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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
8
A fragment from a newspaper ad shows garment pricing with figures such as 2.38 and 414.00, mentioning suits, chamber items, denims and tickings. The text lists style references and scale values like 18.50 and 20.00, signaling a textile sales notice with multiple price points for clothing materials.
In a clearance sale the carpet department advertises 28 pieces of best quality all wool carpet at 5.74 per yard, reduced from 7.5. Regular Ingrams carpets also drop to 0.49 per yard, and 5 pieces of extra quality Axminster are reduced from 1.25 to 1.10 per yard.
The notice advertises straw matting with prices 25¢ 30¢ and 35¢, urging immediate purchase due to high stock for the season. It mentions a limited-time offer and encourages customers to buy now.
Chicago reform groups discuss improving slums and housing for the needy. Washington chosen for next session as National Conference of Charities and Corrections schedules lectures, stereopticon talks, and committee reports on prisons, destitution, and reformatories amid debates on city location and future dates.
Ten new banks organized in Kansas within the past week seek charters to operate under small bank laws. Proposed capitals span from 5 10 to 60 000 with locations including Sonov Ellsworth Potter Yates Center Bilis Highland Formosa Bextiane Thayer and Betteville. The Citizens of Lyons remains the sole state bank converting to a national bank.
Nilisen and Co bank in Pentwater failed to open its doors. The circuit court was asked to appoint H. H. Bunyen, a relative of Nell gen, as receiver. Depositors protested Bunyea's appointment. Liabilities unofficially range from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars with assets undetermined.
Two Princeton sophomores Philip K. Fing and Christopher Glen Augur drowned while attempting to shoot rapids at Kingstown dam near Princeton. Augur's body recovered. Fing presumed dead. Hay’s burial plans noted. Kingsland Bay and Augur were members of the sophomore class and held university positions. President McKinley to attend Canton July 4 celebration. schedule changes and travels surrounding Memorial Day events listed.
Beloit notes promise of friends in the race to win while Mitchell County Populists and Democrats appear solid for him. Sixth district Populist wire-pullers say it is prudent for Tully Scott to stay in, as hundreds of Republicans reportedly refuse Reeger and would favor a Democrat over a Populist.
On June 7 the president would attend the campus exercises of the Nar University Law School in the city.
Report from Lawrence says ex Governor Leedy did not contest the Douglas County convention as John Breidenthal defeated him. Democrats held another hall convention with similar actions. Delegations were instructed for W. A. Skins for senator.
Governor Stanley refused to pardon Grinstead the Wathena editor jailed for publishing alleged Nablas. The governor did not accept pressure from anti-boss factions despite reports in the State Journal. Grinstead faced conviction in Judge Stuart's court for publishing three Nablas, tied to political alignments around the Democratic party.
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