery cigars tobacco shop and related goods.
Pratt Bros advertise a sale featuring wagons buggies and hardware with low prices on nails tools and implements. The notice invites readers to bring money to obtain all the kettle and gear they want from the hardware store.
The store on North Kansas Avenue will temporarily move its storeroom to the northeast and stock up with new goods. Prices will be reduced as stock is cleared and fresh items are brought in.
J Thomas Lumber Co reports foundation work underway for a lumber yard expansion on the north side while continuing orders from the south side yard. The notice notes ongoing construction and material handling as operations shift between sites.
J LAPP DHY GOODS AND NOTIONS on North Kansas Avenue will open in short time and will sell damaged stock. Mr Lapp sued his underwear stock and all goods on 169 shelves.
Local hardware dealer Cline and Son advertises shotguns stoves sewing machines and other supplies. The notice places a storefront near Worth Kansas Avenue with emphasis on household and hunting goods.
The Shawnee State Bank is now open for business in the Stormont building on West Sixth Street, marking a new financial option for area residents. The newly housed bank offers standard services and local access.
J K Withers Grochay Morierly north Kansas Ave near West Saint Street. A theft and fire damage incident at a grocery stock. Police report shows stock damage and pricing disruption expected Monday.
The readable text mentions a person named Dr Bryan and a place like North Kansas Avenue. Other words are garbled, making precise details and event uncertain. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes are stated.
A fragmentary ad note from W Edmons on North Kansas Avenue promotes salvage goods at low prices with mentions of new futures and beds. The readable text is garbled but suggests cheap salvage items and a sale at a jewelry shop.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a scene around Emmons Photo Car on SW North Kansar Avenue. Vague references to a date and vehicle view likely from a local street encounter or photo record, with unclear details about people or actions.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Foucht Hardware Co at Kansas Avenue involved in a salvage or listing action. No clear date, action type, or party details are readable. Further readable context is needed to form a complete record.
Local grocer Louis Wils announces a new North Quincy store offering groceries meats and feed. The opening plans include Thursday hours and a focus on household staples with pantry items and cleaning supplies for daily needs.
J P Berry advertises groceries and notions at 6 North Kansas Avenue. The note claims the business is cleaned up and operating.
The Gabriel Lumber Company announces a new campaign and upcoming business operations with potential partnerships. Details indicate an expansion plan and tentative timelines for local engagement and service launches involving Tamir and camping oriented products.
The Seymour Commission Co announces ongoing bunances at Crane and Kansas Avenue as construction continues at full scale before the floodwaters. The notice stresses readiness for continuing heavy work and unaffected operations despite imminent high water.
Henry's Hardware Store at 111 North Kansas Ave announces the opening or return to operations with a prepared display and ready inventory for new customers. (Note: OCR fragments indicate readiness for business at the mentioned address.)
Announcement notes the Western Woolen Mill remains on hold with a forthcoming update in a few days despite prior notices.
Henry Steele states an initiative to start an innovative business at 2 North Kansas Ave in a downtown area. The note references a planned establishment and location specifics in Tauranch city.
An OCR fragment advertises Warren's Restaurant on North Kansas Avenue with garbled text claiming service and prices. The readable portion hints at a local dining listing, but specifics and timing are unclear. The piece preserves a street location and business name amid the damaged copy.
A M Cross 88 North Kansas Avenue announces a forthcoming business opening described as a first show. The notice mentions clearance of vacage stock and low prices to attract customers.
North Topeka area millinery shop S L Courtney advertises in poor shape but offers very cheap hats and silage related goods at Kansas Avenue south side upstairs with discounted merchandise amid a chaotic OCR fragment.
Sturgis Hardware Co plans to reopen at the game location next work. It has saved about one third of its stock while the remaining two thirds are damaged and will be closed out cheaply.
Petros and Woodford report their business on North Kansas Avenue will be ready in a few days after a relocation and indicate their medicine stock was not damaged.
The firm notes completion of a lease for a Selis mul ting on Kardent Avenue and readiness for business in a short time.
A fragmentary notice announces an open sale event titled Irish mente at a pid stand. Details are unclear but indicate a street-side selling pitch and a specific location described as 6 Neeth Knams evenus.
A brief notice describes The Gem Laundry at 12 South Kansas Avenue with mentions of wagons and phones. The language is unclear but indicates routine service presence and contact details for the location.
The Citizens' State Bank, operating in North Topeka, has opened temporary offices in the Continental Bank building, occupying the front room on the second floor.
Report describes a blaze at the J. B. Billard Mill and Elevator with substantial stock saved and no major damage noted. Fire response and disrupted feed water conditions are mentioned as addressed. misread phrases reference goods and access later offered free on request.
Elmer Eldridge has relocated his restaurant to Ay North Koreas avenue, upstairs, in the bach woomm, where he already maintains other operations.
A new chop house will operate at the old Jeretion site on Kansas Avenue at 5 percent Tan and will begin serving short orders as soon as possible.
Berry Bros Groceries on Bansas Aves resumes operations after a lengthy closure. The shop promises fresh goods and restored service, with a full timetable for open hours and offerings to attract local customers.
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