Wise Queens Grocery Promotes Low Prices And Broad Goods
A dense advertisement for TE STAR GROCERY in Queens offers groceries, Williamsburg style wares, and tinware with weekly quotations. It touts money back guarantees, loyalty, and deep discounts on cereals, flour, yeast, cocoa, potatoes, and fruit as it invites customers to shop and save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onis
Ai Sexah Corte
Fiat
Sears Iby Steaunl
Eee Seesteanss
Soateres
Peter Tiartey
Janice
Ative Crus Esthanes Tenleton
Rae Simbant
Leon
Jaen Costes
Jaya
Colter
Sanron
Ccn
Cat van Houta
Cocoa Giblenn Walter
Buwry
Borghum
Toston
Grocery Ad Listing Canned Goods and Tobacco Prices
A dense pricing list advertises canned oysters sardines clams mackerel and prunes peaches pears and other fruits, along with evaporated and dried goods. It promotes tobacco products by price and notes the store offers the best fresh meat and flour at low prices with a blunt sales pitch.
Social bustle in Topeka as wedding looms
In Topeka society notes a quiet wedding at 2 pm at the Raub home with the bride Miss Neltie Raub and groom Mr. Leon Tut tle. Canon Miner officiated and guests, many local notables, witnessed the ceremony before the couple departed for Chicago and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Chicago
Indiana
Hey
Chesterfield Hotel
A Pure Food Crusade Targets San Francisco Grocers
San Francisco health department launches a pure food crusade arresting 15 grocers on warrants sworn by Inspector Dockery for selling impure items including begus haney tomato catsup and maple syrup. About fifty more grocers await chemical analysis results before arrest.
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San Francisco
Health Department
Witeen
Dockery
Stop Carnegie's Robbing Washington March 4
The House accepted the Senate amendment to cut armor plate price to 300 dollars per ton by a vote of 111 to 62. Mr Boutelle, naval committee chair, urged adopting the other Senate amendments, noting three torpedo boats and an Annapolis cadets practice vessel were the only exceptions. The naval bill was disposed of.
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Washington
House
Senate
Boutelle
Naval Committee
Annapolis
Naval
Washington official Munce suspended over stamp theft charges
Captain Thomas Q. Munce, head of the U S Post Office stamp division and a prominent Washington official, is suspended by Postmaster General Wilson on charges of taking stamps without authority. Stamps linked to a dealer and a Munce family member were later seized or traced.
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Washington
Thos. Q. Munce
Post Office Department
Wiwon
Munce
United State
EB. Turner
Compton
DeWitt
Humphreys 77 Grip Influenza Remedy Mentioned in Ad
An old advertisement references Humphrey's medicine claiming to relieve influenza catarrh head and chest pains sore throat and cough and to prevent pneumonia. The copy highlights relief for colds and related symptoms with a brand product name and promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bol Ervewien
Humphrey
Andrews Opera Company's Fra Diavolo Draws Large Crowd
Local dramatic news reports a full Grand audience for Fra Diavolo by the Andrews Opera Company with strong performances by Ed ward Andrews and C A Parker. The Pirates of Penzance engages next. Hamlet production at Washburn highlights with praised acting by Prof A G Palmer and Miss Florence Townsley. a Foresters dance closes the evening at Hudson Hall on March 6.
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Grand
Andrews Opera Company
Fra Diavolo
Buriesane
Edward Andrews
C. A. Parker
Department of Oratory and Art
Washburn College
Crawford Opera House
Eeen
Hamlet
A. 4
Palmer
Ax Ophelia
Florence Tavenstey
Arthur
Kane Polonius
Paul A. Lovewell Laettes
Aon
Polonius
Leland Rosencrants
William Arthur Galdelstern
Curie
Bernardo
Ward
Susie Guild
Paul A. Lovewell
Foresters of Sunflower Camp No. MW. A
Hudson Hall
House in Recess Sings Dixie and Other Songs
Washington March 4 During the house recess about one hundred members gathered in the lobby and sang patriotic songs led by General Henderson of Iowa and Mr Foote of New York. They then moved to the floor and performed a brief concert before Speaker Reed halted it with his gavel.
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Washington
General Henderson
Iowa
Mr. Foote
New York
Henderson
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
Suwasee
Wheeler
Alabama
Georgia
Reed
Jaiter John Cage Confidence Boosts Corbett Win
Topeka notes mixed with local items praise Jaiter John Cage confident Corbett will triumph. The Topeka Whist Club rents rooms at 725 Kansas. various city events, politics, and police news populate the column with later items about a river bridge, transit delays, and local Band performances.
