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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
7
The market report shows modest opening holds with little change in prices and a rail industry strike impacting trade sentiment. Live stock data appears mixed with cattle prices steady in the 3.05 to 5.10 range while larger market activity centers on livestock and commodity movements across Chicago and St Louis exchanges.
An 1890s style speaker criticizes wealth and social privilege, declaring he would not trade his condition for riches. He argues poverty keeps people hardworking while praising the virtue of ordinary labor, addressing mothers and grandmothers as working slaves in a pointed social critique.
Advertises a sale pitch claiming six of ten buyers request a one dollar shirt. Promises neatest best made quality workmanship and fashion options in black and white effects, colors, Taney one dollar. Offers E and W and Arrow Brand collars in full sizes and newest styles.
Readily available items include fine silk gloves in elbow length, white and black colors, with prices from 1.00 to 2.75 dollars. A large range of gloves and accessories is displayed, including light accessories priced 0.75 to 1.50 dollars. Visit the section for more options.
Trade buyers see a sweeping Friday sale across fabrics and hosiery with yard wide percales novellas and crepe grenadine cut to clearance. Madras cloth and Egyptian tissues join the push with promotional per yard pricing while hosiery and underwear offer mercerized black cotton hose and lisle lace trimmed vests at reduced tags.
Readable remnants list prices and half price promotions on pants skirts and dress suits. items include lace trimmed pants two piece outfits and wool dress skirts with reductions. several materials noted such as mistral cloth Venetian and Melton with Friday prices cited.
A department sale advertises remaining stock from 7 to 9 30 p m featuring ladies lace hose vests corset covers and cotton shirt waists with prices from 1 2 to 86 cents and segments noting 18 19 sizes and that the mix includes a large lace lot and cancers worn values.
The text argues for a permanent regulatory framework and a rational corporate law to stabilize finance. It cites tariff study, interstate commerce regulation, and stronger bank oversight as essentials. It notes Kansas bank deposits and loans, capital increases, and the need for transparent capital, with Maxey addressing banking practices.
A book agent used the name of John D. Long to solicit business in Topeka and California. He printed a card claiming to represent Long and prompted疑 doubt about authenticity. The incident echoes broader concerns about misrepresentation and fraud linked to a prominent San Francisco figure.
A severe storm struck Northwestern Ohio yesterday afternoon causing extensive damage across the Toledo area and surrounding counties. Ohio Brick plant suffered the heaviest loss with the facility complete only recently at great cost. three men reported injured or missing while others sustained damage to property and vehicles. Salina Court Sentences.
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