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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1894
Page
8
Bargain basement prices feature red and black prints and fast colors. Ladies' combination suits in gray are offered at 48 cents. The ad emphasizes discounted basement sale items with bargain pricing and fast color guarantees.
Manager J M Crawford explains sparse road bookings and hard guarantees in Topeka. He cites Depression era finances, Kansas crop failures, and the difficulty in attracting major shows like Fanny Davenport and Windermere's Pan. He notes Kansas is seen as a poor show state and warns of increased costs and uncertain profits.
Miss Margaret Dudley joins gym class as readers and students prepare for an evening public recital with participants including Pond McVicar Steinfort Caumbearlain Bartley Gray and Harrison The cottage Indies issue an invitation featuring skull and bones At chapel events Duncan MacGregor and Morton Snow appear W C L S debate Gamma Sigma committee forms Prof Parker and guests discuss Hamlet ghost scene Eighth week lectures on Perspective begin This issue promotes De Witt’s remedies and the Topeka Journal’s Want Ads highlighting local services and laundry work
A letter argues the burial ground at the Topeka Soldiers' Flat belongs to the Lincoln Post destitute soldiers trust. It asserts cemetery trustees cannot restrict burials, notes funds raised for plat maintenance, and defends broad access for destitute veterans regardless of Grand Army post affiliation. The writer urges focus on veterans' rights and fulfillment of duty to old soldiers.
J. M. Knight, funeral provider, promotes a wide range of coffins including heavy weight full ornament metal drape cloth caskets with zinc and copper lining. The advertisement lists white caskets, metallic options, wood and ink Geskesel offerings, and provides a street address on Kas Ave for Ph.
Dr Cran superintendent of Cemetery and a Lincoln Post member urges careful facsimile printing to avoid misstatements that harm those who sacrificed time and money for the cause.
Smith Center Populists report bold bets on Morrill and Lewelling in October 1894. Dan Dyer travels for Topeka Capital and bets $1,000 that Morrill wins governor but retracts, hoping to raise $10,000 in Topeka. Populists place 5 000 in the First National Bank to bet Lewelling’s re election. Supporters scramble to cover large wagers as Republican headquarters monitor the funds.
Local item reports C and Brown filing an ay with county commissioners for a jail lease. Names listed include Johnson, Salford, Weigh, Gacden, Elliott, Brooks, McCabe, Knight, and Hazen. Hazen announces a jury week change to allow campaign work and assignments at court. A medical note mentions dandruff and Hall’s Hair Renewer ad content.
In Topeka discussions the Republicans propose wagering funds on Major Morrill. They suggest sending money west to a Li Sountey tank with a $1000 stake, and a forfeiture option if the bet is desired.
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