Crop Developments Favorable and Trade Holds Steady
A conservative market tone notes broadly favorable crop reports and steady jobbing trade. Railroads report large gross earnings while manufacturing shows activity with exceptions in cotton and stock influenced by conditions. Wool, woolen goods, and lumber demand remain firm, with labor costs higher and prices cautious. weekly U S failures total 193 versus 16 prior week and 200 a year ago.
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Virginia
Conneticut
Ohio
New York State
York
Philadélphia
Bustncen
Bret
Tawcetton
Emall Storks
Wit Rathtr
Drugey
Witte
Salk Fewviry
Ini Getate
Prospecia Mteidyxute
United States
Canada
Topeka's Big Gain Bank Clearings Rise 26.9 Percent
New York reports the week ending in September shows United States bank clearings up 26.9 percent from the prior year. Major cities listed include New York, Boston, Chicago and others with varying increases or declines.
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New York
United States
Negaville
New Haven
Irokane
Wash
Alfalfa Seed Yields Boost Farmers Across Kansas
Reports from across the state describe favorable alfalfa crops with third cuttings promising the heaviest seed yields yet. Horse cited fields thirteen years old, seed valued at nine dollars a bushel, and five bushels of seed per acre as a good yield.
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Alfaife
St x Dodge
State Board of Agriculture
Churchill Sage
Kanuna
Philadelphia gossip on wit and rouge in society
A fragmentary reader note cites archbishop Ryaa of Philadelphia possibly becoming a cardinal and jokes about beauty aids. It mocks talk of rouge improving a woman's charm while questioning propriety and etiquette in town gossip.
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Ryaa
Philadephia
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Meeting Faces Rail Fare Hike
The Kansas Odd Fellows grand lodge confronts a rail fare increase for the Wichita gathering October 1-15, with three of the grand officials to be elected. Gomer Davies of Concordia arrived in Topeka to study duties as grand secretary and will be installed grand master at Wichita. A Topeka Ottawa picnic for the Ohio association and state grouping of Kansas Old Ohioans were noted, along with diplomatic moves toward a state organization.
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Kansas
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Wichita
Land Lodge
Order
Gomer Davies
Concordia
Odd Fellows of
Kantas
Topeka
Ropeka Olio Association
Ottaawa
Santa Be
Obie Association
Sadis Fe
Lawrence
Sama
Ottawa
Visitor’s complaint over tips at uptown manicure parlor
A visitor in an uptown manicure parlor recounts repeatedly leaving without extra payment. The woman staffer pressed her to comment, arguing that accepting tips insults workers, likening tips to servitude. The exchange centers on respect and perceived class.
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Ferat
Girl Faces Judgment with Audacious Stand
In a tense exchange a girl braces herself and tells a woman she does not mind being seen as a servant. The woman admires the audacity and agrees, reflecting social tension and resilience in the scene.
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New York
News of the Week Telegraphic Summary
A sprawling digest reports wrecks, trials, murders, and political shifts. Caleb Powers faces a death verdict for Goebel assassination. Turkish pledges protect Americans while Macedonia unrest grows. Coal prices rise. real estate and local officials adjust plans. A penny plan for railroads, fires, and a naval collision flesh out a volatile week with notable arrests and legal actions.
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Ute Pass
Cal
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Pea
International Congress of Actuaries
New York
George B. Cortelyou
Bent
Chicago City Railway Company
Ths Mainister
United States
de Eaencron
Oceanies
Sonia
Cuba
Columbia
Smileva
Newark
Lackawanna
Ciudad Bolivar
Sanaa
Henry Townsend Edson
John F. Pullen
Hague
Shamokin
Macedonia
Salonica
Kosovo
Scorpion
H. M. Whitney
East River
Lonion
Reliance
Secret Service Yard
Oyster Bay
Beeton
Rev. Chories Bt
Bretoo
Milan Bridge
Halley
Robert J. Brock
Topeka
Uch
Eas
Church Notes and Services Across Local Congregations
A digest of Sunday and week night services in multiple local churches led by reverends including Rev. John P. White, Rev. J. S. McGaw, and Rev. J. D. Countermine. Listings cover First United Brethren, Second United Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Third Presbyterian, Westminster, Grace Cathedral, First Presbyterian, First Cumberland, Reformed Presbyterian, and First M. E. Also notes on Bible studies, Sunday schools, youth meetings, and an upcoming LOD prayer session. Includes a rail notice about Baltimore and Ohio Railroad round trips for the sovereign grand lodge event.
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Grace Cathedral
First Presbyterian
Taylor Streets
J. P. de
Mims Kaye
Nina ‘Thomas
Sve
Humbault Jana
First Presbyterian Church
Harrison Street
Opporite Capitol
J. D. Countermine
D. D
the Pester
Quartette
Sabbath School
East First
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Corner West Fifth West
Becloo
Junior Endeavor
Senior Endeavor
Remarkable English Walkers and Enduring Pedestrian Feats
A long historical survey notes famous walkers from 18th and 19th centuries. It highlights Foster Powell as an early long distance walker, Capt. Barclay’s 1000 mile in 1000 hours challenge, and Mary Calfinack’s 200 mile walk to London. Details cover weights, diaries, meals, and the dramatic public interest surrounding these endurance feats.
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Cpm
Newmarket
Charles
Beni
Leite
Foster Powell
Chant
Tisey
Capt
Barclay
Newmarket Heath
Hiengthy
Crase
Mary Calfinack
Penzance
London
Hyde Park
Mary
Suema Victorie
Serand Magazine
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Lodge News
Combine
Ottawa Association
United Ate
Grand Rice
Jean B. Gaeiwena
Ants
HL. C. Stevens
Mas Wie
Balimore
Our
Alexander
North Side
Holman Block
T. M. James, JR
News OF the
Ney General Coleman
Hazen
AEL Erickson
Mrs. Erickson
Hare
Pire
Horn Planing
van Buren Street
Church Notes
Grethren
Poemn Sebantiae
Second United Presbyrian Church
Fillmore and
Huntoon Strests
John P. White
Holmes
McGaw
FBI
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Corher
Huntoon
Fone Streets
Reading
Dental Hattonat Bank
Ministeries Union
Wark
Bate
Mt. Clare
Neb
Third Presbyterian Church
Fourth
Mranner Streets
W. J. Hatfield
Westminster
College Avenue
Huntoon Street
James Soore
Mire Fmrel Shark
Shelley Guartette
Sein Oy
Lord
Costa Sirs
Benediction
E. Co Lewis
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Carper Clay and
Tenth Streets
E. McLean Coleman
Es Clare
Seaver
Elma
Oak‘and Presbyterian Church
Actioos
Erim
M. E
Lutheran Church
Peleee Ae
Harrion
Seventh Streets
Francia
Hayes
First Baptist Church
Ninth and
Jackson Streets
Philip Wendell Crannell
Bread of Life
Dunler
Seward Avenue
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
O. F
J. C- Burch
P. Clark Street
Chicago
Eiverybody
The
State Journal
Ola Newpapesra
Seabunds Fr
Mort Albaugh
Kelley
Baling
Sons of Washburn
Seatom
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