Fragmented Topeka Snapshots Reveal Local Life and Industry
A garbled Topeka page fragment sketches city life with scattered mentions of industry, streets, and daily scenes. It references Fort Brat Soest desert, court matters, and various local details, including factories, trees, and community observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Brat
Desert
Rveien
Topeka
Cimulta
Tepeka
Hazen
Amos
Marth Tepes
Ataiene
Oma Teen
Bunep
Mather
EL Curtis
Mapor
Orke Wieman
Ben
Aes Sredi
Canain Po Eteniae
School art room vow to build beauty and character
Topeka teachers emphasize art education as a civic duty in a graded school setting. Mothers and parents visit classrooms to see murals, portraits, and landscapes while educators stress that five years in a school room shapes character, taste, and lifelong appreciation for beauty.
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Ani
Ae Weil
Wren
Mark's
Toeiza
Zitaroy Petures
Moening Sten
Boasks Steeine
Stuart
Laseul
Fromet
Tate
Scheel
Chicago
Art Society
Tae Formal
Ms Fom
Suse
Watches for sale by Morrison in Wichita
Reduction in watches for a few days or while fast selling gentleman and ladies Isjewel Waltham watches in 3 year hunting gold cases for 1250. Watch laid away on deposit. Return trip to Wichita via Rock Island Route tickets sale May 11 limited to May.
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Isjewel Waltham
Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Wichita
Return
Rock Island
Las Praresco
California
Great Rock Island Scenic
Miss Charlotte Parkhurst to Receive Bachelor of Music Degree
Topeka society notes report Miss Charlotte Parkhurst will be awarded the Bachelor of Music degree at Bethany College’s June commencement, a rare honor in the college’s history. Her Li brary hall recital impressed listeners with refined technique and expressive playing, assisted by her mother and other musicians.
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Bethany College
Charlotte Parkhurst
Miss Parkhurst
Library Hell
George W. Parkhurst
EE Wear
Miss Curtis
von Dehren
Henry Beerman
Besthoven
Gottschalk
Yeu Dahlen
Scarlortt
Rose McDowell
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites
Puré cod liver oil emulsion praised for coughs colds and consumption. Claims to strengthen blood and systems, aid children’s growth, bones, teeth, and weight gain when added to milk.
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Scott
Scott’s
Topeka Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
A Topeka social roundup lists Mrs Ike Lewis of Exsperia visiting her sister Mrs George Crawford, Mr Dwane Arnold of Michigan calling on Mr W C Squiers, Mrs Henry O’Neill of Atchison staying with Mrs C H Lemon, and Miss Lydia Strawn marrying Rev Harry Hollar at Lynn Creek church. Also noted are Mr Conway F Holmes hosting a luncheon in Kansas City for Mrs BR Hurdson of Topeka, Mr WI Golden’s return to Athens Ohio after visiting Dr and Mr Geo Ashton, and several other visits and a Millinery Co sale on 716 Kansas Avenue.
