The Star Grocery Announces Low Prices and Wide Selection
The Star Grocery, J. S. Sprout proprietor, on East Sixth Street advertises wholesale and retail service with promised savings of 25 cents to $1.00 per order. The catalog lists canned vegetables, fruits, baking goods, soaps, lard and butterine, breakfast items, flour, yeast, and numerous household staples, urging shoppers to buy by the box for lower prices.
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the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout
East Sixth Street
Topeka Grants Franchise for New Gas Electric Plant
Topeka city council approved a franchise for Mirha I l Faulker of Chicago to build a gas and electric plant costing about 900000 dollars. The deal promises 99 cent gas for five years and 80 cents thereafter, with city profit sharing and a 1000 dollar deposit. opposition was minimal, with one vote against. Faulkner plans to organize Kansas company, secure subscribers, and begin construction after a 90 day acceptance window.
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Topeka
Gas Trust
Mirha Il Faulker
Chicago
J. W. F. Hughes
Sixth Ward
Faulkner
Kansas
Hughes
Courchman
Wittard
Aivehes
Paullener
Ie Counnlt
Tee
Bir
Ruggles
Kansas City
MacLennan
Dell Kelzer
Major Anderson
Topeks
Council
EF. Crosby
Ways and Means
Keizer
Drew
P. J. Bonebrake
Hudson
Funston
Bunco Man Foiled by City Hall Detective
In a Philadelphia tavern tale a farmer recalls handing over his money to a slick stranger who offered to guard it. The City Hall detective followed leads to the hotel and planned to recover both the man and the funds by 4 o'clock, but the bunco artist was not apprehended. The farmer still fears for his watch and chain.
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Philadelphia
City Hall
Foree
Vic- Um
Pennsylvania
Komenods
Yay Faney
Miret Treac
Strawer
Ty Hall
Dielock
Topeka plans reception funds for Twentieth Kansas soldiers
A Topeka meeting hungrily debates funding for a Twentieth Kansas reception with calls for a $5000 city appropriation and a $150,000 New York tribute level, plus private pledges. Discussion covers state house illumination, guard deployment, fireworks, badges, and avoiding money making schemes.
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Kansas
New York
Dewey
St Srema
Topeka
Belter
P. MacLennan
D. W. Mulrane
Drew
State House
Gen Hudson
Cole
Godard
Executive Council
Tate
Hadron
Edison Company
FL Mauneel
Capitol
Holliday
James A. Troutman
Hadam
Gee
M Stont
Otto Langhinke
Dick Rodgers
Local notes from North Topeka column items
North Topeka notes list residents traveling to Kansas City Denver Indiana and Arkansas. Several families, including the Caldwell and Todd households, visit relatives while others relocate or accept new posts. The Ladies Aid of Kansas Avenue church gathers and Rev. T J Pearson accepts a yearlong pastorate in North Topeka.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
J. Kk Jeffera
Kansas City
W. ©. Steele
H. Jordan
Denver
O. A. Bradford
Shorey
Arkansas
Unien Pacific
Wah
Kansas
Pallas Ong
Bolton
Robert Caldweth
W. H. Caldwell
Colorado
J. H. Todd
Maurice
Jocks Street
Indiana
Highie
Edith
Kasas Lis
Mr. Nicholson
C. Nicholson
Deere
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kansas Avenue Church
J. R. McNary
Mra
Ed Harding
Daisy Forbes
Kanaan City
Mer Forbes
Mins Maud Staites
Central Acymede
John Spear
Wil Spear
Mise Edda Pitts
Unsae City
B. Lyon
Harrivon and
Gordon Streets
Olen Dolman
Samet Dokmirs
Quincy Street
Ontee
S. Miller
Renant
M. Sifles
Mr. Miller
A. J. Berry
Turm
Blaning Cabturn
Pecretni
State Board of Health
Dattimore
Walter Walkley
Armour Packing Co
Rerey Bros
Edratt
Henry Wolf
West Gordon Street
C. Ades
Wienti
Coleman
Dis Sourl
Austin
T. J. Pearson
Congregational Church
Mr. Pearson
Herington
Argonaut Club
Evan
Nicholann
van Buren Street
Gaul
Silas Stas
Edmond Hestrand
G. Perkins
TM Wert Orto
Tor St. Ain
Wm. Gaeta
Mev Gushard
Decatur
City Council Notes on Minor Matters at Monthly Meeting
The council rejected Margaret F Boyle's $2 claim for a broken sidewalk. Trees were ordered trimmed on West Tenth from Lincoln to Arch. Hughes's plan to plant trees on Fifth from Monroe to the Santa Fe tracks was rejected. A foot bridge on Sixth Avenue at Chandler Street was reported unfavorably. City Engineer Barnes submitted a $1,102 excavation estimate for the new jefty hall. The city pro got was instructed to advertise for repairs. the city sete was to estimate repairs.