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Jaiter John Cage
Corbett
Topeka Whist Club
Kansas
Ies
Strata
Washington
Federal Court
Junn
M. B. Crawford
Aenate Tem
L. M. Crawford
To- Pee
Becks of
Gre Health
ThAmalen
Renards
AL Heck
Mewt
Brush
Joseph Healy
Incolm County
J. BH. Johnson
Jetter
Bettie
Pei
Eraineer Barnes
Sohn
North Topeka
W. L. Williams
Fred Stonestreet
Chas
McAlillan
Wahington
Colerssoman Kirkpatrick
Eigister
Mezice
Bickis- Ley
Wetle Maud Ward
Joe Ward
Sian
Paula Bredergan
Arion-Turner
Topeka
Clijen
Jol Kelly
Watts
Tuomi
Henry March
Arthur W. Pryct
Sours
Tortie Hower
Larina Raye
Luaray
Hove
Topeka Forms Bicycle Dealers Association
A Topeka meeting organized the Topeka Metall froy dly Deulves association to set prices for rimantant rental of wheels and to build a bicycle track. Herman Lescher was elected president and L A Wyman treasurer. A schedule of repairs and wheel rentals was adopted as the new industry standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Topeka Metall Froydly Deulves' Association
Herman Lescher
Wm. Taylor
Wyman
Topeka Cycle Company
Mental Tandem
Purday
Kishk Bicycle Hrm
Tobeka
Disturbances Mark Historic House Debates Amid Lobby Scrutiny
Visitors barred from the floor as daily sessions erupt in armoil with loud exchanges. Members flood lobbies, while lobbyists invade halls to press for special treasures. Speaker orders no visitors admitted as lobby activity drew sharp public notice and school book trusts push influence.
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Peaker Street
Representative Hall
Seath
Prayer by Chaplain Irelan for Cleveland President
Cleveland residents hear Chaplain Irelan devote most of his prayer to requesting that peace and tranquillity attend the outgoing president and mark the day with solemn remembrance.
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Cleveland
Irelan
the Gael Today
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Proclaimed in One Day
A claim that Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia cures in one to three days is touted as remarkable and mysterious. Ex Postmaster Anthony of Promise City Iowa testifies the first doses provide immediate relief, with two doses more effective than any prior medicine. Sold by Swift and Holliday druggists in Topeka for $23 at Kansas avenue.
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Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Swift & Holliday, Druggists
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Hibben for mayor leads crowded Mt Zion meeting
A Topeka meeting at Mt Zion church in the First ward drew an enthusiastic 550 voters for Dr. J B Hibben. Hibben spoke on employment, public works, and opposition to foreign labor, praising heroes and outlining support for the poor alongside the wealthy. Col Jetmore endorsed Hibben, praising his character and prior service, including aid to color Americans. he criticized the current sewer deal and urged fair water franchise terms. Supporters adopted a resolution endorsing Hibben and pledging primary election backing for March 1, 97.
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J. B. Hibben
Mt. Zion Church
Topeka
Hibben
Tam
Nothime
Iam
Tollers
A.B. Detmore
Dr. Hibben
Fone
Col Jetmore
Dr Hibben
Kansas
Don
Freedisen
Girerounes
Jetmore
Opeke
Eity
Belliel
Water Works
Col
Afr
Tran
J. Z. Hibben
Dourrant Will Hang After Higher Court Affirms Guilty Verdict
The San Francisco supreme court affirmed Theodore Durrant's murder conviction for the Emanuel Church killing of Manchel Lamente. The case will return to the lower court to fix a date for execution. Durrant has faced delays on appeal and remains in county jail studying and reading.
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San Francisco
Aarcns
Wa Prethe Court
Theodore Durrant
Manchel Lamente
Emanuel Church
Juder
Supreme Court
Colds Afunoyen’s Cold Cure Pilllets Promises Quick Relief
A historical patent remedy claims to cure all forms of cold and grip related symptoms. It advertises prevention of catarrh pneumonia and throat and lung troubles with pleasant pilllets priced at 2 cents, boasting widespread use and claimed health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afunoyen
Nordica Signs to Sing With Damrosch in New York
Nordica confirms a New York engagement with Walter Damrosch, staying until April and performing at the Met with his company. She plans to sing Lohengrin and Brunnhilde roles, then travel to London to report to Covent Garden and press a breach of contract claim against Mr Grau if needed.
