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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
2
In Topeka a Meyer & Goessling sale offers 1000 ladies tailor made skirts and sample waists at low prices. Early birds can choose from mercerized Oxford cloth waists in white and colors, silk ribbons, ladies hose, collar buttons, and galvanized wash tubs, with discounts starting at 5:30 am.
Whisk brooms described as fine straw and well made are offered in sets priced at 100 units each. The brief notice highlights quality and value for customers seeking durable cleaning tools.
Community shoppers hail the mighty sale as prices are cut massively. Infants shoes at half price and big discounts on boys and misses styles, patent tip women’s shoes, and rare one-of-a-kind samples valued up to 4 dollars, all offered as a sensational bargain.
Prominent sale offering 200 ladies street hats from latest 1920s line. Hats valued up to 3 dollars offered at 98 cents to attract buyers and create interest. Includes bold claims of newness and competitive pricing to entice shoppers.
Kansas World’s fair planners revise the sunken monumental corn exhibit for the agricultural building in St Louis next year. A towering corn husk and wheat straw sculpture, a cornucopia globe, two 22 foot pillars with eagle depictions, and a corn steer statue will dominate the display. A plaster child represents statehood while a wheat fountain and grain decorations adorn the enclosure. Football ticket details show E. U. versus Haskell Indians in Lawrence with a round trip fare of $1.05 via the Santa Fe on October 24.
In St Louis on October 23 the National Association session sparked a clash causing American Association and Eastern League representatives to walk out after the officer elections. The banquet followed, with Sexton re-elected to the arbitration board but not counted among the first division. Officers named included President Pat Powers of New York and Secretary J H Farrell of Auburn.
An old advertisement announces heavy weight fleece lined underwear in MHc and 606 grades and men’s genuine fur hats for 1.00, with values up to 3.50. It touts every shape style and color and claims union made quality.
In a Massachusetts superior court ruling Judge Fessenden held that a divorce obtained in Kansas City or elsewhere in Kansas is valid in Suffolk county Massachusetts. Emma L. Stiles sued John L. Stiles for separate maintenance after a divorce obtained in Kansas City and Topeka. The appeal was dismissed with the judge affirming cross state validity.
The case targets Sam Scrinopekt BE L Valentine and G A Wienke of Topeka with misuse of government mails. Indictment from Leavenworth grand jury cites asset misstatements by Schnopskis to Chicago firm Guthman Carpenter Telling, leading to a large shipment and sale. Bankruptcy filings soon after showed assets of 10 000 against 8 000 liabilities. Mrs Charles M Schwab denies apoplexy reports and says she is in good health and spirits.
Nelson's flagship Victory narrowly escaped sinking after Neptune broke adrift and struck a six foot hole in the vessel's port quarter. Tugboats quickly stabilized the ship, keeping it afloat until docked, as crews stood by on deck in Portsmouth England. Also noted, Floyd M. Clark quits Nebraska practice after transfer to scrubs following varsity move.
Sixteen delegates will represent the Sunday School Association of Kansas at the world Sunday school convention in Jerusalem next spring. About 550 delegates from North America will sail aboard the Grosser Kurfurst on April 18. Attending are Experia Mr and Mrs Mc Watt Newton and Miss Ida and Miss Lula Watt Newton.
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