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Margaret F. Boyle
West Tenth Avenue
Lincoln Street
Arch Street
Hughes
Fifth Street
Monroe Street
Potwin paving dispute and church tax relief urged
City council hears a request from R H Wade secretary of the African ME church asking council to relieve the church from special taxes totaling 445.54 dollars. Committee on way and means to review. City’s September fighting cost reported as 5.85 per heat. Potwin property paving dispute raised by J T Clark protesting Greenwood avenue assessment. Also includes a descriptive continuation on raisin making from the Contemporary Review detailing grape drying, packing, and sweating stages.
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R. H. Wade
Board of the African “Me
J. T. Clark
Greenwood Avenas
Californi
Dramatic shows spark Grapford and Crawford theaters
The Grapford theater will host a colored show titled The Hottest Coon in Dixie requiring eight performers on Thursday and Friday. At Crawford theater World, Gonella and Mack in Town Topics will perform Saturday night for local audiences.
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Dixie
Grapford Theater
World
Gonella
Mack
Crawford Theater
Jointists Arrested in Police Court Case
Four individuals named Frita Durwit Geo Kiewer Larry Sheehan and D A Creamer were arrested as police seized bars and liquor at each location only rough pine bars and a small stock of wet goods were found. Cases set for Oct 30 at 11 am in Police Court. Weather notes and a brief quote about fame are included.
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Frita Durwit
Geo. Kiewer
Larry Sheehan
D. A Creamer
Yuday's Market Report Chicago Wheat Prices
In Chicago on October 3, Wheat markets opened with selling by yesterday's buyers amid a cautious demand. Prices fluctuated with bids for December and January contracts moving modestly, while overall trade remained quiet.
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Chicago
Harty
Northwest
Minneapolis
Palmi
Bugganye
Shade Baker
Na Field
Ce Sacanry
Hang
East
Chicago Livestock Receipts and Market Report
Official receipts and shipments from City Livestock Market show cattle and sheep activity. Cattle receipts tallied with feeders and steers. prices around 57.08 and 50.20 for specific classes. Sheep and lambs demand noted with price observations. market generally steady amidst mixed offerings.
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Chicago
Steee
Wendy
Ibua
Jeaidy
Temas Cieers
Steckers
Westerna 3
Aloae
SHERE
Santhontes
Kansas City Produce Market Report Text
Kansas City market notes mixed with cattle prices and dairy receipts. Entries mention Texan cattle values, dairy system receipts, and wheat and money markets with various rates. Market steady as reported alongside scattered references to New York prices and exchange rates.
Market Notes From Sugar and Wheat Prices
Market report shows raw sugar and flour clearances, wheat prices, and general grain activity. J C Goings, commission merchant, 112 East 5th Street, provides ranges and notes on shipments and receipts in December.
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J. C. Goings
East Sth
Ane Ebinper
Srain
Grala
Firth Street
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Governor’s Star
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Chas
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W. 5. Eberle
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Yuday's Market Report
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