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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1903
Page
7
A newspaper ad touts Best Body Brussels Carpets with Borders in 10 Oriental and Floral patterns at 90c to $1.35 per yard, Axminster and Savonnerie Carpets with Borders discounted to under $1, Wilton Velvet Borders, tapestry Brussels and Pegeeue Aes Os offerings, plus Cr ex Grass Matting and oil cloths. It highlights dramatic price cuts on rugs, carpets and accessories with bundles of reductions and special pricing across multiple classes.
Topeka sportsmen traveled to Valley Falls for a Saturday night bout between Boyd Grene of Valley Falls and Orr Kerns of Topeka. The four-round match ended with Kerns defeating Grene by knockout in the fourth. Grene suffered a severely injured nose requiring seven stitches, while Kerns left the ring uninjured. The event drew about 80 spectators with light betting. The card was held at the city hall Turner Building.
North Topeka column lists items for Kimball Printing and local notices. James Lawless of Newman visited Saturday. New son born to Mr and Mrs P B White of 1255 Quincy. Clifford Lattes took charge of Strickrott Gallery. Courtnes returned from business trip to Oklahoma. Mrs Mary Parks visited Browning family west of laws. Jessie Kelt guests in Glasgow while months in Scotland. High winds disrupted roads. Mertle Ackerman hosted at Mix Thomas Joseph returns to Kansas. Walter Snook arrived from Omaha with wife awaiting return. Henry Gilman and Dr Myers mentioned. Myers relapse doubtful recovery. Mr and Mrs Disobert French arrived from Newish, Kansas. Church meetings at Central Avenue Church of Christ growing. Pattern of to Came Mer and Mrs Walter Sthabiye at home in Kanata after visit to Mrs Hi pees. Rev S S church and Rev Mr Thomas Will preach evening. Dr Klinger moved office to 27 Kansas avenue upstairs north of Foucht’s hardware.
An editorial fragment satirizes people driven by a single idea from partial observations. It mocks ministers temperance advocates businessmen and students who form conspiratorial views from biased readings. The piece ponders whether such social pests or mere bores deserve public shaming or debate.
Farmer Conrad Mays, previously near Silver Lake, must show cause at Shawenne County Court House why he should not be listed for personal property on tax rolls. County Clerk Newman notes Mays admits owning about 35800 unstated property. Hearing set for Thursday. Mayer to testify. Diphtheria remedy claim appears in ad.
Berlin reports the emperor remains in satisfactory condition and continues work at government duties. He drafted a birthday message to King Edward and received chrysanthemum tokens from workers. Doctors note possible vocal polyps but expect full voice return. the emperor maintains routine audiences with his cabinet and the chancellor despite illness.
Shawnee County sees higher tax collections with $11,676.22 paid in the first six days under Treasurer Bowen versus $15,696.75 the prior year under Philips. Road improvements are limited this year with funds reserved for Rochester road and West Sixth Avenue. The county foresees more work after next year and contemplates upgrading Fourth Street Road. A health ad touts Burdock Bitters for digestion.
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