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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
7
The report covers live stock trading with hogs and cattle price ranges, wheat futures with May and December pricing notes, corn and oats activity, and a broad snapshot of grain markets. It also notes money, bond, and stock market activity, including a volatile opening in equities and mixed performance in copper and iron.
A heavy frost lingered this morning killing exposed vegetation. Temperature dipped near freezing with a minimum of 35 and a north wind at 11 mph. Yesterday’s high of 59 contrasted with today’s cooler conditions. Football event listed: U. vs Haskell Indians in Lawrence with Santa Fe return option for October 24, 105 dollars. City schedules and travel notes appear amid a mix of partial timing data.
Topeka audience welcomed Suzanne Adams with her trio, backed by Leo Stern, George Crampton, and Ward Stephens. Adams sang selections from Faust and Don Giovanni while Stern and Crampton earned encores. critics praised her voice and simple stage manner, noting her dress and presence sparked lively debate among attendees.
Lake Mohonk N Y Oct 23 The Mohonk Indian Conference opened with JBD Long in the chair He urged continuing local control of schools and noted progress in education among Indians and in the Philippines The Todian bureau report shows 75411 students enrolled 21 agencies abolished and bonded school funds managed by a superintendent Indian lands sold at 1751 per acre totaling over 750140 Alfred R Page NY spoke of Geronimo and a race industry pioneer Sibyt Cari OE MEWEGER WO founded the race industry among Indians
A bold advertisement promotes hosiery and underwear with 250 fleece lined cotton Union suits in gray and extra special values. Includes six-tenths wool Union suits with open front and a $2.50 price, plus black ball wool ties and ankle length ties at $1.50. Ends with a bold claim of quality and a striking $100 comparison.
Topeka agents promote Munsing Union Suits as the perfection of comfort. The copy claims they fit the form like a glove and move with the body without shifting, with no shirt riding up or drawers slipping. It touts unequaled values for a Saturday offering and mentions other makes of shirts and drawers.
Saturday sale offers silk waists in white black champagne and pale blue priced down from 7.00 to 4.50 each and silk waists in colors 2 white 1 green with tucked fronts. New walking suits opened today mostly Pringle made and men wear suits with blouse coats and capes featured. Fancy mixed suits Jaunty jacket outfits priced around 15.00 and brown mixed zibeline walking suits with silk collars priced about 20.00.
Guarantee on all PRINZESS garments promises perfect material and workmanship. If not as stated, we will repair or exchange when the item is returned with this card.
Prices for children's wear listed in a cluttered ad. Items cover ages 3 to 10 with multiple size and price points including 3 year sizes from 2.25 to 4.50 and 9 10 year items around 4.50 to 10.00. Saturday event promotes outfits for young ones and older sisters.
Saturday catalog notes 3rd Floor offerings for carpets and curtains. Smyrna rugs in multiple sizes, tapestry Brussels and Wilton rugs, tapestry couch covers, portieres with patterns. Prices span from one dollar to sixty dollars in varied catalog quantities.
An old advertisement touts damask lunch cloths and damask napkins in extra heavy 19 and 18 inch sizes. Prices are listed with bargains and value claims for German damask napkins and assorted linen sets.
A grey granite monument to Shabbana, famed Pottawatomie chief, was dedicated at Morrisseen with ceremony. The article notes Shabbana as orator in the last great council with government agents in 1838 and records his death in Morris in 1853.
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