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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
8
The establishment invites new patrons to join a long list of customers who enjoy quality food and attentive treatment. It pledges a special effort to meet each customer’s desires and assures satisfaction after a trial visit.
An old timey advertising listing shows items like Rio Coffee POMNE and Diamond Flour at 1.25 per 48 pounds, Best Cane Sugar 20 pounds for 1.00, plus jars of plums pears strawberries and raspberries. Mentions Crinkley's Michigan fruit as a note.
Golden Gate Teas advertises bulk tea and canned fruits and vegetables in half pound and four sample packages. It lists California peaches Bartlett pears eye plums and navy beans and sea sardines and new rice varieties with prices and syrup packing and a claim of quality and freshness.
The article reports a lively crowd at a central bowing contest between two teams, with local names and places cited. It also notes the disappearance of farmer J F Berry near Belatenarhor and a search by neighbors. A Business movement at American Locomotive in Berantan is linked to retrenchment plans affecting departments and workers.
Mr Levi aged 63 owner of Topeka’s largest clothing house died after illness at his residence 1035 Jackson street. He was born in Germany, came to America in 1848, settled in Topeka 1879, ran a clothing store then a cigar shop. Survived by his wife five children and a son and daughter in New York. Funeral arrangements to be announced, with Knights of Pythias to conduct services per his request.
March on flood situation grows dire as four dozen factories shut down in Grand Rapids. Rapid river rise floods wholesale district basements and residential areas, forcing thousands of workers to stay home. Residents improvise travel with tatts as rescues occur along the riverfront amid icy conditions.
The Rev Walter Spence of Council Grove angered Washburn students Thursday with an oncourse talk titled Opportunity. He cited a risqué exchange about proposals and wagon riding, drawing mixed reactions from boys and anger from girls. Faculty endured the scene, while students debated the minister’s humor and its place in the farewell concert.
A chaotic mosaic of Topeka life blends fiction with real events. Reports mention Senator Burton’s possible conviction, football comments, Schumann-Helnk influence, and Memorial day schedule. Local politics, theater, and church receptions mingle with baseball plans and Washburn college activities.
A lengthy reply from Congressman Charles Curtis is cited in a protest by Dan Anthony over a certificate of nomination in the First district. The document claims Republican rules allowed a temporary roll and cites a Kansas City convention in 1896 with contested Wyandotte County delegates and seating disputes. Also notes social events and a football game interest with Haskell and Wisconsin.
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