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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
8
Barnums Topeka marks its thirty third anniversary with a grand feast of bargains. The long advertisement boasts a vast Anniversary Sale on bedding linens clothing and housewares, highlighting Defender linens hypo durable Damask and discount prices across sheets towels and garments, inviting Topeka and Shawnee County residents to attend.
Carpet and Curtain Dept promotes a major anniversary sale with emphasis on low prices. It notes value of floor oil cloth and suggests savings of two to ten dollars per purchase, urging close attention to the event and its offerings in a period voice of a local newspaper.
A local retailer touts an Anniversary Sale on underwear with double the usual stock and wide variety. The ad highlights Maco Yarn fleece backed vests and pants, wool union suits, infant and children's wool options, and men’s fleece back shirts and drawers, all offered with substantial discounts and a quality guarantee on every pair.
An old newspaper items lists extensive anniversary prices on notions. It highlights safety pins dress buttons combs belts purses lard soap perfume and various small accessories with bold prices and a one week sale ending while supplies last. It notes all items sold exactly as advertised during the promotional period.
Mr Palmer who lost 310 entered a complaint as Brubaker family, notorious for theft of pork, were captured. They allegedly took two wagon loads from a North Side farmer, bringing the case to local authorities.
A Kansas community tale recounts a raid by suburbanites on Dietrich’s hogs during Sunday night. The Brubaker group, led by Amos, stole and loaded sixteen hogs, drove them far away, and fled with a bank check later cashed at Topeka. Ralph’s confession spurred pending charges. bonds set, preliminary hearings scheduled.
Gove City Kas Oct 15 The Gove county district court opens with a notable case of criminal libel against Harrington editor of the Gove County Advocate. The suit grows from a January legislature session article and accuses Harrington of pooling and deceiving farmers via a grain dealers association. Defense claims the methods of the grain dealers’ association are not libelous and aim to protect farmers, while witnesses from outside Gove county are expected. The outcome may limit characterizations of the so called grain trust.
Meriden resident H B Huber was in town yesterday while Mrs Mary Parks plans a short stay. Baptists attend state convention in Kansas. Rev J Glendenning returns from Fort Scott synod meeting. Mrs Charles Curtis travels to Kansas for convention. Florence Campbell heads to Hillis to visit sister. Mrs T J Pearson aids evangelical meetings in Dover. Mrs Maud Irons resigns Proudéit Perkins post to join Wolff Packing. Mrs Offeld returns from visit with Burgen family. Rochester Ladies Literary Club meets Oct 17 to study Oliver Wendell Holmes.
A dispatch from Gen Hendall dated October 5 reports Alaska department merged into the Columbia department. The memo notes leave tonight for Waldex and a route. Frederick Menninger contact details are listed with office hours 2 to 6 p.m.
Baptist Young People's Christian Union offers Kansas City and return for 2.00 via the Santa Fe. Tickets go on sale October 14 through 18, good to return October 21. Also promotes Common Soap products with un adulterated formula and lasting fragrance.
Shaw Sas Coe presents a social dance at America at Security Hall 700 Kan Aye Friday evening Oct 18. Admission is 2 cents for individuals and couples.
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