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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1894

Page

8

Railroads Workforces and Freight Trends Across the Santa Fe System

An article details Santa Fe operations led by telegraph superintendent Gemmell, noting dispatcher pay scales from telegraphers to chief dispatchers, and praising stability in telegraph careers. It covers freight activity with cattle shipments from Texas and New Mexico, plus Rock Island and Topeka area notes on cattle, flatcars, and yard operations. It also mentions private cars Bay State and 216, shop improvements, and staff updates at Topeka facilities.

Simucus KH Getamell Santa Fe Chicago Denver Grend Junction Colorado el Paso Greensburg Page Gemmell Iowa Kansas Sapt Gemmell Emporia Empor Raivas City Texas New Mexico Topeka Mock Island bRent Rock Island Indian Territory Pratt Liberal Kingas City Herington Kansea City Montgomery Bay State Aast Heck Island Sixth Street

Oklahoma Politics and Admire's View Amid Big Fight

J W Admire formerly of Topeka now in Kingfisher Ol is active in Oklahoma politics as a Republican leader. He predicts a strong push to defeat opposition this fall and says he may carry the legislative council despite alleged gerrymandering. He notes general conditions are fair and leaning toward GOP gains. An advertiser offers a cautionary quip about money and fools.

Peblicans J. W. Admire Topeka Kingtlaber Poli Eas Dan Wyatt Oklahoma Legislative Council Quenéme

We Are Bin to Mak Things Lively in Dry Gas

Owing to bargains advertised from day to day last week, our store has seen early morning crowds and steady patronage. Encouraged by appreciation of low prices, we promise more offerings to surprise economical buyers.

Dress Goods Weekly Offerings Highlight Bargains

Read over carefully what we are offering this week 50c 1000 yards Silk Velvet in usual colors bought for a dollar now 690 will buy it this week You save money on this article 45c Here is another you can’t afford to pass 1000 yards of all wool French Suiting newest designs and colorings 85c would have been cheap a few days ago 460 will buy it this week

Santa Fe Meelaok Sual Indan Santa Fe Machine Shops Sante Po H Kennedy Jamestown

We Are Moncey Savers Dress Goods Sale

One lot of half wool dress goods in plain and fancy priced at 22c this week though worth 30c. Another lot of 40 in all wool dress goods sold as high as 50c now offered at 29c. Four good items to buy this week with strong value and limited chance.

New Millinery Arrivals Daily In Our Department

New items arrive daily in this department with the latest designs and colorings. Visit early this fall to view the exhibited goods and make your selection. The store claims a superior line in the west and invites customers to see the fur cape assortment and prices before purchasing.

Handkerchiefs Receipts Show Wide Range Of Styles

Retail stock lists 500 dozen handkerchiefs arriving this week ranging from 4 cent quality to Duchess quality. Ladies white handkerchiefs with lace edge offered at 5 cents each, 25 dozen. 50 dozen China silk handkerchiefs plain white and colored embroidered edges offered at 12 1/2 cents each.

Dark Charlie Domestics Bargain Lot Closeout

One lot of Dark Charlies never sold before now offered at 8% cents. Save a few cents on winter comfort by buying material now. Take a sample of 4-4 Fine Brown Muslin offered this week to compare with 5c or 6c. Full Standard Prints, previously Teuts, now closed out at 4c a yard.

Bleached Muslin Remnants Offered by Yardage

In a surplus sale, 4 C 4-4 bleached muslin remnants across 15 to 30 yards are offered at 4 cents per yard, while regular sized pieces cost 7 cents. Buyers may purchase 15 to 30 yards at the stated rate.

Trade note on fabrics 16 inch Twill Crash varieties

A brief trade line notes another lot of 16 inch Twill Crash fabric in bleach and unbleached finishes. It mentions some customers preferring it to linen and lists a price of 6c.

Indigo Blue Prints for Sale This Week

Advertises genuine Indigo Blue Prints and a Fine 4 4 Brown Muslin. Claims best grade cent quality with savings when buying this week. Urges buyers to purchase now to save per yard and notes supply is limited at current prices.

Fall line of Dark Outing Cloths offered for winter wear

Advertisement copy notes a sale on fall dark outing cloths with yardage pricing. It mentions a value of 124 cents and a saving of 4 yards, offered at 8 8 percent. The text targets fabric buyers for winter wear.

Zepher Gingham Sale Now On At Low Yard Price

LIC Will buy Zepher Gingham at 11c per yard and urges quick purchase as stock depletes. Townwide sale promotes limited time offer with remaining bolts selling fast.

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One Lot Ladies' Fast Bia Use This Week Only 7

A brief notice notes a limited sale item, listing one lot of ladies' fast bia clothes offered for this week only, with price and availability details unreadable in the fragment.

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