Men's Comet Night Shirts Offer At Half Dollar
Men's Comet Night Shirts described as splendid quality cloth and well fleeced. A size 16 measured at 52 inches long and 54 inches around the chest. Priced at 50 cents.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1897
Page
4
Men's Comet Night Shirts described as splendid quality cloth and well fleeced. A size 16 measured at 52 inches long and 54 inches around the chest. Priced at 50 cents.
Oddments of linen towels from a large round-price purchase offered in a mixed lot priced five pence, three pence, and one shilling. New tan bicycle boots arrive that resist wrinkling at the ankle with bull dog toe and ribbed sole. winter weight tan lace boot at three dollars fifty cents.
The article reports a heated Republican battle in the Wies district over the congressional race. It centers on Curtis versus Broderick and We J. Tiley, with Leland actively aligning to defeat Curtis. Baker’s supporters maneuver behind the scenes in Leavenworth and Shawnee counties as party factions seek federal patronage.
A dispatch from Cairo reports the Anglo Egyptian expedition advancing toward Omdurman on the Nile opposite Khartoum. The Khaleef has concentrated troops for a first stand and the Egyptian League plans to use it to spare British forces, with a January resumption anticipated.
In Topeka at 116 West 6th Street the American Doctors from St Louis announce treatment for chronic diseases. They claim high success with lungs, liver, kidneys, catarrh, rheumatism, nervous debility and women’s ailments. Free initial exam and one month treatment for visits by December 1, with no charges for that period. Office hours daily.
London reports a baronets movement protesting unauthorized baronetcy claims and demanding privileges, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the order and urging suppression of false titles. A Wednesday meeting produced resolutions opposing designation of titles and urging legal respect for the baronetcy rank.
Capt Sverdrup leads Fram crew to St Petersburg for a conference inviting American engineers to assess ice breaking steamers for Arctic navigation along Siberian shores. Next June he will command Fram to Greenlood head Norwegian expedition expected to last about two years. Also reports an alluvial gold field near Kurnalpi Western Australia yielding about half an ounce daily.
Notions offered: 10e for 25¢ back combs, 5 a pair. 10c and 7e side combs. 25e a pair for Ladies fancy frill side elastics with silk centers. 15e a pair for Ladies belt supporters in black and white. 10¢ for 15e quality infants quilted bibs. Se bundle 100 wire hair pins, 3e box assorted hair pins, 3e apron leather shoe laces, 3e curling irons.
New additions include velvets, plaid silks, Roman stripes and black satin Duchesse. Full assortment of sizes available to suit all figures.
Chicago reports Gustave Hehring, self-styled son of George M. Pullman, arrested again on the charge of annoying the Pullman family. Hehring followed Mrs. Pullman from the room after an abusive note was read, forced entry at the residence, and disappeared before police arrived. He was jailed after interrogation by Lt. O Brien and police.
Boston mayor Quincey accepted a 50000 check from Wm Todd of Atkins NH to fund a special library fund. The interest will purchase worldwide newspapers for the Botanic library for public use and reference. Todd expresses sincere wishes for Boston and its noble city library.
Dublin in November reports a medical trial at a hospital using eyelids harvested from newly killed soldiers to replace damaged lids on a discharged soldier named Ryan. Doctors express cautious optimism about the grafts though results remain uncertain.
In Castonia a tense contest surged as the SOS forces clashed with local rivals. Key figures included Winils 7 and Needac Vita guiding plays and sustaining the late rally. The outcome remained uncertain until the final minutes, with Castonia edging ahead through persistent defense.
One lot of jewelled bead and sequin trimmings offered at special prices this week. Prices listed as 25c, 3c and 35c, with a highlighted special price of 190. Units and availability not specified.
Accounts for the Chicago horse show remain unaudited with many bills unpaid. It is certain there will be a sizable deficit for the state board to cover even after a bowl fund of fourteen thousand dollars. The board plans to sue to compel the return of books and papers. Administrators report the Trumbull stock appraised and up for sale at a reduced price.
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