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Goddard
Leavenworth
George F. Straritt
John Walters
Hiawatha
Byron Davis
T. B. Packard
Cincinnath
Fackard
George P. Ashton
Teepeka
Luin Stevens
Plovene
Wisifred Wellcome
Charlee Haines
Sabetha
Haines
John Erown
HS Ohmer
Gon Harvey
McFarland
Hardt
FE Weer
Thomas Martin
Mise Mabel Martin
St. Louis
National Federation of Music
FE Dietrich
Topeka
Kentucky
Virgie Payne Mer Miltoc Hett
Lawrence
Anna Cavert
Nashville
Tenn
Charles F Cavert
Taylor Street
Join McPherson
Iowa
H. Hills
Calfornia
Ike Lewis
Exsperia
George Crawford
Conway F. Holmes
Kansas City
BR Hurdson
Topeke
WI Golden
Athens
Ohio
Geo. PL Ashton
Anya Santires
Sis
SR Hakoris
P. Baker
Washburn College
Stokeley Orth
Chicago
William Mf Wellcome
Henry O'Neill
Atchison
C H. Lemon
Dwane Arnold
Michigan
W. C. Squiers
P. Shoop
Twesday
Pennsylvania
Waron's Home Missionary Society
W. E Merey
Buchanan Street
S .$. Stevenson
Betleville
Kan
Parke Head
Monroe Street
Reuben Taylor
Olathe
John H. Lee
Topeks
Mary Lee
Lee
Washburn
Harvard
Senator Mason
Chiragm EA Hekes
Clyde
Raw
EG. Sausman
Lydia Strawn
Harry Hollar
Lynn Creek
Topeka Poised for Twentieth Kansas Muster Out
Topeka residents urge official muster of the Twentieth Kansas in Topeka, not Leavenworth or Kansas City. Local plans call for a grand reception and coordinated hospitality as towns statewide express support, while politicians and press circulate mixed promises and influence efforts. Major Anderson notes statewide anticipation and calls for immediate preparation to receive returning troops.
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Topeka
Kansas
Baker
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Citr
Curts
Thirermur Stankey
Retax
Cabal
Rome
Favor Thrush
Latin Pitteturs
Coffeyville
Anderson
Threat to Potter Widens Rift in Episcopal Hierarchy
A disrupted discussion centers on Bishop Potter and Dr. Briggs amid a controversy sweeping western dioceses. Critics accuse Potter of heresy and delay ordination as debates flare over church unity and doctrinal adherence. Public notices include travel deals and laundry services, reflecting mixed local content.
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Seavy Nicholson Ree
Epiacopal
Mtilwaukee
Tae
Potter
Briggs
Sy Pathiges
Nicholson
Brises
Ammael
Friese
Interinger
Quarcz
Gest
Raineiorioun Fe
Plow price advance foreshadowed by Avery Plow Co leader
George Avery of Avery Plow, the world’s largest maker, predicted today that the rise in plow prices by northwestern manufacturers will trigger a similar increase across the South. Other briefs note appointments, society anniversaries, and corporate meetings in New York, Ottawa, London, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rome, with several personnel changes and events reported.
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Louisville
George ¢ Avery
Avery Plow Company
Northwestern
South
Washington
Israel F. Fisher
Brooklyn
New Za
Shurtlett
Oregon
Remow
Unclear sale listing of canned goods and staples
Fragmented OCR item lists 19 lbs sugar and various canned foods with prices and quantities. Mentions peas corn tomatoes sardines salmon ham tongue and oysters. Some terms appear garbled or misspelled. No clear event date or store name identifiable.
Cabinet Agrees on Early Extra Session for October
New York May 11 A Washington dispatch says the president plans an extraordinary October session. Cabinet members and commerce officials report he wants a prompt handling of bills on the Philippines currency and other colonial matters before next year’s nominating conventions. Aims are to define policy and finish work by adjournment for the campaign.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Congress
Comerces
Coners
Philippines
Inseston. Ie
The
Lone Lefore
Aulmfret Dewey
Old Settlers Picnic and associated events in Wellington
The Old Settlers Association of Bumner Kingman and Sedgwick counties will hold a picnic and meeting at Dodson's Grove Eden Township Sumner County seven miles NW of Conway Springs and 2.5 miles south of Milton on Thursday May 11 1595 Speakers include J W Forney M Harper Joseph Lange Jonah Green and Ber Webb Washburn College and University of Nebraska play bail at the Park Friday. Hear Geo Cote DD UC First Congregational church Tihard Harrison Sts Friday evening May 12 Admission 15 cents only 22 50 via Santa California ta Fe Route Baseball at the park tomorrow
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Bumner
Kingman
Sedgwick
Wellington
Pic Blc
Settlers’ Association
Northwest Summer
Setewick
Dodson’s Grove
Eden Township
Sumper County
Conway Springs
Milton
Miry Ih
J. W. Forney
JM. Harper
Joseph Lange
Jona Green
Ber. Webb
Washburn
University of Nebraska
Geof Cote
University of California
Tihard Harrison Sts
Parson’s Paid Too Soon Court Action Aims at Bondholders
City officials dispute a death claim paid to the Becker widow after a rock blasted from a sewer under construction by Hardman killed her husband. The former administration settled the claim without pursuing recovery from the contractor. The current council holds the contractor responsible and seeks repayment from bondsmen.
