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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1894
Page
5
A long notice announces a great peremptory trade sale of Black Silks totaling 8200 pieces. The sale offers various grades of recent manufacture at bargain prices with refunds, and the event begins Monday October 13 with buyers from many reputable houses already present.
Advertises limited fare round trip tickets via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for travel from Chicago to Winchester Harrisonburg Staunton and Lezingum Virginia with return validity 30 days from issue. Includes contact for M V Richardy and mentions sleeping car accommodations and agents for further details. Also contains an unrelated testimonial ad for Swift's Special Compound claiming cure for hair loss and dandruff with a mailing offer.
George R. Peck delivers a eulogy before the Loyal Legion of the United States in Indianapolis praising Major General George H. Thomas. He lauds Thomas as a steadfast leader whose courage and loyalty inspired the Army of the Cumberland and stood as a symbol of duty and worth.
J M McFarland son of Judge N G McFarland state statistician at Washington prepared a pamphlet comparing eastern Kansas wheat production with twenty seven states east of the Mississippi over ten years. He divides the state by a line along several western counties showing eastern Kansas as a garden spot with eastern Kansas and wheat producing 16927 706 acres in wheat yielding 222 900 905 bushels at 15 58 bushels per acre.
At Rev G D Olden’s church on East First Street a meeting over expulsion of Olden and officers led to a near riot. Pastor Olden was assaulted lightly. Hardon Edmonds allegedly dragged Rob Roberts through a window. Nineteen attendees caused panic as Edmonds was arrested.
A national libel law is urged to stop false claims about prize winners at the World's Columbian Exposition. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is cited as winning top honors for leavening power purity and general excellence based on official records. The piece argues official judges reports and government tests prove the Price powder’s superior quality and condemns rivals for malice and unfounded assertions. It notes reactions from officials and calls for swift legal action against libelous statements.
The county central committee led by Eliott issues a broad circular to Republican voters about voter registration. It stresses checking precinct and ward moves, recording changes, and ensuring certificates reflect current residence, with notices about where to register and how to report disputes. Local events and services follow, including church listings and community updates.
Rev 5 5 Kirk to preach at 7 30 pm at Conare tonal church Mer H Taintor of Chicago to lead preaching circuit. German KH church and Second Baptist schedule services with ministers Sen et al. Police report Reuben Giles and Mary Ann Jones arrested on street fighting charges. A drunken Caston faced fines after officer Carruthers clashed during arrest.
In Atchison a dining altercation unfolds as Holbert’s guest Archie Williams is discussed for dinner. Mrs Muller and others clash over seating and hospitality while Clift’s plans change, reflecting tensions within the household. A separate note promotes a new luxury parlor and grand opening with Brunswick billiards and Converse interiors.
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