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Damrosch
New York
Tiltian Nordic
Walter Damrosch
London
Convent Garden
Manasph Gresig
Grau
Santor
Damroroh
Nordica
Irolle
Brunhlde
Lill Lamnann
Hohenerin
Dynamo Fire Destroys Power House in Philadelphia
Fire at Union Traction power plant at Thirteenth and Mount Vernon streets and Ridge avenue killed two workers and injured several others. About 230000 dollars in damage, fully insured, followed the destruction caused by eight dynamos blowing out and sparking flames. The three and a half story brick building housed steam pipes and heavy machinery, with dispatchers and horses frightened as the blaze spread rapidly.
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Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Thirteenth
Mount Vernon
Ridge Avenue
Niefork
Lawler Seeks Place as Pension Commissioner
Ex commander of the Grand Army of the Republic Colonel Thos G Lawler of Rockford Illinois has sent his subflections for appointment as pension commissioner to President elect McKinley Senators Cullom Mason and the Illinois delegation back Lawler Cancels support from local officials and political figures.
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GAR
Rockford
Thos. G. Lawler
National Grand Army of the Republic
McKinley
Cullom
Mason
Illinois
Lawler
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Tillman on Politics and Navy Spending Clash
Washington dispatch reports Senator Tillman and Mr Gorman debated the naval appropriation bill. Tillman challenged claims with remarks on politics and warship production. Norway to study arbitration with foreign powers. Chicago weather shows rain in the plains, colder in the northwest.
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Chicago
Kansas
Neter
Surprising Card on Elaanes Staund for $2 Rumor
The public reacts to Prof Samuuels placing a card in papers proposing to staund Elaanes for a speculative $2. The piece questions feasibility, faith in the endeavor, and the Salvation Army’s street relief work amid weather hardships.
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Samuuels
Ottle
Wilde Rica
Salvation Army
Samuel
Oplichina
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TE Star Grocery
Mackrell Packares
Japan
Tabacco
Si Pall
Jolb
Ilb
Califormia
Aica
Saas
California
Chiron
J. S. Sproat, Whetrsate and the Star Grocer
East Sixth Telepobrne
G. N. Billctt
An Redden
Joab Mulgane
H. Clarkson
P. Davis
W. Littlefield
John Vincent
Durenbury
AS. Exabiee
Charles Inokt
Sutton
Mise Ae Write
Mira Georgiana Wasnon
Austin Lrady
Walter Cust
Agnes Walsh
St. Joseph
Gtr
Merriam
St. Joesph
H. Somurl
Colin
Leavenworth
Ed Esterney
L. M. Powell
Lawrence
Helen Morgan
Juanita Whist Club
Leidy
Fleharty
Edin Steele
Ed Littion
Miss Peacock
Glenna Crose
J. N. Henry
Manhattan
Mra . Fowler
C. A. Goodwin Haw
Wruk
Osawkie
Migs Gertie Bernstein
Denver
Minsom Frikhran
Bernstein
RicParland
Mary TL. McKinstry
Chicago Independent Medical College
Mises Santa
Fe Waters
Mis Pearl McFarland
Susie Wilder
Maude Miller
F. & Nione
Mexico
David Hollis
Hoyt
G. J. Mulvane
Essie Barnes
Bethany College
Galveston
Texas
Marie Brown
Wichita
T. Cully
Clon Beatte
Sterling
Aiss Daley
Orea
Joab Mulgane i
Rossville
Hena Atkinson
Mise Knitzer
The
Andrew's Opera Company
George P. Ashton
Misa Vera Low
Fort Worth
Rose Heatherly
Mameaves
Mabel Willis
Indianapolis
Ind
Theresa Rossington
Irons
Fort Leavenworth
Kate Clough
Nellie Clough
Lotus Club
Hudson's Hall
Isabel Peck
Theresa Hoswington
Pearl Powleson
Margaret Mulvane
Kate Gunther
Cari
Miss Steinmetz
Mira Peck
H. Campbell
Bettie Hernstein
A. W. Tanner
Bf Levi
Chicazo
Carnegie
William Monroe Theater Company
Gen.henderson
Dourrant
Munyon
Grasek Company
Heath Free
Areh Street
Golden Dry-Goods Store
Ae Iese
Nottingham
Nebraska
Montana
Gaylord
Bareley
Kansas Ave
Union Traction Co
Deunk
Tillman
Gorman
Oval
Tiler Gruke
Mr. Gorman
Navy
Harrison
Calli
Til
Campraten Fund
United States
Tilman
Norway
Christiana
Tuay
Legislative Assembly of
Ning
Prof
Samuels
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