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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1901

Page

12

Fragmentary Advert Listing Groceries and Prices

The fragment lists various grocery items with prices such as sugar at 1.00, soap at 250 ap, coffee per package, grape nuts at 12¢, Gold Dust powder, Sappho starch, Murdocks coffee, navy beans, baking powder at 25c, flour per sack, choice hams at 0.41 to 0.5, white lard at 22 per pound, and other marked prices. The text appears as an OCR damaged ad listing multiple items with unit prices and package counts.

Perth

To Consider the Subject of a Revision of Faith

A brief note indicates a deliberation on revising doctrinal faith practices. Officials mention committee review and potential changes to church guidelines. No dates or persons named in the fragment.

Presbyterian assembly reviews twentieth century movement report

Philadelphia May 1 despite opposition the Presbyterian general assembly discussed the twentieth century movement report. The assembly approved amendments and directed committees to gather results and reconvene next week to elect chairs and continue planning church support and indebtedness relief efforts.

Philadelphia Bambiy Gioot Gaysrassien Ead Selick Miderster Minton Biy Sevigny Ieest Trestman Mid Rowe

Thin Child Helps From Cod Liver Oil Emulsion

A brief note suggests giving a child a small amount of Scott emulsion cod liver oil to improve strength and appetite. Start with a quarter to half teaspoon if the stomach is weak, then increase as tolerated, aiming for better health and weight gain. SHOWER New York.

Scott

Presbyterians Propose Revision of Confession Amid Debate

A Presbyterian General Assembly committee reports potential changes to the Credal Statement and offers a brief outline for amendments. The panel urges maintaining core Reformed Faith while inviting clarifying statements on God’s love, missions, and the Holy Spirit, with a plan to draft a concise summary for broader reference.

Presbyterian General Assembly Wrch Raul Aloe Jesus Merton Alah William Me Eelbinan Bemcova Seagate Caneiusiam Eral Renta Aseurt Ana Sanu Weisk Benes van Sprecher Jann. Paracel

Topeka Ladies Host Social Gatherings Across Town

Topeka society notes describe Helianthus club meetings at Mrs Hadley home with new president Mrs Wright taking charge. Daughters of the American Revolution discuss decorating Washburn college and Flag Day plans while several informal gatherings at West Eighth avenue and Harrison featured rhyme games, bonbons, and music. Personal mentions include Misses May Bailey and Florence Bailey guests, Miss Beatrice Hayes hosting a small party, and visitors from Beloit and Beloit connections.

May Hia Florence Bailey West Eighth Avenue Ranor Mine Mate Manta Atin Anna Kaull Beloit Aliss Loustia Hudolph Miss Kavil Manifaid May Petro Ethel Kise Edna Simpemn Edith Hoot Louetta Rudolph Eaith Putnam Bette Gaxford Louie Gaylord Grace Gaylord Lizcie Wooster Julia Woowler Misinette Hoffmeister Profisser Ghoree Boatisley Bart Hand Howard Jolmaton Air Clem McGhee Fred Philips Howard Hall Clarente Gage W. G. Dickie Sam Bearndis Dave Beandis G. M. Arthur W. Arther Ernest Soper Charles Root

Social News From Local Friends and Travels

Mrs Devenifort formerly lived in To TM M passes Peacds ot emreces Dr ieeh Fisil of Fort Sedit and Mine Stary we pease at very pleasant Charles Howe and RD Cunningham will spend Sunday with friends in Bar e rt. Alexander ret her honefits after a several days visit with Topeles friends. Mra will leave Sun Be fr Saetbare is Sts no sane Sunday with friends. Frank of her friends at eheon Thursday at her home weet of ee college. Thompson, Miss Nelle Swarts and Miss Frances Vogel. Silex Mary Conner has returned to her home in Holtos after etnt visit tt Topeka with Mrs HL at Hadiex. She Bkoy tatch anterieined tour vin Ithne ladies at a very pleasant dinner party Thursday. Mrs Ed Brockway and Mrs Ed Sheldon who have been vistting Mrs A M Warner, returned to Ottawa yesterday. Mrs Belle Brockway Warner returned from Lawrence last night where she anaisted AL the graduating plang recital f Mins Bessie Cass of the state uni Coane.

Ee College Thompson Nelle Swarts Frances Vogel Silex Mary Conner Holtos Topeka Hadiex Ed Brockway Ed Sheldon A.M. Warner Ottawa Belle Brockway Warner Lawrence Bessie Cass Uni- Coane

Morgan buys Leyland liner to aid Erie plan

The Herald notes J P Morgan arranged to buy the Leyland Line and ship interest, signaling a broader land and ocean traffic system. Erie Railroad directors, including ex-Mayor Abram E Jewitt, hint Morgan acts first then reveals plans. Aimed at rejuvenating Erie with vessel routes to improve export coal competition and overall coal traffic.

J. P. Morgan Leyland Steamship Ling New York the Herald Erie Mr. Morgan Friends The Erie Railroad Wis Pennsylvania Coe! Company Morzaun Weil Wighers Te Erie Morgen Erle Reilroad Leyland

Epworth Entertainment at Lowman Chapel

A pleasant program at Lowman Chapel M. E. Church Friday featured vocal duets by Miss Marjorie Thacher and Leone Thacher, recitations, violin and piano solos, and readings. Performers included Miss Leona Thacher, Miss Emma Fryhofer, Mr Alibere Stawell, and Miss Bessie Louise Paine with selections like Olcott's Serenade and Rigoletto, filling an enjoyable evening under Epworth auspices.

Lowman Chapel M. BL Epworth Leteus Lencore H. Bownan Marjorie ‘Thacher Leone Marjorie Thacher Maud Miss Bessie Louise Paine Rubenstein Misa Emma Fryhofer

Leper Home Battle Prompted in Jefferson Parish

A proposed leper settlement 18 miles above New Orleans in Jefferson parish provokes strong local opposition. Residents vow to block the project and, if needed, oppose it by force, as the state leper board seeks a suitable location away from Whitecastle.

Louisiana Chicago Record-Herald New Orleans Jefferson Parian

Typewriters Barred from Passing Turkish Customs

The Turkish authorities bar typewriters from entering the country effective May 1 with similar bans on photographic paste and fur text tools. Embassies are pressing Ankara to adopt a more reasonable stance as diplomatic representations are mounted. A separate New York report from May 15 predicts prolonged unrest and gradual political shifts as events unfold.

Turkey Eacti

Washburn and Topeka News Highlights

Local notes report a sun eclipse visible in the western hemisphere and a flood of brief items from Topeka and nearby districts. Mentions include Washburn victory over Nebraska, city improvements, court and jail actions, school events, and civic notices across multiple Kansas locales.

Seniors Fire Misadventure At City High School

A sober citizen reports a chaotic scene near the Unth school building at Ninth and Madison where seniors celebrate graduation by “burning the curriculum.” Fire engines respond as a crowd and rumors swirl about a mock beer and a corpse, later clarified as a staged prank with no real danger.

Rievar West Eighth Ninth and Mudison Behlers Boxe State Journal Fourth Tyler

No title available from fragmented item

A fragmented notice describes travel and poison incident details with scattered place names and events. It mentions Santa Fe route excursions, Lehigh Valley, Niagara, Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, and hardware company promotions. The text is garbled with inconsistent dates and uncertain events.

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