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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1898
Page
5
A historical bookseller listing advertises "Books that Sell" showing a Handy size collection of English and American classics. Descriptions note full cloth bindings with ivory finish, portraits of authors, and numerous engravings. Numerous titles from Hawthorne to Kipling, Marry, and Dickens appear, with prices and partial author lists in a dense catalog format.
The Kellam Book & Stationery Co offers a 20 percent discount on all Copyright Books with prompt mail orders from 711 Hansas Ave. NORTH TUPERKA. The notice repeats and lists local names and events including visits, travel plans, church services, and social gatherings, reflecting a busy community page.
Nov 26 Valparnino Chilia reports the chamber of deputies debated and the finance minister stated there will be no more paper money issued. The piece touches on a financial stance amid a larger article preview in The Youths Companion.
Crowds flocked to a pet stock show with pigeons drawing special attention. Hankin's display was a favorite among visitors while Star Kennels’ Penny won favor. A G. R. Peri Prize awarded for a clever item praised as well.
A clipped wartime style note from Kansas City suggests Western freight rates are deteriorating daily and may soon worsen the market. The fragment hints at broader economic strain and rising costs as companies brace for an unsettled shipping landscape.
Crowds gathered for the opening as Lesh quits and hours pass, with the week’s largest crowd expected. The event is praised as one of the best in Topeka, featuring dogs and pigeons with prizes awarded to exhibitors from white mice to Great Tunes. Freight rate chatter and railroad news mingle with circus-like acts and local curiosities.
Dare J D Walker hosts a thimble party with many guests from Pennsylvania and local society. Two silver weddings mark celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. Frey and Mr. and Mrs. McFarland with parties, prizes, and a long guest list including Sedalia visitors and numerous local families.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Denier and Faery Goods Dealers with garbled phrases and stray words. No coherent event or clear entities beyond a few garbled names.Unable to determine a concrete news item or outcome from the readable content.
Fragmentary notes mention a Portis club gathering to be held Tuesday afternoon, November 29, at the home of Mes Seen at West Eighth street. The record also cites L. Campbell signing a contract to pass portraits of twenty five East Ciand Masters of the LOGF by the Grand Lodge of Kan.
London reports Meneli or Menelie on the warpath amid World War I era messaging. Disjointed text mentions Rome cures and delays, possibly describing Abyssinia events and government actions. The fragmentary copy references artillery and military movements but lacks clear context or complete facts.
Denver November 26 committees plan a cowboy themed outdoor sports segment at the National Live Rock Association convention. The program features bull riding and roping demonstrations with untamed cattle and other Western rodeo actions expected to thrill the crowd.
A tremor struck parts of Virginia and North Carolina on November 4 with reports from Richmont Nottoway county and Franklin N C. describing a sharp shaking lasting minutes and a roaring precursor. No damage reports emerged and a later note in Winston Salem noted the quake reaching Winston with shaking in the town.
The Dime Social for the Topeka Orphans Home, postponed from the 2nd, will be held Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 6 at the residence of Mrs. W. Gayitt, 21 East Furnaare, with refreshments. Davies & Nichoas solicit donations and offer theater tickets and principal roles.
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