Bargain Grocery Ad Tout: Sugar Deals and Pantry Staples
A bustling store promotes low prices across a wide array of goods. The ad touts 23 pounds of granulated sugar for 31 cents with a $5 order, plus numerous items like pancake flour, maple sugar, crackers, canned meats, lard, and breakfast bacon listed with bulk prices and per pound or per can rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Per M
Dooon
Per Mo Arbucklis
Far
California
Califortia
Pickle Department Offers Wide Range of Condiments
In the pickle department a variety of olives and pickles is offered with prices per quart or per dozen. Bulk Olives 35c quart, Sweet Mixed Pickles 20c quart, Mixed Pickles 20c quart, Onions 20c quart, Chow Chow 20c quart, Spanish Hot 20c quart, Celery Relish 2c quart, Sour Pickles 10c dozen, Dill Pickles 10c dozen, Sweet Midgets 25c quart, plus a full line of Preserves Jams Apple Butter Mince Meat Jelly Boiled Cider and more.
Wichita Plague Persists as Leedy Fights for Peace
Long running Wichita political fray widens as police chief Tate Cone accuses the current police board of graft and lax enforcement. Cone cites former Lewelling administration receipts and current collections from saloons and slot machines, challenging where the funds go. The Popular Democrats push to remove Jocelyn while Gov. Leedy weighs board changes to secure county delegation support for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Cone
Wichita
JL. D. Lewelling
Suvernor
Cone
Saya
Lewelling
Wes
General Revenue Fund
City
Populi Democrata
Jocelyn Wre
Almante
G. K. Spencer
Leowelling
Id Cone
Roveraur
Sedewick
Gill and Kirkpatrick Accuse Each Other in State Health Row
Governor Leeds faced a cloud of suspicion over alleged improper arrangements between Dr Gill and Dr Kirkpatrick regarding state health work. Dr Gill denied accusations of neglect, claiming he fulfilled duties while pursuing private practice, and Dr Kirkpatrick said he had no involvement since retirement. The governor closed the matter without further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeds
Will
State Board of Healthy
Dir
Gilhot
Thymes Kirkgatrick
Thie Lewird
Galite
Pittsbore
Gemini
Tvith
de. Kirknatrick
Euvermie
S Kirkpatrick
WeBlile
Gill
Hibit
Seu Hive
Kirepatrick
St Gil
Hutty
Kirkparick
Kurkpatrick
Topeka
Gil
Myrself
Bie
Soverpur
Leland named as potential Republican governor candidate
Four contenders are mentioned as possible Republican nominees for governor next year in Kansas politics. State Senator C. H. Bentley of Wichita confirms that Chester I Long has told intimates he will be the Leland candidate. Bentley asserts the claim as true, noting the likelihood of a lively political battle between Leland’s choice, Leedy, and a Democratic rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
C. H. Bentley
Wich- Wa
Newtonyes- Lora
Chester I
Long
Taland
Benties
Leland
Kansas
Republicar
Lelani
Gov
Leedy
Postity & Democratic
Resurgican Party
Pardon Effort Fails for Archie Palliam at State Reform School
Cortan Mason Peters and W M Quarles visited Topeka and the state reform school seeking a pardon or release for Archie Palliam. Governor was asked to intervene but Dr Hart, the superintendent, declined to release the boy. Peters appeared excited after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortan Mason Peters
W. M. Quarles
Po-Ice
Kunans City
Topeka
Archie Palliam
State Reform School
Annie Diggs Expected to Succeed James E King as State Librarian
In Topeka rumors swirl that Mrs. Annie L. Diggs will be named to replace James E King as state librarian. Judges Doster and Allen reportedly signaled support, with a formal announcement delayed. Roaming correspondent Rugetes notes Diggs’s party-service ties giving her an edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. King
Wupreme Court
James E King
Annie L. Dimes
Topeka
Hela
Big Hotel Fire at Riverview Burns in 60 Minutes
Nov. 12 Kankakee a hotel fire at the Riverview hotel trapped guests. Fire spread rapidly, thirty guests escaped through a window with injuries reported. Several residents were evacuated with clothing and valuables lost, as structural damage raised questions about the building and nearby facilities.
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Kankakee
Gutests
Kankaked
Riverview
Gru
Jane
Inkare
Emore
Collee
Hakan
Gowtwin
Junit
Reet
Corn industry notes and local Topeka updates mix in snapshot
The Topeka era snapshot lists farm and business tidbits from Topeka and surrounding areas. It mentions corn huskers paid 2 cents per tie, maple syrup bottled in square bottles, early railroad and city developments, ball games and fans, theater and celebrity visits, and public notices. It notes sheriffs, police, and civic events, rail and freight dealings, and local social scenes with scattered names and places across Topeka and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif J.T. Moorer
Osage County
Trensaeth
Topeka
Morris Stevenson
A. G. Sheer Jett
Chiian
James Whicomt Eller
Frank Mileham
New Mexico
Santa Fe
G. M. Cottrell
Tiate
SLGA
Lawrence
Kansas Avenue
Toneka
Lincoln
Port Arther
Kanes
Pittefurg & Gulf
Heck
Salvation Army
John W. Hreldenthal
A A. Hurd
Kansas
Galva, Ie
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J.S. Sprout
Star Grocer
DE Gill
Long the
Leland” Man
Hart
Palace
BOYS
Westry
Avery
de Hingle
Mons Famiy Buscm
Monarch Firke Lubes
Ulus
Alvo
Brett Wodl
Serze
Kers, Toad Wes
Royal Kersey
Suk Moore
Weil
MiRay Stores
Garrice
Fazianit
Tallory
Anil
the Palace
Temartor
Zes
Kansas Ave
Val
Comets
Tate
Superior
Minter Gn
Mr. Hart
Annie Diggs
Annintinga
Conicran
WS. Hart
Esk
Smingvbaten
Georgs Crane
Lake View
Ssh
Kansas Medical College
Trades and Labor Assembly
Hamilton Hall
Saota Fe Company
Stilwnee Council No. 1
Triple Te Bene Nt Association
Lincoln Everball
Commercial Club
Julian Gray
Omik
M.S. Mantanmery
Hutchinson Wednes
W. A. Netswarner
Muirant
Barney Cushing
W.S. Hart
Cletsactor
Ortis van Winkle Len Topeka
Banta Fe
St. Isaasow
Mins Lenore Dieter
Supreme Court
State House
1 Sftarter
George W Crane
Galvester
D. Y Mervine
H. Christenden
Wella-Fargo Expres Company
Wells-Fargo
Hindson's Hall
WW. de Hall
Tt Com
Merein Club
Powtal Gard
Mt Pittsbore
Kan
Tenneeses
Holdlar & TeemMin
D. Altman
D. di
Jo Winern
Tacheval Seminary
Tehiven
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kansan Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenue
Tion
Sal
Johnson
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