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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
16
Topeka grocers will stock PERFECTION Flour soon as mills lower prices. The ad urges customers to ask their grocer about the price cut and highlights Perfection as the best on the market. If a grocer does not carry it, customers are urged to request it or call Phone 521.
Shawnee county officials project clearing $489000 in bonded indebtedness by 1912 if no new debt is issued. They note current bonds include Kansas avenue bridge bonds and railroad issues, with interest running about 4 to 6 percent. Annual revenue from taxes plus sinking funds could total about $53,000, leaving roughly $40,000 yearly for bond payoff, contingent on rising assessed valuations and potential levy adjustments.
Fragmented ad copy praises tireless tile workers and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills for indigestion biliousness and bowel trouble. It also endorses Simon Pure Baking Powder and notes availability at Ari Drug Co 21 N Kingsman.
Siloam lodge 225 A F A M observes Past Masters Night at the Maxonic building with one candidate and a banquet after the degree. Unity Chapter Rose Croix No 1 has conducted multiple degrees for Topeka candidates, with 15th 16th 17th and 18th degrees noted in February and March. The Scottish Rite semi annual reunion in April will bring many Masons. A St Patrick day ball for Live Oak Grave No 15 Widencircle is planned with a large attendance and refreshments.
Japanese bombard Vladivostok for four hours with limited effect while discussions of the Wichita convention nominate B W Hoch for governor. Russian fleet actions in the Black Sea and near Port Arthur, and a flood in Wilkes Barre. Local fires, labor walkouts, wind storms in Topeka, and church services scheduled at Cumberland Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches.
Topeka church notices list services for Third Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist First Presbyterian Westminster First Lutheran First Unitarian First Car ional Church Second Church of Christ Scientiat Oakland Presbyterian and others with sermon topics and times. Also brief medical ad for Dean's Ointment and police news about local incidents.
A compact recap of the past week through a State Journal cartoonist’s lens. Humorous vignettes and pointed visuals capture notable local happenings, leaders, and public mood in bite sized panels.
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