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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
5
Town page notes recount farmer Reubie wandering into a local dry goods store. Patrons and clerks recount the odd encounter as neighbors recall his calm curiosity and quiet departure. No injuries or disputes reported, scene described as humorous village moment.
A fragmented Topeka page sketches a street scene with an old farmer shopping at Stevenson & Co and haggling over goods, then shifts to a boastful railroad promoter on a train and a wary voter, plus brief notes on a widow’s insurance claim and local ads. The piece blends humorous rustic dialogue with political undertones and small-town commerce.
A bustling advertisement touts the largest display of ladies costumes jackets capes and furs. It highlights new arrivals from fashion centers, including seal and mink pieces, electric seal capes, astrakhan, and French coney offerings, promising stylish cuts and low prices.
A federation of fabrics offers materials from Paris to Germany and across lands with vivid color blends. New shades include Cenaur, Artichaut, and Rov, plus violets shading to magenta, and browns like margy rust and almond. Visit the store’s New Tea Room during shopping.
David acted in a rage and later rested, shaking off his temper as he regained composure in his haven after the incident.
David Overmyer electrified a 300 plus crowd at Flambeau Ball in Kansas Avenue last night. He attacked prohibition and championed woman suffrage while urging loyalty to the Democratic party and its tariff record.
The Santa Fe introduces a system wide time card change tomorrow affecting Topeka schedules. Westbound and eastbound trains see shifted arrival times, with notable moves for the California, Texas local, Kansas City local and Colorado routes. Other lines including the Columbus Limited and Missouri River Express adjust to new arrival and departure times.
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