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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
5
A business touts its telephone ordering as easy and as satisfying as in-store purchasing. It claims prompt delivery and absolute safety with a flawless service record, appealing to customers who value reliable, mistake-free drug store service.
The Kansas Supreme Court dismissed mandamus actions against Santa Fe Rock Island and Missouri Pacific railroads to require stock assessment data. The court ruled the demanded information had passed beyond need. The decision cites potential cost to the state and notes various related cases and local personal notices.
Fragmented obituary notes indicate services for Mrs Morris at 80 Mantas Street and John Firey of Magerstown Maryland. mentions property on Kansas Avenue and lack of relatives in town. Also records of J Bonewitz death at seven years old and garbled text about Garfield Park and a band concert.
Mrs Robert Merrick hosted a pleasant thimble party Friday afternoon at her Taylor Street home with assistance from Mrs I H Greenreed Miss Agnes Gunther and Mrs Octavia Greenwood. Invitees included Mrs J H Hayes Mrs T W Harrison Mrs George Harrison Mrs N Las espe Mrs TS Mason Mrs Arthur Me Mrs Furman Baker and others in the local social circle.
Master Earl Harlan, son of Mr and Mrs M E Harlan, was treated to a surprise party with prizes awarded to Barry Sturges for ending a greatest number. A lively gathering included Lorraine Cooper and others, with Miss Ena Millice and Mr Fred Glick winning prizes. Earlier, an informal anagram party hosted by Miss Lela Hori occurred, followed by a mandolin recital led by Prof T M James with soprano Berd Lee tenor Thomas and violinist Harry Roehr, featuring a varied program.
The report notes two delegates and Albert W. Horton present in the city for the musical convention. The details emphasize their roles and local attendance at the event.
A temporary committee in charge of forming a Topeka Country Club has held many meetings and secured many signatures. Frank G. Willard will call a member meeting soon to organize the club, with architects invited to submit plans for a clubhouse featuring a large central room, a wide fireplace, dining rooms, billiard room, bowling alley, superintendent’s quarters, and broad porches on three sides.
Local notes report school closings for summer and May 26 high school graduation. Edwin A. Austin bedridden by illness. Isaac Betts found at Panera and returned home. Topeka band plans for Kansas reception. Wires added between Topeka and Holton. Rev McBirahan to preach Memorial Day in Howard on May 26. C J Devlin buys thoroughbred horse shipped to city. P McCabe, a local Black resident, mentioned.
A vintage remedy advertisement urges readers to treat lingering coughs to prevent consumption. It highlights cod liver oil with hypophosphites as the best cure and claims thousands saved from going past hope by using Scott's Emulsion. The copy promises warming, soothing, strengthening, and invigorating effects.
James W Roller transfers to John W Cleaver 3600 7 lot 12 Richland. Mary E Kendall to George J Miller lot E23 and part of lot 1 Van Buren street. George A Root and wife to Mattie A VanCleave $1 and other valuable considerations lots 47 49 51 Lindenwood avenue Lindenwood addition. H A Cathermen to J R Miner $25 low 230 232 and 4 Jackson street.
May market activity features firmer wheat after light receipts and strong buying, with July futures opening higher. Corn and oats show varied demand, with shipments and receipts noted for Minneapolis and Duluth, while hogs rise on steady demand and pork values. Kansas City cattle and sheep receipts appear modest as overall market tone stays firm.
New York money market shows steady conditions with bankers' bills in demand and premiums steady. The weekly bank statement notes a surplus reserve drop of 1275, loans up, specie down, and currency declined amid mixed securities. foreign houses report scattered selling orders.
In a fragmented report from a grain market, Joseph Marke leads a commission and outlines shipments from Kansas to New York. Wheat futures show pressure as buyers and sellers consider premiums on face values amid anticipated declines. Observers warn of potential persistent weakness until firm demand returns and storage capacity stabilizes.
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