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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
7
HESE ARE GOLDEN DAYS of Bargains here at this store, offering substantial savings to households. Read the list for reduced prices on beans, flour, butter and eggs, cereals, canned goods, candy, and more. Many items advertised with date-like offers and special snaps.
An obscure report recounts the first brick made in Topeka in a 1658 context. Mentions names Alen, Gorden, Jaege Seratchet, and a ceremonial act by Messrs Blin and Jorge. Describes a decorative brick gate and a brief note on local figures Kingman and a pageant.
Citizens of Topeka host a reunion at Garfield Park formerly in Anderson County. Dr W and Timdsay preside. minutes note five teams and eleven races. Readers see names like Bergen, Senvat, Kare, and Beck Ages in attendance.
In June a sudden gust ripped away a tethered balloon over the Tiber near Roma. Two fliers fell into the river as the craft collapsed and broke apart on the bank, leaving onlookers stunned by the crash and the loss of life.
Tickets on sale July 1 with return by July ath for points within 209 miles. Fare for single trip within 209 miles offered as part of an excursion program. Details incomplete. source lists American Air lines and West Severs Celepicos ML but readability is low.
Real estate transfers listed with several named parties and parcel details. Transfers reference funds around a dollar figure and describe lots on Warne Avenue Washbert Place Jackson Street and other streets with names such as Lawler and Pownex. indicates multiple grantor grantee pairs and associated identifiers in a dense, OCR damaged format.
Mrs Ridgway to spend summer in Colorado while Mr Ridgway aids insurance department from Ottawa. She will not reside in Topeka, plans return to Ottawa family home in fall. Husband says she will give up Ottawa home and remain with mother during absence.
Price records show zinc ore selling at 4 percent per ton as Mines Mey resume operations. Madison and Haytes emitters at a sale in Hl forest Sant Tambiyn, with buyers at Orosoga noted. The Zinc Ore association confirms the purchase will restart mining after the pause, affecting labor and production.
Tuesday afternoon in the Col comogn building district court witnessed a quarrel over costs and commitment issued against Melintock. Prank Beach reported the alleged disturbance near the Melintock case, with Hap stod and Hargwod figures drawn into the disorder. Hap ed pleaded guilty to a charge in police court, facing nearly $2 in fines.
A long reflective essay compares life to war while arguing the Spanish American War reveals true patriotism. It lauds sacrifices of leaders like Hobson Roosevelt and Commodore Dewey, condemns apathy, and calls for unity, liberty, and moral purpose beyond moneyed interests.
The text extols moral victory through spiritual discipline over greed and material comfort. It envisions a future of soldiers with steadfast purpose, ready to face the enemy in trenches, prioritizing duty over ease and wealth.
Fragmentary 1942 era text references the National League with scattered phrases about patrons mortgage and a weekly feature called Dow week. The readable parts mention New York, Palla RS, and operational Jeacsy with unclear context and garbled wording.
San Francisco reports fruit shipments by rail rising to around fifty cars daily along the Central Pacific line. Through last Saturday night, shipments for the season total about eighty cars in two periods, with projections near thirty five hundred cars for the season. Prices stay firm as shipments of peaches plums and table grapes go to eastern markets and California orchards enjoy a profitable season.
The Dewey School Board voted Tuesday night to allocate 25000 for a new building at Fourth and Hramner streets, to be named Dewar school. Plans by J Hothsat include a modern brick structure with heat, plumbing, and updated facilities for Clay and Branner schools. Public bids for Clay additions close July 19 and for Branner by August 7.
A street disturbance at Furth and Tyler ends with a boy named Langan shot in the hand after a crowd of eight to ten men brandish revolvers. Panic spreads as residents call for arrests amid shouts and the rumor of toy pistols.
St Louis report notes police uncover a trunk hidden in a shabby room at 12% South Third Street where a large sum money and government bonds valued at 15,000 to 315,000 were found. Officers recovered 15,000 in cash or bonds in an illicit stash.
Assistant Secretary Davis met General Joe Wheeler at his home to urge him to support the Confederacy monument issue. In a Sour'a interview Davis pressed for a grand recapitation and urged firm action on the monument. The War Department offered to move forward with a plan, promising decisive support if Wheeler agreed.
Local notes mention a kitchen printing firm, sail sailors and hats sale at Mrs Courwnes, travel plans of Mrs W D Lacey, and L Courtney's visits to Council Grove. Several community individuals are listed with everyday chores, church notices, and a Santa Fe rail incident near TP crossing, plus a pastor’s sermon and a soldiers’ plot funeral. The Arronaut club picnic at Miss Bessie Reader’s home is described with photos and thanks to residents.
A fractured OCR item references surgeons from a Kansas area society meeting at a corner venue. Although garbled, it suggests discussion of public health, medical practice, and local doctors including possibly Ryder and Topeks.
Classifieds show a mix of wanted agents, rental rooms, furnished apartments, and assorted sales. Entries reference Buffalo Erie Book Co, Durtera Stove repairs, and numerous Topeka locations with daily rental offers, sales, and lost items including keys, stoves, and household goods.
Notice announces a meeting on Monday at 2:00 PM regarding SP Aadisersion and City Flay Soombas Meyatie in Mi pcuss Int to draw aes co cis ta General tee Sorte aa aee ateb. Also lists attorneys Milton Brows practicing in state and federal courts, Turkish baths, watches, old jewelry, and a variety of goods and services including stamps seals stencils and a catalog request.
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