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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
5
Thompson Bros. at 626 Kansas Avenue offers extensive furniture assortments with price ranges from nine to two hundred fifty dollars. The showroom highlights bedroom rockers and chairs, dining room pieces, parlor cabinets, Morris chairs, and hall racks. An exhibition of the latest fashionable ideas is prominently advertised.
A Columbus dated September 25 appeals Kansas Republicans to contribute to Ohio campaign funds. The letter argues a Democratic win could redraw district lines in 1909 and threaten Republican majorities, urging voluntary contributions while claiming no federal staff involvement, and asks recipients to remit to support the state committee.
A Corghil Magazine reminiscence recounts Trinidad botanic gardens once home to hummingbirds and tales of nests. The author describes watching a nest grow, its theft for sixpence, and later a similar bird kept in a palm drawing room. A master of the house guards the nest while the bird and family interact with human hosts. The note ends with travel price from Rock Island to Chicago.
Social notices detail travel and visits among Topeka residents and guests. Many names appear with trips to Kansas City Chicago and St Louis while others relocate or host events. The item notes civic events such as kindergarten meetings and a carnival week, with mentions of a premium stamp promotion by a local merchant.
Fragmentary text shows a debate on women preachers and elders with names like Mrs Brown and Mrs Jones. It references a religious discussion, a humorous line about a Count de Ka, and a note about Burdock Blood Bitters. The passage ends with a testimonial sentence.
A snapshot of Topeka era life notes election timing five weeks away and varied town items. References include school clubs, paving completion on West Tenth, new meat market on South Street, and local races while weather, trade, and social trends weave through daily concerns.
A jumble of items including wedding invitations offered by Adams Bros Printers at 711 Kansas Avenue, with mixed notes on local events. The page also mentions a London text book reference, streets, patrol wagons, river issues, and various local news snippets from the era.
An OCR fragment mentions ponderings about someone named Dana and a cryptic phrase about eight gees. The readable text hints at inner reflection or discussion but lacks clear events, outcomes, or concrete identities beyond Dana. The item reads as fragmentary and non-narrative.
An advertised excursion offers a round trip fare plus $2 from Santa Fe via routes to Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas with details from Santa Fe agents. The item also briefly mentions rail ads, a Kansas Avenue address, a Rock Island Route social dance by Home section, and an orchestral event occurring Tuesday evening.
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