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Parsona May
Webb
J. M Batman
Becker
Hardman
City council committee weighs Bennett auditorium plan
The public buildings committee met to hear Henry Bennett’s proposal to erect an auditorium and use the city building as partial payment. The sale of the current city building was referred to bids again, limiting the committee to listening with no action. Members raised concerns about bid secrecy and equal opportunity to avoid injustice.
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Henry Bennett
Bennett
G. Shillington
Joseph Marshall
Nto
Marshall
Shilftnelaw
Bennetts
Beckett
Benefit Concert For Grace Cathedral Appeal
A benefit concert will be held under Grace Cathedral auspices to aid a worthy cause. The event features the citys best talent and takes place Monday evening at the High School Auditorium. The Dean and Mrs Sykes urge friends to attend and support. Tickets are on sale at Kellams book store and the Association rooms.
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Grace Cathedral
W.C
Return Tickets Sale Announcement and Dyspepsia Cure Ad
On sale May 15 for Santa Fe routes with returns through July 18. Also an advertisement for Kodul Dyspepes Cure claiming it aids digestion and restores digestive health. Names listed include W. Stansfield and A. J. Arnold & Son.
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Santa Fe
Bealth Gee W. Stansfield
W. H. Wison
A. J. Arnold
Tow rate and rail tickets on sale for vacation travel
Colorado Springs to return via Santa Fe Route priced at 19 dollars. Early vacation tow rate and tickets go on sale May 16 and 37 with a June limit. For particulars, apply to T. L. King, agent, Topeka.
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Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
T. L. King
Topeka
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Royal Baking Powder
Pisco
H.W. McDaniel
West Eighth Street
T. J. Washburn
St. Joseph
Sss Bach
Parkhurst
Mozart
Pari Iy
Daley Hunter
Grace Adama
Miss Hunter
Monreest
Martha Adams
Minx Ore Cunnita
Mise
Clara Day
Clara Morton
Mery Morton
Flossie Beaton
Edith Ftesson
Charles Jones
EP Mallory
WD Percy
J H Booth
Joseph Reisner
Clarence Day
Elmer Klein
Ed Oliver
B Day
Charles Killian
Scott's
Suwne
New Yorke
Bishop Nicholson
Milwaukee
Tacoma
Wash
New York Society of Cincinnati
Sanquet
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
Henry B. Hyde
York
Standard Gas Company
Ferdinand McKiece
David H McAlpin
Charles F Orvis
E. A. McAlpin
Ottawa
Ont
Kang ¥U Wei
Sir Wilfred Laurier
London
Arthur J. Balfour
Ford
Treasury
House of Commons
Wis
Sastem Syndicate
Wisconsin Telephone Company
American Ticket Brokers’ Association
Johnf Kilmer
Teutonic Task
J. Il
Great Northern Railway
Wilfred Laurier
Ste Charles Tupper
Newspaper Society
Harry Furniss
Lonian
Britannia
Prince of Wales
W. Jameson
Berlin
Daily Mail
Willian
Alsar
Lorraine
Metz
the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout
East Sixth Street
Fairbank
Houshold
Lewis’ Eye
Deans Greenwich Lye
Feans
Baker's
New Orleans
Severina
Arbuckie
W. Hl. Reed
Abernathy Furniture Co
Sar
Parsons
Dr. Lyon
T. Felix Gouraud
Berm
Great Jones
Portland
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