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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1896
Page
6
A Mills Adams Co product promotes natural wool knitwear that resists shrinking and features a button across the back. The ad emphasizes durability and fit for the garment.
In a troubled municipal dispute authorities accuse Leivedale of excessive expense as Expen sive Thick Leatville and related contracts draw scrutiny. Officials debate decree adjustments and a rate hike beginning the 20th, while investigations focus on government funding and possible misallocations tied to federal aid for industrial chemistries.
In society items Eleanor Wilson hosts a large afternoon with many attendees and a long list of guests. The feature recounts games played, frames won, and mentions many names from Topeka and nearby towns along with social commentary on events and civic mood.
Reported crowd scenes detail Palmer and Buckner addressing Missourians in Paris and surrounding towns. Distant figures and disrupted speeches reflect strong partisan sentiment for McKinley era politics. The narrative notes reactions, symbolism, and the political climate as transport and crowd dynamics shape the event.
An affidavit from Ay to Hin Campaign Anasessinott details claimed payroll fraud in Hundes Shawnes County. The whistleblower alleges state workers were underpaid while oversized deductions and fake overtime claims reduced actual wages, tying to a broader graft case linked to James C. Fath and property deeds.
Fragments describe a barn fire on a Thursday morning with unclear details. The text mentions attempts to trace people and a distant reference to an event at an unspecified location, plus a note about an opera titled Powhatan and a chaotic set of dates including October 32.
A fragmentary article reports Harrison School higher grades favoring Bryan in a straw poll. The text mentions Tarrleon and Harricon schools, a parade, and an upcoming election event with references to community figures and a vote on a Monday.
A Western catalog style notice from Warren M Crosby & Co promoting a range of $10 garments including Black Kersey Coat Button trimmed and storm collar, Pancy Boucle Coat, Black Melton Jacket, Astrachan Tracket, Jaunty Irish Frieze Jackets, Fancy Boucle Cane-Trim, Salt Seal Plush Cape, with others at higher prices $12 and $15. The copy emphasizes value lines marked SLO and highlights various fabrics and trims.
Vintage catalog style notes corduroy waists arriving and limited stock. Advertises 69c umbrellas for school wear, 69c to 10c tennis outfits, cotton blankets at 48c and 75c, ladies house wraps from 1 to 2.25, Tiderdown dressing saddles 1.25 to 1.48, shirts 1.25 to 3.98, and ladies union suits, highlighting colors and limited quantities.
The report notes Bryan and Baukiuna addressing large crowds amid Wall Street concerns about speculation. Officials cite stock market volatility and money movement as discussed themes. A platform moment features Mr Bryan and his wife arriving, drawing attention in Oshkosh and other locales. Blizzard warnings and weather updates appear in Kansas coverage alongside trade notes on American apples and German shipments.
Partial OCR text shows scattered business notices and trade items including stove listings, boaters, hardware ads, and household goods. Mentions Wertan’s, Kaukas, and AC ais labels with unclear dates or locations. Content appears as broken classified items, not a coherent article.
Advert shows deep discounts on undergarments and clothing with terms like be kind and lowest price ever offered. Ginehams Aprons Ladies Union Suits priced at $1.00. Children's camel hair vests and pants from 19 cents, larger sizes 25 cents. Men’s Union Suits in cotton and wool available.
Topeka buyers sided with the local grocer after weighing competitors and claims. The store has led fine groceries for over twenty two years and counts hundreds of regular customers, illustrating enduring local trust and service.
A historical clipping lists various California evaporated fruit brands and products with scattered spellings such as Granules Supt, New Dried F ee, Pared Peaches, Mackbersies, Respherries, Bartlett Pours, and Golden Apri ts, reflecting uncertain OCR renderings of evaporated fruit names and producers.
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